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Sowore Celebrates VeryDarkMan’s Release After ‘Unjust’ EFCC Arrest
Martins Vincent Otse, better known to many as That Very Dark Man (VDM), has finally regained his freedom. This is after being held by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). His release comes after days of public pressure, legal intervention, and strong advocacy from well-known voices in the human rights space.
Taking to his X account, activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore shared the news on Wednesday. He wrote, “Thanks to unrelenting efforts of all, @thatverydarkman has been released from unjust detention at the @officialEFCC! He is with his ebullient lawyer, @adeyanjudeji. #RevolutionNow.”
VDM’s arrest started serious controversy, with many Nigerians questioning the reason behind his sudden detention. His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, revealed that the EFCC failed to present any formal petition when they picked him up. He described the detention as unlawful and a clear abuse of power. According to Adeyanju, even senior legal figures spoke out. Figures like Femi Falana (SAN) reached out repeatedly to the anti-graft agency in a bid to secure VDM’s release.
While the EFCC eventually admitted to detaining VDM, they claimed the move was in response to multiple petitions. Adding that he was allegedly involved in financial misconduct. Also, they also denied that his arrest had anything to do with his online activism or criticism of their operations.
That explanation, however, did little to calm the storm on social media where many Nigerians viewed his arrest as an attack on freedom of expression.
VDM is popular for his outspoken videos on corruption, injustice, and government abuse. This incident only fueled his growing reputation as a fearless critic of power. His arrest and eventual release have once again brought the EFCC under scrutiny, with many calling for transparency in how the agency handles such cases.
For now, VDM is yet to speak publicly since his release, but all eyes are on what he will say next. Whether or not the EFCC plans to press formal charges remains to be seen. What is clear, though, is that public voices, online solidarity, and legal resistance played a key role in pushing back against what many saw as an unjust arrest.
Nigerian Fuji artist Shanko Rasheed Atanda sadly reports the loss of his first son, Jamaldeen Atanda.
The artist took to social media and revealed this sad news.
“So sad, no parent prays to lose a child in their lifetime but Alhamdulilahi Jamaldeen Emirs Atanda JNR rest well my champ I will surely tell you all about it when I see you again. Omo Ola sun reeee,” he wrote.
American reality TV bad boy Rob Rausch makes headlines as he becomes the winner of a reality show called Traitors.
It can be noted that the finale of the series was a big shock to those in the house and it was definitely a moment of “Now you’re sending three home” in his overalls, of course.
It can be recalled that the reality star became popular after showing on the dating reality show Love Island where he came in for 3 seasons but really made an impact in his second appearance, season 6.
And with his fans from there, he easily became a topic to know as he claimed the winner of Traitors season 4.
Gospel singer Busola Oke speaks out and shared that she has been suffering financially. She reveals that she is making a big consideration of stepping away from the music industry.
The singer revealed this during a TikTok live session where she spoke on her personal difficulties and situation in her life.
“Right now, I have no car, and I owe a lot of people. The last time I had a car was in 2020. I need to pay my debts. I struggle to pay for the hotel I stay at now. I need shelter and a car, even if it is a jalopy. The money I am supposed to use for food, I use it to take Uber around.”
Fuji Star Shanko Rasheed Atanda Loses First Son
Love Island Star Rob Rausch Wins Traitors Season 4
