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The Irish Sun
23-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Asylum seeker, 34, died from stab wound to chest during violent incident on Dublin city street, inquest told
AN ASYLUM seeker died from a stab wound to the chest during a violent incident in Dublin city centre, an inquest heard today. Quham Babatunde - an ex-footballer who came originally from 2 Faith Akpobome gave evidence of formally identifying her friend's body to gardai Credit: The 34-year-old, who was living in an accommodation centre for international protection applicants in Ballyogan in south Dublin while his request for asylum was being processed, was rushed by ambulance to At the opening of an inquest into Mr Babatunde's death at Dublin District Coroner's Court, a friend of the deceased, Faith Akpobome, gave evidence of formally identifying his body to Ms Akpobome said she had known Mr Babatunde since May 2024 and had spoken to his uncle in Nigeria, Adeola Olayokun, to confirm that she could assist gardaí for the purpose of identifying his nephew's body. The inquest heard that fingerprint evidence was also used to confirm his identity with officials from Forensic Science Ireland matching the fingerprints of the deceased with those provided by Mr Babatunde to the International Protection Office when he was applying for READ MORE ON NEWS The coroner, Clare Keane, said the results of a postmortem conducted by State pathologist, Sally Anne Collis, showed Mr Babatunde died from a stab wound to the chest. Detective Inspector Katharina Joyce applied for an adjournment of the inquest under Section 25 (2) of the Coroners Act on the basis that A total of nine individuals have already been arrested and charged in relation to the fatal incident as part of the investigation into Mr Babatunde's death. Ryan Ndede, 23, of Boroimhe Birches, Swords, Co most read in the irish sun David Oloo Omee, 19, of The Lawn, St Marnock's Bay, Dublin 13, is charged with engaging in violent disorder with others at Anne Street South and assault causing harm to Adetola Adetuilehim, a friend of the deceased. Rory Carr, 21, of Ard na Greine, Seapoint Lane, Balbriggan, is accused of assault causing harm to Mr Babatunde and Mr Adetuilehim on Anne Street South and Jeffrey Bangu, 21, of Cardy Rock Crescent, Balbriggan, is charged with assault causing harm to Mr Babatunde at Duke Lane and to Adetuilehim at Anne Street South. He is also accused of violent disorder and the production of a knife during the incident. Sean Forde, 23, of Bath Road, Balbriggan, Co Dublin, is charged with violent disorder at Anne Street South. John Eghomwanre, 23, of Dun Emer Glade, Lusk, Co. Dublin, is accused of assault causing harm to Mr Babatunde on Anne Street South and Mr Adetuilehim at Duke Lane, as well as violent disorder. Bakuani Diavisi, 25, of Cardy Rock, Balbriggan, Co Dublin, is charged with assault causing harm to another named male at Dawson Street, Dublin 2, on the same date. Bruno Tache, 20, of Trimleston, Balbriggan, Co Dublin is charged with violent disorder and assault causing harm to Mr Babatunde and another man, Angel Ahgaria. Faraj Odukoya, 19, of Hamlet Lane, Balbriggan, Dublin, is accused of assault causing harm to Mr Babatunde at Anne Street South and to Mr Adetuilehim at Duke Lane, and violent disorder. The coroner granted the application and adjourned the hearing of Mr Babatunde's inquest until a date to be fixed on conclusion of any related criminal proceedings. Dr Keane also offered her condolences to Mr Babatunde's family on what she described as his 'tragic death.' 2 Quham Babatunde, 34, who was stabbed to death in Dublin city centre Credit: Supplied
Sunday World
23-06-2025
- Sunday World
Man killed outside Dublin nightclub died from stab wound to chest, inquest told
FATAL STABBING | Quham Babatunde (34) was an ex-footballer who came originally from Nigeria Quham Babatunde Quham Babatunde (34), an ex-footballer who came originally from Nigeria, died as a result of injuries sustained in the incident on Anne Street South in the early hours of February 15 last. The injured man, who was living in an accommodation centre for international protection applicants in Ballyogan in south Dublin while his request for asylum was being processed, was rushed by ambulance to St James's Hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later. At the opening of an inquest into Mr Babatunde's death at Dublin District Coroner's Court on Monday, a friend of the deceased, Faith Akpobome, gave evidence of formally identifying his body to gardaí at Dublin City Mortuary in Whitehall. Ms Akpobome said she had known Mr Babatunde since May 2024 and had spoken to his uncle in Nigeria, Adeola Olayokun, to confirm that she could assist gardaí for the purpose of identifying his nephew's body. The inquest heard that fingerprint evidence was also used to confirm his identity with officials