Viral news moves fast in Nigeria. One video, tweet or Instagram live can set the whole country talking within hours. The Trumpet’s viral desk follows the stories trending across X, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook: influencer feuds, celebrity controversies, viral videos, online scams and the public reactions that follow, with the facts checked before we publish.
This page brings together our latest viral and trending stories and updates automatically whenever we publish a new one.
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I Prayed Against Election Rigging, Not For Tinubu, Rev. Dachomo Replies VDM
The Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State,…
VeryDarkMan Alleges Possessing Evidence In Senator Abbo Rape Allegation
Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has alleged that he possesses evidence linking former Senator Elisha…
DESTMA Suspends All Marshal Operations in Delta After Viral Video Sparks Public Outrage
The Delta State Traffic Management Authority (DESTMA) has suspended all Marshal operations across Delta State following public outrage over a…
Ghana Police Urged to Investigate Viral Video Showing Man Allegedly Assaulting Woman
Ghanaian activist and political figure @LongLyf2 has called on the Ghana Police Service to investigate a viral social media video…
Enugu Viral Video: Elderly Woman Paraded Over Alleged Witchcraft Accusation
A viral video from Nkanu in Enugu State has sparked outrage after villagers reportedly paraded an elderly woman over allegations…
Viral POS Scam Video Shows Man Allegedly Using Old Tyres as Collateral
A viral video circulating on social media has sparked reactions after a man was reportedly confronted while allegedly attempting to…
Viral Video Sparks Outrage Over Woman Allegedly Subjected to Harsh Ruqyah Session
A viral video showing a woman being repeatedly doused with water while a man holds her by the head has…
Viral ‘Better Half’ Phone Calls Video Sparks Reactions on Nigerian X
A viral video showing a phone receiving more than 30 calls from a contact saved as “Better Half” has sparked…
Lagos Life Player Sparks Viral Access Bank Video Over ₦9.8bn In-Game Balance
A viral video showing a man at an Access Bank branch reportedly asking staff to transfer billions of naira from…
VeryDarkMan Accuses Blessing CEO of Drug Use, Claims IVD Introduced Her to Heroin
Social media activist VeryDarkMan has accused relationship therapist Blessing CEO of drug use, alleging that businessman Ikechukwu Darlington, popularly known…
VeryDarkMan Shifts Stance, Offers Support to Blessing CEO After Son’s Death
Controversial social media personality VeryDarkMan has shifted his stance towards Blessing CEO following the death of her son, offering support…
VDM vs Nigerian Pastors: Are Nigerians Becoming Too Religious?
An opinion on VeryDarkMan’s confrontations with Nigerian pastors and the wider debate over faith, accountability and development.
Old Lagos Police Parade Video Goes Viral Again, Sparks Debate Over Nigerian Prisons
An old Lagos police parade video featuring a suspected criminal asking authorities to kill him rather than return him to…
Hoeyin Trends Ahead Of BBNaija Season 11 Finale As Fans Debate Viral Claims
Hoeyin, a nickname circulating on X amid the closing days of Big Brother Naija Season 11, has sparked online debate…
Matthew 6:33 Actually Answers Arome Osayi-VeryDarkMan’s Dissension Over Nigeria’s Destiny
By Ugochukwu Ugwuanyi With Bishop David Oyedepo speaking in the same light as the comment that landed Apostle Arome Osayi…
Eedris Abdulkareem–Seyi Tinubu Viral Video: Edited Clip Creates False Face-Off
A viral video appearing to show Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem confronting Seyi Tinubu has resurfaced on social media, but fact-checks…
Carter Efe Carries Taylor Jasmine Into Ring in Viral Boxing Entrance
Nigerian skit maker and streamer Carter Efe stole the spotlight before his celebrity boxing clash with Speed Darlington after carrying…
Michael Orogbo Tells VDM To Ask Questions, Stay In Your Lane Over Arome’s Revival Message
Prophetic evangelist and gospel teacher Michael Orogbo has urged social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) to “ask questions” and “stay in…
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