9 h. ago “VeryDarkMan Once Helped Me Recover My Money” – Chinese Man Calls For Activist’s Release

A Chinese national has publicly spoken out in defense of popular Nigerian social media activist, VeryDarkMan (VDM), who was recently arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The man, who identified himself as Ross, recounted how VDM once helped him recover funds from a fraudulent transaction involving a Tanzanian national. In a heartfelt […] The post “VeryDarkMan Once Helped Me Recover My Money” – Chinese Man Calls For Activist’s Release appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Peter Obi condemns VeryDarkMan’s arrest, calls for rule of law respect

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has condemned the arrest of social media influencer Martin Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), urging greater respect for the rule of law and human rights. In a statement on X on Sunday, May 4, Obi criticised the manner of Otse’s arrest, describing […] The post Peter Obi condemns VeryDarkMan’s arrest, calls for rule of law respect appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Nothing Must Happen To VeryDarkMan – Rita Edochie Warns, Joins FreeVDM Campaign

Veteran Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has joined the growing list of public figures calling for the release of popular social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). The activist was reportedly arrested on Friday in Abuja by operatives of the Nigerian Police Force. His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed the development via his […] The post Nothing Must Happen To VeryDarkMan – Rita Edochie Warns, Joins FreeVDM Campaign appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Religious Cabals Behind Crackdown On VeryDarkMan – Seun Kuti Alleges

Seun Kuti, a Nigerian singer, has weighed in on the controversial arrest of social media critic VeryDarkMan, suggesting that the arrest is linked to a larger power struggle involving influential religious figures. Kuti, who claimed to have spoken with VeryDarkMan’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, stated in a video shared on social media on Saturday that he […] The post Religious Cabals Behind Crackdown On VeryDarkMan – Seun Kuti Alleges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Skales Joins Outcry Against GTBank Over VeryDarkMan’s Arrest, Recounts Late Mother’s Ordeal

Nigerian rapper and singer-songwriter Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, popularly known as Skales, has lashed out at Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), branding it the “worst bank in Nigeria.” His criticism comes amid mounting backlash against the bank following the controversial arrest of social media influencer VeryDarkMan. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, Skales […] The post Skales Joins Outcry Against GTBank Over VeryDarkMan’s Arrest, Recounts Late Mother’s Ordeal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Controversy As EFCC Allegedly Denies VeryDarkMan Access To Food

Popular Nigerian social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has reportedly been denied access to food by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), sparking outrage among his friends and associates. It is important to note that VDM’s legal representative, activist-lawyer Deji Adeyanju, issued a statement claiming he was arrested by […] The post Controversy As EFCC Allegedly Denies VeryDarkMan Access To Food appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Adeyanju To Close Accounts, Take Legal Steps Against GTBank Over VeryDarkMan’s Arrest

Prominent Nigerian lawyer and human rights advocate Deji Adeyanju has declared his intention to take legal action against Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank). He accused the financial institution of being complicit in the recent arrest and alleged mistreatment of social media activist VeryDarkMan and his associate, C-Park. In a post shared via his Facebook page on […] The post Adeyanju To Close Accounts, Take Legal Steps Against GTBank Over VeryDarkMan’s Arrest appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago EFCC Accused Of Withholding Medical Aid For Nabbed VeryDarkMan

The brother of popular social media personality, VeryDarkMan (VDM), has spoken out following his recent arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). VDM was reportedly picked up at a GTBank branch after accompanying his mother to file a complaint about suspicious deductions from her bank account. His sudden detention has drawn […] The post EFCC Accused Of Withholding Medical Aid For Nabbed VeryDarkMan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Fans Call For Boycott Of GTBank Following Alleged Arrest Of VeryDarkMan

Supporters of popular social media figure VeryDarkMan have launched a campaign to boycott GTBank, accusing the financial institution of wrongful action and urging Nigerians to close their accounts in protest. The controversy began after reports surfaced alleging that VeryDarkMan was arrested on the orders of GTBank. The arrest reportedly occurred after he accompanied his mother […] The post Fans Call For Boycott Of GTBank Following Alleged Arrest Of VeryDarkMan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago EFCC Detains VeryDarkMan; Lawyer Vows Legal Action Against GTBank

Nigerian social media personality, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been reportedly detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). His legal representative, Deji Adeyanju, disclosed the development in a Facebook post, accusing Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) of aiding in the influencer’s arrest. According to Adeyanju, VDM was apprehended after publicly […] The post EFCC Detains VeryDarkMan; Lawyer Vows Legal Action Against GTBank appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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60 h. ago VeryDarkMan Arrested At GTBank Branch After Exposing Unauthorized Deductions From Mother’s Account

