It is no news that billionaire, Olorogun Moses Taiga, the president-general of Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Worldwide, has a fetish for female lawyers. It is not a mere coincidence that all the four women he had celebrated marriages with are lawyers. He is, however, regarded in some quarters as a professional litigant as he has been engaged in various legal battles with different women ranging from paternity to validity and nullity of marriages contracted whilst found to be lawfully wedded to another.
Information reaching The Witness and making the rounds in social circles is that Olorogun Taiga has just gotten married to yet another Warri, Delta State-based lawyer, Barr. Omoefe Pela, without the dissolution of his union with his third wife, Oyeyinka. The Witness also gathered that the day of the marriage was also Oyeyinka’s birthday.
It was also learnt that the traditional marriage ceremony held on 26th April 2019 at Pela’s family compound in Oginibo Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State attracted eminent personalities ranging from political leaders, honourable members, top government functionaries, community leaders and numerous well-wishers across Nigeria.
Omoefe Pela, Olorogun’s Taiga’s newly wedded wife
Oyeyinka, Olorogun Moses Taiga’s legally married (3rd) wife alleged to have procured the so-called ‘quadruplets’ in Los Angeles
A source in the know told The Witness: “It is clear that Yinka’s fear of many years has suddenly come to haunt her. Olorogun Taiga’s new marriage is not a secret anymore, the super-excited new bride and her friends have quickly released pictures and videos of the marriage on Facebook and YouTube, so that anyone in doubt can have a feel of the ceremony.
“It was done in his usual style of not dissolving previous marriage or marriages before purportedly marrying the woman!
“One cannot but wonder why this great grandfather still decides to go down this route despite his old age and frailty; and why on earth he chose to marry a new wife as a birthday gift to Oyeyinka, who always seemed to be in control of his affairs.
“Obviously, Taiga has seen through Yinka’s persistent lies and fake lifestyle and he decided it was time to dump her and the ‘fake’ quadruplets”, the source said.
Olorogun Moses Taiga and Omoefe Pela during the traditional marriage ceremony held on 26th April 2019 in Ughelli, Delta State
Olorogun Moses Taiga and Omoefe Pela during the traditional marriage ceremony held on 26th April 2019 at Omoefe’s family compound in Oginibo Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State
Olorogun Moses Taiga and Omoefe Pela during the traditional marriage ceremony held on 26th April 2019 at Omoefe’s family compound in Oginibo Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State
See below, video of the traditional marriage ceremony between Olorogun Moses Taiga and Barr. Omoefe Pela:
Attempts were made by The Witness to get the other wives to comment on the development. We were able to reach Nneka Ogbedo, the mother of Moses Taiga’s twin daughters (born just before Oyeyinka’s acclaimed quadruplets), who expressed her lack of surprise at the news as she had seen it coming a long time ago.
Nneka said she was only amazed that Oyeyinka’s persistent lies would have been foolhardy enough to think that the lies of her purported quadruplets could go on forever.
She claimed that the issue of her marriage celebration with Taiga was before the Supreme Court of Nigeria and so she would ordinarily not want to speak on the issue but she knew for certain that this was Taiga’s fourth time of celebrating marriages whilst in lawful marriage with another.
According to her “Taiga continues to show flagrant disrespect for the matrimonial laws of Nigeria and that of the United States of America through his serial commission of the offence of bigamy. Even with all the evidence and video recordings of our traditional marriage before the court, Taiga has continued to wholly deny that there was no marriage between them. He went as far as telling an enormous lie in the court of law under an oath.
Further investigation by The Witnessrevealed that having contracted two marriages with Grace (the first wife) and Nneka (the second wife), Olorogun Moses Taiga went ahead to perform two marriage rites with Oyeyinka, one in New Jersey, in the United States of America where he claimed to be single, without dissolution or nullification of the previous marriages. It was only recently whilst in court for nullification of Nneka’s marriage that Taiga’s marriage to Grace was dissolved and that led him to contract yet another marriage with Oyeyinka again at the Ikoyi Registry in Lagos.
Olorogun Taiga is alleged to be notorious for denying marriages shortly after the lavish celebrations even in the face of pictures and video evidences. He is said to not only be in the habit of denying these celebrations, but also denying the paternity of his children.
He was in a paternity battle with Nneka (the second wife) over her twins until the DNA result issued by a UK-based hospital chosen by Moses himself proved that he was 99.9 per cent the father of the twins.
