The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted a viral report alleging that it officially revealed the reason behind the detention of controversial social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). VDM was taken into custody on Friday after accompanying his mother to a new generation bank branch in Abuja to address … [Read more…]
A civil society organisation, Public Interest Lawyers League (PILL), has condemned the arrest of social campaigner and activist, Martins Otse, popularly known as Very Dark Man (VDM), by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement signed by Abdul Mahmud, President, Public Interest Lawyers League (PILL), and made available to PACESETTER, PILL wondered … [Read more…]
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has said they are aligning themselves with the political movement of its leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. The Governor stated this during a meeting with 484 Councillors from the 44 Local Government areas of the state. Governor Yusuf said Kwankwaso is gifted by God with foresight, and so they … [Read more…]
Seven seminarians of the Catholic Church in Enugu State have been reported dead following their involvement in an auto crash in Cross River State. The victims, all members of the Capuchin Order serving under the Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Enugu, were returning from a visit to the Obudu Cattle Ranch when the crash occurred in the … [Read more…]
Protesters in Abuja have stormed the headquarters of Guaranty Trust Bank to demand the release of social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan. The demonstrators, who gathered in large numbers on Monday, chanted “#FreeVDM” while holding placards with inscriptions such as “Activism is not a sin”, “VDM is the masses’ liberator”, and “VDM … [Read more…]
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced a major cabinet reshuffle, reassigning key commissioners to new ministries in a move aimed at enhancing governance and service delivery. The announcement was contained in a letter signed by the Governor’s Chief of Staff, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, and released on Monday. According to the reshuffle, the Commissioner … [Read more…]
The Enugu State government has presented 30 school buses to the various Science, Technical, and Vocational Schools in the state. This was even as the state governor, Dr Peter Mbah, vowed to overhaul the education system in the state, making it the best in the country. Presenting the buses to the principals of the schools … [Read more…]
Former diplomat and Peter Obi ally, Oseloka Obaze, has resigned from Labour Party after condemning April 5 governorship primary. An ally of Mr Peter Obi and member of the Labour Party, Oseloka H. Obaze, has resigned his membership of the party. Obaze, a former diplomat and Secretary to Anambra Government under Obi has worked closely … [Read more…]
The federal government has begun negotiation with power Generation Companies (Gencos) in Nigeria, with a view to setting out modalities for gradual payment of N4 trillion owed them. A statement by Bolaji Tunji, the Special Adviser, Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, stated that the move will help … [Read more…]
…CP Giwa Orders Manhunt for Fleeing Suspects Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command, attached to the CP’s Monitoring Unit and the Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad, successfully rescued a male kidnapping victim and neutralised one of the kidnappers in the early hours of May 3, 2025. The operation also led to the recovery of a locally … [Read more…]
In God’s name, our citizens must act fast. Our country is bleeding. The signs are everywhere. There is no other way to put it. Across our country, from the dusty villages of Zamfara and Borno to the streets of Lagos and Abuja, there is no mistaking the fact that our country is on the brink … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress in Lagos State has released the official list of qualified chairmanship aspirants for the July 12 local government elections. A total of 455 aspirants were screened, according to a document signed by the Chairman of the Screening Committee, Babatunde Ogala, SAN, and the Secretary, Nurudeen Bamidele. According to Sunday Punch, Abdulganiyu … [Read more…]