VeryDarkMan Breaks Silence Following Court Order to Remove Defamatory Posts and Pay N500m to Femi Falana
Social media personality Verydarkman has responded to a court order to delete defamatory statements against the Falana family with an unconventional video. The video shows Verydarkman chewing gum and hissing repeatedly, without speaking. This non-verbal response has sparked varied reactions online. Some view it as defiance, while others see it as an acknowledgment of the […]
EFCC Arrests Radio Presenter Favour Ekoh Over Alleged Ponzi Scheme
On Monday, operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raided Urban FM, a popular radio station in Enugu State, and arrested presenter Favour Ekoh during a live broadcast. According to the EFCC, Ekoh’s arrest was related to her alleged involvement in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 103 Nigerians. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale […]
Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) Restoring National Grid After Partial Collapse
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced on Tuesday that restoration of the national grid, which partially collapsed on Monday, October 14, 2024, is almost complete. According to TCN’s Public Affairs General Manager, Ndidi Mbah, the grid disturbance occurred at 6:48 pm on Monday. However, recovery efforts began immediately, with Azura power station providing the […]
World Bank Supports Nigeria’s COVID-19 Recovery with $500 Million Grant
The World Bank has announced a $500 million grant to support Nigeria’s recovery efforts from the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will be channeled through the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) program. Launched in 2021, NG-CARES aims to aid poor and vulnerable households and micro-small enterprises affected by the pandemic. The program […]
Peter Obi Condemns Nigeria’s Power Grid Collapse as “National Shame”
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly denounced the recent national power grid collapse, describing it as a “national shame.” The grid collapsed twice in 24 hours, plunging millions into darkness. Obi attributed the recurring disaster to leadership failure and poor policy implementation. He emphasized the critical need for reliable power supply to […]
Nigerian Senate Unanimously Condemns Libya’s Mistreatment of Super Eagles, Demands Apology
The Nigerian Senate has strongly and unanimously condemned the Libyan government’s inhumane treatment of the Super Eagles, Nigeria’s national football team, during their recent 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match in Libya. The Senate urged the Libyan authorities to tender an unreserved apology to the Nigerian government and people for the ill-treatment meted out […]
Lagos Court Orders VeryDarkMan to Remove Defamatory Posts and Pay N500m for Defaming Femi Falana, Son
The Lagos State High Court has ruled in favor of human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) and his son, Folarin, in a defamation case against social media critic Martin Otse, aka VeryDarkMan. Justice M. O. Idowu ordered VeryDarkMan to remove defamatory comments and videos from his social media platforms and pay N500 million in damages […]
National Grid Collapses Again in 24 Hours
For the second time in 24 hours, Nigeria’s national electricity grid has collapsed, leaving millions without power. Electricity distribution companies (DisCos) announced the collapse, which occurred at 9:17 am on Tuesday. Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company confirmed the incident, apologizing for the inconvenience and promising swift restoration. “This is as […]
CAF Removes Nigeria-Libya Qualifier from Schedule
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has dropped the second-leg fixture between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Libya’s Mediterranean Knights from the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier schedule. This decision follows a tumultuous series of events, beginning with Nigeria’s 1-0 victory in the first leg at Uyo’s Godswill Akpabio Stadium. The return leg in Libya […]
Five Killed in Latest Attack in Plateau State’s Bokkos Local Government
A devastating attack occurred in Rafut village, Kwatas district, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, leaving five people dead. The incident took place on Monday night. According to eyewitnesses, gunmen ambushed four young men guarding their family homes, killing them on the spot. The attackers then stormed the compound, killing an elderly man. This […]