The Nigerian social media space is currently buzzing with the news of controversial commentator and activist, VeryDarkMan, making a major automotive acquisition. According to a post by DAMI FOREIGN on the X platform, VDM has just purchased a Hummer H1, a vehicle with an estimated value of 350 million naira. The report has since goneContinueContinue reading “FROM ACTIVIST TO BALLER? VeryDarkMan’s Lavish 350 Million Naira Car Purchase Sets The Internet Ablaze”
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From ASUU Protests to Tinubu’s Brazil Visit, PDP Zoning, Kano Controversy, and Oil Theft Battles — Nigeria’s Week in 10 Big Stories
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a nationwide protest for August 26, 2025, to demand attention to unpaid arrears and poor working conditions. Nigeria has signed a bilateral air services agreement with Brazil to enhance trade and tourism. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South to maintain internal equity. The Kano State Government denied allegations of financial mismanagement, while President Tinubu met with Brazil’s leader to strengthen relations. The NNPC revealed organized crude oil theft by international syndicates, and military efforts against oil theft now include vessel incineration due to legal challenges.