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VDM Leads Protest with Pupils at Minister’s Gate in Abuja due to Teachers’ Strike
Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has once again stirred the controversy of Nigerian activism, this time he brings the fight straight to the doorstep of the FCT Minister in Abuja.
Earlier today, June 23, 2025, VDM showed up at the gate of the Minister’s office, not alone, but with a group of school children all dressed in their uniforms. But it wasn’t a regular school outing. Right there, in front of security officials and onlookers, VDM turned the space into a makeshift classroom, teaching the kids in broad daylight.
This wasn’t just about reading and writing. It was a protest calling attention to a crisis that has kept public primary schools shut for nearly three months. Teachers across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been on strike since March 24, 2025, insisting on the full implementation of the ₦70,000 minimum wage promised to them. But with Area Council Chairmen dragging their feet, classrooms have stayed empty, and pupils have been left stranded at home.
In typical VDM style, the protest was loud.
The children chanted the alphabet with an interesting twist; throwing subtle shots at Nigeria’s leaders. From “S for Suegbe” to “T for Tinubu” and “W for Wike”. During the protest, VDM didn’t just stop at the theatrics. He issued a clear warning to the FCT authorities. They have seven days to find a solution and get the children back into classrooms. If they fail, he promised to mobilize an even larger crowd, bringing students from different parts of the FCT to the same spot for another round of protest.
Additionally, VDM hinted that if action isn’t taken soon, healthcare workers will be the next focus. Many of them are also demanding the ₦70,000 minimum wage but, like the teachers, have been ignored for months. On the government’s side, Mandate Secretary of FCT Area Councils, Bitrus Garki, confirmed that discussions are ongoing to resolve the crisis. He explained that the FCT administration has been supporting the Area Councils with infrastructure and negotiations but couldn’t say exactly when the issue would be resolved.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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