Shooting in Aso Villa: Fani-Kayode Recants, Says Insolent PA Should Be Thrown Out of Villa

By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has recanted over the recent shooting in the Aso Villa, saying that the insolent & heartless PA who was responsible for this reckless affront dragged to the front gate and thrown out of the Villa. Precise Post recalls that Fani-Kayode in his earlier reaction accused President Buhari of having lost control of his home, his wife, his family, his staff, his official residence and his country. Fani-Kayode who took to his twitter handle @realFFK tweeted thus: “I have heard the details of what actually transpired at the Villa a couple of nights ago & I am utterly appauled. How can a PA order his men to fire shots in the air in an attempt to intimidate & threaten @aishambuhari & the President’s children after hurling insults at them?” “No matter how one feels about @MBuhari this is unacceptable. The First Lady deserves to be respected & protected from this ruthless cabal of primitive misogynists before something terrible happens. You can’t shoot guns to threaten someone’s wife & …

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Anti-Party Activities: Edo Factional APC Chairman Demands Expulsion of Obaseki

By Ogechi Okorie Benin City (Precise Post) – A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) loyal to the national leadership of the party has demanded the expulsion of Governor Godwin Obaseki from the party over alleged anti-party activities and dodgy academic credentials. Recall that Governor Obaseki was on Friday disqualified by the Screening Committee of the ruling party over his academic credentials and for taking the ruling party to court amongst others. Speaking with journalists in Benin City on Saturday, the factional chairman, Col David Imuse (rtd) said it became necessary for the State Working Committee had no choice but to recommend the expulsion of the governor, Mr Anslem Ojezua, the factional chairman loyal to Governor Obaseki and one Dr Aisosa Amadasun to the National Working Committee due to their alleged anti-party activities. Imuse said that the duo also violated articles 21, sub-section D5 of the APC constitution due to the several court cases against the party. He said: “Godwin Obaseki, Anselm Ojezua and some other persons have gone to court, violating articles 21, sub-section D5 of the APC …

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Edo 2020: Wike, Obaseki Meet Behind Closed Doors

Port Harcourt (Precise Post) – Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state on Sunday met with his Rivers counterpart, Nyesom Wike, behind close doors at the Rivers Government House, Port Harcourt. Precise Post is of the view that the visit is not unconnected with the move by Obaseki to pitch tent with the main opposition Peoples Democratic party and possible emergence as Party’s flagbearer for the Edo guber. It was gathered that Obaseki, who wore a white long-sleeve shirt tucked in black trousers and an orange fez cap with an inscription Obaseki 2020, arrived the Rivers Government House at about 4pm. After exchanging pleasantries with Wike, who wore a navy blue t-shirt and light blue jeans, Obaseki was ushered into the Government House where he held undisclosed discussions with the Rivers henchman. Though the duo refused to disclose details of their discussion, it was gathered the issues surrounding Obaseki’s disqualification from contesting the APC primaries and his moves to try another platform formed nucleus of their discussion. Obaseki was said to have visited Wike, seen as the generalissimo and major power …

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FCT Residents Criticize Naria Marley for Causing Shut Down of Jabi Lake Mall

By Our Reporter Abuja (Precise Post) Abuja residents have criticised Naira Marley for organising a concert within the Jabi Lake shopping mall in violation of social distancing order. The Federal Capital Territory Administration(FCTA) closed down the popular Jabi Lake Mall indefinitely after violation of Presidential Task Force’s ban on public gatherings as measures to curb the spread of coronavirus pandemic. This order by the FCT Task Force comes less than 24 hours after superstar musician Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley entertained fun seekers around the area. Naira Marley came under intense criticism for performing at a concert that recorded massive attendance. It was gathered that Naira Marley flew from Lagos to Abuja with Ex-BBNaija star, Kimoprah, despite the ban on interstate movement and flights. Speaking to newsmen in Abuja after sealing the mall, Chairman of the Ministerial Enforcement Taskteam on COVID-19 Restrictions, Ikharo Attah, lamented despite several warnings from the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and the FCT Administration on guidelines to operate, the management of the Jabi Lake Mall chose to encourage and permits a concerts by …

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Gunshots in Aso Villa: Buhari Not In Any Form Of Danger – Presidency

