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Court sets date for Speed Darlington’s 300 million naira lawsuit against police IGP

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed until 27 the ₦300 million suit to enforce the fundamental rights of singer Darlington Achakpo, popularly known as Speed Darlington, against the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun January for hearing.
The adjournment followed a request by CSP Audu Garba, counsel to the IGP, for additional time to review a further affidavit by Speed Darlington’s lawyer, Abubakar Marshal, in court.

During Monday’s proceedings, Marshal informed the court that the hearing was scheduled to hear his client’s substantive request for enforcement of his client’s fundamental rights. He noted that the police filed a counter affidavit on Friday, prompting the filing of a fresh affidavit in response.

Garba acknowledged the filing of the counter-affidavit, but stated that he had not yet received the further affidavit. When Judge Musa Liman inquired about the time of the filing, Marshal confirmed: “It was filed this morning, my lord.” With the court’s permission, Marshal Garba presented a copy of the document to the court.

However, when Marshal attempted to proceed with the application, Garba objected and requested additional time to review the new affidavit for any potential new legal or factual issues requiring a response. Judge Liman then adjourned the case to January 27 for the approval of arguments.

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Speed Darlington’s ₦300 million lawsuit against the IGP challenges his alleged unlawful detention. The case stemmed from a December 23, 2024 court order directing police to charge him or release him within 48 hours.

Earlier, the Federal High Court directed the Nigerian Police to immediately release Darlington pending the hearing of the substantive case. The court also directed that Abubakar Marshal, Esq., act as surety for Darlington, alias Akpi.

Darlington, 39, was arrested in Lagos on charges of defamation and cyberstalking in relation to his comments on Burna boy. He was later granted bail on October 8, 2024.

During the resumed hearing, Marshal reiterated that the purpose of the session was to consider the motion to enforce Darlington’s rights. Although Garba initially claimed that he had not been served with the necessary documents, the court upheld the service.

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Marshal also requested the court to direct the police to release his client on bail. However, Garba opposed this request, citing a pending criminal charge and claiming that Darlington had his bail suspended. He further stated that police compliance with the court’s previous order was affected by the timing during the Christmas holidays.

Darlington’s lawsuit seeks damages for alleged unlawful detention and asks for an order for immediate release or presentation in court. His legal team also claims that he was tortured and inhumanely treated during his detention.

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Davido Gives Reasons Why He Honoured Abducted Oyo Sch Victims at FIFA World Cup

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Davido has explained the reason behind his emotional tribute during his performance at the FIFA World Cup, saying he could not remain silent while children and teachers are still missing in Nigeria.

Speaking on the gesture, the Afrobeats star said many people avoid discussing the country’s security challenges because they want to protect Nigeria’s image, but insisted that there is no image to protect when innocent children are being abducted.

> “A lot of people don’t really want to talk about what is going on in our country. Simply because they want to protect the image. But there’s no image to protect if little kids are being kidnapped,” Davido said.

The singer noted that although he was honoured to perform at the World Cup, he believed it was important to use the global stage to draw attention to the plight of the abducted pupils and teachers from Oyo State.

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According to him, everyone has a unique way of making an impact, and his platform is music and live performances.

> “My power is in music and performances. These students and teachers have been missing and still haven’t been found. So yeah, I used my platform to project what’s really going on,” he added.

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Video of Family of Bouncer Reportedly Killed in Sam Larry Crash Sparks Emotional Reactions Online

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A video said to show the wife, mother and children of a bouncer who reportedly died in the road accident involving music promoter Sam Larry has surfaced on social media, drawing emotional reactions from Nigerians.

The footage, which has been widely circulated online, shows family members believed to be mourning the deceased, whose death has not yet been officially confirmed by relevant authorities.

The accident, which reportedly occurred on Saturday, has continued to generate widespread attention following reports that the bouncer, who was said to have been travelling with Sam Larry at the time of the crash, lost his life.

Although details surrounding the incident remain unclear, the emergence of the video has intensified conversations on social media, with many users expressing sympathy for the bereaved family and offering prayers for those affected.

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As of the time of filing this report, neither Sam Larry nor law enforcement authorities have publicly released a detailed statement confirming the identity of the deceased or providing a comprehensive account of the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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Toke Makinwa advocates dating within one’s income level

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Nollywood actress and media personality Toke Makinwa has shared her views on the role of financial compatibility in relationships and marriage.

Speaking on a recent episode of the MENtality podcast hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Makinwa said she believes people should date within their income bracket, arguing that significant financial differences can create challenges in relationships.

She also claimed that many men pursue relationships with women whose lifestyles exceed their financial capacity, only to later complain that women are materialistic.

She said, “I am a big believer of date within your age and within your class. That way there will not be stories that touch.

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“You will have a good girl at home, a girl who will even make dinner with her own money when you don’t have. Yet, some men will still want to cheat on her with a woman they can’t afford.

“Heaven forbid you end up with a guy who hasn’t blown. The day he blows that is when you will know his true personality.

“And that scares women. Money doesn’t change people, it just reveal who the person is. So many men are treating women who sacrificed everything for them badly.”

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