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”.

Laide Bakare, the Nollywood actress, has shared her unconventional views on balancing career and family.

In an interview with Nollywood On Radio, the film star advised career-oriented single women to have children early if they desire to achieve long-term professional success.

Citing her personal experience, the actress argued that marriage is not necessary to start a family.

“If you are aspiring to be a superstar, successful in your career as a young girl, I would advise you to get married and have kids early,” she said.

“So that you can have the rest of your years to push your career because the family area is very important.

“I know that getting married very early may lead to divorce so I mean starting a family early.

“Maybe I should retract that because I do not mean marriage. I never thought of marriage. The time I had my first child, I just wanted a baby.”

Bakare clarified that her advice wasn’t about marriage but starting a family, emphasizing the importance of having children.

“So the advice is not to get married early but start having a family,” she said.

Bakare also revealed that she had a rift with colleague Eniola Badmus, who misunderstood the advice as a reference to her being childless.

“Recently, I saw Eniola Badmus so we wanted to continue our quarrel and she said I called her childless,” she added.

“So I told her I meant and only said start a family. I meant to start a family not go and get married, just have your kids. Not necessarily marriage but at least have kids.”

Ayo Mogaji, another actress, recently echoed similar sentiments. She advised unmarried women over 35 to consider having children outside wedlock if they desire motherhood.

Bakare was previously married to Olumide Okunfulure, an American-based businessman from Ondo state.

Although their union ended, it produced a daughter named Simi.

The movie star shares two sons with Mutairu Orilowo, her second husband.

The status of her second marriage is however unknown to the public.

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.