Recently, he started a paternity battle at the FCT High Court with one Rabi Achimugu and also another paternity battle with one Mrs. Ngozi Okafor.
Sources further disclosed to The Witness that though Olorogun Taiga is an acclaimed billionaire, many of his biological children live in abject poverty and are said to be neglected with no trace of his wealth on them except the twin daughters born by Nneka (after she dragged him to the UK court where he was mandated to fulfill his responsibility towards them to the last letter).
Another source said: “The only children who have access to Taiga’s wealth are the alleged ‘fake quadruplets’ by Oyeyinka. Though Moses did not biologically father those children, Oyeyinka unnaturally made sure that the wealth of Taiga remained within her four children and family members.
“Oyeyinka is about to learn that fame, like power as they say, is ephemeral.
“It has been impossible for any biological child of Taiga to have access to him,” the source disclosed.
Taiga habitually of fights with Mother’s his various relationships and extending to the children (transferred aggression).
Section 370 of the Nigeria Criminal Code Act provides thus: “Any person who, having a husband or wife living, marries in any case in which such marriage is void by reason of its taking place during the life of such husband or wife, is guilty of a felony and is liable to imprisonment for seven years.
Between Taiga, Oyeyinka and the alleged ‘fake quadruplets’
Recall, Nneka had alleged and publicized that Olorogun Taiga and his second wife, Oyeyinka are not the biological parents of the acclaimed quadruplets contrary to what Oyeyinka particularly had led the world to believe.
Nneka had earlier claimed that the four children were given birth to by three different mothers and fathers, with none from Oyeyinka and Moses Taiga.
Oyeyinka had claimed that she got pregnant and was delivered of quadruplets after attending the annual Holy Ghost Congress programme of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in the year 2000.
However, speaking further, Nneka had said: “The tale of the quadruplet is an enormous lie (a high level of misrepresentation) meant to deceive the public following several defamatory publications by Yinka about Nneka and her twins.
“Moses and Oyeyinka Taiga are not the biological parents of the acclaimed quadruplets contrary to what they had led the world to believe. The four children were given birth to by three different birth mothers, none of which was Yinka Taiga.
“Yinka procured those children from Los Angeles”.
According to reports, the birth certificates of the quadruplets (which are public documents and can be accessed by interested persons upon application to the birth registry in Los Angeles) show that a set of twin boys were born between 8.23 am and 8.31a.m and the other two children were recorded as single births and were born at 12.04 pm and 9.25 pm all on the same day (11-21-2001) at the Cedars Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverley BLVD, Los Angeles, USA. Howard Mandel, a medical doctor, attended to the births.
Certificate of the alleged ‘fake’ quadruplets allegedly showing that Moses and Oyeyinka Taiga are not the biological parents of the acclaimed quadruplets contrary to what they had led the world to believe.
The Nigeria Police Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal – Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (NPF EOD-CBRN) has successfully completed the first batch of training for 19 personnel on Ammunition Handling and Accounting Course. The training, held in Ikeja, Lagos, from December 3-20, 2024, was organized by The HALO Trust and sponsored by the United States Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs.
According to The HALO Trust’s Country Director for Nigeria, Prince Ganiyu Otunba, this training is part of aholistic NPF-HALO developed project aimed at supporting personnel capacity building, addressing equipment needs, and enhancing the operational readiness of the NPF EOD-CBRN Command to mitigate explosive ordnance threats in Nigeria. A second batch of 22 personnel is scheduled to undergo the same training in January.
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun PhD, NPM, through the CP EOD–CBRN CP Patrick Atayeroexpressed gratitude to the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs andThe Trust HALO for their support.
The training aimed to equip NPF EOD-CBRN personnel with the knowledge, skills, and best practices necessary to handle and account for ammunition and explosives safely and securely. The course also focused on ensuring proper accounting and record-keeping, preventing theft and diversion, reducing the risk of unplanned explosions at munitions sites, and promoting international best practices.
The NPF appreciates the support provided by the United States government, which will have a profoundly positive impact on the society.
CP Patrick Atayero emphasized the importance of responsible ammunition management in preventing the proliferation of illicit weapons and reducing the risk of unplanned explosions at munitions sites. He urged all stakeholders to collaborate with the Police in efforts to prevent the diversion, misuse, and unauthorized handling of explosive and other hazardous materials.
