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Police detain Abuja content creator, Adebukola Kolapo over social media posts

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A content creator, Adebukola Kolapo, has allegedly been in the custody of the National Cybercrime Centre of the Nigeria Police Force, in Abuja, for three weeks over his frequent engagements on posts made by a popular Instagram gossip blog, ‘Gistloverblog Mediaoutlet’.

It was learnt that Kolapo was an active follower of the blog, and was once a beneficiary of the blog’s scholarship scheme in 2022.

He was reportedly arrested by policemen, alongside a co-follower of the blog, Nnedum Dollar, after they were deceived by yet-to-be-identified clients to host an event for them at the Agbala Itura area in Ibadan, on December 3, 2023.

In an exclusive interview with PUNCH Metro on Sunday, the content creator’s father, Amidu Kolapo, said his son was nabbed because he was a fan of Gistloverblog alleging that the arrest was unlawful because he did not commit any crime.

He said, “My son lives with me, so he told me they invited him to a party at Agbala Itura in Ibadan as an MC. In the evening, he called me on the phone that he had been arrested by policemen and said it was because of Gistloverblog.

“He was taken to the Iyaganku Police Station in Ibadan. So, I went to see my son, but was told he was not in the station. A police officer suggested I should check the Eleyele Police Station.

“The next day, I went to the Eleyele Police Station, and was told he was not there either. So, I was advised to go back to the Iyaganku Police Station again. When I got there, I saw his car on their premises, but I was told the same story.

“When a police officer noticed I was worried, he revealed that my son had been taken to Abuja, and suggested I should get a lawyer. I asked him about his offence, but he said it was unknown, and that the arrest was made by some police officers from Abuja who used their station that day and took him along with them that same day.

He claimed that his son had been in the custody of the police in Abuja since that day and, that he had not been able to reach him because the fare from Abuja to Ibadan was expensive.

Kolapo said he heard that the brain behind the gossip blog had got a lawyer for his son and had started processing how to get him out of detention, but the police officers were frustrating the action.

He said, “The lawyer said they asked for surety from a Level 14 officer, then, they made a U-turn, and requested a surety from a Level 16 officer, after all documents meant for his release had been signed. The reason for his arrest remains unknown. He was just detained, I want Nigerians to help me”, he concluded.

A man, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, added that their arrest was unlawful, but noted that it was a result of their active engagements on the gossip blog page on Instagram.

“Adebukola and Nnedum are in detention without committing any offence. They arrested them because of their active engagements on the blog. They thought arresting them would help in detecting the brain behind the blog. I am not safe because I am an active follower too”, he said.

Efforts made to contact the Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, were not successful as he did not respond to calls and texts from newsmen at the time of filing this report.

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Crayon narrates how he was admitted to psychiatric hospital due to depression

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September 24, 2024 1:10 pm

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Crayon, the Nigerian singer, has recalled how he was admitted to a psychiatric hospital due to depression.

The singer, in an interview with YouTuber Korty EO, narrated that he was depressed in 2020 after none of his released songs gained traction.

He said the situation affected him mentally, made him start “acting out crazily” and eventually hospitalised.

Crayon also recounted how singer Rema and his label Mavin Records’ boss Don Jazzy were there for him during his trying times.

He said he became suicidal “at some point, I wanted to jump out of a moving car. It was that crazy. It was similar to Mohbad’s situation”.

“I went to a beach house party where we were chilling then I started reacting somehow,” he said.

“My manager noticed and I asked if I took anything. I told him I only took weed.

“I started acting out crazily so I returned home immediately and Facetimed Rema. All of a sudden, I started walking on the street and walked to Mavin Studios barefooted.

“I feel like I am God’s favorite because nobody recorded me, if I was filmed, it would have affected my confidence and career.

“So I got to the gate of Mavin Records, sat on the floor and said I was tired. I took off my shirt and smashed my phone.

“Calls started coming in and I kept saying I was really tired. Rema came, I lied on his lap and he said once I pass this stage, I will come out and this is the final battle I’m about to fight.

“I could not recognise anybody but I remember that word. At a point, I wanted to jump out of a moving car. It was that crazy. It was similar to Mohbad’s situation.

“I literally lost my mind, fighting wars nobody could see just you. So they took me to one of the psychiatric hospitals in Lekki, Lagos.

“After everything, I came back and went to Jazzy’s house but I was still not myself. I had the right people around, they didn’t publicise it but protected me.

“I have never seen my friends pray that deep. So to me Mavin is not just a label to me, it is everything to me. They took care of me in my darkest time.”

Crayon further said his career turned positive after overcoming the situation.

“When I got back I completely changed. I started seeing people differently, loving life more,” he added.

“I feel it is just God letting me know He got me. Then it was hit songs back to back, ‘Won da mo’, ‘Ijo Labalaba’”

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‘I’ll be back in 2025’ — TG Omori shares health update

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September 24, 2024 1:01 pm

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TG Omori, the ailing Nigerian music video director, has assured fans that he will make a comeback in 2025.

Omori, who has been battling kidney disease, underwent a transplant on August 26 at St. Nicholas Hospital in Lagos. Despite going through multiple surgeries, the transplant was not successful.

On August 30, the director expressed his determination to overcome his health challenges and revealed that he is recovering.

In a series of tweets on Monday via X, Omori posted a photo of himself and emphasised the importance of maintaining the right mindset, even in the face of illness.

“It’s mind over matter. If the mind is defeated, it’s only a matter of time before the body falls,” he wrote.

In another tweet, he stated, “Pain has no power over me”.

He also reassured his followers that he would be back in 2025. “I’ll be back in 2025. Stay in love!” he added.

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Islamic singer Rukayat Gawat is dead

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September 24, 2024 9:09 am

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Popular Nigerian Islamic singer, Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso has passed away.

She was well-known for her captivating voice and religious music that resonated with many in the Muslim community.

The news of her death was shared by popular Ilorin based cleric Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah his official Facebook page on Tuesday morning.

Further details surrounding her death have yet to be fully disclosed.

Her loss is deeply felt among her fans and the broader Islamic music scene – with the news of her death widely shared.

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Bodex F. Hungbo, SPMIIM is a multiple award-winning Nigerian Digital Media Practitioner, Digital Strategist, PR consultant, Brand and Event Expert, Tv Presenter, Tier-A Blogger/Influencer, and a top cobbler in Nigeria.

She has widespread experiences across different professions and skills, which includes experiences in; Marketing, Media, Broadcasting, Brand and Event Management, Administration and Management with prior stints at MTN, NAPIMS-NNPC, GLOBAL FLEET OIL AND GAS, LTV, Silverbird and a host of others

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