‘Why I can’t apologise to you’

‘Why I can’t apologise to you’

Social media influencer Martins ‘VDM’ Otse has denied defaming human rights lawyer Femi Falana and his son, singer Falz, ahead of the hearing of a defamation lawsuit filed against him at an Ikeja High Court in Lagos on Thursday. In September, PREMIUM TIMES reported that VDM posted a leaked audio clip of Bobrisky on his … Read more

Bobrisky not hospitalised for breast pain — FCID

Bobrisky not hospitalised for breast pain — FCID

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the embattled crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, known for his flamboyant lifestyle and controversies, was arrested by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at Seme Border, Benin Republic, on Monday. While earlier reports suggested that Bobrisky was hospitalised after complaining of breast pain while in custody, the Federal Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) … Read more

‘Some people have promised to burn my office, kill my daughter if I take VDM to court’

‘Some people have promised to burn my office, kill my daughter if I take VDM to court’

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has alleged a threat to his life and daughter amidst the ongoing N10 million ‘presidential pardon’ allegation involving him, his son, Falz and embattled crossdresser Idris ‘Bobrisky’ Okuneye. In September, PREMIUM TIMES reported that social media influencer Martin ‘VeryDarkMan’ Otse posted a leaked phone call recording which indicted Mr Falana … Read more

“I don’t have control over VDM”, says Seun Kuti to Femi Falana

“I don’t have control over VDM”, says Seun Kuti to Femi Falana

Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti apologised to human rights activist and lawyer Femi Falana on Friday for his connection to remarks made by social media influencer Martins ‘VeryDarkMan’ Otse about crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky. PREMIUM TIMES reported that VeryDarkMan shared a leaked audio clip on his Instagram page in September; the clip allegedly … Read more

N15m Bribery: ‘I’ve never spoken to Bobrisky, I’m surprised at House of Reps’

N15m Bribery: ‘I’ve never spoken to Bobrisky, I’m surprised at House of Reps’

Human rights activist and lawyer Femi Falana has addressed the allegations surrounding the ‘presidential pardon’ involving himself, controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, and his son, Falz, for the first time. In September, PREMIUM TIMES reported that social media influencer Martins ‘VeryDarkMan’ Otse posted a leaked audio of Bobrisky on his Instagram page … Read more

Reps summon EFCC chair, Bobrisky, VeryDarkMan

Reps summon EFCC chair, Bobrisky, VeryDarkMan

The House of Representatives, on Friday, summoned EFCC’s Chairperson Ola Olukoyede, social media influencer VDM (born Martins Otse) and Bobrisky over the allegations of bribery involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and Nigeria Correctional Service. According to Channels TV, this was contained in a letter written by the Lead Chairperson of the joint committee, … Read more

‘VeryDarkMan got ‘spiritual items’ from roadside, forged church receipts -Prophet Fufeyin’s lawyer alleges

‘VeryDarkMan got ‘spiritual items’ from roadside, forged church receipts -Prophet Fufeyin’s lawyer alleges

Ihensekhien Samuel, Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin’s lawyer, has alleged that social critic VeryDarkMan overstepped his boundaries to attack the prophet and challenge the authenticity of his (Fufeyin’s) spiritual products. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Fufeyin, founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry (CMDM) in Warri, Delta State, sued VeryDarkMan for N1 billion for publicly questioning the legitimacy … Read more

‘My spiritual products, ‘Pool of Bethesda, Red Sea Water,’ no longer for sale’- Prophet Fufeyin

‘My spiritual products, ‘Pool of Bethesda, Red Sea Water,’ no longer for sale’- Prophet Fufeyin

The founder and senior prophet of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry (CMDM), Jeremiah Fufeyin, has announced that his spiritual products, including ‘Pool of Bethesda water’ and ‘Red Sea water,’ will not be sold anymore. Prophet Fufeyin’s declaration comes after weeks of public scrutiny and pressure from social media activist Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), who … Read more

How police manipulated VeryDarkMan into custody-

How police manipulated VeryDarkMan into custody-

Ademola Oyedokun, lawyer of the famous and controversial activist Vincent Otse, also known as Verydarkman (VDM), has accused the police of “manipulating” his client into custody. VDM has been held in prison for over a week. It is his fourth arrest in 2024. Speaking to PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday, Mr Oyedokun revealed that VDM has … Read more