By Ogechi Okorie Abuja – The Presidency on Sunday reacted to the recent shooting incident among security aides in Aso Villa, saying that President Muhammadu Buhari is not, and was not at anytime in any form of danger arising, either from deadly infections or the reported incident by security personnel which is currently under investigation. The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, who disclosed this in Abuja on Sunday, said President Muhammadu Buhari was not affected in any way by the incident. The statement read in part: ”This is to assure all and everyone that the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Muhammadu Buhari, is not, and was not at anytime in any form of danger arising, either from deadly infections or the reported incident by security personnel which is currently under investigation. ”This particular incident happened outside the main residence of the President. ”Armed guards and other security personnel assigned to the State House receive the necessary training of especially weapons handling and where they come short, their relevant agencies have their rules and …

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Why Oshiomhole Wants Obaseki Out As Edo Governor – Gen. Ishola-Williams Blows Hot

Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar and the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, have been told to forget their 2023 presidential aspirations and quit the stage for younger elements. Giving the advice in this interview with TUNDE THOMAS, the renowned anti-corruption crusader, Major-Gen Ola Ishola-Williams said Tinubu, Atiku, and other politicians that are 60 years and above should go and rest, adding that they have nothing new to offer the country again. He explained why the APC national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole is desperate to sack Godwin Obaseki as Edo state governor. “Look at what is going on in Edo state, an individual wants to decide who becomes the governor of the state, and the reason for that is that he wants to ensure that he installs his own candidate because he wants to protect his personal interests. I’m talking about Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the APC national chairman. Having served his own term, he should allow Governor Godwin Obaseki to be. Why is Oshiomhole so desperate?  Oshiomhole is afraid because he doesn’t want to get exposed. …

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The Incredible Story Of The Fearless Women Warriors Of Dahomey (Photos)

No tale about the Kingdom of Dahomey is complete without mentioning the women that contributed to its military might. From the 18th century to late 19th century, there existed a formidable army of all-female warriors in Dahomey in the present-day Republic of Benin. They were called the Mino (our Mothers) or Ahosi (king’s wives) while European observers called them the Dahomey Amazons due to their similarity with the Amazons of the Greek mythology. The origin of the Amazons is quite unclear. An account attributed it to King Houegbadja (who ruled from 1645 to 1685), the third King of Dahomey. Houegbadja is said to have originally started the group which would become the Amazons as a corps of elephant hunters called the Gbeto. Another account claimed that Houegbadja’s daughter Queen Hangbe (ruling from 1708 to 1711) established a group of female royal bodyguards. According to tradition, her brother and successor King Agaja successfully used them in Dahomey’s defeat of the neighbouring kingdom of Savi in 1727. However, it was under the rule of King Ghezo (ruling from 1818 to 1858) that …

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War In Aso Rock Villa: President Buhari’s PA, Yusuf, Mamman Daura And Aso Rock Cabal Gang Up Against Aisha

The last has not been heard of the crisis in Aso Villa, Nigeria’s seat of power in Abuja, as aides and close individuals to President Muhammadu Buhari launch a massive offensive against his wife and First Lady of the country, Aisha. Aisha incurred the wrath of the ‘cabal’, a group of powerful and almost untouchable individuals around Buhari, after her Aide De Camp and other security details forced her husband’s Personal Assistant, Saibu ‘Tunde’ Yusuf out of Aso Villa on Thursday after he refused to embark on a 14-day isolation period after a trip from Lagos. Yusuf, according to findings by SaharaReporters was thoroughly beaten by the Guards Commander of Mrs Buhari after he refused to quarantine upon returning from Lagos in company with five women. He was said to have escaped into the apartment of Mamman Daura, Buhari’s nephew, around the Villa and had remained there ever since. Angered by the situation, it was gathered that Daura, Yusuf and other powerful individuals around Buhari had initiated several meetings to get back at Aisha, whom they consider to be blocking their …

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‘Noah Was On Lockdown For 150 Days’ – Bakare Says His Church May Not Open Till End Of The Year

