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VeryDarkMan Social media commentator Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has announced a temporary withdrawal from all social media platforms. He explained that the decision follows allegations that its contents would distract young Nigerians from holding the government accountable. In a video shared on his Instagram account, VDM said the move was aimed at allowing young Nigerians to …

The Boko Haram sect has given a 72-hour ultimatum to the Federal Government to meet its demands for the 416 people kidnapped in Borno State. In a video released by the terror group on Sunday, the terrorists challenged the federal government to carry out forced rescue efforts of the victims. The video was seen by journalists on Monday. The terrorists …

Former governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The former governor who announced this in Kano on Sunday, revealed that he has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a resignation letter dated April 19, 2026 addressed to the PDP Chairman Giginyu Area in Nasarawa Local Government Area of ​​Kano State, …

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) will begin disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) following the approval of President Bola Tinubu. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, announced the development during the commissioning of the NIMASA-UNILAG Institute of Maritime Studies at the University of Lagos. Oil prices rise as fears of a ceasefire …

Police agencies in Cross River have initiated coordinated search and rescue operations for 15 passengers abducted by gunmen on the Calabar–Oron waterway on Friday. A Navy officer told reporters at the weekend that gunmen ambushed a ferry carrying passengers. A passenger ferry loaded from Calabar was traveling to Oron in Akwa Ibom State. READ ALSO: TransExp, NGX, Stanbic and others …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Former Kano governor, Shekarau, dumps PDP, joins APC Former governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Read more 2. The Nigerian government prohibits the import of detergents, pens, frozen chicken, chocolate, cement, etc The federal government in its updated schedule has …

‎‎‎‎‎The Chairman of Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area (LGA), Aniefiok Nkom, has vowed to reposition the council for global relevance‎‎Launching the year-long Diamond Jubilee celebration for the Premier LGA of Nigeria, Nkom has unveiled a roadmap to reposition the council for the next 75 years.‎‎Speaking at a global press conference at the council secretariat on Sunday, the council leader anchored …

Investors in the Nigerian capital market earned N8.6 trillion at the close of trading last week. The market value increased to N139.8 trillion from N131.1 trillion recorded in the previous week. Likewise, the All-Share Index (ASI) which appreciated by 6.57% closed the week at 217,167.57 points, up from 203,770.43 points recorded in the previous week. The market performance was supported …

The federal government allocated $1.371 billion in the 2026 budget for the prosecution of Boko Haram and other terrorism-related cases, marking a sharp increase of 159% from the $530 million allocated in 2025. The provision, acquired by the Federal Ministry of Justice, highlights a renewed push by the government to strengthen the legal response to terrorism and insecurity. An analysis …