EFCC Grants Bail to VeryDarkMan, Keeps Him in Custody
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted administrative bail to Nigerian social media activist Martin Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, though he remains in custody and would be released after fulfilling all the bail conditions. The EFCC announced the bail yesterday via a statement on its official Facebook page, but did not disclose […]
FG to Implement Full CBT for WAEC, NECO by 2026
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating examination malpractice in Nigeria by transitioning to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for WAEC and NECO by 2026. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, revealed during a televised interview yesterday, that CBT would begin with objective papers in November 2025, with full implementation—covering essay sections—by May/June 2026. He acknowledged […]
Rihanna, A$AP Rocky Expecting Third Child
Rihanna, 37, is expecting her third child with longtime partner A$AP Rocky, and the couple chose the 2025 Met Gala in New York City on May 5 as the moment to share the news publicly. Photographer Miles Diggs, known for capturing Rihanna’s iconic maternity moments, posted a striking image of the singer standing in the […]
Trent Alexander-Arnold to Leave Liverpool at End of Season
England right-back, Trent Alexander-Arnold, is leaving Premier League champions Liverpool at the end of the season. The 26-year-old, who has been at the club since he was six, is out of contract in the summer. Taking to social media to announce his exit, Trent said “this is the hardest decision he’s ever made.” Read Another […]
Trump Offers $1,000 Stipend for Voluntary Deportation
The Trump administration plans to offer a $1,000 stipend and travel assistance to migrants who elect to voluntarily “self deport” from the U.S According to the Department of Homeland Security, the stipend and potential airfare for migrants who voluntarily depart would cost less than an actual deportation, the agency said. The average cost of arresting, […]
New UK Visa Centres Open in Enugu and Port Harcourt
UK has opened Visa Application Centres in Enugu and Port Harcourt, to cater to the increasing demand for UK visas from Nigeria. According to the UK Home Office, the new centres will help complement existing UK Visa Application Centres in Abuja, Ikeja, and Victoria Island, which have been operational since November 2024. It noted that […]
EFCC Arrests VeryDarkMan Over Cyberstalking Petitions
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of popular social commentator, Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), citing multiple petitions against him, primarily related to allegations of cyberstalking. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale disclosed to the BBC News Pidgin yesterday that VeryDarkMan was taken into custody after several individuals submitted petitions […]
NIPOST to End Cash Payments by July 1, 2025
Nigerian Postal Service, NIPOST, has announced July 1, 2025, as the deadline to end cash transactions across all its offices nationwide. Announcing this in a statement yesterday, NIPOST’s director of corporate communications, Frank Alao, said the move is part of reforms aimed at transforming the organisation into a more transparent, efficient, and digitally driven institution. […]
Alleged Bomb Plot Foiled at Lady Gaga’s Historic Rio Concert
Authorities in Rio de Janeiro have arrested two individuals in connection with an alleged bomb threat ahead of Lady Gaga’s historic concert on Copacabana Beach, which drew a record-breaking crowd of approximately 2.5 million people. According to reports from The Guardian, a man and a teenager were taken into custody just hours before the free […]
Holly Madison: Group Sex with Hefner Was ‘Disgusting’
Holly Madison Reflects on Sex Life with Hugh Hefner, Calls Group Encounters ‘Disgusting’ Holly Madison is speaking candidly about her intimate relationship with late Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, revealing that she strongly disliked their group sexual encounters at the Playboy Mansion. During her appearance on the May 2 episode of the In Your Dreams podcast […]
