Author: Abdulazeez Babarinde

Online personality Daniel Regha has finally spoken out regarding the reported arrest of influencer VeryDarkMan, calling out GTBank and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for their silence. Regha voiced his concerns through a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account. His remarks come amid ongoing public speculation, as neither GTBank nor the EFCC has issued any statements about the circumstances of VeryDarkMan’s alleged arrest. Reports indicate that the influencer was taken into custody shortly after leaving a branch of GTBank, with EFCC operatives allegedly involved. However, the agency has yet to confirm or deny this. Meanwhile,…

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The excitement surrounding the upcoming tenth season of Big Brother Naija is growing as the show’s organizers, Multichoice, have officially revealed the audition dates. Fans of the reality TV series, known for its engaging content and unforgettable moments, are eager to see who will make it to the show this time. The official details were shared through a post on Big Brother Naija’s official Instagram page, the audition process was unveiled, with clear instructions for those interested in participating. The online auditions will kick off on 3rd of May, 2025, and close on 7th of May, 2025. This offers a…

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Nigerian activist Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan or VDM, was recently arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), sparking concerns from his legal team, who have now reported that his mother, Mrs. Blessing Otse, has gone missing following the incident. A statement released by Deji Adeyanju & Partners revealed that Otse and his associate, Steven Avuara (aka C-Pack), were apprehended on 2nd of May, 2025, shortly after leaving a Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) branch in Garki, Area 3 of Abuja. According to the legal team, the arrest took place after Otse, his mother, and…

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A recent video has surfaced online showing Speed Darlington’s fiery reaction after being teased by fellow passengers while boarding a flight. The incident follows his much-publicized boxing match with street-pop singer Portable, where Speed Darlington was defeated by technical knockout. As he entered the plane, some passengers began joking about the fight and referenced his loss. The jabs clearly irritated Speed Darlington, who immediately challenged the hecklers, daring them to reveal their faces. “If you’re bold, show your face so I can give you a punch right in the mouth,” he was heard saying in the video. The clip has…

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Nollywood actress and filmmaker Ruth Kadiri has shared how she nearly clapped back at social media trolls who mocked the size of her engagement ring when she first posted it online. Speaking during a live session with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Kadiri recounted how people flooded her comment section with unkind remarks after she proudly shared news of her engagement. The actress, who is also a mother of two, admitted that she can be petty when provoked and revealed that she recently revisited the old post. Fueled by the memory, she began checking the profiles of those who mocked her,…

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American music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has turned down a plea offer from federal prosecutors, paving the way for his trial to commence next week in connection with his ongoing sex trafficking case. During a court session on May 1, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian inquired, “Have you decided to reject the government’s offer?” to which Combs replied, “Yes, your honor.” The 55-year-old rapper and producer is set to face trial starting Monday, with jury selection marking the start of the legal proceedings. He faces severe charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and prostitution. Prosecutors claim that Combs orchestrated prolonged…

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Popular American singer and songwriter, Jill Sobule, has died in a house fire in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The news of her death was made known by her publicist on Thursday. Sobule was best known for her 1995 hit song I Kissed a Girl, which was one of the first openly gay-themed songs to make it to the US Billboard Top 20. Another well-known song of hers, Supermodel, was featured in the classic film Clueless. According to US media, Sobule was meant to perform on Friday in Denver, Colorado, her hometown. The show was to feature songs from her life story, now…

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Just days after his release from prison, street-pop singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable is back in the spotlight. The singer took to social media to express his frustration about not being recognised at the recent Headies Awards. Portable had been incarcerated for three months after allegedly assaulting a police officer in Ogun State. Following his release, which came after he paid a fine of N30,000, he immediately stirred up controversy online. In a newly surfaced video, Portable lashed out at the Headies for failing to honour him at the event. He claimed that he was deserving of a…

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Atlantic Records has announced the official soundtrack for the highly anticipated ‘F1’ movie, set to release on 27th of June. The 17-track album features an eclectic mix of global artistes, including Nigeria’s Burna Boy and Mr Eazi. Joining them on the project are fellow British-Nigerian musicians Darkoo and Obongjayar, alongside international stars such as Ed Sheeran, Raye, Roddy Ricch, Sexyy Red, Rosé, and Peggy Gou. A standout track from the album, ‘Lose My Mind’ by American rappers Don Toliver and Doja Cat, was released on Wednesday, offering fans an early taste of the soundtrack. The film, directed by Joseph Kosinski…

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Nigerian music executive and CEO of Mavin Records, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has once again shown his kindness by giving a fan ₦6 million after seeing that her bank account balance was just ₦67. The lucky moment happened on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) after a user posted asking people to tag celebrities who could help with ₦1 million. A user named PopoolaJoke4 decided to try her luck and tagged Don Jazzy in the post. To her surprise, he responded and sent her ₦1 million. Overwhelmed, she shared a screenshot of her account and wrote:…

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