ABUJA — Controversial social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of cyberstalking, according to insider sources. A senior EFCC official who spoke on condition of anonymity told NaijaBlogDaily that VDM was picked up following “multiple complaints” accusing him…
Massive Corruption Uncovered in Port Harcourt, Warri, Kaduna Refineries’ Rehabilitation Funds The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched a major corruption investigation into Nigeria’s multi-billion-dollar refinery rehabilitation projects. Recent findings reveal that over $2.9 billion earmarked for the revamp of the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries may have been mismanaged, with N80…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has tendered an unreserved apology to President Bola Tinubu and his wife, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, following a dramatic walkout by some Rivers State women during an empowerment event held in Port Harcourt. The event, which was organised under the Renewed Hope Initiative, aimed to…
Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that the resemblance between his late son, Ifeanyi, and his newborn son is so striking that it feels like “he came back.” The award-winning singer shared this emotional revelation during a recent interview with Ebro Darden on Apple Music 1, where he opened up about…
The wait is over! The organisers of Big Brother Naija have officially announced the audition dates for Season 10 of the popular reality TV show. According to a post shared via their official X (formerly Twitter) handle, online auditions will run from May 3 to May 7, 2025. After the online stage, selected participants will…
A Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square has sentenced Andrew Nice Ominikoron, a driver with the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, to death by hanging for the murder of Bamise Ayanwola, a 22-year-old fashion designer. Justice Sherifat Sonaike delivered the judgment on Friday, bringing closure to a case that sparked nationwide…
The Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a request to stop the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from using the e-Naira trademark, ruling in favor of the apex bank in a legal dispute with E-Naira Payment Solutions Limited. Justice James Omotosho, in his ruling, declined to grant an interim injunction that would have restrained the…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the Federal Government to treat Nigerian workers as essential partners in nation-building, not just as tools for economic development. In his 2025 Workers’ Day message on Thursday, Atiku hailed the dedication and resilience of Nigerian workers despite economic hardship, poor wages, and inadequate government support. “The Nigerian worker…
Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has stated that she will only provide evidence to back her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio if directed to do so by a court of law. Her reaction follows a second formal request made by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and counsel to Akpabio, Olisa Agbakoba,…
As Nigeria marked Workers’ Day on May 1st, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to prioritising the welfare of Nigerian workers, describing them as the “engine of the economy” and essential partners in national development. In a message shared via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, @officialABAT, President Tinubu hailed workers across…
