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VeryDarkMan Regains Freedom

Our Reporters2 weeks ago2 weeks ago01 mins

Popular social media activist, Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has regained freedom from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. VDM has been in the custody of the anti-graft agency since he was arrested in Abuja on Friday. There has been uproar across the nation with Nigeria youths demanding his immediate and unconditional release. EFCC said on Tuesday that the arrest followed a series of petitions against the activist, claiming that several invitations were communicated to him but he failed to honour them. In an update on his official Facebook page on Wednesday evening, an activist cum politician, Omoyele Sowore, said “VDM Released”!

VeryDarkMan Gets Administrative Bail

Our Reporters2 weeks ago2 weeks ago02 mins

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted administrative bail to popular Nigerian social media activist Martin Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan. The bail was announced on Tuesday, May 6, via a statement on the EFCC’s official Twitter handle. Despite the bail, Otse will remain in custody until he fulfils the conditions of his release. The EFCC did not disclose the specific terms of the bail but confirmed that Otse is being held pending the perfection of those conditions. Otse’s arrest stemmed from what the commission described as “multiple grave allegations” related to financial crimes. According to the EFCC, the influencer had been invited several times for questioning but consistently failed to respond. “The allegations against Otse bordered on financial crimes, and he had, on several occasions, ignored invitations sent to him by the EFCC,” the agency stated. While details of the allegations have not been made public, the arrest and subsequent bail have sparked widespread attention online, where Otse commands a large and vocal following. Known for his outspoken views on social justice and political affairs, Otse has frequently courted controversy with his online activism. The EFCC emphasised that the investigation remains ongoing and did not indicate when Otse might be released from custody. Otse’s legal representatives have yet to issue a formal statement regarding the case or the bail conditions.

VDM Donates N20M to Bring Back Trafficked Girls From Ivory Coast

Our Reporters1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

Online human rights activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) has donated the sum of N20million to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to facilitate the return of young Nigerian women trafficked to Ivory Coast back to Nigeria. The Controversial activist, who in company of his lawyer, Barrister Deji Adeyanju were at the NAPTIP office in Abuja on Thursday, made the disclosure of the donation on Friday. According to him, the donation was made to ensure the return of the girls back to the country and to also assist with their rehabiliation. “On behalf of the RATEL MOVEMENT, I donated the sum of 20million Naira to NAPTIP through the (MVOI) to help bring the trafficked children from Ivory Coast back to Nigeria and other victims of trafficking and to also help in their rehabilitation. “Furthermore, we urge the immigration to play their parts in protecting our children especially our girl child by securing the borders, their work should not be stop at printing international passports and seizing bags of rice at the borders in the name of contraband. “Help us, help our children,” he pleaded.

VeryDarkMan claims NGO account hacked, N180m stolen

Our Reporters5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

Social media commentator, Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has claimed that over ₦180 million was stolen from his NGO’s account following a hacking incident. Otse addressed the incident in an Instagram video On Friday, revealing that the funds had been diverted to an unknown account. “I’ve not been myself these past few days,” Otse shared. “Somebody hacked into the NGO website, and N180 million is missing. Thankfully, we’ve tracked the person, and one suspect has been arrested. “The account is now on PND (Post No Debit). There’s N20 million left, while N160 million was diverted. We’re heading to Jos to recover the money.” He also disclosed that the NGO’s app was temporarily shut down for maintenance to prevent further breaches and assured followers that updates on the recovery efforts would follow. In October, Otse launched the Martins Vincent Osei Initiative, amassing over ₦35 million in donations within hours. Shortly after, music producer Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, contributed ₦100 million to the cause.