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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Davido’s Aide Dre DMW Fires Back At VeryDarkMan Over Mohbad Case, Accuses Activist Of Lying
The public fallout between singer Davido and social media activist VeryDarkMan has taken a new turn after the singer’s aide,…
VDM Accuses Davido’s Crew of Plotting His Arrest Over Mohbad Case, Reveals What Ended Their Friendship
Social media activist VeryDarkMan, popularly known as VDM, has accused members of Afrobeats singer Davido’s crew of discussing efforts to…
Nigerians Criticise VeryDarkMan Over N20,000 Ratel Tripod Price Tag
Nigerians have taken to social media to criticise controversial activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), following comparisons…
Zlatan, VeryDarkMan Intensify Beef Online
Nigerian rapper Zlatan Ibile and social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) have sparked a fresh online beef after a line in…
Northern Christian Association Calls For Probe Into Viral Video Of Youths Threatening Christians In Enugu, Jos
The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (NCA) has urged security agencies to investigate a viral video allegedly showing youths making…
Tope Alabi Warns Social Media Users Against Spreading False Claims, Threatens Lawsuits
Nigerian gospel singer Tope Alabi has warned social media users against publishing or sharing false and defamatory statements about her,…
Peller Gifts Tiwa Savage $3,000 On TikTok Live, Repays Singer For Private Jet Experience
Nigerian content creator Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, has gifted Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage $3,000 worth of virtual…
Gehgeh Slams VeryDarkMan Over Davido’s Political Views, Alleges Burna Boy Connection Fuels Feud
Social media personality Gehgeh has criticised activist VeryDarkMan over his reported warning to Nigerian singer Davido, alleging that the activist’s…
Oyo Police Arrest Indian National, Two Security Guards Over Viral Assault on Truck Drivers in Ibadan
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested an Indian national and two company security operatives over the alleged assault of…
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…
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