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  • Forgive Speed Darlington. Prison is not a nice place – Bobrisky begs Burna Boy

    Forgive Speed Darlington. Prison is not a nice place – Bobrisky begs Burna Boy

    Controversial Cross-dresser,  Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, predominantly known as Bobrisky, has taken to social media to appeal to Grammy award -winning singer, BurnaBoy, to effect the release of singer Speed Darlington.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that in October, Darlington was detained after his colleague Burna Boy filed a petition against him, for questioning the authenticity of Burna Boy’s Grammy award, linking the A-list artiste to embattled music mogul Sean Combs, known as P Diddy or Puff Daddy.

    Darlington was rearrested barely two months after his first arrest and has since been in custody for jumping bail in an ongoing investigation into a petition filed against him by his colleague, Burna Boy.

    In a post shared on Instagram, Bobrisky said prison is not nice place and that he knows Speed Darlington doesn’t have money to secure a place in the VIP section because it is quite expensive.

    He wrote: “I just wanna mind my business dis year and stay away from anything that connect with Nigeria celebrities. But my soft heart won’t stop me thinking of many things. Please prison is not a nice place. I dont think he has money for VIP section cos its expensive. Pls.

    “None of this people i am using my platform to stand for did d same for me when it was my time, but you know what? Our heart is different. I can’t just stand human being hurt. I pray burna pls release him 45 days in prison that’s enough punishment.”

  • Speed Darlington drags IGP to court, demands ₦300 million

    Speed Darlington drags IGP to court, demands ₦300 million

    A Federal High Court in Abuja has set January 13, 2025, for the hearing of a N300 million fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by embattled singer, Darlington Achakpo, popularly known as Speed Darlington, against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun.

    TheNewsGuru reports that Justice Musa Liman fixed the date after Speed Darlington’s counsel Abubakar Marshal requested an adjournment to allow the IG’s lawyer, Garba Audu, more time to review and respond to the documents served in court.

    According to report, Justice Liman in December 23, 2024 ordered the Inspector-General of Police to either charge Speed Darlington to court or release him on bail unconditionally within 48 hours. 

    However, police lawyers argued that criminal charges against the singer are scheduled for hearing on January 15, 2025 and explained delays were due to the holiday season and administrative processes.

    Recall, the singer’s arrest stems from  allegations of defamation and cyberstalking regarding his colleague, Burna Boy.

    During Monday’s proceedings, Marshal informed the court of the scheduled hearing of the originating motion on notice for the enforcement of Speed Darlington’s fundamental rights. Although Audu initially claimed he had not received the relevant legal documents, the court confirmed through its records that the police had been served. Marshal was directed to provide Audu with a copy in court

    Audu responded that the police had already filed a criminal charge against Speed Darlington before the singer sought his release through the ex-parte motion. Audu further alleged that Speed Darlington had jumped administrative bail, prompting the ongoing legal processes.

    The police lawyer noted that the criminal charge, filed before Justice Ekerete Akpan, had been delayed and is now scheduled for January 15, 2025. He explained that the Christmas holiday period made it challenging to comply with the court’s initial order promptly.

    Marshal, on behalf of Speed Darlington, requested the court to release the singer pending his arraignment. He assured the court of his client’s presence at the hearing if granted bail. Audu, however, opposed the application claiming Speed Darlington had breached bail conditions.

    Despite the opposition, Justice Liman suggested that the police release the singer to Marshal, as he had committed to ensuring Speed Darlington’s presence in court.

    In his suit, Speed Darlington seeks the immediate release from detention, or a court order compelling the police to bring him before the court.

    He is also demanding N300 million in damages for unlawful detention, mistreatment and violation of his fundamental rights.

    The case will proceed with a full hearing on January 13.

  • Police refused to release Speed Darlington despite court order – Deji Adeyanju claims

    Police refused to release Speed Darlington despite court order – Deji Adeyanju claims

    Human rights lawyer,  Deji Adeyanju, has called out the Nigerian police for refusing to release controversial Nigerian singer, Speed Darlington, despite an order from a federal high court order.

    TheNewGuru.com(TNG) reports that Darlington was granted bail after spending nearly a month in police custody. The legal counsel for popular controversial rapper Stan Alieke, announced the development in an Instagram Story on Monday, saying, “Apki has been granted bail by the court,” without providing further detail

    Adeyanju also posted on X that the court ordered Darlington’s arraignment within 48 hours or his release on bail.

    However, Alieke later revealed that Darlington was never arraigned.

    In an X post on Thursday, Adeyanju accused the Nigerian police of defying the court’s directive, describing it as a blatant “disrespect to the judiciary”.

