Verydarkman
1 Nov
The Nigerian Police Force has revealed that social media personality, Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) will appear in court today for unauthorized use of Police uniforms. "In response to recent developments, VDM, whose real name is Mr. Martins Otse, is set to appear in court today following allegations of impersonation related to the unauthorized…
24 Oct
Nigerian rapper Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has spoken out about the defamation case involving social media personality, VeryDarkMan (VDM). During an interview on the Afrobeats Podcast on October 23, 2024, Falz recounted how the issue escalated after VDM shared a viral video making unsubstantiated claims. Describing his conversation with VDM, Falz said, “This…
16 Oct
A popular Nigerian rapper, Folarin Falana, also known as Falz, has requested an apology and retraction of defamatory statements made against him by cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, within 12 hours. This demand was made through a letter dated October 14, 2024, and signed by Olorunfemi Akinyemi, Esq., and Taiwo E. Olawanle, Esq.,…
15 Oct
Justice Matthias Dawodu of a Lagos High Court, Ikeja has restrained the controversial online activist, Vincent Otse, popularly known as Very Dark Man (VDM), from further releasing or publishing defamatory contents against a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Femi Falana, and his son, Folarin Falana, aka Falz. The judge also ordered VDM to bring down…
15 Oct
The various bribery and corruption allegations levied, and surrounding some celebrities, questioning the propriety of working conditions in the country’s correctional centres require full investigation by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo
7 Oct
Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse popularly known as Verydarkman has released a new audio recording of a call allegedly made by Bobrisky during his detention. In the recording, Bobrisky allegedly disclosed bribing officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to dismiss his money laundering charges. Verydarkman shared the new recording on his…
4 Oct
Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has refuted claims linking him to popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, in a bribery and pardon scandal.
1 Oct
Following the controversy between the cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, and social media influencer and blogger, Martins Otse (also known as VeryDarkMan) over bribery allegations involving top government officials
30 Sep
Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has recently made a subtle attempt to reconcile with Nigerian rapper Falz. This comes after Falz's legal team reached out to him last week, demanding an apology for alleged defamation. The friction between the two public figures has garnered significant media attention and discussion among their followers.…
30 Sep
A prosecutor with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Bilikisu Bala, on Monday, September 30, 2024, told a Joint Committee of the House of Representatives investigating allegations of corruption against some officers of the Commission and the Nigeria Correctional Service that the charges of money laundering dropped in the trial of Idris Okuneye, a.k.a.…
30 Sep
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied reports that its officials received a N15 million bribe to drop money laundering charges against popular crossdresser Bobrisky. Okuneye, an ex-convict who recently completed a six-month jail term, was charged in court in March for money laundering and naira abuse allegations, but as the case progressed,…
30 Sep
An ad hoc committee of the House of Representatives has summoned cross-dresser Idris Ogunleye, popularly known as Bobrisky, to clear the air over allegations of bribery levelled against officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS). The committee, chaired by Mr. Ginger Obinna Onwusibe, issued the directive after…
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