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  • Police Arrest Ifechukwu Dennis Over AI-Generated Fake Tinubu Voice Note Circulation

    The Nigerian Police Force has arrested Ifechukwu Dennis, identified as the alleged originator of an AI-generated voice note falsely circulated online as a recording of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The arrest was confirmed on Thursday by the Presidency, following a week-long controversy that spread across social media platforms.

    Presidency Confirms Arrest

    Presidential Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the arrest in a post on his official X account, stating that the suspect was apprehended in Benin by an IGP crack team.

    “The IGP crack team has arrested Ifechukwu Dennis who originated the fake voice that he passed on to his gullible targets as President Tinubu’s voice,” Onanuga said.

    He added that the Nigeria Police Force would release an official statement on the development.

    How the Controversy Began

    The incident traces back to May 27, 2026, when a video involving social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, began circulating widely online.

    In the clip, an AI-generated voice resembling President Tinubu was used to make a series of controversial claimed., including allegations about insecurity in the South-East, claims that Peter Obi was pressured to withdraw from the 2023 presidential race, and statements suggesting indifference to national hardship.

    The recording triggered widespread reactions before investigations revealed that the audio had been artificially inserted into the original content.

    Investigation Clears VeryDarkMan

    Media investigations later showed that VeryDarkMan did not post or author the manipulated voice note. According to findings, an unidentified individual extracted footage from his Instagram video and superimposed the AI-generated audio before recirculating it online.

    Fact-checking reports confirmed that the original video contained no such statements.

    Presidency Reacts Amid Backlash

    Despite clarification from investigators, the Presidency initially called for action against those responsible for the viral recording.

    Onanuga had described the situation as “a clear case of egregious abuse of the social media platform,” a statement that later drew public criticism after fact-checkers cleared the activist of involvement in the fabricated audio.

    The arrest now shifts attention to ongoing investigations into the creation and spread of AI-generated misinformation and its implications for digital content regulation in Nigeria.

     

  • VDM Fires Back At Bayo Onanuga Over Arrest Call, Alleges Plot To Silence Him

    Social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman (VDM), has reacted strongly after presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga allegedly called for legal action against him over a viral fake voice note linked to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

    The controversy followed a statement credited to Onanuga on Wednesday, where the presidential aide reportedly demanded that VDM face the law over the circulation of an alleged fake audio involving the president.

    VDM Alleges Attempt To “Cage” Him

    In a lengthy statement shared on social media, Verydarkman accused Onanuga of deliberately spreading false information against him in a bid to create grounds to silence him.

    According to the activist, the move was allegedly driven by personal hatred and frustration over his outspoken criticism of issues affecting the country.

    “It’s been over 24 hours since the no brain Bayo Onanuga, who unfortunately is the spokesperson of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who also sadly is the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, came out to spread false information about me in order to enable him have the opportunity to cage me,” he said.

    ‘Their Plan Failed’

    VDM further claimed that those allegedly behind the move believed they finally had an opportunity to bring him down, but insisted their plans failed.

    “As the ancestors will have it, their whole plan failed before their eyes,” he added.

    The activist argued that several major national issues have trended online without attracting reactions from government officials, yet attention was suddenly shifted toward him over the viral controversy.

    “When I read that tweet he made, it was obvious it came from hate. In his mind, he believes that this boy don enter hand. Time don reach,” he said.

    Controversy Over Viral Audio

    The development comes days after a manipulated audio clip allegedly linked to President Tinubu circulated widely on social media.

    Several online users had earlier claimed that the audio was AI-generated and superimposed on a previous VDM video by unknown individuals.

    The controversy has continued to generate heated reactions online, with supporters of the activist accusing government officials of targeting critics, while others insisted that fake and manipulated content should attract legal consequences.

    The incident has also renewed conversations around AI-generated misinformation, social media regulation, and political tension ahead of the 2027 general elections.

