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Bobrisky: Finally VDM opens up before lawmakers with iron cast evidence
Controversial Nigerian blogger, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan has now testified before the House of Representatives panel investigating bribery allegations against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) on Monday.
Earlier he had vowed not to say anything because crossdresser, Bobrisky was absent.
He finally addressed the panel after persuasions from his legal counsel, Deji Adeyanju.
Narrating how he got hold of the leaked audio, Very Dark Man said:
“Now, in the video I posted online, I explained everything. For the people that saw the video, it was well detailed and well explained. How I got hold of that recording is as a result of Bobrisky blackmailing somebody who owes money.
“So, according to the story and the evidence, that’s a proof of chat that was sent to me. The person who borrowed Bobrisky, 4 million Naira, when he was in the EFCC detention or rather in the private apartment lodge. The person gave him the money on the 19th of June 2024. 4 million Naira. It was transferred to this account number, 0496-411-279. Abiola Okuneye.
“And as you know, Bobrisky name is Okuneye. So, apparently, it’s his brother’s account. So, when it was time to get the money back, according to the story that he told me and the evidence I saw, he told Bobrisky whether he wanted the money to complete his building in Lagos.
“So, that was why he borrowed the money. It was now time to pay. From the receipt that I have here, he sent him a message. Bobrisky refused to respond. Sent him another one after like a few days. Bobrisky also refused to respond.
” When Bobrisky eventually responded, Bobrisky said, “I’m going to give you the money in, I think, September.”
“So, September 1st, the guy reached out to Bobrisky again. Obriski refused. And the next thing that followed was blackmailing. He said, “I will tell them that you are smooching me and you are kissing me. So the guy felt very, very somehow because he felt like he was not going to get his money. “
“God so kind, there’s Very Dark man that has the platform to call out the people that owe money and he will pay them. So a friend of mine who is very popular contacted me and he said, See what’s going on? And I said, okay, no problem. If you have receipts send it then when he sent it. Now say something here, when he sent it. Immediately I made a video, my first video and I said, Bobrisky I’m giving you four hours to pay back.
“Then he started begging the guy, now what am I going to say that my lawyer doesn’t even know. Now he started begging the guy. Then he paid.
“Immediately he paid. But when I listened to the audio, I said, nah, even though you pay, this has to go out there because Bobrisky cannot go around harassing some boys, young boys, and somebody with a godfather will be pulling stunts.
“I was detained in the prison. My very good friend Seun Kuti was detained as well. A lot of boys are inside the prison. Bobrisky is not any way better than them. So I didn’t see any reason why I should keep the audio. I kept the receipt of his payment, which he paid that day. He paid that day, so immediately I got it, which was, on Tuesday, September 4th
“Then the chat acknowledging when he wants to, when he was disturbing the guy that he wants to refund immediately after he saw my video. And the chats where he blackmailed the guy. The charts also asking for the money.
He said, “Dear Bobrisky, this is a reminder for the return of the loan amount of 4 million Naira as agreed. The due date for the return is September 1st. This, September 1st, it was Bobrisky that gave him the date. Then he said, Can we use the attachment account details to send the refund? Then he sent his account number.
“So because he didn’t get it, he came to me. So I will read the part of the blackmail that made him… Because, yes, I would like to verify that the guy said he’s not gay. I don’t know. I don’t live with him. But I asked him.
“So this part, the guy went on saying things like, “I helped you when you needed help, when it’s time to pay me while I am stressing you, this is not fair, how will you pay me like this then?”
Bobrisky went on to say, “when you kiss me and smooch me. You didn’t give me any money. Are you mad? Did you give me any money? Are you mad? You’re visiting Nigeria and you kissed me in Lagos, did you give me anything? I didn’t ask you for money, no, because I am fucking okay. If not EFCC, you think I’m going to ask you for money?
“Does that mean it’s because of EFCC he’s asking for money? If not EFCC, do you think I’m going to ask you for money? You are typing all this message to someone, help you post flyers without collecting anything from him. Wow. Go ahead and call me out. I will respond to you on IG. You know I am shameless and I don’t care.
