Lawyer Slams Police for Ignoring Court Order in Speed Darlington Case Speed Darlington’s Lawyer Says He’s Exhausted All Efforts to Secure Release Court Grants Bail, But Speed Darlington Remains in Police Custody Stan Alieke, the lawyer representing Nigerian singer Speed Darlington, has accused the police of defying a court order by refusing to release his … Read more
The lawyer representing controversial Nigerian singer Speed Darlington, Stan Alieke of Law Capitol, has attributed his client’s prolonged detention to the involvement of high-profile individuals in the case. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speed Darlington’s ongoing detention has sparked public interest since his second arrest on November 27 during a performance in Owerri, Imo State. … Read more
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested Nigerian musician Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, in Owerri, the capital of Imo State. Human rights lawyer and the singer’s counsel, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed the arrest in a post on his official X account on Wednesday. Adeyanju revealed that Speed Darlington was apprehended while performing … Read more
Controversial Nigerian singer Speed Darlington has spoken out following his recent arrest and detention for allegedly defaming fellow artist Burna Boy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Darlington’s detention was prompted by a formal complaint filed by Burna Boy, accusing him of defamation and cyberstalking. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, … Read more
FCT Police clarified that social media activist VeryDarkMan was invited for questioning regarding cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and defamation allegations and has since been released. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command clarified on Sunday that social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, was not arrested but invited for questioning. According … Read more
FCT Police clarified that social media activist VeryDarkMan was invited for questioning regarding cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and defamation allegations and has since been released. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command clarified on Sunday that social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, was not arrested but invited for questioning. According … Read more
Cyberstalking is a punishable offense under Nigerian law Five specific provisions in the Cybercrimes Act 2015 target cyberstalking Fines and imprisonment are potential consequences for offenders Eko Hot Blog reports that in an era where online harassment has become increasingly prevalent, it’s crucial for Nigerians to be aware of the legal ramifications of cyberstalking. This … Read more
Nigerian police declare UK blogger wanted Faces allegations of cyberstalking, abduction, and murder Family accuses Lagos police of biased probe Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has taken an unprecedented step by declaring a UK-based Nigerian blogger, Dorcas Adeyinka, wanted. This move comes amidst serious allegations of cyberstalking, abduction, and murder … Read more
Gospel Singer Refutes Allegations of Fathering Mercy Chinwo’s Son Demands Investigation and Prosecution of Four Social Media Users Lawyers Cite Criminal Defamation, Cyberstalking, and Character Assassination Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey has taken decisive action against the purported claim of fathering the son of his colleague, Mercy Chinwo. Expressing his … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three persons in connection to criminal petitions against them. The Lagos police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the development in a statement on Saturday. He revealed the suspects as Dorcas Adeyinka ‘f’, Sikiru Ayinde ‘m’ and … Read more
Nnamdi was arrested by the police in Anambra State on March 18. The police released him five days later after several calls for his freedom. The social media influencer recounted his unpleasant experience while he was in police custody. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned the rearrest … Read more
Chude Nnamdi was arrested by police officers on Saturday, March 18, 2023. The arrest sparked controversy on social media as his friends and family were not sure about which security agency arrested him amid speculations of Interpol involvement. There was also no confirmation of his alleged crime until Wednesday. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more