BBNaija alum Phyna has denied VeryDarkMan’s (VDM) claims that she sidelined him in handling her sister’s case.

In a live video on Thursday via Instagram, Phyna expressed shock at the allegation, insisting that she had been in constant touch with VDM.

“I don’t understand the betrayal talk because I’ve been calling and messaging him every day, giving him updates. He didn’t answer, he didn’t pick my calls. Yet I’m seeing this video. The problem at hand is not distraction; it is how I’m going to get justice for my sister,” she said.

Phyna explained that she informed VDM about her movements and was willing to share their chat history to prove she tagged him along.

“The lady begged me to plead with that man, and I told VDM. He said okay, that I should be careful. When I got there, I told him. When I left, I also told him. I even have the messages. If needed, I’ll upload all these chats,” she added.

The BBNaija star maintained that she respected VDM, but wished he had reached out to her directly instead of going public.

“I personally like VeryDarkMan, but should I kill myself? Please, I beg bro. You fore call me as you see say as you come face at the other’s guard you but if you check I still message you bro. Sir, I still they message you. You know they reply. You didn’t reply. Let’s not do it.

“Please. Thank you. If I offend you I’m really sorry from the bottom of my heart. I need you in this case. You know this I need you but if this is how you think you want to think maybe to shake me or I don’t know, but in as much as it pain me I stand,” Phyna said.

She further stressed that her priority remains justice for her sister, describing VDM’s approach as “not clear.”

“I stand because my blood be this and it’s not sharp. The way you take care of the matter is not clear. Thank you.” She said.

VDM had earlier alleged that Phyna failed to carry him along in pursuing her sister’s case, a claim she has now denied.

Ex BBNaija Season 4 housemate Natacha Anita Akide, aka Tacha, has bragged that she would have won the show if she hadn’t been disqualified.

Speaking on the Hot Takes podcast, Tacha attributed her confidence to surviving multiple eviction nominations.

She revealed that she faced eviction 11 times and returned each time, which she said proved she had a strong support base outside the house.

“I knew I was going to win. The fact that the other housemates were always putting me up for eviction… In the history of Big Brother Naija, no housemate has stood for eviction as much as I have stood up for. I was up for eleven possible evictions.

“But the fact that I kept bouncing back, I knew I had massive supporters outside,” she said.

Tacha’s disqualification from the show was due to violent conduct, specifically a physical altercation with fellow housemate Mercy Eke.

Her main rival, Mercy Eke, went on to win the show.

In June, Tacha, revealed that relocating to the UK to find greener pastures is a big scam

The controversial celebrity who relocated to the UK recently has thrown more light on the living condition in the country

According to her, it’s all scam, and many living in Nigeria have better lives than those in the UK

In a video she posted online, Tacha opined that people who reside in the United Kingdom are broke and are one of the poorest people she has come across.

She said in the two months she has lived in the UK, she has met so many broke people who just know how to package themselves.

You see those of you always having inferiority complex in Nigeria, thinking everyone here is rich, most people here are broke.

The most broke people I have met are actually the people I met in the UK. Everyone is holding themselves. It is expensive as f$ck.”

She further added that the living condition in the UK is far from perfect for residents especially immigrants.

‘’Most people in Nigeria are living better off than most people in here”

Tacha also said those who decide to relocate to the UK should make sure their decision is not be hinged on the belief that life would be easier in the UK.

Nigeria’s former president, Muhammadu Buhari, is dead. The deceased spokesperson, Garba Shehu, confirmed his death in a statement issued on Sunday, July 13th.

The family of the former president has announced the passing of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin,” the statement reads.

The former president died in a London hospital where he had gone for a medical examination. He was reportedly taken into the intensive care unit (ICU) after falling ill in London.

Just last week, Nigerians mourned the passing of former Super Eagles first-choice goalkeeper, Peter Rufai.

Rufai passed away on Thursday after battling a prolonged illness. He was 61 years old.

Dodomayana, as he is fondly called, was widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers Nigeria has produced.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria also announced the demise of the former goalkeeper on the team’s official X account.

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“Forever in our hearts, Dodo Mayana. We mourn the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, a giant of Nigerian football and a 1994 AFCON champion,” the post reads.

“Your legacy lives on between the sticks and beyond.”

During his playing career that lasted two decades, Rufai played in Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain.

He also represented Nigeria at two World Cups and as many Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.

Rufai’s death happened on a day the world of football is mourning Liverpool forward Diogo Jota.
Jota died in a car crash in Spain earlier in the day, alongside his brother.

His untimely death has sent shockwaves throughout the football world, coming just days after what seemed to be the peak of his personal and professional life.

The Spanish sports newspaper MARCA reported the incident on Thursday, confirming that Jota died at the scene of the accident.

Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the Olubadan of Ibadan Land, has joined his ancestors.

