Gov. Alia Launches Electric/Solar-Powered Taxis

Benue Governor, Fr. Hyacinth Alia

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…]

EFCC Grants VeryDarkMan Bail, Reveals Reason for Arrest

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…]

Tinubu directs prioritization of ‘made in Nigeria’ goods

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…]

EFCC refutes “multiple petition” as reason for VeryDarkMan’s detention

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…]

PILL Condemns EFCC’s Unlawful Arrest and Detention of Activist Very Dark Man

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…]

Protesters demand release of VeryDarkMan as EFCC confirms arrest of activist

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…]

N4 Trillion Debt: FG to Negotiate with Gencos

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…]

Gov Mbah Runs 10km, as East Africans Clear Elite Prizes in 1st Enugu Int’l Marathon

…Mbah promises continuous improvement Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Saturday, participated in the 1st Enugu City International Marathon, completing the 10km road race in 45 minutes, while East African athletes cleared the first, second, and third positions in the elite 42km full marathon. The event, which was supervised by the World Athletics … [Read more…]

$220m Fine: Quitting Nigeria does not absolve Meta of liability – FCCPC

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has responded to Meta’s threat to pull Facebook and Instagram out of Nigeria, stating that quitting the country does not absolve the US tech giant of its legal responsibilities. In a statement issued Saturday and signed by the commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, the FCCPC … [Read more…]