Tunde Bakare, the serving overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, formerly known as Latter Rain Assembly, says the church he pastors will not be opened “until the coast is clear”. Speaking at the second edition of the virtual 3Gz — Guys, Girls and God — session of the CGCC Legacy Youth Fellowship, Bakare said “government cannot shut the church, it can only shut a building,” stating that the church is marching on. Bakare said he was in a virtual meeting with Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos and his team, where it was predicted that August would likely record lots of coronavirus cases in Lagos and Nigeria.  The pastor said the church is not about tithe and offerings but about edifying the people and fixing the challenges of the world. According to him, he is in no rush to reopen a building, when services can be done virtually and more people can be reached with the “word of truth”. Citing Genesis Chapter 8, Bakare said “Noah was on a lockdown for 150 days”, after which he sent out a …

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Edo 2020: Groups Lead ‘Peace Walk’, Call for End to Godfatherism

By Our Reporter Abuja (Precise Post) -A coalition of civil society groups in Edo State under the aegis of Edo Civil Society Coalition for Peace and Development at the weekend led a ‘Peace Walk’ to promote peace and campaign for an end to godfatherism in the state. The groups also expressed worries over the rising political tension in the state, noting their displeasure on the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Screening Committee which disqualified the incumbent governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki. Speaking on behalf of the coalition, Comrade Batholomew Okoudo frowned at the political crisis and fisticuffs among the ruling party’s stakeholders, calling for peace and unity in Edo State. Okoudo, who condemned the party’s decision for a direct primary and called for an end to godfatherism in the state, said the life of Edo people is more important that the selfish ambition of any politician. He added: “Those in positions of authority must ensure that the interests of the people are considered. Those in charge of the primary should be peaceful rather than hijacking the situation and …

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I’m Unfazed by APC Disqualification – Obaseki

Abuja (Precise Post) – Governor Obaseki’s Special Adviser on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, said yesterday that his principal was “unfazed by his disqualification by the All Progressives Congress (APC) screening committee for the party’s primary election.” Osagie in a statement in Benin said: “The governor is unfazed, even as he would soon announce his next line of action. But at the moment, Edo people and civil society organisations (CSOs) are solidly standing behind the governor. They have declared unflinching support for him and the ideals he stands for. “The market women, labour unions, clerics, women groups, the elderly, artisan groups, youths, among others, are strongly in support of the governor’s ambition and his stance to keep the state’s treasury sealed from those who have now resorted to disqualifying him from running under the APC in the gubernatorial elections because of their selfish interests. But Governor Obaseki remains undaunted and unperturbed. “For Obaseki, it is Edo people or nothing. This is why he has remained in this battle thus far. Among many other reasons, each of the groups …

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Atiku Woos Godwin Obaseki to Join PDP

By Our Reporter Abuja (Precise Post) – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is said to have contacted Obaseki on Friday night to persuade him to join the PDP in his reelection bid. Recall that Atiku flew the PDP Presidential ticket in 2019 and his son said last week that he would contest again in 2023. Online publication, The Cable, reported that Atiku contacted Obaseki soon after he was disqualified by the APC. Quoting a source, it said the former VP “is wooing Obaseki on behalf of PDP. He spoke with him yesterday and encouraged him to join the PDP. “He also spoke to some of the PDP governors and urged them to give him a soft landing and access to the party.”(Nation)

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Exposed! PDP’s Secret Talk ‘Agreement’ With Obaseki for Automatic Ticket

Abuja (Precise Post) – Although Obaseki’s defection plan is yet to be formally tabled before the party, it was gathered that he was given some conditions at the secret talks for him to get the governorship ticket. The conditions are: Membership waiver and nomination waiver for the governor Automatic governorship slot for Obaseki. The State Deputy Governor, Phillip Shuaibu, may not be retained as Obaseki’s deputy. No return to APC if Obaseki wins the election. Collapse of Obaseki’s structure into the PDP. His coming should not cause crisis in PDP Accommodation of PDP members in his administration. A top PDP source said: “These terms excited Obaseki. This is why he wasted no time in saying that he would not contest his disqualification by APC. “We are yet to table all these conditions before the National Working Committee and the National Executive Committee of PDP. But this may be fast tracked in the coming week. “As for the Deputy Governor, there is no way we can hand over the party and governorship ticket to Obaseki wholesale. We have to consider the …

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