from Forensic Science Ireland matching the fingerprints of the deceased with those provided by Mr Babatunde to the International Protection Office when he was applying for asylum. The coroner, Clare Keane, said the results of a postmortem conducted by State pathologist, Sally Anne Collis, showed Mr Babatunde died from a stab wound to the chest. Detective Inspector Katharina Joyce applied for an adjournment of the inquest under Section 25 (2) of the Coroners Act on the basis that criminal proceedings had already commenced in relation to Mr Babatunde's death. A total of nine individuals have already been arrested and charged in relation to the fatal incident as part of the investigation in Mr Babatunde's death. Ryan Ndede (23), of Boroimhe Birches, Swords, Co Dublin was charged with Quham Babatunde's murder and held in custody after he appeared at Belfast Magistrate's Court on February 21 after he was arrested by the PSNI after boarding a ferry to England. David Oloo Omee (19) of The Lawn, St Marnock's Bay, Dublin 13, is charged with engaging in violent disorder with others at Anne Street South and assault causing harm to Adetola Adetuilehim, a friend of the deceased. Rory Carr, 21, of Ard na Greine, Seapoint Lane, Balbriggan, is accused of assault causing harm to Mr Babatunde and Mr Adetuilehim on Anne Street South and violent disorder. Jeffrey Bangu, 21, of Cardy Rock Crescent, Balbriggan, is charged with assault causing harm to Mr Babatunde at Duke Lane and to Adetuilehim at Anne Street South. He is also accused of violent disorder and the production of a knife during the incident. Quham Babatunde News in 90 Seconds - Monday June 23 Sean Forde (23), of Bath Road, Balbriggan, Co Dublin, is charged with violent disorder at Anne Street South. John Eghomwanre (23) of Dun Emer Glade, Lusk, Co. Dublin, is accused of assault causing harm to Mr Babatunde on Anne Street South and Mr Adetuilehim at Duke Lane, as well as violent disorder. Bakuani Diavisi (25) of Cardy Rock, Balbriggan, Co Dublin, is charged with assault causing harm to another named male at Dawson Street, Dublin 2, on the same date. Bruno Tache (20) of Trimleston, Balbriggan, Co Dublin is charged with violent disorder and assault causing harm to Mr Babatunde and another man, Angel Ahgaria. Faraj Odukoya (19) of Hamlet Lane, Balbriggan, Dublin, is accused of assault causing harm to Mr Babatunde at Anne Street South and to Mr Adetuilehim at Duke Lane, and violent disorder. The coroner granted the application and adjourned the hearing of Mr Babatunde's inquest until a date to be fixed on conclusion of any related criminal proceedings. Dr Keane also offered her condolences to Mr Babatunde's family on what she described as his 'tragic death.'
RTÉ News
23-06-2025
- RTÉ News
Asylum seeker died from stab wound to chest, inquest hears
An asylum seeker who suffered fatal injuries during a violent incident in Dublin city centre earlier this year died from a stab wound to the chest, an inquest has heard. Quham Babatunde, 34, an ex-footballer who came from Nigeria originally, died as a result of injuries sustained in the incident on Anne Street South in the early hours of 15 February. The injured man, who was living in an accommodation centre for International Protection applicants in Ballyogan in south Dublin while his request for asylum was being processed, was rushed by ambulance to St James's Hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later. At the opening of an inquest into Mr Babatunde's death at Dublin District Coroner's Court today, a friend of the deceased, Faith Akpobome, gave evidence of formally identifying his body to gardaí at Dublin City Mortuary in Whitehall. Ms Akpobome said she had known Mr Babatunde since May 2024 and had spoken to his uncle in Nigeria, Adeola Olayokun, to confirm that she could assist gardaí for the purpose of identifying his nephew's body. The inquest heard that fingerprint evidence was also used to confirm his identity with officials from Forensic Science Ireland matching the fingerprints of the deceased with those provided by Mr Babatunde to the International Protection Office when he was applying for asylum. The coroner, Clare Keane, said the results of a post-mortem examination conducted by State pathologist, Sally Anne Collis, showed Mr Babatunde died from a stab wound to the chest. Detective Inspector Katharina Joyce applied for an adjournment of the inquest on the basis that criminal proceedings had already commenced in relation to Mr Babatunde's death. A total of nine individuals have already been arrested and charged in relation to the fatal incident as part of the investigation into Mr Babatunde's death. The coroner granted the application and adjourned the inquest hearing until a date to be fixed on conclusion of any related criminal proceedings. Dr Keane also offered her condolences to Mr Babatunde's family on what she described as his "tragic death".
