{
  "id": 20046801,
  "title": "Prophet who claimed he could raise Nigerian singer Toluwanisings is remanded over morgue video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/prophet-who-claimed-he-could-raise-nigerian-singer-toluwanisings-is",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T20:41:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/news/odd-but-true/nigerian-prophet-remanded-filming-musician-corpse-resurrection"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A self-proclaimed prophet, Moses Idowu, from Oyo State, has been held in custody following allegations that he filmed the body of gospel singer Toluwanisings at a morgue, claiming he could resurrect him. Idowu, arraigned on four counts, including desecrating a deceased person's body, according to the Oyo State Police Command, is accused of posting the video on social media without the family's consent. The singer, whose real name was Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, passed away in Ibadan on October 14 after reportedly collapsing. He was laid to rest at his home in the city on November 9. The police contend that Idowu's actions subjected the remains to desecration and inflicted additional anguish upon the grieving family. Additionally, Idowu is accused of blaming the singer's wife and manager for his demise, a claim unsupported by any substantiated evidence, according to the statement. Looking back, the Ghana Police had cautioned preachers in 2021 about the potential for arrest due to prophecies instilling fear and panic, while self-styled prophet Ebo Noah received bail in January following his unsuccessful flood prophecy. The case was adjourned to December 2. The police have not disclosed Idowu's plea or name a lawyer for him. Another individual, Oladapo Joshua Dunminimnun, was arrested on Thursday, November 12, and is being charged with disseminating false news on Facebook. His case is set to return to court on December 11. The police have cautioned social media users and content creators against sharing sensitive images of deceased individuals, urging them to treat the dead with respect and dignity.",
  "summary": "Police in Oyo State say Moses Idowu recorded Toluwanisings' body and posted it online without his family's consent.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Toluwanisings: Leaked voice notes fuel outrage against singer’s family",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/toluwanisings-leaked-voice-notes-fuel-outrage-against-singers-family",
        "published": "2026-11-13T23:50:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}