- Stanley Ontop, has been released from police custody after spending a night at the Delta State CID in Asaba. He was arrested on Tuesday following a defamation petition filed by actress Queeneth Hilbeth.
- His detention triggered significant backlash online, with celebrities and supporters demanding his release.
- Stanley regained his freedom on Wednesday evening and shared a video on Instagram celebrating his release and thanking his supporters for their solidarity.
Popular Nigerian filmmaker and activist Stanley Ajemba, widely known as Stanley Ontop, has been released from police custody after spending one night in detention.
Stanley was arrested on Tuesday and held at the Delta State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Asaba following a defamation petition filed by his colleague, actress Queeneth Hilbeth.
His detention sparked widespread criticism on social media, with many celebrities calling for his immediate release.
The actor was released on Wednesday evening. Announcing his freedom in a video shared on Instagram, Stanley Ontop shouted:
“We are out, we’re out, we’re out! The struggle continues, no leave no transfer. Aluta continua. Thanks to my team and family. The love was massive meenh.”
Watch the video:
In other news…. Kechi Okwuchi, one of only two survivors of the tragic Sosoliso plane crash that occurred on December 10, 2005, has taken to social media to mark the 20th anniversary of the disaster. The crash claimed 107 lives out of the 109 passengers on board.
In a video posted to her X account, Kechi Okwuchi paid tribute to the passengers who passed away. Recalling the event, she shared that she was 16 years old at the time and held her close friend as the plane was about to crash.
She spoke about her recovery and second chance at life:
“20 years have passed, and some of my memories are not only painful or negative anymore. I have had a lost of amazing experiences because I was able to have a second chance at life that most people on that place were not able to.”
The survivor recalled that the aftermath was rough and required a prolonged period of recovery from her injuries.
Kechi Okwuchi later gained widespread recognition after auditioning for the 12th edition of America’s Got Talent. She also graduated first-class in Economics from the University of St. Thomas (Houston) in 2015 and earned an MBA with distinction.
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