Social critic Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has publicly apologized to the Nigeria Police Force after facing backlash for appearing in a police uniform in a recent video. The police condemned his unauthorized use of the uniform and subsequently launched an investigation into the incident.
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In a recent interview with The Beat 99.9 FM, renowned Nigerian artist Tiwa Savage shared her thoughts on the potential challenges facing the Nigerian music industry, hinting at a troubling parallel to the controversies surrounding American music mogul Sean Combs, commonly known as Diddy.
In a distressing turn of events, bandits have abducted at least 16 individuals in Bena village and its surrounding areas within the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. This incident highlights the escalating security challenges faced by rural communities.
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has asserted that the persistent fuel queues across Nigeria could be eliminated if fuel marketers begin to source their supplies from his refinery. Speaking to State House Correspondents on Tuesday, October 29, Dangote urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and other marketers to cease fuel importation and instead patronize his facility.
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order preventing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from releasing further financial allocations to the Rivers State Government until a lawful appropriation act is enacted by a properly constituted House of Assembly. The ruling was delivered on Wednesday, October 30, as part of a judgment in a suit brought by the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Martins Amaewhule.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended Chima Anthony Nwigwe, who is believed to be the leader of a hacking syndicate targeting banks. Alongside Nwigwe, three other suspects were taken into custody: Effiong Victor Emmanuel, Mohammed Bello Mahmud—managing director of Downstone Ultimate Limited—and Daminan Ali. The group faces serious charges including conspiracy, unauthorized access to banking computer systems, and the fraudulent withdrawal of depositors’ funds.
In a sharp response to recent calls for the procurement of a new presidential jet for Vice President Kashim Shettima, former presidential candidate Peter Obi has voiced his concerns over the priorities of Nigerian leadership. The debate gained traction following Shettima’s cancellation of a trip to the Commonwealth Summit in Samoa due to an incident involving his official aircraft during a stopover at New York’s JFK Airport.
Nigerian actor and activist Mr Macaroni has sharply criticized former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike for his recent remarks to citizens, calling for greater humility from public officials. Mr Macaroni’s comments come in response to a viral video of Wike addressing the public in a manner many found disrespectful.
In a significant move to address recent power outages in northern Nigeria, Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, announced that customers experiencing blackouts will not be billed for electricity during these periods. This decision comes in response to widespread disruptions caused by transmission line issues affecting multiple regions.
In a heartfelt gesture, actress Sarah Martins has publicly apologized to May Yul-Edochie, acknowledging her past antagonism towards May following the tumultuous end of her marriage to actor Yul Edochie. This public reconciliation comes after a series of events that saw Yul take Judy Austin as a second wife after a controversial separation.
A suspected motorcycle thief was tragically k!lled while attempting to escape a mob in Gawu, located in the Abaji Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The incident unfolded on Wednesday around 4:12 PM when the suspect allegedly stole a motorcycle from a farm in Mawogi village.
The Nigerian Naira has seen a depreciation in the parallel market, falling to N1,739 per dollar on Thursday, a slight decline from N1,735 per dollar reported on Wednesday. This movement reflects ongoing volatility in the foreign exchange landscape.
A mother has filed a lawsuit against the creators of an artificial intelligence chatbot, claiming that her teenage son was driven to su!c!de due to his emotional attachment to the AI. Megan Garcia’s lawsuit, unveiled on October 23, targets Character.AI, the developers of a role-playing app where her son, 14-year-old Sewell Setzer III, interacted with a chatbot modelled after Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones.
The Nigerian government is set to raise the Value Added Tax (VAT) to 15%, targeting primarily luxury goods, according to Mr Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. This announcement came during an investor meeting at the ongoing IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings.
Renowned rapper Falz has addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding social critic VeryDarkMan (VDM) following a series of accusations made against him and his father. In a recent interview with media personality Adesope, Falz candidly discussed his perspective on VDM’s activism and the allegations that have sparked public interest.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a significant move aimed at streamlining government operations, has announced the dissolution of the Ministry of Niger Delta and the Ministry of Sports Development. These decisions were made during a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on Wednesday, October 23.
Veteran actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has voiced his concerns regarding the overwhelming presence of police and military checkpoints on roads in the South East region of Nigeria. In a video shared on Instagram this morning, the actor compared his recent journey on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, where he encountered no checkpoints, to the situation in the South East, where he noted frequent stops within a short distance.
Kellyrae, the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 9, along with his wife Kassia, has shared insights into how they managed to keep their marriage a secret from fellow housemates during their time on the show. In a recent interview on TVC’s Esplash, the couple discussed the challenges and strategies they employed to stay focused on the game while maintaining their relationship under wraps.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has voiced strong criticism of regionalism, asserting that it is a fundamental cause of Nigeria’s persistent challenges. Speaking on Tuesday, October 22, during a visit from the League of Northern Democrats, Obasanjo lamented that the regional divisions established at Nigeria’s independence in 1960 continue to impede the nation’s progress.
Controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has reportedly spent the night in a female cell at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos State. This development follows his arrest by Immigration officers at the Seme border as he attempted to flee to the Benin Republic.
Nigerian musician Portable has addressed the recent allegations made by social critic VeryDarkMan, who accused him of assaulting a man during the Felabration event, which honours the late Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. In a video shared by VeryDarkMan, Portable was seen hitting a man in a restroom, prompting VDM to express his disgust and caution the musician against such behaviour.
