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October 24, 2024 Verydarkman Could’ve Been Arrested, Says Falz

Verydarkman Could’ve Been Arrested, Says Falz

Nigerian rapper and actor Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding social media personality VeryDarkMan, who made serious allegations against him and his father, renowned lawyer Femi Falana.

During an interview on the Afrobeat podcast, Falz spoke about the accusations, which claimed that he and his father had manipulated justice and bribed officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The controversy began on September 24, 2024, when VeryDarkMan released a viral audio clip in which social media star Bobrisky (Idris Okuneye) alleged he had bribed officials to dismiss money laundering charges against him. Bobrisky also insinuated that Falz and his father had helped facilitate this.

The allegations sparked widespread criticism of Falz, who quickly responded by giving VeryDarkMan a 24-hour ultimatum to retract his statements.

In the podcast, Falz expressed his frustration over the baseless claims, saying, “One day, [VeryDarkMan] thought it wise to sit down, turn on his ring light, and accuse my dad and me of conspiring with certain individuals to manipulate justice and bribe the EFCC. He even added that the reason I did this is because of a homosexual relationship with Bobrisky. How could anyone feel good about that? These are terrible things to say without any evidence.”

In response, Falz and his father pursued legal action. On October 14, 2024, a Lagos State High Court ordered VeryDarkMan to remove all defamatory content related to Falz and his father from his social media platforms, stop making further defamatory statements, and issue an apology across all platforms where the allegations had been shared.

Speaking about the legal case, Falz explained, “I filed for defamation of character because that’s exactly what this is. The case is still ongoing, and the court has ordered him to take down the defamatory video and refrain from making further defamatory remarks while the case is being resolved.”

Falz clarified that although defamation can have criminal consequences, he chose not to pursue that route. “He could have been arrested, but I didn’t want to go down that path. Now, they’re trying to paint my family as oppressors because of our legal resources. I don’t go looking for trouble.”

Falz also dismissed claims that VeryDarkMan had issued a genuine apology. “He posted something on his Instagram story, but it wasn’t an apology. The defamatory video is still up on his page,” he said.

The legal proceedings are still underway, and Falz emphasized that the full truth will be revealed in court. "Since he’s intent on litigation, the rest of the explanation will happen in court,” he concluded.

October 24, 2024 Nigeria’s Super Eagles Rise Three Places in Latest FIFA Rankings

Nigeria’s Super Eagles Rise Three Places in Latest FIFA Rankings

The Super Eagles have climbed three spots in the latest FIFA rankings, now sitting at 36th globally. This rise comes after their 1-0 victory over Libya in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifier earlier this month. On the continental stage, Nigeria is ranked fourth in Africa.

At the top of Africa's rankings, Morocco’s Atlas Lions lead, placing 13th in the world, followed by Senegal at 20th. Egypt (30th), Nigeria (36th), and Algeria (37th) round out the top five African teams.

FIFA highlighted further progress for African teams, noting significant jumps for Comoros (108th) and Sudan (110th), both climbing 10 places after strong performances in their recent AFCON 2025 qualifiers.

Globally, Argentina maintains the number one spot, followed by France. Spain ranks third, while England, Brazil, and Belgium complete the top six. Portugal is seventh, the Netherlands eighth, Italy ninth, and Colombia tenth.

Other notable movers in the rankings include Algeria (37th, up 4), Peru (38th, up 5), and Greece (42nd, up 6). Cameroon also re-entered the top 50, rising four places to 49th.

The October 2024 rankings follow a packed month of football, with qualifiers for both the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the AFCON 2025. FIFA reported that October saw 32 World Cup qualifiers, 47 AFCON qualifiers, 79 Nations League matches, and 17 friendlies, contributing to significant changes in the rankings.

October 24, 2024 Kebbi State Government Approves ₦75,000 Minimum Wage for Civil Servants

Kebbi State Government Approves ₦75,000 Minimum Wage for Civil Servants

The Kebbi State Government has officially approved a new minimum wage of ₦75,000 for its civil servants. This announcement followed the presentation of the Minimum Wage Committee’s report, which had been commissioned by the governor.

The news brought relief to Kebbi State workers, who had long anticipated a salary increase, especially after the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Federal Government agreed on a ₦72,000 minimum wage. Kebbi's new wage surpasses the federal minimum wage slightly.

During the announcement, attended by national leaders of the NLC, including President Joe Ajaero, the Secretary to the State Government, Yakubu Bala, explained that the decision was the outcome of extensive discussions between state officials and the labour union. Both parties ultimately settled on the ₦75,000 figure.

Governor Nasir Idris, a former labour leader, emphasized that the welfare of Kebbi workers is a top priority for his administration. After signing the new wage into law, he confirmed that the increased salary would take effect starting with the October pay, with payments to be made within 72 hours.

NLC President Joe Ajaero commended the governor for his commitment to workers’ welfare, contrasting it with other state governors who, despite higher oil revenues, have only approved minimal wage increases. He vowed that the NLC would continue pushing for fair wages in other states.

NLC leaders and workers celebrated the decision with solidarity songs, showing their appreciation for the governor's pro-labour stance.

October 24, 2024 FEC Approves $618 Million Loan for Fighter Jets and Ammunition

FEC Approves $618 Million Loan for Fighter Jets and Ammunition

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a $618 million loan from a consortium of financiers to procure six fighter jets and ammunition for the Nigerian Air Force. This announcement was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a press briefing in Abuja following the FEC meeting, chaired by President Bola Tinubu, according to reports by Voice of Nigeria.

Additionally, the FEC approved N740 billion for the rehabilitation of the Berger section of the Abuja-Kano Road, along with other significant infrastructure projects. Idris, who represented the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, revealed several other decisions made by the council, including contracts for the Nigerian Customs Service and agreements to prevent double taxation between Nigeria and Hong Kong, as well as Nigeria and Botswana.

Idris disclosed that the approved loan includes a credit facility of €443 million and an additional $141 million for the purchase of six M346 fighter jets and ammunition. Earlier in October, the Nigerian Air Force announced plans to acquire 24 M-346 combat aircraft and 10 AW109 Trekker helicopters as part of a fleet modernization strategy. The first batch of M346 jets is expected to arrive by early 2025, with deliveries continuing until mid-2026.

The FEC also approved the establishment of the Creative Economy Development Fund, aimed at supporting Nigeria's creative sector. The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, explained that the fund will allow members of the creative industry to access financial resources, using their intellectual property (IP) as collateral. Musawa highlighted the importance of developing basic structures such as IP policies to help the sector reach its full potential. She further mentioned that Afreximbank has already committed $200 million to the fund, with additional support from other sources. The goal is to drive economic growth, cultural expansion, and job creation, particularly for young people.

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