According to information obtained by Tribune Online, the monarch, who took the throne in July 2024, passed away early on Monday, July 7, 2025, following a year in power.

The demise of Oba Olakulehin, born July 5, 1935, is coming barely two days after celebrating his 90th birthday.

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According to reports, Oba Olakulehin received the staff of office from Oyo State Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde, on July 12, 2024, as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.

Oba Olakulehin ascended the throne from the chieftancy rung of Balogun Olubadan, following the demise of Oba (Dr.) Moshood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, who died at the age of 81 years on March 14, 2024.

More details coming soon

Following an eight-week federal trial, Sean Diddy Combs was found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution

but cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering charges on Wednesday.

Mr. Combs, 55, was found not guilty of the most serious accusations against him by a Manhattan jury.

With the help of a group of compliant workers, prosecutors had charged the well-known producer with forcing two ex-girlfriends, Casandra Ventura

and a lady who testified under a false identity as “Jane,” into having unwelcome sex with male prostitutes.

Diddy however maintained that the sexual actions were consensual and refuted all of the accusations.

For Mr. Combs, who was thrilled in court, the outcome is somewhat of a victory, even with a partial conviction.

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Had he been found guilty of more charges in the case, he might have received a life sentence.

Furthermore the he judge will decide the ultimate punishment, although he could receive a maximum of 20 years in jail

for the two transportation for prostitution counts (10 years for each count).

Meanwhile, After the verdict was read, Diddy Combs put his hands together and mouthed “thank you, thank you” at the jurors.

Later, he dropped to his knees, apparently in prayer, and started a round of applause in court.

His supporters and family began clapping and whistling for his legal team, who embraced each other.

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Immediately after Mr. Combs was cleared of sex-trafficking and racketeering charges,

a defence attorney requested that the judge release him from custody so that he could await punishment.

Before making a decision, the court stated that he would listen to arguments on the matter.

Furthermore the racially diverse panel of eight men and four women,

ranging in age from 30 to 74, sent several notes to the judge

during deliberations, both asking for evidence and expressing concern about one juror.

In the government’s closing argument, Mr. Combs was described as the leader of a criminal business who “used power, violence, and fear to get what he wanted.”

According to a prosecution, Mr. Combs coerced his women into having physically demanding sex sessions with hired men

while he masturbated and recorded them using threats, assault, and financial control.

The defence team for Mr. Combs however informed the jury during its closing argument

that the government’s evidence was incongruous with its position.

Although it admitted that Mr. Combs had used drugs and committed domestic violence,

it however maintained that the claim that he was a sex trafficker or criminal kingpin was “badly exaggerated.”

Embattled rapper, Speed Darlington, has finally reacted to His wanted poster, released by the National Agency for prohibiting in trafficking of persons (NAPTIP)

Recall that in a previous live Instagram video, the musician claimed to have had intercourse with a 15-year-old girl,

Further leading NAPTIP inviting him for questioning.

However, he did not accept the invitation from the agency. He was then declared wanted, according to a notice the agency shared on social media last Friday.

Speed Darlington has now stated in a video he uploaded on Monday, June 30, that he did not conduct any crimes and that the only thing that was wrong was his careless remarks.

In order to gain influence and give the impression that they were genuinely operating, he claimed the agency was using his name.

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This video is for NAPTIP. All this wanted you posted and blast everywhere, I want you to take that shit down. I am not coming. You hear me? I am not coming! I have not committed any crime. All I did was speak. Irresponsible talk is not a crime. I am not coming. Where is your evidence. Who is the complainant? 

Una wan use me collect social media clout….’We are doing our job, we summoned a celebrity’. I was born here and I know the psychological game when una wan use my name blow.”

Speed Darlington Demands 2.5million Naira From NAPTIP If He Is To Honor Their Invite!

Speed Darlington went on to charge NAPTIP 2.5million naira, saying that’s his appearance fee as a celebrity, if they really want him to come

N2.5m is what I charge for appearance. Una go pay me N2.5 m plus round trip ticket for me and my PA because I call that appearance because you guys have no evidence. There is no crime. All I did was trying to trend. You have no evidence. You have nothing, so me coming there is waste of my time.”

He further added that the agency is only just reacting to some social media users who drew their attention to his video and asked that the agency go after him.

According to him, women in their 30s and 20s without husbands spearheaded the call for him to be invited for questioning.

‘’ Which one is cyberstalking? who did I stalk? Did I post anyone? Cyberbullying?

Who did I bully? Did I call any name in the video? You just are there throwing English up and down

trying to intimidate people so you can look important. ‘’

Meanwhile many Nigerians thinking Speed Darlington is in a deep mess are wrong, and this is according to legal counsel, Ayo Shonaiya

The Lawyer and entertainment consultant said, as much as he doesn’t want to side with the rapper, He is legally in his right to reject NAPTIP’s invite

He wrote and we quote;

Unpopular Opinion Alert! As totally insane as it sounds and in no way trivializing the seriousness of the subject matter… legally speaking, rhis IDIOT actually has a point! 😂

Many people were feared dead, and an unknown number have been kidnapped after unknown gunmen opened fire at lodges around the Total petrol station in Oko, Anambra State

Reports reveal that the attack began on Thursday evening, June 19.

