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  • VDM and Blord Clash Over “Ratel” Brand Ownership

    VDM and Blord Clash Over “Ratel” Brand Ownership

    A public dispute has escalated between activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) and cryptocurrency entrepreneur Blord, with both sides laying claim to the “Ratel” brand name and associated identity.

    The clash has moved quickly across social media, with allegations, counter-allegations, and references to legal action, highlighting how digital influence and brand equity can collide in high-visibility disputes.

    Supporters have mobilized online, turning a trademark question into a broader culture war about clout, legitimacy, and commercial ownership in Nigeria’s fast-evolving ‘street-tech’ space.

    Echotitbits Take: If there is a definitive trademark record, that will become the key evidence point. Expect legal filings and PR narratives to harden in the coming days as both camps seek reputational advantage.

    Source: The Punch – https://punchng.com/drama-as-vdm-blord-lock-horns-over-ownership-of-ratel/ (2026-01-24).

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  • Punch’s breakup list captures the relationship implosions that shaped Nigeria’s pop culture chatter in 2025

    Punch’s breakup list captures the relationship implosions that shaped Nigeria’s pop culture chatter in 2025

    2025-12-31 15:32:00

    In a year-end list compiled by Punch, the outlet recapped the most dramatic celebrity break-ups of 2025—pulling together the splits that dominated blogs, comment sections, and fan debates.

    The framing emphasizes how public-facing relationships now carry “always-on” audience scrutiny, where timelines become judge, jury, and soundtrack.

    • Punch Newspapers (Punchng.com): “Most dramatic celebrity break-ups of 2025.”
    • TheCable Lifestyle (TheCable.ng): “The year began… 2Baba announced his separation…”

    Echotitbits take: Breakup stories aren’t just gossip anymore; they’re brand events. Watch for tighter privacy playbooks and more controlled announcements in 2026 as stars try to limit reputational whiplash.

    Source: The Punch — 2025-12-27 — https://punchng.com/most-dramatic-celebrity-break-ups-of-2025/

    The Punch
    2025-12-27
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  • Year-end break-up roundup reopens Nigeria’s messiest celebrity relationship headlines

    Year-end break-up roundup reopens Nigeria’s messiest celebrity relationship headlines

    Photo Credit: The Punch
    2025-12-28 07:30:00

    According to Punch Newspapers, a year-end roundup of Nigeria’s most dramatic celebrity break-ups has reignited conversations about how public love stories collapse under fame, pressure, and online scrutiny.

    The list revisits some of the year’s biggest headlines and viral splits, including relationship drama that played out across TikTok lives and Instagram call-outs.

    Also noted by The Guardian Nigeria (Life): “In January 2025… 2Baba… announced his separation from… Annie Idibia…” (https://guardian.ng/)

    Separately, Premium Times (Website) reported: “Queen Dami announced the end of her relationship with Portable… after… a live session on TikTok.” (https://www.premiumtimesng.com/)

    Echotitbits take: These lists are gossip with a side of media literacy: social platforms amplify conflict, and the audience often becomes a judge and jury. Watch for who responds, who rebrands, and whether any of the stories get clarified with hard facts rather than trending clips.

    Source: The Punch — December 27, 2025 — https://punchng.com/most-dramatic-celebrity-break-ups-of-2025/

    The Punch December 27, 2025