Rapper Odumodublvck has set social media buzzing with a video of his brief encounter with Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), at the airport in Abuja.

What happened

The video, which surfaced on X and Instagram on Friday, 6 November 2026, shows the two crossing paths at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Odumodublvck spotted Obi near what appeared to be the check-in or security area and greeted him energetically, calling him 'His Excellency' and praising him as a man who is always on the move. Obi barely slowed his stride before hurrying further into the terminal to catch his flight. The rapper later shared the moment on his own social media pages.

Background

Obi, a former Anambra State governor, came third in the 2023 presidential election and is running again in 2027 with Rabiu Kwankwaso as his running mate. He is known for travelling on commercial flights and for an image of being constantly busy. The two men are said to have had a warmer, more relaxed meeting at an airport in 2025. Odumodublvck, an Abuja-based rapper, rose to fame with the hit 'Declan Rice' and recently warned young artists that Lagos is a hard place to grow in the music industry.

How people reacted

Many social media users found the moment funny, with some joking about Obi's speed and others asking whether he had snubbed the rapper. His supporters said he was simply rushing to avoid missing his flight, while political rivals used the clip to tease him.

Davido's loyal aide, Israel DMW, has come out to defend his boss following speculation linking the Afrobeats superstar to an alleged plot to get social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) arrested.

"Oga had no hands in it"

In a post addressed to "Dearest Nigerians", Israel said Davido had no hand in Naira Marley's ordeal during the Mohbad case, nor in any plot to see VDM arrested.

He said those who were in the WhatsApp group linked to the matter got there without Davido's instructions or approval, and that those who told VDM otherwise "fully lied".

Sam Klef, Mohbad's catalogue and Zino

Israel also asked why Davido would have any issue with Sam Klef, and denied that the singer ever asked for Mohbad's music catalogue or tried to sign Zino.

"Naira and oga are cool"

According to Israel, there was serious pressure on Davido at the time to unfollow Naira Marley on Instagram, but he categorically refused, saying he wanted the police to do their job and did not want to act on hearsay.

"Naira and oga are cool," he wrote, adding that the two even made a hit song together.

On an incident at Naira Marley's house, Israel said it involved Tolu 30BG, who had a disagreement with one of Naira's boys, and insisted that nobody was beaten or attacked.

Why the denial matters

VDM is known for speaking openly about controversial issues and challenging influential people, which has earned him both strong supporters and fierce critics. Whenever the names Davido and VeryDarkMan appear in the same controversy, Nigerians are bound to have plenty to say.

Israel's message is straightforward: whatever controversy surrounds VDM, his boss should not be accused of involvement without proof.

It is important to note that the allegations remain unverified. Israel's denial is his own position, and there is no established evidence that Davido took part in any plot to have VDM arrested.

Over to you

Who is actually behind the alleged move to arrest VeryDarkMan, and why is Davido's name being mentioned? Until credible evidence emerges, the public should be careful about turning social media speculation into fact.

Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy, has expressed shock over a viral video of a young lady who reportedly blamed her mother for marrying a man who was not financially successful.

Rudeboy's reaction

Reacting to the video on his Instagram story, Rudeboy could hardly believe what he was hearing. "Imagine a daughter blaming her own mother for marrying down, as in marrying a broke man! As in her father! Her own papa!" he wrote.

It is easy to see why the statement caught his attention. Imagine growing up, looking at your parents, and deciding your mother made a terrible mistake simply because your father was not rich.

Social media reacts

The young lady's remarks have stirred plenty of reactions, with many Nigerians asking how someone could speak so openly about her own father's financial situation.

Some believe her comments reflect a growing obsession with money and luxury among young people. Others argue that children who grow up in financial hardship may develop resentment towards their parents, especially when they see other families living more comfortably.

Some social media users have even joked that they will save the video and wait to see the kind of wealthy man she eventually marries. Since she believes her mother chose poorly, they say, the public will be interested to see whether she makes a better choice when her own time comes.

One thing about social media is that people rarely forget statements like this. Years from now, someone may dig up the same video and remind her of what she said about her parents.

The other side

Nobody chooses the circumstances they are born into, and wanting a better life is perfectly understandable. But does that justify publicly blaming a parent for not marrying someone wealthy?

Marriage itself is unpredictable. A man can be comfortable today and lose everything tomorrow, while another can start with almost nothing and become successful years later.

That is why Rudeboy's reaction has become part of a much bigger conversation about money, marriage, parental sacrifice and the expectations children place on their parents.

Over to you

Is the young lady wrong for blaming her mother, or is she simply expressing the frustration of growing up in a financially struggling home?

TikTok streamer Peller has got people talking after surprising an elderly pastor popularly known as Jehovah, or Baba Jehovah, with a large wave of virtual gifts during a livestream.

What happened

In a video that spread widely on X on Thursday, 5 November 2026, Peller and fellow content creator Matta joined the pastor's TikTok Live and sent him gift after gift, including roses and a high-value 'Universe' gift that set off one of the app's full-screen animations. The gifts were reportedly worth around ₦3 million. As the alerts piled up on screen, the pastor prayed loudly for Peller and for his unborn child.

The controversy

The moment drew criticism because of what happened next. Matta reportedly told the elderly pastor to stand up and show appreciation to Peller, which he did, and then told him to roll on the floor as a sign of gratitude. Many viewers felt the request was disrespectful to an older man.

Background

Peller, whose real name is Habeeb Hamzat, is one of Nigeria's most popular TikTok streamers. He and his wife, fellow streamer Jarvis, announced in early October 2026 that they were expecting a child and later said it would be a girl. Peller has also been in the news recently after rapper YCee used him as an example while talking about the popularity of light-hearted online content. TikTok gifts can be converted into real money by the person receiving them, after the platform takes its share.

How people reacted

Reactions were split. Many fans praised Peller's generosity and said the gifts would make a real difference to the pastor, while others said the way he was asked to show gratitude went too far and urged creators to treat older people with more respect.