“You will get your money, I have your account. I don’t want to look like someone that is ungrateful. But threatening me that you give me 24 hours is the height of it. I am waiting for you to call me out. So apparently the guy told him he was going to tell me. So these are the evidences I am going to present for now.
“And additionally, after this, there’s a second one and there’s a third one”.
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Video: Niger Residents Scoop Oil From Another faulty Tanker Days After Explosion Killed 96
Just two days after over 90 people were burnt to death in a tanker explosion that also left scores injured in Niger State, residents massed around another fallen truck in another community.
The fresh incident occurred in Bida town on Monday.
In a widely circulated video online, young persons were seen milling around the broken down truck.
While some managed to scoop, others fled in different directions, apparently to prevent being caught up in an unfortunate situation.
Premium Times quoted a resident, Yinusa Jiya, as saying, “The people were not even afraid despite earlier assumption that it was petrol.”
Another eyewitness, Fatimah Mohammed, told the newspaper that the tanker was carrying groundnut oil.
“It fell around AYM Shafa filling station yesterday (Monday) and residents stole huge amounts of the groundnut oil dripping from the tanker”, she added.
The development came two days after the deadly tanker explosion that killed about 98 people around Dikko Junction, Gurara LGA, Niger State.
Daily Trust reports that the death toll from the deadly explosion has been on the rise as some persons who sustained injuries died in the hospitals where they were being treated.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu while reacting to the situation, mandated the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to step up a campaign against scooping during such a situation.
The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) said it was worried by the casualty figures and magnitude of burns.
The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) said 86 bodies were mass-buried on Sunday.
Several other injured victims are still receiving treatment for first degree burns in various hospitals.
Authorities have blamed citizens for the devastating loss of lives and injuries in the explosion, saying the fire was ignited by those trying to scoop fuel.
Niger State has suffered several incidents in the past which resulted in several loss of lives.
More than 50 travellers died in a midnight tanker explosion along the Agaie-Badeggi road on September 8, 2024.
Watch video below:
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Tinubu Gov’t Approves Construction Of New Refinery In Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu‘s government has granted a license to establish a new refinery through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
This license has been awarded to MRO Energy Limited, an energy firm, for the construction of a refinery with a capacity of 10,000 Barrels Per Stream Day to be located in Imode, Ughelli, Delta State.
Naija News reports that this announcement follows the previous issuance of a license to Process Design and Development Limited two months ago, allowing for the creation of a new refinery with a capacity of 27,000 barrels per day in the Dole-Wure area of Akko, Gombe State.
In a statement posted on its official X account on Tuesday, the authority noted, “The Authority Chief Executive, Engr. Farouk Ahmed, presented a License To Establish a 10,000 Barrels Per Stream Day Refinery at Imode in Ughelli, Delta State, to MRO Energy Limited.”
This recent development indicates that Nigeria now officially possesses approximately 11 modular and conventional refineries, thereby enhancing the nation’s refining capabilities.
Earlier this month, the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria announced a partnership aimed at establishing a new refinery with an initial capacity of 50,000 barrels per day.
Nevertheless, despite the increase in the number of refineries, many remain inactive, with several not operating at full capacity or efficiency.
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has set a target of 770,500 barrels of oil per day for domestic refineries.
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Notorious bandit Bello Turji frees all captives as military plan assault
Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has reportedly released all individuals held captive by his group.
Lake Chad Basin counter-terrorism and insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, made this announcement on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
This information came to light following increased military operations aimed at capturing the fugitive and dismantling his network in Zamfara State and surrounding regions.
It was discovered that Turji’s decision to “free the captives is linked to the intense pressure from the Nigerian Armed Forces under Operation Hadarin Daji and Operation Forest Sanity.”
Recent airstrikes and ground offensives targeting his hideouts in Fakai, Shinkafi, and nearby areas have significantly weakened his group, leading to their retreat.
Makama stated, “The release of the captives is being seen as a strategic move by Turji to avoid further escalation or a direct confrontation with security forces who have been closing in on him.
“The troops have vowed to get him whether dead or Alive.”
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