About HALO
The HALO Trust is the world’s largest humanitarian organization engaged in the field of Mine Action and weapons and ammunition management. With over 35 years’ experience, The HALO Trust is the most experienced organization in the field of Weapons and Ammunition Management, rehabilitating and constructing armouries and ammunition stores to international standards, disposing of unsafe and unserviceable weapons and ammunition, and building national capacity to allow for the safe, accountable and secure management and control of weapons and ammunition.
The HALO Trust presently implements Mine Action and weapons and ammunition management projects in 30 countries and territories. In 2024, HALO trained a total of 106 Nigeria security forces personnel in weapons and ammunition management.
The much-anticipated movie series Seven Doors by Femi Adebayo has finally premiered, currently showing on Netflix, captivating audiences with its intricate storytelling and compelling characters.
The movie begins with a haunting scene of seven women under a mysterious spell leaping to their deaths from a waterfall, setting the tone for a gripping tale that unravels in Ilara Kingdom.
The series explores various societal issues, including corruption, greed, gluttony, family values, malicious conspiracies, and the delicate balance of law and order.
Central to its plot is the calamitous fate of Oba Adedunjoye, the Onilara of Ilara, whose failure to perform traditional rites—symbolised by knocking on seven doors—unleashes devastating consequences on his kingdom.
At the heart of this chaos is Esusu, a malevolent and exiled villain whose return wreaks havoc.
Esusu, a ni ohun t’Eledumare o ni.
Eledumare o ni ika, ika ni Esusu
The character of Esusu, pivotal to the story’s depth, is masterfully brought to life by Aliu Gafar.
Gafar’s first appearance, late in Episode 2, immediately shifts the narrative, introducing a chilling force that spares no one, not even the royal family. His commanding portrayal encapsulates the essence of Esusu, a man whose wickedness defies comprehension.
The backstory reveals Esusu’s sinister pact with Ọba Adejuwọn, an ancestor of Adedunjoye.
Desperation led Adejuwon to seek Esusu’s help to evade death—a move that came at an unthinkable cost, forgetting that bi alọ ba lọ, abọ nbọ (a pendulum that swings to is still coming to swing fro).
Esusu’s return demanded not only royal treatment but the freedom to live as he pleased, challenging the very fabric of the kingdom.
Gafar embodies this complex character with remarkable precision, delivering a performance that is both chilling and unforgettable.
With almost two decades in Nollywood, Aliu Gafar has solidified his reputation as a versatile and dedicated actor.
His extensive filmography includes acclaimed productions such as Jagun Jagun, Anikulapo, Iyalode, Eefin, and Omo Ajele.
His role in Seven Doors further cements his legacy as a master of his craft, showcasing his ability to seamlessly portray multifaceted characters.
The Yoruba actor has also garnered accolades for his work, including the Best Actor award at the Dallas International Yoruba Movies Awards for his role in Peregun.
His commitment to the industry and his talent for captivating performances continue to make him a force to be reckoned with in Nollywood.
In Seven Doors, Gafar’s nuanced performance as Esusu elevates the series, demonstrating his ability to command attention and bring depth to a complex narrative.
His contribution to the Nigerian film industry remains invaluable, and his portrayal of Esusu is a testament to his enduring excellence.
The Olusho Agba’s confession 2024 attracted more dignitaries as three respected monarchs in Ogun honour the event by physical appearance, alongside side most prominent CEOs in Ogun.
The royal fathers present at the laudable event held at Continental Suits in Abeokuta include HRM Oba Oyabanji Adetunji (Oloja Of Oja Odan) HRM Oba Buhari Makinde (Oniwoye of Iwoye Land) HRM. Oba Lukmon Kuoye (Olu of Imasayi).
Also Chief Executive Officer of IBD Foundation, Dr. Mrs. Lara Dende, the Chief Executive Officer of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited Amb. Dr Tunde Adeyemo and CEO of Zolakaz Oil and Gas Alh. Sanni Azeez was also present at the event.
The Confession 2024 features a series of content creators, comedians, singers and dancers, and artists of different fields such as Dr Smile, Hafeez Oyetoro (Simply Saka), Woli 3310, Chukwuka Jude, Babalegba
Biola Adekunle, Femi Obimodede, Ishau Abidemi, and many more.
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