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New details have surfaced surrounding the dramatic arrest of social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). The operation was a coordinated effort by the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). VDM was apprehended last Friday at a bank in Area 3, […] More

The National Chairman of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), Belusochukwu Enwere, has dismissed allegations linking Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, to the recent violence and alleged kidnapping at the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) convention in Abuja. The controversy emerged after the convention, where Comrade Olushola Oladoja […] More

Social media influencer Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), may be released today, according to new information from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Sources say the EFCC also plans to charge him in court on Thursday. A senior EFCC official, who asked not to be named, confirmed on Monday that Otse is […] More

US-based lady, Sandra Duru, a.k.a Prof Mgbeke, has stated that since she exposed suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and her claim that she suffered sexual harassment, her life has been under threat. Mgbeke has shared voice notes and screenshots to prove that Natasha lied that Senate President Godswill Akpabio sexually harassed her. She said since ethe […] More

An unidentified resident of Katsina State has said he’s pleased with President Bola Tinubu because he got married to a second wife under his administration. In an interview with News Central, the man also stated that his business witnessed a boom under Tinubu’s leadership. Speaking further, the man expressed delight that his community is now […] More

Lawyer Deji Adeyanju has criticized the silence of human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, over the arrest and detention of activist Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). VDM is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after he was arrested last week. According to the Spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele […] More

The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a social media content creator, Muhammed Kabir Sa’ad, for allegedly abusing the Nigerian currency in a viral video. Sa’ad, popularly known on TikTok and Instagram as @youngcee0066, reportedly posted a video where he was seen spraying Naira notes on the floor, […] More

Chaos erupted late Thursday night in Illela-Baraya Village, Sokoto State, when a group of armed bandits unleashed terror, leaving three dead in a hail of gunfire. According to report gathered by LeadNaija, the gunmen stormed the village around 10 p.m., firing indiscriminately and fatally wounding three innocent residents. Security forces responded swiftly, engaging the attackers […] More

A kidnapping attempt was foiled by security forces in Imo State as two women, Mrs. Constance Chinwe Araoyinvo and Mrs. Olamide Akigbe, were successfully rescued from their abductors. The women were kidnapped on April 24, 2025, at Anara in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area while traveling to Umulolo Obo Village to purchase bread after attending […] More

In a shocking twist that has gripped the nation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a consignment of cocaine hidden inside religious books—a brazen attempt to traffic drugs to Saudi Arabia. The illicit shipment, weighing 500 grammes, was uncovered by NDLEA operatives on Tuesday, April 15, at a Lagos-based courier company, according […] More

The masterminds behind one of Nigeria’s biggest financial scams have been unmasked. Investigations have revealed the identities of key players in the CryptoBridge Exchange (CBEX) fraud that has wiped out an estimated ₦1.3 trillion in investors’ funds. The fraudulent investment scheme, which was disguised as a fast-money crypto platform, crashed in April, leaving thousands of […] More