Crime

DSVA, NAPTIP Probe Speed Darlington Over Alleged Defilement of 15-Year-Old

Published

8 months ago

May 28, 2025

By Anifowoshe Oladipupo

Popular entertainer Speed Darlington is under investigation by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), following alarming claims he made about an alleged sexual encounter with a 15-year-old girl.

The controversy erupted after Speed Darlington shared a video on Instagram, in which he recounted the incident, claiming it took place at an unnamed hotel.

In the disturbing footage, he suggested that the girl was left bleeding after the encounter and admitted to paying hotel staff N2,000 to change the sheets.

Expressing his disdain for conventional work, he stated, “Before they could come change the sheets for me, I had to give N2,000. Because the thing is somehow, to tell an adult to come and clean blood that I brought out of the body of a 15-year-old girl. I can never work for anybody, lai lai. I only work for myself.”

The video quickly went viral, prompting a swift response from the DSVA. In a statement posted on their official X handle, the agency acknowledged the “disturbing video currently circulating online” and emphasized the seriousness of the allegations.

“The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency is aware of the disturbing video currently circulating online, in which a popular entertainer allegedly admits to engaging in unlawful sexual activity with a minor,” the statement read. “While the individual in question did not specify the location of the incident during the Instagram Live session, we must clarify that the DSVA’s jurisdiction is limited to Lagos State.”

The agency reaffirmed the Lagos State Government’s “zero-tolerance stance against all forms of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence” and pledged to advocate for accountability and the protection of every Nigerian child.

As the investigation unfolds, both the DSVA and NAPTIP are committed to ensuring justice in this grave matter.

Crime

Afrobeats Singer Destiny Boy Reportedly Dies at 22

Published

2 days ago

January 18, 2026

Samson Adeyanju

By Onilede Titi Faith

Afrobeats artist Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy, has reportedly died at the age of 22, sparking shock and grief across the music community.

The news surfaced on Sunday, January 18, 2026, after it was shared online by Instagram investigative journalist Temilola Sobola.

However, the singer’s family and official representatives are yet to confirm the report or disclose the cause of death.

Born in 2004, Destiny Boy rose to fame with his youthful Afrobeats sound and quickly built a loyal fan base.

His reported death has triggered an outpouring of tributes on social media, with fans mourning the loss of a young talent widely seen as having a promising future.

Further details are expected as the story develops.

Crime

EFCC Writes Swiss School in Probe of Ex-NMDPRA Boss

Published

2 days ago

January 18, 2026

Samson Adeyanju

By Onyeanya Immaculata

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has commenced an investigation into a petition against former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, including plans to write to a Swiss school where his children reportedly studied.

The petition, filed by Dangote Industries Chairman, Aliko Dangote, alleges that about $7 million was spent on the children’s education in Switzerland in violation of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers.

Although Dangote withdrew an earlier petition from the ICPC in January 2026, the EFCC received a fresh petition on July 6.

A senior EFCC official said preliminary investigations are ongoing, noting that the commission is contacting local and international institutions named in the petition before inviting Ahmed.

The official confirmed that the Swiss school may be contacted to verify the claims.

The EFCC said the probe follows standard procedures in investigating alleged misuse of public funds.

Crime

Police Advise Nigerians to Stay Calm, Avoid Resistance During Criminal Attacks

Published

6 days ago

January 14, 2026

By Sarah Sam Adda

The Nigeria Police Force has advised Nigerians to remain calm and avoid resisting criminals during attacks, urging citizens to prioritise their safety over material possessions.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, gave the advice on Tuesday during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television, noting that calmness in dangerous situations could save lives.
“In the unfortunate event that you find yourself among criminals, do not struggle or fight. Stay calm and save your life first,” Hundeyin said, adding that the police would pursue and arrest the perpetrators.
He also disclosed that the police have recorded successes against criminal syndicates, including the arrest of suspects linked to “One-Chance” gangs in Abuja and the murder of a lawyer in the Federal Capital Territory, with the victim’s phone recovered.
Hundeyin reassured Nigerians of the force’s commitment to tackling crime and improving public safety nationwide.