Irish Daily Mirror
23-06-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Ex-footballer fatally injured in Dublin died from 'stab wound to the chest'
An asylum seeker who suffered fatal injuries during a violent incident in Dublin city centre earlier this year died from a stab wound to the chest, an inquest has heard. Quham Babatunde (34), an ex-footballer who came originally from Nigeria, died as a result of injuries sustained in the incident on Anne Street South in the early hours of February 15 last. The injured man, who was living in an accommodation centre for international protection applicants in Ballyogan in south Dublin while his request for asylum was being processed, was rushed by ambulance to St James's Hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later. At the opening of an inquest into Mr Babatunde's death at Dublin District Coroner's Court on Monday, a friend of the deceased, Faith Akpobome, gave evidence of formally identifying his body to gardaí at Dublin City Mortuary in Whitehall. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week Ms Akpobome said she had known Mr Babatunde since May 2024 and had spoken to his uncle in Nigeria, Adeola Olayokun, to confirm that she could assist gardaí for the purpose of identifying his nephew's body. The inquest heard that fingerprint evidence was also used to confirm his identity with officials from Forensic Science Ireland matching the fingerprints of the deceased with those provided by Mr Babatunde to the International Protection Office when he was applying for asylum. The coroner, Clare Keane, said the results of a postmortem conducted by State pathologist, Sally Anne Collis, showed Mr Babatunde died from a stab wound to the chest. Detective Inspector Katharina Joyce applied for an adjournment of the inquest under Section 25 (2) of the Coroners Act on the basis that criminal proceedings had already commenced in relation to Mr Babatunde's death. A total of nine individuals have already been arrested and charged in relation to the fatal incident as part of the investigation in Mr Babatunde's death. Ryan Ndede (23), of Boroimhe Birches, Swords, Co Dublin was charged with Quham Babatunde's murder and held in custody after he appeared at Belfast Magistrate's Court on February 21 after he was arrested by the PSNI after boarding a ferry to England. David Oloo Omee (19) of The Lawn, St Marnock's Bay, Dublin 13, is charged with engaging in violent disorder with others at Anne Street South and assault causing harm to Adetola Adetuilehim, a friend of the deceased. Rory Carr, 21, of Ard na Greine, Seapoint Lane, Balbriggan, is accused of assault causing harm to Mr Babatunde and Mr Adetuilehim on Anne Street South and violent disorder. Jeffrey Bangu, 21, of Cardy Rock Crescent, Balbriggan, is charged with assault causing harm to Mr Babatunde at Duke Lane and to Adetuilehim at Anne Street South. He is also accused of violent disorder and the production of a knife during the incident. Sean Forde (23), of Bath Road, Balbriggan, Co Dublin, is charged with violent disorder at Anne Street South. John Eghomwanre (23) of Dun Emer Glade, Lusk, Co. Dublin, is accused of assault causing harm to Mr Babatunde on Anne Street South and Mr Adetuilehim at Duke Lane, as well as violent disorder. Bakuani Diavisi (25) of Cardy Rock, Balbriggan, Co Dublin, is charged with assault causing harm to another named male at Dawson Street, Dublin 2, on the same date. Bruno Tache (20) of Trimleston, Balbriggan, Co Dublin is charged with violent disorder and assault causing harm to Mr Babatunde and another man, Angel Ahgaria. Faraj Odukoya (19) of Hamlet Lane, Balbriggan, Dublin, is accused of assault causing harm to Mr Babatunde at Anne Street South and to Mr Adetuilehim at Duke Lane, and violent disorder. The coroner granted the application and adjourned the hearing of Mr Babatunde's inquest until a date to be fixed on conclusion of any related criminal proceedings. Dr Keane also offered her condolences to Mr Babatunde's family on what she described as his 'tragic death.'
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Babatunde Alesha signs up for Great Celebrity Bake Off
Babatunde Aleshe has signed up for 'The Great Celebrity Bake Off'. The 38-year-old comic will be taking his place in the tent for the Stand Up To Cancer special, with programme bosses hoping he will bring his "pure positivity" and "infectious" energy to the show. A source told The Sun newspaper's TVBiz column: "Babatunde is guaranteed to be hilarious and will no doubt have plenty of banter with Paul, Noel, Caroline and Alison. "He's not known for his prowess in the kitchen so there's sure to be some panicky moments laced with the good humour he's known for. "His energy on the 'Gogglebox' sofa has always been pure positivity and very infectious, and bosses are hoping he'll bring that to the tent." The news comes a few days after it was revealed 'Love Island' star Molly-Mae Hague will also be taking part in the charity baking competition. A source said: "She will be a great addition to the line-up and bring a healthy helping of Love island glamour to the tent. "Molly's now one of Britain's biggest TV stars and has seen her fame steadily grow since she first appeared on the ITV dating show back in 2019." And fresh from her stint on 'Celebrity Big Brother', JoJo Siwa is also said to have signed up for 'The Great Celebrity Bake Off', with producers said to be particularly pleased because of the interest in the dancer and her relationship with Chris Hughes. An insider said: "This is a bit of a coup for the 'Bake Off' because JoJo is currently one of the most talked about young stars on TV right now. "She's barely had time to catch her breath, leaving 'CBB' last month amid huge media attention and heading straight into another huge show this month. "It's also a fantastic gig for her because although she already has a fanbase over here, the cookery contest also introduces her to a wider British audience. "Plus she got plenty of experience of cooking in front of the cameras while she was on 'Celebrity Big Brother', though this time she won't have hunky Chris to distract her." The show will see Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond returning as hosts, but long-serving judge Paul Hollywood will be joined by Caroline Waldegrave after Prue Leith decided to step back from all 'GBBO' specials.
