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Prophet Itunu Onadeko, the fiancé of late Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba, has said she died at a police station in Ikorodu, Lagos State, dismissing claims that her death was caused by breast cancer, poisoning or maltreatment.

Onadeko made the disclosure in an interview with the Celestial Reality Check (Media Investigative Unit of the CCC) on Saturday.

He said he was informed about Osoba’s death by an unidentified person who called him around midnight.

“It was a random person that called me around 12 am that she died in a police station in Ikorodu,” he said.

Onadeko, who is the Shepherd-in-charge of CCC Onibuore Cathedral, Bogije, Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State, said he did not know the particular police station where Osoba died but reported himself at a nearby station.

He said Osoba had gone to see one Mrs Kehinde Osoba, who he said also runs a church, shortly before her death.

“She had insisted to see Mrs Kehinde Osoba, she also has a church, although she said she wanted to see me too. When they left for there, I told them that I wasn’t chanced to go that day because of church programmes.

“The hairdresser that Tope was sleeping in her place was the person that went with her. We maintained communication and she even posted ‘Ogo tun tun’ until I heard that she died in the police station,” he said.

The prophet also denied knowing the exact police station where Osoba died.

“Although I don’t know the police station she died but I reported myself in a nearby one.”

His claim comes amid reports and social media speculation linking Osoba’s death to her previous battle with breast cancer and alleged maltreatment by her fiancé’s family.

Osoba had publicly spoken about her cancer experience, including her treatment and surgery. In 2024, she announced her return to the public after the experience, describing the period as one that led to her healing, growth and empowerment.

However, Onadeko insisted that although Osoba had battled cancer and undergone surgery, the illness was not responsible for her death.

“When I first met her, after I did a redemption prayer for her, she told me she wants to do a surgery on cancer. I prayed for her. In fact the day, she planned for her surgery, she did a skit with Boda Wasiu and then we moved to Evacare Hospital,” he said.

Onadeko also denied allegations that he had access to money donated to Osoba for her surgery or used the money to build his church.

“Who has an evidence that the money she got for her surgery is N30m? It wasn’t my account they sent the money to, it was hers. And I didn’t use the money to build church as rumoured. What I know is that people gave her money including Mike Adenuga who offered her a cheque. I never had access to her money.

“I met Tope like two years ago and the church has been there since 20 years ago. The church is complete before she even joined us. It has been roofed and painted,” he said.

The prophet further denied claims that Osoba was prevented from driving her car, saying she drove it herself when she travelled to Iperu shortly before her death.

“She drove the car out herself. She was going to Iperu one Sunday. I don’t know Iperu that she went to neither do I know who’s she going to meet there but I think it is her mother side,” he said.

According to him, Osoba had reservations about visiting her maternal family because she believed they had not treated her well. He said he encouraged her to maintain contact with them because they were planning to get married.

Onadeko also said Osoba struggled with smoking and that he had encouraged her to stop.

“She was dealing with smoking habit. And I wanted her to leave it. All the church members know about her smoking habit,” he said.

He also denied allegations that Osoba was maltreated before her death, including claims that faeces or urine was poured on her body as punishment for allegedly stealing biscuits.

“When we were living together, we borrow each other money. She bought gold for herself and me. But she eventually sold them and we both spent the money, there has never been a time that we were under duress.

“We never rented an apartment, the house she was living is her uncle’s house. After the surgery, she gave her uncle N1m when he insisted that he gave her something at least for staying in the house,” he maintained.

The prophet also dismissed the allegation that Osoba drank poison before her death.

He said the actress had left the church about three weeks before her death and that he contacted one of her uncles, identified as Taiwo, after learning of her death.

“She’s left the church about three weeks ago before her death. Since she died, I didn’t call any of her family. It was one of his uncles, Taiwo that I called but he was really mad at me and insisted that he doesn’t want to speak with me,” he said.

Temitope Osoba died on Wednesday at the age of 40.

She is set to be laid to rest on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Iperu Remo, Ogun State.

However, the claims made by Onadeko had not been independently verified as of the time of filing this report, and the exact circumstances or cause of Osoba’s death had not been established.

