Nigerian controversial social media critic and activist, Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, VDM, has begun mobilising his followers under the banner of the Ratel Movement for a nationwide community service.

In a viral video shared on his Facebook page on Wednesday, VDM said the movement would commence monthly sanitisation of communities from Saturday, November 29, 2025.

According to him, the new civic initiative is aimed at tackling environmental decay and promoting patriotism among Nigerian youths.

“Starting from the 29th of November, 2025, which will be on a Saturday, we the Ratel Movement are taking over Nigeria, we are shutting down this country.

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“That being said, we are not shutting down in terms of violence, we are shutting it down in terms of impact,” he said.

VDM explained that the activities would include cleaning public spaces, clearing drainages, rehabilitating school facilities, and other grassroots community services.

“We are going to start what has never been seen before in Nigeria. We are going to be moving from just being on social media claiming to be Ratels to presenting ourselves in real life and impacting our society,” he said.

Reality show star and comedian, Aderombi Adedayo, better known as DeeOne, has revealed how singer Olu Maintain gave Nigeria a bad name.

DeeOne made the claim during his appearance on the Echo Room podcast.

Speaking about the negative effects of fraudsters activities on Nigeria, the comedian accused Olu Maintain of being part of the people responsible for what Nigerians are suffering.

He noted that Yahoo Yahoo became an accepted profession in Nigeria after Olu Maintain’s hit song, ‘Yahooze’.

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“Do you know that Olu Maintain, great artiste. I love his work but do you know that Olu Maintain is among the people that put this country in a bad light, gave us a bad name?

“Many years ago in Nigeria, Yahoo Yahoo – 419 was something that everybody that was involved in it was ashamed. They could not come out to say I’m a 419. Na you go dey tell person say this guy ee be like say na 419. It was a shameful thing even though they were making a lot of money. And then, Olu Maintain came with that hit (song) ‘Yahoo’.

“The whole country started celebrating to the extent that, that thing had a dance. We did not understand the effects. Young boys then, babies at that time were inspired, listening to the song, enjoying the vibe. So, Yahoo Yahoo now became an accepted profession in Nigeria. And you know that Nigeria has the largest population of black people. Now, it has spread all over the globe.

“If we are complaining about this country now, Olu Maintain will talk and said oh is the government but he contributed to one of the suffering that we are facing today. Today now, if you travel out of Nigeria they will look at you and say oh these people that are into fraud.”

Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, on Tuesday announced the death of her mother.

The actress shared the sad news on Instagram with a candlelight image against a broken heart background, captioned: “R.I.P Mum.”

The announcement drew a wave of condolence messages from colleagues, fans, and friends in the entertainment industry.

Actress Iyabo Ojo wrote: “So sorry ore, may her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.”

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Actress Dayo Amusa wrote, “My sincere condolences, Agbeke.”

Motilola also wrote: “So sorry, Momma. Accept my condolences.”

Actor Bolanle Ninalowo stated, “My condolences, sis.”

Other celebrities like Omowunmi Ajiboye and Tayo Faniran also sent in their sympathy messages, praying for the repose of her mother’s soul.