Martins Vincent Otse, a popular Nigerian social media influencer known as VeryDarkMan, has been arrested by the Nigerian police in Abuja. His arrest followed his public complaints about unauthorized debits from his mother’s bank account, at the request of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank). Barrister Deji Adeyanju, the legal representative of VeryDarkMan, confirmed the arrest to […] The post VeryDarkMan Arrested At GTBank Branch After Exposing Unauthorized Deductions From Mother’s Account appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Draw Line Between Activism, Slander, APC Chieftain Warns VeryDarkMan

South South Zonal Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Blessing Agbomhere Esq, has warned social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to immediately tender an unreserved apology to the President of the Senate. The third citizen of Nigeria, Senator Godswill Akpabio, following what he described as Otse’s unwarranted and slanderous […]

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7 d. ago APC Condemns VeryDarkMan’s Comments On Akpabio’s Rome Trip, Demands Apology

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has demanded that social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, issue an apology within seven days for what it called disparaging remarks against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. VeryDarkMan, in a trending video, criticised the Senate President for travelling to Rome despite the ongoing insecurity in the country. […] The post APC Condemns VeryDarkMan’s Comments On Akpabio’s Rome Trip, Demands Apology appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago VeryDarkMan Mocks Ashmusy For Pleading For His Help, Vows To Assist Her Recover N33m From Scammer

Social media activist VeryDarkMan has reacted to a surprising plea from influencer Ashmusy, who recently reached out to him for help in retrieving N33 million allegedly scammed from her. Despite their history of online clashes, with their most recent fallout occurring in July 2024 when VeryDarkMan accused her of a €73 scam, Ashmusy reportedly slid […] The post VeryDarkMan Mocks Ashmusy For Pleading For His Help, Vows To Assist Her Recover N33m From Scammer appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

1 week ago Netizens Blast Ihuoma Nneji Over Lawsuit Against VeryDarkMan

The internet has once again become abuzz and at the center of it is Ihuoma Nneji as more shocking reactions continue to trail the recent social media drama involving her, popular TikToker Amaka, and social commentator VeryDarkMan (VDM). In the latest twist, netizens are digging deeper into Ihuoma’s past history, questioning her repeated marriage failures […]

Politics

1 week ago Eedris Abdulkareem Defies Government Ban, Launches ‘Tell Your Papa’ Challenge

Veteran singer Eedris Abdulkareem has initiated the ‘Tell Your Papa’ challenge on social media, brushing aside the federal government’s ban. Information Nigeria had previously reported that the Nigerian government banned Eedris Abdulkareem’s newly released anti-Tinubu song, “Tell Your Papa,” from being aired on all radio and television stations. The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), through a […] The post Eedris Abdulkareem Defies Government Ban, Launches ‘Tell Your Papa’ Challenge appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago VeryDarkMan Reacts To Being Linked To Priscilla Ojo’s Wedding After Previous Negative Prediction About Her Marriage

Controversial activist and social media personality, VeryDarkMan, has responded to the circulation of an old video in which he predicted that Priscilla Ojo’s marriage wouldn’t last. The video, which resurfaced online recently, was shared by reality TV star Deeone, who urged VeryDarkMan to take a more positive approach in his commentary. In the clip, originally […] The post VeryDarkMan Reacts To Being Linked To Priscilla Ojo’s Wedding After Previous Negative Prediction About Her Marriage appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago “Tell Your Papa”: SERAP Sues NBC Over Ban On Abdulkareem’s Anti

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has asked a Federal High Court in Lagos to reverse ban placed on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song, ‘Tell Your Papa’ by the National Broadcasting Commission. SERAP urged the court to declare that NBC’s directive issued on April 9, 2025, to all broadcast stations in Nigeria, banning the airing of the song, […] The post “Tell Your Papa”: SERAP Sues NBC Over Ban On Abdulkareem’s Anti-Tinubu Song appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago SERAP sues FG over ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song ‘Tell Your Papa’

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over the failure to reverse the arbitrary, illegal and unconstitutional ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song ‘Tell Your Papa.’ The song, which allegedly criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, was prohibited from radio and TV broadcast over its objectionable nature. […] The post SERAP sues FG over ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song ‘Tell Your Papa’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago SERAP Sues NBC For Banning Eedris Abdulkareem’s Song ‘Tell Your Papa’

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked a Federal High Court in Lagos to reverse the ban placed on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song, ‘Tell Your Papa’ by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). SERAP is urging the court to declare that NBC’s directive issued on April 9, 2025, to all broadcast stations in Nigeria, banning […]

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