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Nigerian singer Innocent “2Baba” Idibia and his estranged wife, actress Annie Macaulay, have followed each other again on Instagram, following viral controversy surrounding the singer and his partner, Natasha Osawaru, a member of the Edo State House of Assembly.

Recall that 2Baba and Annie unfollowed each other on social media days after the “African Queen” hitmaker announced their separation in January 2025.

In July, rumours that the former couple had reconciled trended on social media after a video purportedly showing them together surfaced online.

They, however, dismissed the speculation, saying the footage was old.

Checks by this newspaper on Sunday showed that 2Baba and Annie now follow each other on Instagram.

Further checks showed that the singer no longer follows his partner on the platform.

The development comes amid reports of an altercation involving the couple outside a nightclub in Abuja on Friday.

Neither the renewed Instagram connection between 2Baba and Annie nor his decision to unfollow Ms Osawaru establishes the state of either relationship.

The reported incident occurred during the opening of the “90s Lounge” in Abuja and has since generated reactions on social media.

A viral video obtained by this newspaper and widely circulated online purportedly showed moments from the incident.

However, the footage does not show the events that allegedly triggered the confrontation or establish the circumstances surrounding it.

An X user identified as King, who claimed to have witnessed the incident, alleged that Ms Osawaru arrived at the venue with some men and waited for 2Baba.

He claimed that when the singer arrived, Ms Osawaru approached his vehicle and demanded to speak with him, causing a commotion outside the venue.

The video posted by King, however, does not show the alleged confrontation between Ms Osawaru and 2Baba.

He further alleged that the singer eventually took Ms Osawaru inside the venue to prevent the situation from escalating.

“Allegedly, 2Face and his latest wife, Natasha, haven’t been on good terms for months, and she hasn’t even been able to see him.

She reportedly heard that the owner of Trukadero was opening a club called 90’s yesterday, so she went there and waited for 2Face.

“When he finally arrived, she rushed to his car and started making a scene, saying she wanted to see her husband and talk to him,” he wrote.

Neither 2Baba nor Ms Osawaru has publicly addressed the account of what allegedly transpired at the venue.

The latest speculation follows previous controversies involving 2Baba and Ms Osawaru since their relationship became public in 2025.

Ms Osawaru publicly referred to the singer as her husband in May 2025, months after he announced his separation from Annie and subsequently proposed to the Edo lawmaker. The couple later held a traditional wedding.

They later made headlines following a clash during an Instagram Live session hosted by media personality Daddy Freeze.

2Baba and his partner also attracted public attention following reports of an altercation in the United Kingdom that allegedly led to the singer’s arrest.

In another controversy, 2Baba publicly apologised to Ms Osawaru after saying during an interview that “men are not built for one woman.”

The latest developments have renewed speculation about both his marriage to Ms Osawaru and his relationship with Annie.

However, none of the parties has publicly linked 2Baba and Annie’s decision to follow each other again to the reported problems in his marriage.

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People who claim they were at the 90s Lounge on Friday night, August 7, have shared accounts of what transpired at the club.

Videos shared online show politician Natasha Osawaru, covered in black from head-to-toe, surrounded by some men outside a club venue as chaos broke out around them.

Other videos show singer Tuface Idibia, in a bucket hat, coming outside the club to take Natasha with him into the club. She is later seen sitting beside him inside the club.

An eyewitness who claims he witnessed the drama has now shared details.

He claims that 2Baba’s wife, Natasha, stormed the club in Abuja with her entourage after allegedly learning that her husband was there.

2Baba was billed to perform at Faze’s grand opening of 90s Lounge, but there was a disruption when Natasha arrived, screaming to be allowed to see her husband.

“I am your wife” she allegedly screamed, adding, “My husband 2Baba is here.”

The eyewitness claimed the couple had not been on good terms for some time and that Natasha had struggled to reach 2Baba.

Upon learning he was at the lounge opening, she allegedly tracked him down and stormed the location.

Eventually, 2Baba came out, calmed the situation and took her into the club with him.

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