Deji Adeyanju criticizes police for defying court order to release Speed Darlington. Speed Darlington remains in custody despite unconditional bail granted by Federal High Court. Activist calls police actions a disrespect to the judiciary and rule of law. Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has criticised the continued detention of rapper Darlington Okoye, popularly … Read more
Abuja High Court orders DSS to release Bello Bodejo on administrative bail. Justice Zubairu grants leave for habeas corpus after Bodejo’s detention since December 9. Court sets December 30 hearing, demanding Bodejo’s release or appearance in court. An Abuja High Court has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to release the detained President of … 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
The lawyer representing embattled Nigerian singer Speed Darlington, Stan Alieke, has confirmed that the legal case involving the controversial artist and fellow singer Burna Boy has been formally charged to court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Darlington was re-arrested by police in Owerri, Imo State, after returning to Nigeria for a show. He was subsequently … Read more
The 6th Division of the Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo on suspicion of involvement in illegal oil bunkering activities. Soyombo, the founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), has reportedly been detained for three days, according to Naija News. In response, the FIJ issued a statement on Friday, … Read more
A viral video on X shows social media personality Okuneye Idris, widely known as Bobrisky, being escorted off an Amsterdam-bound KLM flight on Thursday night. The incident came shortly after social commentator Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State Governor, posted a photo with Bobrisky on Instagram as they boarded the same flight to London. … Read more
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju disclosed that Martins Vincent Otse, known as social media activist “VeryDarkMan,” has been detained by the Nigerian Police following a recent incident involving the use of a police uniform. According to Naija News, this detention came hours after Otse publicly apologized to the police in a viral video for wearing … Read more
Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, is a free man once again after a recent encounter with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) that resulted in his detention for several days. Bobrisky was apprehended while attempting to leave the country through the Seme Border. This incident occurred amid an ongoing investigation into allegations … Read more
Controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, was detained in a female cell at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos State. A source from the facility, who spoke anonymously, confirmed that Bobrisky spent the night in the female section due to his high-profile lifestyle and the absence of other female … Read more
Notorious crossdresser Okuneye Idris, popularly known as Bobrisky, spent the night in custody at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos State. A source confirmed to Punch that further directives regarding Bobrisky’s case are pending. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears Up for … Read more
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an independent non-profit organization advocating for press freedom globally, has condemned the ongoing detention of four journalists facing cybercrime allegations in Nigeria. On September 20, police in Lagos arrested Olurotimi Olawale, editor of the National Monitor newspaper, and Precious Chukwunonso, publisher of a private news platform. Five days later, … Read more
Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, the wife of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has called on the United Kingdom to pressure the Nigerian government for her husband’s release. Nnamdi Kanu has been detained since June 2021, following his arrest in Kenya and subsequent extraordinary rendition during President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, … Read more
Miss Queen, the mother of Nigerian musician Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has made an emotional plea to singer Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, for forgiveness following her son’s reported disappearance. This comes just days after Darlington shared a video online criticizing the Afrobeats star. In a heartfelt video posted on Instagram, Miss … Read more
Popular activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has confirmed that singer and social media sensation, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, is currently being detained by the Nigerian Police Force in Abuja. Adeyanju revealed that Speed Darlington, also known as Akpi, was arrested in Lagos last Friday and later transferred to Abuja, where he has … Read more
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has refuted claims that Seaman Abbas Haruna has been detained for six years, as alleged by his wife, Hussaina Iliya. The DHQ clarified that Haruna was never arrested. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour Ronaldo … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has returned the passport of Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), following his recent detention. Ajaero’s passport and phones were initially confiscated during his arrest at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Monday. He was en route to the United Kingdom to attend a Trade … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has initiated a closed-door meeting in response to the arrest and detention of its President, Joe Ajaero, by Nigerian authorities while he was en route to the UK for a global workers’ conference. Benson Upah, NLC’s Head of Public Relations, confirmed the situation in an interview, stating that Ajaero was … Read more
French judicial authorities extended the detention of Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of Telegram, after his arrest at Paris’s Le Bourget airport on Saturday over alleged offences related to the messaging app. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia Reps Member Defends Kalu Over Call For Gov. Otti To Join APC NLC … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released Adejuwon Soyinka, the Regional Editor of The Conversation Africa and an investigative journalist, after briefly detaining him at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Soyinka was arrested early Sunday morning upon his arrival from the United Kingdom on a Virgin Atlantic flight. The DSS did not immediately … Read more
Investigative journalist Adejuwon Soyinka has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Soyinka, who serves as the Regional Editor of The Conversation Africa, was detained on Sunday upon his arrival from the United Kingdom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Soyinka was picked up … Read more