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In a twist few saw coming—but many quietly longed for—VeryWickedMan, the polarizing and charismatic leader of the so-called NCAN, Vaseline Crew and Anti-Afonjah Fraternity on the national online forum Nairaland, made a dramatic return Thursday evening after more than a year in enforced exile.

Once banned by forum administrators for "chronic disruption and ideologically inflammatory rhetoric," VeryWickedMan's account was reactivated under controversial circumstances—his first new post appearing as a cryptic allusion to his underhanded ban and return: “I'm Back, Where Were We?”

The response from his long-suffering followers was immediate and electric.

The Man, the Myth, the Ban.

VeryWickedMan, whose real identity remains unknown, rose to prominence within Nairaland's political and Romance boards during the tumultuous “Gender Wars” of 2017–2022. Known for his blunt sarcasm, biting satire, and uncompromising stance on forum moderation policies, he cultivated a loyal base among users who felt stifled by what they called the “SuperAdmins”—a group of moderators accused of silencing opposition under the guise of maintaining civility.

Following escalating clashes with admins and rival factions, VeryWickedMan was permanently banned in March 2024, a move that triggered mass protests and a short-lived “threads warfare” by his adherents.

“He was the only one speaking truth on Nairaland,” said user Afonjah, a prominent Nairaland poster. “When they silenced him, they silenced a whole section of the forum.”

A Sudden Resurrection

No official statement has been released by Nairaland's administrative team about the reinstatement. However, internal leaks suggest a rift within the moderation staff, some of whom now advocate for a more open platform—even if it means inviting back controversial voices.

Speculation swirls around whether the move is temporary or permanent. As of Sunday evening, VeryWickedMan had already resumed regular posting—his latest a takedown of "Tinubu's betrayal of Vice President Shettima and all those that dine with him" that garnered over 500 views in an hour.

Supporters Rejoice, Critics Warn

While his followers flooded threads in support—ranging from memes to mock-hagiographies—critics voiced concern that his return heralds renewed chaos.

“He’s a cult of personality built on provocation,” said Mynd44, a longtime admin and silent opponent. “We’ve been down this road before. It ends in bans and locked threads.”

Yet to his supporters, the drama is part of the draw.

“He’s a symbol,” said CriminalTinubu, a former moderator who defected to the NCAN faction two years ago. “Not of consensus, but of conviction. People are tired of walking on eggshells. They want fire.”

What Comes Next

With his return, many expect a resurgence of tribalistic politics and renewed debates over moderation, censorship, and ideological control on Nairaland. Whether this marks a new chapter of discourse or a rekindling of old animosities remains to be seen.

As one anonymous post put it, swiftly banned overnight by an admin-made bot: “The exiled voice returns. Let the threads burn bright again.”

Face Tinubu squarely.

The goal is not to win but to destabilize.
Yes, Tinubu will win the primaries but the primaries will be soaked in blood and fractures will occur either from running mate selection or concessions.

Now defect to another party and win their primaries to challenge the now-unstructured drug lord in the general elections. You are already in a losing position with him as incumbent so there will be no psychological effect on voters.

Rather, it will drive a new wave of determined rebel electorates right before the elections.


The aggrieved APC from the primaries fallout will follow or stay back but work against APC.

Why ADC?
Because Peter Obi & Atiku have plans to form their coalition there.

Remember this is the same Alia that shunned Peter Obi from his state. He is going to ADC to destabilize things just as El Rufai will destabilize SDP.

More will follow once Alia gets in...


If ADC allows him in then know that Tinubu already has spies in there. ADC refusing Alia will send a strong message to Atiku/Obi.


Read the thread I created last night on Tinubu's gameplan for Wike/PDP/2027 that Mynd44 froze on the orders of his paymasters. Lol.
https://www.nairaland.com/8435114/wike-makinde-no-beef-all

Wike's rant today is just part of the deception.
Wike, Makinde & Tinubu are together.

The plan is this;
1. Wike will defect to APC

2. Makinde will remain in PDP and continue Wike's work for Tinubu. Makinde will try to destabilize Atiku and stall PDP. Makinde might even hijack PDP's Presidential ticket & pose a weak opposition to Tinubu in 2027. Fear Afonjeezy.

Atiku's only shot is to defect today.


Shettima will be replaced as VP.
Tinubu's 2027 ticket is Tinubu/Wike.

A very clear South vs North move.

PS: I will no longer be making threads on Tinubu's opposition's moves as he & Seyi have been using my previous predictions here to restrategize.

They hide my threads' visibility and use them to outwit their opps.
Not anymore.

Bookmark this: APC will implode next year. Tinubu thinks he's gaining members but he doesn't know they are defecting to destroy APC from within. Ganduje might be detained by DSS this time next year.

