The Senior Special Adviser (SSA) to the FCT Minister on Public Communication and Social Media, Olarere Olayinka, has asked those alleging land grabbing by the FCT Administration, to show evidence of land ownership. The PUNCH earlier reported that a construction company, Paullosa Nigeria Limited, raised the alarm over a demolition notice issued by the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) to …

The Nigeria Police Force, on Thursday evening, detained controversial social critic, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). Although VDM’s offence was not known at the time of filing this report, his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju said he was detained after honouring a police invitation. In a post on X on Thursday, Adeyanju disclosed that his client had honoured a similar …

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), yesterday, condemned the unauthorised use of official uniforms and accoutrements by an online personality, Mr. Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) in a video posted on his social media platforms. A statement by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi said: “The Force unequivocally disassociates itself from this unauthorized portrayal and has launched a …

Nigerian rapper and activist, Folarin Falana (popularly known as Falz) has issued a stern warning to social media critic, Martins Vincent Otse (well known as VeryDarkMan), cautioning that he would face the consequences of his actions. Falz’s remarks come amid a legal dispute between the two, sparked by a leaked audio recording of crossdresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye (also known as …

An investigative panel set up by the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has stated that a popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye (widely known as Bobrisky) completed his jail term. Bobrisky was sentenced to six months imprisonment on 12 April for abusing the Naira and was released on 5 August having completed his term. Controversial social critic, Martins Otse (popularly known …

Social media personality, Martins Vincent Otse (well known as VeryDarkMan) has disclosed that music producer, Michael Collins Ajereh (popularly known as Don Jazzy) is the mystery donor behind the N100 million contribution to his newly established Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). VeryDarkMan, who announced that the NGO would focus on community development and improving public schools, initially raised concerns in a video …

A Lagos High Court has ordered social media critic, Martin Otse (popularly known as VeryDarkMan) to remove defamatory comments and videos about lawyer and rights activist, Mr. Femi Falana, and his son, Folarin Falana (popularly known as Falz). Additionally, the court imposed a N500 million fine for libel. Justice M. O. Idowu delivered the judgement on Tuesday in a case …

Activist and social critic, VeryDarkMan has announced receiving ₦21,620,780 just 24 hours after launching his NGO. In a video circulating on social media, the Nigerian activist provided a detailed statement, expressing gratitude for the swift response to his call for support. Upon launching the NGO, VeryDarkMan encouraged Nigerians to contribute towards his goal of overhauling the public education system with …

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has denied having anything to do with popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye known as Bobrisky and his alleged bribing of prison officials to serve his prison sentence outside the correctional facility. In a viral video by a blogger, Martins Otse known as VeryDarkMan, some unnamed EFCC officers collected the sum of ₦15 million from Bobrisky …

A social media influencer, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan on Monday apologised to human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, over his recent derogatory innuendos against the senior lawyer. VeryDarkMan, who appeared before the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Financial Crimes and Reformatory Institutions on Monday, said he also did not believe Falana was involved in the alleged bribery …