A Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), following a criminal defamation case filed against him by gospel singer Mercy…
Popular Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo has filed a N1.1 billion defamation lawsuit against social media commentator Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), over allegations that she misappropriated funds owed to her former record label. The lawsuit, dated Mar. 3,…
This week’s top stories cover major events, trends and controversies shaping conversations in Nigeria and beyond. From remarkable wins at the 2025 Trace Awards to legal battles and social movements, here are the five stories making waves. Ayra Starr, Mercy…
The 2025 Trace Awards celebrated the biggest names in African music on February 26, 2025, with Nigerian stars Ayra Starr and Mercy Chinwo, along with South Africa’s Tyla, emerging as some of the night’s most notable winners. The event, hosted…