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flag A Nigerian TikToker was arrested for faking a kidnapping to boost her social media fame.

flag A 24-year-old Nigerian TikTok creator known as “Madam Oil Rice” was arrested and charged in Edo State on November 20, 2025, after police confirmed she faked a kidnapping to boost her social media following. flag Authorities said her video falsely claimed she was abducted and detained by police, demanding a 10,000 naira bail, but investigation revealed the story was staged. flag She confessed to fabricating the incident to gain attention, and evidence showed she previously posted a video with an accomplice urging followers, indicating premeditation. flag Police warned against spreading unverified content that could incite panic or harm public trust, and are pursuing others involved. flag The case serves as a deterrent against using social media to create false alarms for online fame.

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