VDM to be released today, faces multiple charges in court Thursday

Activist Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), arrested by Nigeria’s EFCC, is set for release following widespread protests, with court charges pending.
The arrest sparked demonstrations in Abuja, drawing condemnation from political figures like Atiku Abubakar and celebrities such as Davido and Cubana Chief Priest, who criticize the detention as illegal and a violation of rights.
The EFCC plans to file charges including cyberstalking, but has yet to formally charge VDM in court.
Calls for government transparency and respect for civil liberties are prominent amid concerns of rising authoritarianism under the current Nigerian administration.