    “The Nigerian Police have refused to release Speed Darlington a.k.a AKPI despite the explicit order of the Federal High Court to do so. This is the highest form of disrespect to the judiciary,” he wrote.

  • I have too much to lose now – Burna Boy speaks after Speed Darlington’s release

    I have too much to lose now – Burna Boy speaks after Speed Darlington’s release

    Nigerian Grammy award-winning singer, Dami Ogulu, professionally known as Burna Boy, has made a cryptic social media post after his colleague, Speed Darlington, was released from police detention.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that in October, Darlington was detained after his colleague Burna Boy filed a petition against him, for questioning the authenticity of Burna Boy’s Grammy award, linking the A-list artiste to embattled music mogul Sean Combs, known as P Diddy or Puff Daddy.

    Darlington was rearrested barely two months after his first arrest by Burna Boy.

    After spending almost a month in police detention, Speed Darlington on Monday, 23 December 2024 was granted bail.

    Burna Boy, in a post via his Instagram story on Tuesday, said he does not care about people’s opinions, but his response is always a nuclear disaster.

    According to him, his critics are lucky that he has a lot to lose, otherwise, many of them would not be here anymore.

    He wrote, “When they talk, nobody cares, but it’s a Nuclear disaster when I react.

    “You all don’t know how lucky you are that I have too much to lose now, Walahi a lot of you wouldn’t be here no more. Anyway make I just go buy another thing relax.”

  • Speed Darlington granted bail after one month behind bars

    Speed Darlington granted bail after one month behind bars

    Popular Nigerian rapper, Speed Darlington has been granted bail after spending nearly a month in police custody.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that the legal counsel for popular controversial rapper Stan Alieke, announced the development in an Instagram Story on Monday, saying, “Apki has been granted bail by the court,” without providing further details.

    Recall, Alieke, had disclosed that the singer was re-arrested in Owerri, Imo state for jumping bail.

    In October, Darlington was detained after his colleague Burna Boy filed a petition against him, for questioning the authenticity of Burna Boy’s Grammy award, linking the A-list artiste to embattled music mogul Sean Combs, known as P Diddy or Puff Daddy.

    Alieke said the singer was given a date to report back but was unable to do so due to a medical emergency that required him to travel abroad for treatment.

    The lawyer stressed that Darlington had no intention to jump bail, as he had arranged to return to Abuja after his performance at Owerri.

  • “What BurnaBoy has done to Akpi can only happen in an animal farm” – Lawyer Deji Adeyanju

    “What BurnaBoy has done to Akpi can only happen in an animal farm” – Lawyer Deji Adeyanju

    Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju has taken to social media to call out Grammy award-winning singer, Burna Boy for the continued detention of Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington at the Nigeria Police Force.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that the Darlington was rearrested by the police on Tuesday during his show in Owerri, the Imo State capital for allegedly cyberstalking his colleague, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy.

    The singer’s lawyer, Adeyanju had lamented countlessly the police’s refusal to release the singer on bail.

    In a recent post, the human rights lawyer, slammed Burna Boy for exhibiting the character of an hypocrite and oppressor.

    According to Adeyanju, what the ‘Ye’ crooner is doing to Akpi can only happen in an Animal farm.

    He wrote: “Burna Boy a hypocrite, an oppressor and a typical clownish character like one of the many depicted in George Orwell’s book for using police to harass and oppress Speed Darlington over alleged defamation. The thing Burna Boy has done to Akpi can only happen in an Animal Farm.

    “For insulting Burna Boy, the ojuelegba Fela, Speed Darlington has been in police custody for over 3-weeks and counting. The Nigerian Police is one of our greatest problem as a nation. Alleged defamation ooo, not armed robbery, murder, kidnapping or any crime whatsoever.”

    Darlington was first arrested on 4 October following the release of a controversial video in which he allegedly defamed a fellow musician, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy over his link with the embattled American rapper Diddy.

    He was arrested in Lagos and transferred to Abuja before being detained by the IGP’s Intelligence Response Team in the Guzape area of Abuja.

    He was then released on bail on 9 October after spending five days in detention.

  • Why police have refused to release Speed Darlington

    Why police have refused to release Speed Darlington

    Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju has disclosed why the Nigerian police have refused to release controversial Speed Darlington, following his arrest in November.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Speed Darlington was, after he was arrested, re-arrested in Owerri, Imo State for jumping bail.

    He was first arrested in October after his colleague, Burna Boy filed a petition against him, for questioning the authenticity of his Grammy award, linking Burna Boy to embattled music mogul Sean Combs, known as P Diddy or Puff Daddy.

    Deji Adeyanju disclosed on Monday that the police have refused to release Speed Darlington “on the excuse” that the last time they released him, he travelled to the US.

