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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.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, speaks on the role and importance of teachers in the world to celebrate Teachers’ Day today.
He spoke on technology and its advancement and shared that while it is going well, teachers can never be replaced.
“These tools can help teachers reach learners and tailor instruction, but the judgement, encouragement and human connection of a skilled teacher remain indispensable,” he said.
“Every doctor, engineer, scientist, entrepreneur and public servant has benefited from a teacher and could not have become what they are today without teachers,” the minister said.
“When we honour teachers, we honour the people who make every other profession possible.”
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