Nigerian record producer and music executive Michael Collins Ajereh, widely known as Don Jazzy, has made headlines after donating N100 million to the non-governmental organization (NGO) of self-styled activist Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan. The announcement was made in a video shared on VeryDarkMan’s social media accounts on Thursday.

Former Big Brother Naija Season 9 contestants Wanni and Handi recently found themselves in an emotional moment during an Instagram live session, as fans showered them with gifts and heartfelt support. The duo expressed their gratitude, noting how uplifting it was to receive such kindness from their followers.

Nigerian crossdresser Bobrisky has publicly expressed his frustration over ongoing criticism and rumours circulating on social media. This backlash intensified following the release of an alleged audio clip in which he purportedly discusses paying off the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to drop money laundering charges against him.

The Nigerian naira has been identified as one of the weakest currencies in Sub-Saharan Africa for 2024, according to the latest report from the World Bank, titled “Africa’s Pulse.” As of August 2024, the naira has experienced a steep depreciation of around 43% year-to-date, placing it alongside the Ethiopian birr and the South Sudanese pound in terms of performance.

Vice President Kashim Shettima, speaking at the 30th Nigeria Economic Summit in Abuja yesterday, acknowledged the hardships Nigerians are facing due to ongoing economic reforms but stressed the need for these measures to restore sustainable growth to the economy. Shettima assured the public that both he and President Bola Tinubu empathize deeply with the challenges currently experienced by citizens as a result of these reforms.

A court has ordered popular activist Verydarkman to remove a video deemed defamatory against renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana. The court ruling also prohibits Verydarkman from making any further posts or comments about Falana.

Nigerian actress Kate Henshaw has taken to social media to call out Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) and Zenith Bank for ongoing issues with their services, despite promises of improvement. In a light-hearted but pointed tweet, she quipped, “@gtbank, they say you guys should stick to selling clothes and food. @ZenithBank, they say you guys should stick to Christmas lights and general decor. Who go come do banking na?”

Controversial social media figure Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has drawn significant attention after his newly launched Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) received ₦33 million in donations within 24 hours. The NGO, announced on Saturday, October 12, 2024, is dedicated to community development and improving public schools.

BBNaija Season 9 housemate Anita has opened up about the drama surrounding Topher’s age deception, which caused a stir both in and outside the house. In a post-show interview, Anita was asked how she felt about discovering that Topher, who initially claimed to be her age mate at 29, later lied about being 26, and is actually 24—five years younger than her.

Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington recently shook the entertainment scene with explosive allegations against Burna Boy, claiming that his Grammy win might have been the result of his relationship with American music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. In a viral video, Speed Darlington questioned Burna Boy’s Grammy victory, suggesting that Burna may have engaged in inappropriate behavior to secure the award.