The Enugu State Government, through its Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, has announced its readiness to host more than 10,000 tech enthusiasts at the upcoming Enugu Tech Festival. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, the Honourable Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Lawrence Eze, revealed that the event, scheduled for May 7–9, … [Read more…]
The Benue State Investment and Property Company (BIPC) launched a Green Wheel Electric/Solar Powered Taxi yesterday. This 100 per cent zero-emission vehicle aims to promote eco-friendly transportation. Group managing director Dr. Raymond Asemakaha, during the commissioning, which was held at the BIPC Head Office in Makurdi, explained that the electric vehicles would reduce the state’s … [Read more…]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has granted administrative bail to social critic, Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan. PACESETTER reports that in a post titled ‘EFCC’s Case against Martins Vincent Otse’ on the commission’s verified Facebook page, EFCC stated that Otse was arrested following “series of petitions bordering on sundry issues of alleged … [Read more…]
The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by Sir Tony Okocha has condemned what it described as the continued protests and rejection of the State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd). The party expressed that the demand from supporters for the reinstatement of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara is undermining the reconciliation … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will soon issue an executive order to prioritise made in Nigeria goods and curb the importation of foreign products into the country. Addressing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House on Monday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation Muhammed Idris said the move … [Read more…]
By Sebastine Chukwuebuka Okafor According to Enugu State law, a President General typically refers to an elected or appointed leader of an autonomous community or a traditional council, responsible for overseeing community development, maintaining law and order, and representing the community’s interests. The function of President-Generals in grassroots development, governance, and community mobilization cannot be … [Read more…]
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…]