If Osimhen goes to the WC and bangs goals to become WC highest goal scorer or just put up big performances, do you understand what will become of his value and status in not just Nigerian but global football history?

This guy has led 2 teams to league titles not as a super sub or support role as most African players like Mikel do but as the main man like Eto'o & Drogba.

Osimhen is a top 5 world class striker right now.
The only thing that might make anyone say otherwise is his skin colour or attitude. Performance-wise, not more than 5 strikers in the world can bench him.


Now, back to Ekong & Ndidi...

Considering how easy they let Zimbabwe equalize in the last game, it is pretty obvious that Ekong & Ndidi, having reached the twilight of their respective careers, and in pure African "if my own no good, make everybody own spoil" mentality, don't want Osimhen to shine like a billion stars.

This might be why Osimhen was visibly upset after the game.

Ekong & Ndidi have nothing to lose and in any dealing, any man with nothing to lose is dangerous.


They might not make 2026 WC squad and even if they do, they are not attracting any big clubs afterwards. They will not suddenly become big players. They will not win any awards. They will not be affected if Nigeria does not make WC 2026.

Nothing affects them.

These are facts.

The losers here will be the Osimhens, Lookmans, Basseys, Bonifaces and we the fans.


Maybe it's time for the NFF to show the old guys out and allow the young blood with something to prove and gain take their place. Ekong, Ndidi, Simon, Iheanacho & co should go.

Make Iwobi captain and build the squad around Osimhen for attack & Bassey for defence.

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has reported a decline in Nigeria’s oil production following its April Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR), the country’s crude oil output dropped by 4.37% in March, falling from 1.465 million barrels per day (bpd) in February to 1.401 million bpd.

The disclosure was based on data from the April Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR) by OPEC.

The 64,000-bpd decline widens the gap between Nigeria’s actual production and its OPEC quota of 1.5 million bpd.

The country now produces 6.6% less than its target and remains 32% short of the federal government’s 2025 production goal of 2.06 million bpd.

Persistent issues like underinvestment, aging infrastructure, and widespread oil theft continue to limit production. These structural challenges have made it difficult for the country to sustain stable output levels, despite its large reserves.


Impact on the economy
The falling production, combined with lower international oil prices, poses serious risks to Nigeria’s fiscal stability. Oil exports are a major revenue source for the country, and any reduction in output directly affects government income.

As revenues decline, so do national reserves, making it harder to fund development projects, infrastructure, and essential public services such as education and healthcare. This could further slow economic growth and increase reliance on borrowing.

While Nigeria cannot control global oil prices, it can improve domestic production. Tackling oil theft, encouraging investment, and upgrading infrastructure are key steps to strengthening output and securing long-term revenue.


What you should know
Recently, Nairametrics reported that Nigeria is facing two major economic threats as Brent crude prices tumble below $60 per barrel, and the sudden drop makes the government’s budget deficit even worse.

The steep fall in oil prices caused by OPEC+ boosting supply and slowing demand around the world sparked concern among government officials and investors alike.

Data from the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) shows that Nigeria’s daily average crude oil production in February fell by about 5% compared to January. The February production stood at 1.465 million bpd, down from 1.539 million bpd in January. The report also noted that the country recorded a peak production of 1.7 Mbps in February, and the lowest was 1.6 Mbps.

Nigeria’s oil production has been consistently underperforming, driven by deep-rooted challenges in the sector. Oil remains a major source of revenue for the country, and these declines are putting additional strain on the economy.

Why "fall out" with Ned Nwoko only to go join him in APC?

Why leave PDP (despite its issues) where you are almost untouchable to a party where you are playing second fiddle?

Could Wike or Tinubu really threaten them in Delta even with the crises? No.



Fact is, the Delta bloc that defected to APC will retain their positions whether they are in APC or PDP. They could also, like Wike, work for Tinubu without defecting. The defections were unneccesary.


The real reason behind it is that the defections are to checkmate Tinubu. As it stands, Tinubu cannot field an opponent against them from anywhere. Ibori will likely remain in PDP to ensure this. The bloc is a strategic move to delete any opposition in Delta state not to support Tinubu. They can still work against him in 2027 just like Wike is doing to PDP.

In other words, whether they are working for Atiku or not is irrelevant. What matters is that they are free to back anybody come 2027.

Same thing can happen in Kano.
If Kwankwaso & Yusuf defect to APC, it is to counter Ganduje & secure 2nd term not to support Tinubu.

Last elections, Tinubu had OUK in Abia.
What happened? LP won via a landslide.


Finally, consider this;
If any of these factions clash with Tinubu's men = News headline: Crises in Delta/Kano APC
Same scenario as Wike in PDP