· May 6

Speed Darlington slams VDM’s fans calling him to join protest

Speed Darlington criticized fans of VeryDarkMan (VDM) who are calling for his release from EFCC custody. He expressed frustration when asked to join the #FreeVDM protest, noting that no one protested when he was detained. Speed Darlington condemned those disrespecting him online while others focus on improving their lives. He...
· May 6

Tinubu bans procurement of foreign goods produced locally

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has initiated the “Renewed Hope Nigeria First Policy,” which prohibits Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) from procuring foreign goods or services already available locally without a waiver from the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). The Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the policy aimed at strengthening the...
· May 5

EFCC denies arresting VeryDarkMan, labels report as fake news

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) denied reports by BBC News Pidgin stating that VeryDarkMan (VDM) was arrested based on multiple petitions. BBC News Pidgin had quoted EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirming VDM’s arrest and potential release on bail, but EFCC labeled these reports as “fake news.” The EFCC...
· May 5

I almost ran away in my first few months – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu revealed that he almost gave up on governing Nigeria during the early months of his administration due to economic challenges. He expressed initial discouragement but emphasized his commitment to leadership decisions, which he believes are now yielding positive economic results. Outgoing AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina highlighted concerns...
· May 5

Mercy Chinwo accused of arresting VeryDarkMan

Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo has been accused of being involved in the arrest of online personality VeryDarkMan (VDM). Nollywood producer Stanley Ontop claimed Mercy blocked him on Instagram after he asked her to use her influence to secure VDM’s release. The accusation arises amid an ongoing lawsuit between Mercy Chinwo...
· May 3

VeryDarkMan’s brother alleges the unfair maltreatment of VDM

VeryDarkMan (VDM), a detained activist, was arrested by the EFCC while accompanying his mother to a GTBank branch concerning unexplained debits. VDM and an associate suffered serious injuries during the arrest and have been denied medical treatment. Despite attempts to secure their release and treatment, the EFCC has refused, raising...