    “The @PoliceNG @PoliceNG_CRU have refused to release Speed Darlington or take him before a judge to face trial on the childish excuse that the last time they released him to me, he travelled to the US.

    “This narrative is false because we told them he was going to US to return,” the human rights lawyer disclosed.

  • PaulO and Deji Adeyanju fight dirty over Speed Darlington’s arrest

    PaulO and Deji Adeyanju fight dirty over Speed Darlington’s arrest

    Nigerian talent manager Paul Okoye also known as PaulO has criticized human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, for associating Burna Boy with the re arrest of singer, Speed Darlington.

    This comes after Deji Adeyanju took to his verified Facebook to slam Burna Boy, accusing him of oppressing Speed Darlington and contradicting his anti-oppression stance.

    His post reads,”Burna Boy behind harassment of Speed Darlington by the police. This is someone who has being singing against oppression and forming junior Fela now oppressing Akpi”.

    Reacting to popular activist’s remark, PaulO in a post on Instagram asked Deji to get his facts right and respect Burna Boy.

    PaulO accused the lawyer of being unprofessional and spreading misinformation, urging Deji to handle his clients more responsibly.

    He wrote: “Lawyer Deji or what ever they call you!!!! Can you put respect on Burna Boy’s Name? Why are you even mentioning Burna Boy’s name?? Smh You’re nothing more than a social media lawyer! Lawyer my Ass. Get your facts right before you open your gutter mouth Control your client.” 

    In response, the human rights lawyer wrote: “I don’t respond nonentities.”

    Recall, the counsel to controversial Nigerian singer, Speed Darlington, Stan Alieke, had disclosed that the singer was re-arrested in Owerri, Imo state for jumping bail.

    In October, Darlington was detained after his colleague Burna Boy filed a petition against him, for questioning the authenticity of Burna Boy’s Grammy award, linking the A-list artiste to embattled music mogul Sean Combs, known as P Diddy or Puff Daddy.

    Alieke said the singer was given a date to report back but was unable to do so due to a medical emergency that required him to travel abroad for treatment.

    The lawyer stressed that Darlington had no intention to jump bail, as he had arranged to return to Abuja after his performance at Owerri.

  • Lawyer gives update on Speed Darlington, reveals reason for re-arrested

    Lawyer gives update on Speed Darlington, reveals reason for re-arrested

    The counsel to controversial Nigerian singer, Speed Darlington, Stan Alieke, has disclosed that the singer was re-arrested in Owerri, Imo state, last night for jumping bail.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) recalls that in October, Darlington was detained after his colleague Burna Boy filed a petition against him, for questioning the authenticity of Burna Boy’s Grammy award, linking the A-list artiste to embattled music mogul Sean Combs, known as P Diddy or Puff Daddy.

    Alieke said the singer was given a date to report back but was unable to do so due to a medical emergency that required him to travel abroad for treatment.

    The lawyer stressed that Darlington had no intention to jump bail, as he had arranged to return to Abuja after his performance at Owerri.

    The statement reads, “Following our client’s performance in Owerri, our client was picked up by the police on allegations that he jumped bail. We are informed that this action was purportedly on the orders of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Bureau.

    “It is important to set the record straight, that on the 8th of October, 2024, our client was granted administrative bail after being illegally detained for five days upon being shipped from Lagos in connection with the Burna Boy’s incident. He was given a date to report back but was unable to do so due to a medical emergency that required him to travel abroad for treatment.

    “In good faith, our client had arranged to return to Abuja after his performance at Owerri, in consultation with his lawyer and in liaison with police officers. It was never his intention to jump bail.

    “We find this action by the police to be not only unnecessary but a clear attempt to embarrass and trample on the rights of our client. Such conduct is both unwarranted and a misuse of police authority.”

  • Just In: Police arrest popular Nigerian singer, Speed Darlington

    Just In: Police arrest popular Nigerian singer, Speed Darlington

    Controversial Nigerian singer, Darlington Okoye better known as Speed Darlington has been arrested.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that popular activist, Deji Adeyanju confirmed the musician’s arrest in a post via his Facebook page.

    According to the Human rights lawyer, the Nigerian police arrested Darlington in Owerri, Imo State, on his return to Nigeria for a show.

    However, the lawyer did not reason behind singer’s  arrest remain unclear.

    Adeyanju wrote, “Our client Speed Darlington a.k.a AKPI has been arrested by the Nigerian police in Owerri at his show upon return to Nigeria.”

    Recall that the Nigerian police detained Darlington over the alleged cyberstalking of his colleague, Damini Ogulu, more commonly known as Burna Boy.