Federal Polytechnic Oko students who filmed the attack from their lodge captured two cars that the gunmen arrived in. The students are heard expressing fears for their lives.

Videos shared online show some people who had been shot lying in their own blood. While some were dead, others writhed in agony, but no one could risk venturing into the chaos outside to get them medical help as the shooting continued for hours.

Unconfirmed reports claim some lecturers were among those kidnapped.

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As to what led to the shooting, it is alleged that it might be connected to another checkpoint being mounted around Total petrol station by the operation Udo Ga Achi security outfit. Reports claim tension began after the checkpoint was put up in addition to other checkpoints close by.

It was not clarified how anger over the checkpoint resulted in an attack. The people responsible for the attack are also not known.

Meanwhile, Nigerian Afrobeats star Iyanya has dedicated a song to victims of the Yelewata massacre in Benue State.

The killings in Benue trended after over 200 people were reportedly massacred in Yelewata in the Guma Local Government Area of the state.

Reacting in a song, Iyanya condoled with Benue people and prayed for divine intervention.

He urged the victims to continue believing in God even in this trying time, stressing that he can turn their sorrows to joy.

Sharing the video via X, he captioned it, “We are praying for the people of Benue.”

He said, “I want to dedicate this song to all people of Benue State. It’s trying time for the whole country because we all share your pain.

“I pray God comforts everybody who lost a friend or brother, mother, father, family member. God will intervene.”

President of the federal republic of Nigeria, Ahmed Tinubu has revealed his plans to visit the attacked communities in Benue this Wednesday

According to reports, the president was billed to visit Kaduna state on Wednesday,

but has now rescheduled his visit so he can reach out to the Benue residents

Popular social media crusader, Martin’s Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman, has shared a very disturbing scene from the Benue attack

Verydarkman who visited the scene of the crime on Sunday, June 16th, 2025, could be seen emotionally showing the carcasses from the raid

About 200 people have been killed in the northcentral Nigerian town following an overnight attack,

which occurred from late Friday night, June 15, into Saturday morning. The attack took place in Yelwata, a town in Benue State.

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Sharing the visuals from the scene, Verydarkman wrote and we quote:

WARNING ⛔️
This post is highly sensitive as it contains images that some viewers may find disturbing or offensive so viewers discretion is highly advised…

.i am live in yelewata in benue state where over 200 people were kpaid yesterday being 14/6/2025…

dear president bola Ahmed tinubu is this what you promised Nigeria during the campaign,

look at this video for how long will this continue,BENUE IS BLEEDING,when does this stop?

Watch the Video HERE

Meanwhile Many Nigerians are condemning the government over its silence in the killings in Benue

Although President Tinubu did release a statement, it was deemed late and only after many Nigerians began to drag him

Benue is bleeding, Nigeria is bleeding, what is the way forward? How do we solve these incessant killings of Nigerians?

Nigerian Singer, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2face Idibia, has condemned the killings of over 200 persons in Benue state

The singer who is originally from Benue spoke from a heavy heart over the death of his people

In a video posted online, the singer said his heart is heavy over the repeatedly k!llings in the state which has now become a ‘’National emergency.”

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‘’My heart is heavy, terribly sad, terribly angry! It’s become a national emergency

what is going on in my state, Benue state….I can’t wrap my head around it. It’s just business as usual.

Condemn the killings but this thing has to stop. This thing has to involve everybody in this country. It is not child’s play.

It’s becoming ridiculous. Haba! I don’t even know where to express my sadness, my grief, my anger, my frustration,

for this thing to keep happening over and over again..every time it happens we will call on the governor, call on the President…Hab!!!

This thing is not funny. It’s not funny anymore. It’s gone beyond condemning. Serious action needs to start to take place”

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Meanwhile, recall that scores of people in Yelewata, Benue state were killed by herdsmen who came in from Nasarawa state.

Yelwata is a border town between Nasarawa and Benue states and less than 40 minutes’ drive from Makurdi, the state capital.

The attackers invaded the community around 10 p.m. on Friday and operated unchallenged till the early hours of Saturday, June 16.

According to reports , the invaders stormed Yelewata in their numbers from two fronts,

overpowered the youths and the police personnel who stood up against them

and opened fire on defenceless Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)

who were taking refuge in market stalls and the community members.

While the attack on Yelewata was ongoing, another set of marauders besieged Daudu, in the same Guma LGA.

2face Idibia is one of the many celebrities that have condemned the killings which have continued to ravaged Benue

Watch the video of him speaking HERE