  • Presidency Demands Legal Action Against VeryDarkMan Over Alleged AI-Generated Tinubu Audio

    The Presidency has called for legal action against social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), over an alleged AI-generated audio clip falsely linked to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

    The controversy followed the circulation of a manipulated video online containing a fake audio allegedly mimicking the President’s voice.

    Presidency Reacts To Viral AI Audio

    Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, condemned the incident in a post shared on X.

    According to him, the circulation of the clip amounted to a serious abuse of social media platforms.

    “This VDM needs to face the weight of the law for being the conveyor and disseminator of a fake audio of President Tinubu,” Onanuga wrote.

    The presidential aide accused the activist of spreading false content capable of misleading members of the public.

    How The Controversy Started

    Reports indicated that the manipulated clip originated from an earlier Instagram video shared by VDM on May 25, 2026.

    In the original video, the activist reportedly reacted to comments about his necklace while also playing an old campaign clip of President Tinubu discussing electricity issues.

    However, an unidentified individual later edited the footage and inserted an AI-generated voice designed to sound like the President.

    The doctored version falsely suggested that Tinubu made controversial political comments regarding the 2027 election, insecurity and opposition figures.

    Fact-Checkers Debunk Viral Audio

    Several media organisations and fact-checking platforms reportedly confirmed that the viral audio was manipulated using artificial intelligence tools.

    The reports stated that the controversial statements were absent from VDM’s original upload.

    The fake audio allegedly contained claims about Tinubu remaining in office beyond opposition efforts, references to insecurity in parts of the country and comments involving former presidential candidate Peter Obi.

    VDM’s Lawyers Deny Involvement

    VDM’s legal representatives, Deji Adeyanju & Partners, denied allegations linking their client to the fabricated audio.

    The legal team accused the Presidency of allegedly reacting without proper verification and maintained that the activist neither created nor distributed the manipulated version.

    The controversy has since triggered debates online about misinformation, political propaganda and the growing use of AI-generated deepfakes in Nigeria’s digital space ahead of the 2027 elections.

    As of Wednesday, no official criminal charge had been publicly filed against the activist.

  • Trump Shares AI Video Throwing Stephen Colbert Into Dumpster After ‘Late Show’ Ends

    President Donald Trump has stirred fresh controversy online after sharing an AI-generated video showing him throwing late-night host Stephen Colbert into a dumpster following the end of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

    The viral clip, which was shared on Trump’s Truth Social account and later reposted by the White House on X with the caption “Bye-bye,” quickly triggered intense reactions across social media.

    AI Video Sparks Online Reactions

    In the 22-second AI-generated video, Trump appears to interrupt Colbert during his final monologue before grabbing him and tossing him headfirst into a green dumpster.

    The clip reportedly used footage from Colbert’s May 21 finale at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York.

    After throwing the comedian into the dumpster, the AI version of Trump is seen celebrating while the audience reacts in shock.

    The video reportedly gathered hundreds of thousands of likes within hours of being posted online.

    Colbert’s Show Ends After 11 Years

    The controversy comes shortly after CBS officially aired the final episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, ending his 11-year run as host.

    Reports said the finale attracted about 6.7 million viewers and featured emotional tributes alongside performances from music legend Paul McCartney.

    CBS had earlier announced the cancellation of the show, reportedly citing declining ratings and advertising revenue.

    Colbert had remained one of Trump’s most vocal critics in American late-night television throughout both of Trump’s presidential terms.

    Longstanding Feud Resurfaces

    Trump and Colbert have maintained a tense public relationship for years, with the comedian regularly mocking the president on his show.

    The latest AI video has now reignited debates over political satire, presidential conduct and the growing use of artificial intelligence in online political content.

    Supporters of Trump described the video as humorous political trolling, while critics accused the president of promoting bullying and personal attacks against media figures.

    Social Media Divided

    The video quickly became a trending topic online, with reactions sharply divided along political lines.

    Some conservative commentators praised the post, while progressive users and media critics condemned it as inappropriate and dangerous.

    As of Saturday morning, the AI-generated clip continued circulating widely across multiple social media platforms, fueling another round of heated political debate in the United States.