On May 2, 2025, Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), was detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja, igniting a volatile reaction across Nigerian social media. The arrest followed VDM’s visit to a Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) branch to address unauthorized deductions from his mother’s account, prompting his supporters … Read more
Alphabet Inc.’s Google should be forced to sell off two of its businesses that help websites buy, sell and serve online advertising after a judge found the company illegally monopolized those markets, the Justice Department said. The company should be ordered to immediately sell off its advertising exchange, AdX, followed by a “phased” divestiture of … Read more
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has declared a profit after tax of N133.7 billion for the first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2025, from a loss of N392.7 billion recorded in the first quarter of 2024. From the profit & loss figures, the company announced a N202.55 billion profit before tax in Q1 2025 from a … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to release popular social media commentator Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, on Tuesday, following days of public outcry over his arrest. A senior EFCC official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the development to Vanguard on Monday, stating that while Otse remains in custody, formal … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied reports claiming it arrested popular social media activist and rights advocate, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). In a post shared on the social media platform X on Monday, the commission described a news story by BBC News Pidgin as fake. Earlier, BBC News … Read more
A resident of Katsina State has credited President Bola Tinubu’s administration with improving security and the economy, saying one of his most significant personal achievements under the current government was marrying a second wife. The man, who hails from Jibia Local Government Area, made the remarks during a press interview conducted in the Hausa language. He praised the … Read more
Popular singer, Speed Darlington rants as he slams Verydarkman’s fans who are asking him to join the ‘Free VDM protest. It would be recalled that the activist was arrested on Friday, allegedly by the EFCC. Nigerian youths had taken to the streets with placards to call for the release of the activist. During a live session with his fans, some … Read more
With this development, the total number of suspects arrested in connection with the recent attacks on Plateau communities, which left several persons dead is 5. The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended three additional suspects in connection with the recent killings in Plateau State. This development follows a series of coordinated operations targeting criminal conspiracy, arms … Read more
Brazilian police say they thwarted a bomb attack planned for Lady Gaga concert at Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro. The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro state, in collaboration with the justice ministry, revealed that suspects had recruited individuals to execute the attack using improvised explosive devices in a bid to gain notoriety on social … Read more
The recent arrest of social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has once again ignited debates about the boundaries of free speech, the role of digital activism, and how Nigerian institutions respond to criticism. His detention by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), reportedly on allegations of cyberstalking and defamation, … Read more
