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We’re unaware of VeryDarkMan’s arrest, says FCT police amid protest

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The police in Abuja have denied reports claiming its officers arrested Martins Otse, the social media critic better known as VeryDarkMan.

In January, Tonto Dikeh, the actress, secured the arrest of the social media celebrity over alleged cyberbullying and cyberstalking.

VeryDarkMan was later released from police custody.

However, there were rumours on social media that some police officers in Abuja rearrested VeryDarkMan.

In a now-viral video, VeryDarkman’s legal representative claimed the social media critic was detained based on a petition earlier filed by Dikeh, actress Iyabo Ojo, and singer Samklef.

He alleged that they petitioned different policing agencies in Abuja who summoned the activist.

“As you all know I am the legal counsel to VeryDarkMan. We are doing everything to ensure his freedom,” he said.

“We all recollect that he was arrested on Friday. And the complainant against him. The faces that were made known to us were the same who earlier wrote a similar petition against him sometime last year which took us to police force headquarters in January.

“Tonto Dikeh, Iyabo Ojo, and Samklef whose petitions were thoroughly thrashed and cleared.

“But it has now come to our knowledge that because of the pain of loss they felt that time, they have written multiple petitions to different departments of the Nigeria Police Force. They wrote to the FCT police command, the gender unit of the Nigeria force.”

Cubana Chief Priest, the nightlife promoter, also registered his support for VeryDarkMan, saying his arrest “signifies a process every activist must go through”.

“As an activist, you must pass through this kind of process @verydarkblackman enjoy the process bro, the end justifies the means. This is what you have always wanted, always ready to prove a point regardless. the only man I know that comfortably rejects money,” he wrote on Instagram.

“It’s well, No pain no gain. One thing is for sure darkness can never overcome light. See you at the top soon Legendary. All of us great people have passed through this very process. Stand strong brother man police is our friend.”

On Tuesday, some youths also took to the streets to “demand the release of VeryDarkMan”.

But when newsmen reached out to Josephine Adeh, the FCT police spokesperson, to speak on the matter, she said the law enforcement agency was “unaware of VeryDarkMan’s arrest”.

“FCT police command is not responsible or aware of any of such person’s arrest,” she said.

The activist, who is very active on Instagram, has also been noticeably quiet in the past four days.

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Ghanaian activist, Abubakar Tahiru sets record for hugging 1,123 trees

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A Ghanaian activist, Abubakar Tahiru has set a world record for hugging a total of 1,123 trees, the Guinness World Records revealed on Friday.

The feat was made known in an Instagram post that showed Tahiru physically hugging the trees.

According to the post, Abubakar grew up in a farming community in Tepa, Ghana, where he developed a keen interest in nature and its conservation.

He disclosed that the hardest part of the record attempt was having to move quickly between trees while ensuring that each hug met the required standards.

Abubakar Tahiru now joins an ever-growing list of world record holders that includes Nigerians

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Mohbad’s toxicology result ready as pathologist begins analysis

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The toxicology test carried out on Mohbad, the late singer, to determine the actual cause of his death has been concluded.

Born Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, Mohbad died under mysterious circumstances on September 12 and was buried the next day.

On September 21, the body of the artiste was exhumed. An autopsy was carried out that same day after which the police announced that they were awaiting the results.

The toxicology test was conducted in the United States.

According to PUNCH, the final test results were sent to the state DNA and Forensic Centre last week and were handed over to the police.

The report is also said to have been forwarded to the medical pathologist who carried out the autopsy for analysis and interpretation.

The Lagos state government had called for a coroner’s inquest to determine the cause of Mohbad’s death following public outcry.

Testifying at the coroner’s inquest in March, Richard Somiari, the director of Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, said the autopsy result on Mohbad would be ready in less than a month.

However, Monisola Odumosu, head of the family’s legal counsel, said they would apply to the state high court to conduct a separate autopsy and toxicology test.

The lawyer said the family of Mohbad was worried about the process by which the autopsy was conducted.

Odumosu further claimed that no medical expert represented the family at the point the autopsy was done.

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He’s a true man of God – Nkechi Blessing narrates her experience with Odumeje

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Celebrities and influencers alike have never been strangers to seeking the face of God through powerful spiritual leaders and talking about his goodness in their lives publicly.

The latest of the stars that have shared her experience with a spiritual leader is the popular influencer, Nkechi Blessing.

In the latest episode of Inside Scoop with Uriel, the influencer doesn’t hold back on her encounter with Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere, the pastor popularly known as Odumeje, or on the internet Indaboski.

She told the host, Big Brother Naija star Uriel Oputa that at her first encounter with Odumeje she was shocked at the things he said about her, information that she said had never been public.

The first time I had an encounter with Odumeje I was shocked to my bone marrow. The man will tell you everything about your life. He’s not just telling you, he’s giving you the solution,” Blessing said. “It is not normal things that are on the internet. He is a true man of God. I am saying it here categorically.”

When Uriel asked if he could heal people, Blessing said, “One hundred percent.”

When Uriel asked further why Odumeje has gotten a bad reputation on the internet as a fake pastor, Blessing said it has to do with the fact that he doesn’t speak English well.

“Because of the fact that he does not know how to communicate well in good English does not make him a fake pastor,” she said.

Watch the full episode below:

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Bodex F. Hungbo, SPMIIM is a multiple award-winning Nigerian Digital Media Practitioner, Digital Strategist, PR consultant, Brand and Event Expert, Tv Presenter, Tier-A Blogger/Influencer, and a top cobbler in Nigeria.

She has widespread experiences across different professions and skills, which includes experiences in; Marketing, Media, Broadcasting, Brand and Event Management, Administration and Management with prior stints at MTN, NAPIMS-NNPC, GLOBAL FLEET OIL AND GAS, LTV, Silverbird and a host of others

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