The police in Abuja have released Darlington Okoye, the singer better known as Speed Darlington, on bail.

Darlington was initially reported missing for three days, sparking widespread concern. A video later surfaced online showing the singer in handcuffs, suggesting arrest.

Deji Adeyanju, the human rights lawyer, also confirmed that he was arrested in Lagos last Friday and then transferred to Abuja, where he had been detained.

The lawyer revealed that Darlington’s detention stemmed from a formal complaint filed by Burna Boy. He was accused of defaming and cyberstalking the Grammy winner.

The content creator was, however, released to his lawyer on Tuesday evening after meeting the bail conditions set by the police at the intelligence response team’s (IRT) department in Abuja.

In a post via X, Adeyanju appreciated those who contributed to the singer’s release and commended the police in the IRT department for their “professionalism.”

Darlington had taunted Burna Boy over his affiliation with the embattled US rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ who is facing multiple charges for sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

He also asked Burna Boy to explain how he won the Grammy award for his album ‘Twice As Tall’ — a project executive produced by Diddy. He claimed there was a sexual relationship between the duo.

Queen, Darlington’s mother, earlier begged Burna Boy to “temper justice with mercy”.

Olayemi Bolaji, the Nigerian gospel singer better known as Toluwanisings, and his wife have welcomed a new addition to their family.

Toluwanisings announced the birth of his second child via Instagram on Tuesday.

The singer posted a family photo of himself and his wife during her pregnancy, alongside their first child. He also shared a picture of their newborn in another slide.

In his caption, he wrote, “My bundle of joy just arrived!!! Heiiii The Lord has always been compassionate 😍😍 I serve a very big God!!!!!!!!! Celebrate God with us.”

Fans and fellow celebrities flooded the comments with congratulatory messages.

Cute Abiola, the skit maker, wrote “congratulations brother mi” while Bimpe Akintunde, the actress, added “congratulations fam”.

Kunle Afod, the actor, commented “congratulations my brother” while Odunlade Adekola, another actor added, “congratulations my brother”.

Muyiwa Ademola, the movie producer, also wrote “Wow! Congratulations to your entire household”.

Toluwanisings is known for his popular gospel hits such as ‘A Very Big God’, ‘Eleda’, and ‘I’m Not Alone’.

His journey into music began at a young age when he discovered his passion for singing in church choirs.

He has collaborated with notable gospel artistes including Tosin Bee and Adeyinka Alaseyori.

Nigerians across social media are buzzing over the reports that controversial content ctreator Speed Darlington was arrested by Burna Boy over defamation.

It all began in the late hours of October 7, 2024, when an SOS was posted on Speed’s Instagram page. The post stated that he had been missing for 3 days and asked anyone with information to come forward.

Things took a different turn when Speed Darlington’s mother revealed that her son was declared missing after making a video about Nigerian musician Burna Boy. In the video, she was seen begging the singer to have mercy on her son and kindly release him.

This came after Speed Darlington made a video about the singer, alleging that he had affiliations with American rapper, Diddy, who was recently arrested for sex trafficking and other crimes. The video gained traction and following Speed Darlington’s arrest, he quickly became the talk of the town online.

One X user wrote, “I like the way y’all are supporting Burna because of favoritism, abi you’re used to oppression Poverty is a bad thing, we can’t even hide it anymore we publicly lick asses Let’s maintain the same energy when its us or our favs in akpi’s shoes cos no one is above bully Ask dangote.”

I like the way y'all are supporting burna because of favoritism abi you're used to oppression
Poverty is a bad thing, we can't even hide it anymore we publicly lick asses
Let's maintain the same energy when its us or our favs in akpi's shoes cos no one is above bully
Ask dangote

— Julrius Frankie (@julrius16261) October 8, 2024

“So why is the woman crying? Abi she no see her pickin warm about the things him de talk Abi Burna Boy no get mama? Omoh, akpi get luck No be Ph him de because b4 police go arrive em head don open.. This is real life bro! You no go come challenge me i leave you go free,” another X user wrote.

So why is the woman crying?
Abi she no see her pickin warm about the things him de talk

Abi Burna Boy no get mama?
Omoh, akpi get luck No be Ph him de because b4 police go arrive em head don open..

This is real life bro!
You no go come challenge me i leave you go free

— Leo (@GidSam21) October 8, 2024

“Burna boy really arrested Akpi? Why? For what?”

Another person wrote, “Burna boy is mid” “Burna boys songs are wack” “Burna boy can not perform” All these are opinions you’re entitled to. “Burna boy is getting fucked in the ass by Diddy” That’s Defamation. Burna should release him and sue him for everything he has.”

“Burna boy is mid”
“Burna boys songs are wack”
“Burna boy can not perform”

All these are opinions you’re entitled to.

“Burna boy is getting fucked in the ass by Diddy”

That’s Defamation.

Burna should release him and sue him for everything he has.

— BASH-AAR 🔞 (@FaruqBashar) October 8, 2024