· May 5

“Our revered leader Femi Falana yet to condemn VDM’s arrest”: Critic’s lawyer triggers reactions

Deji Adeyanju, lawyer to social media critic VeryDarkMan (VDM), criticized human rights activist Femi Falana for not condemning VDM’s arrest by the EFCC. Adeyanju thanked public figures like Peter Obi and Davido who called for VDM’s release, while noting Falana’s silence. Many Nigerians reacted negatively to Adeyanju’s remarks, recalling past...
· May 4

Peller wins best Tiktoker of the year at the African Golden Awards, defeats Kaby Lame, Rango Tenge, others

Nigerian content creator Peller, real name Habeeb Hazmat, won “Best TikToker of the Year” at the 2025 African Golden Awards held in Nairobi, Kenya. He triumphed over other top African influencers including Senegal’s Kaby Lame, Uganda’s Rango Tenge, and Kenya’s Tom Daktari. The awards celebrate leading creatives in Africa’s entertainment...
· May 3

2027 Election: Afenifere announces support for one candidate amid plot to retire Tinubu

Afenifere, a prominent pan-Yoruba socio-political group, defended President Bola Tinubu’s right to complete his full two-term tenure amidst political manoeuvres against him. The organisation condemned the politicisation of ethnicity, rejecting claims that Tinubu’s presidency is a “Yoruba government,” emphasizing his democratic election by Nigerians of all backgrounds. Afenifere announced its...