Nigeria: VDM to Be Released Today, Faces Multiple Charges in Court Thursday
[Vanguard] ·As PDP, Atiku, Akinnola, Davido, Cubana Chief Priest condemn his arrest
Nigeria: EFCC Speaks On VDM’s Arrest, Detention
[Premium Times] EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the reasons for VDM’s arrest.
Nigeria: VeryDarkMan – EFCC Denies BBC’s Report On Reason for Arrest
[Leadership] The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied a report by BBC News Pidgin regarding the reason for the arrest of controversial social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM).
Zimbabwe: Duo Raped Socialite, Booked Taxi Home for Her After – Court Hears
[New Zimbabwe] Two Harare men have been locked up following their arrest on allegations of raping a socialite.
Nigeria: EFCC Breaks Silence On VeryDarkMan’s Arrest, Says There’re ‘Multiple Petitions’ Against Activist
[Leadership] The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that controversial critic, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly called VeryDarkMan (VDM), was arrested by its operatives over multiple petitions against him
Zimbabwe: Harare Socialite Lured, Locked in, and Raped – Suspects Remanded in Custody
[263Chat] Two men who allegedly lured a Harare socialite under the pretense of a business meeting and subsequently took turns raping her have been remanded in custody by a Harare magistrate.
Nigeria: ‘Free My Guy’ – Davido Calls for VeryDarkMan’s Release
[Vanguard] Popular Afrobeat star Davido has joined a growing chorus of voices on social media demanding the release of online personality VeryDarkMan, who was reportedly arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday.
Nigeria: EFCC Under Fire As Adeyanju, Davido, Peter Obi Demand Vdm’s Unconditional Release
[Premium Times] “While we continue to interface with the EFCC on this issue, we call on the commission to respect our clients’ constitutionally guaranteed rights.”
Kenya: Beauty Exists Everywhere’ – Ballet Builds Hope for Future in Nairobi Slum
[RFI] Nairobi, Kenya – Kibera, Nairobi’s largest informal settlement, is often reduced to images of poverty – rusted tin rooftops, open sewers and overcrowded homes. But a community project is using ballet as a means to build the confidence of the chil…
Nigeria: ‘Don’t Spray Money, Use Basket, Bowl’ – E-Money Advises Aftermath EFCC Release
[Premium Times] “Let’s celebrate responsibly and avoid fines. Respect our currency. If you must give money at a party, make sure you…”