#EndSARS: See Why Nigeria Governors Pleaded to Protesters

By Francis Etuko Abuja (Precise Post) – There has been an appeal to abandon all demonstrations across the country by #EndSARS protesters. On Sunday, October 18, there was an emergency meeting held among the governors. NGF Chairman and Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi disclosed that criminal elements and thugs have turned the protest into looting and claiming innocent lives. The statement read in full;  ISSUED AT THE END OF THE 20TH TELECONFERENCE EMERGENCY MEETING OF THE NIGERIA GOVERNORS’ FORUM HELD ON SUNDAY, 18TH OCTOBER 2020 We, members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), at an Emergency meeting held today, Sunday, 18th October 2020, deliberated extensively on the nationwide protests, riots and demonstrations. Governors thereafter Resolved to: Condemn the attack on Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State by armed persons while he was addressing anti-police brutality protesters in the state capital Osogbo; protesters are encouraged to engage with the government appropriately at both the national and State level to ensure that the protests are not taken over by hoodlums who are instigating a breakdown in law and order in many parts …

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N75bn Youth Investment Fund: Hear What Nigerians Are Saying Over Opening of Application Portal

By Ogechi Okorie Abuja (Precise Post) – Mixed reactions have been trailing the opening of application portal for N75billion Youth Investment Fund announced by the All Progressives Congress. The party on Monday night tweeted that: “The application portal for the N75 Billion Flag of Nigeria Youth Investment Fund, NYIF is officially open for registration. “Youths with business ideas that require funding can apply for the fund through the following link: These tweets have elicited mixed reactions from Nigerians as follows:

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Registration: APC Announces Flag Off of N75bn Youth Investment Fund

By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – The All Progressives Congress has announced the commencement of registration for the N75 bllion Nigeria Youth Investment Fund, (NYIF). The APC which disclosed to this via twitter handle on Monday night, urged youths with business ideas that require funding to bapply for the fund through the following link: nyif.nmfb.com.ng/Applicants/New Precise Post recalls that the party had earlier asked the EndSARS protesters to calm down and allow time for government to implement their request. The tweet from the party reads:

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Atiku Eulogises Gowon as He Marks 86th Birthday

Abuja (Precise Post) – The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 general election and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has eulogised former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon as he marks his 86th birthday. Atiku who took to his twitter handle to Eulogise him said, General Yakubu Gowon is one of the most decorated and honoured Nigerians, both at home and abroad. He reminded that under his leadership, Nigeria enjoyed economic prosperity and peace. According to Atiku, part of the Gowon’s lasting legacies were the founding of the ECOWAS_CEDEAO and NYSC. Atiku tweeted thus:

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Revealed! Why SEGAlinks Pulled Out From EndSARS Protest

By Ogechi Okorie Abuja (Precise Post) – Mr Segun ‘Sega’ Awosanya, the social activist who mainstreamed the campaign against police brutality in 2017, has pulled out of the ongoing #EndSARS protest, declaring the movement fueling it as gunning for insurrection. Mr. Awosanya’s declaration came after the government tried to shut down the ongoing campaign against police brutality. “Staging coordinated attacks on prominent reform advocates and then using a credible advocacy’s campaign to raise funds through an unregistered NGO, threatening the integrity of our nation and gunning for youth insurrection in the name of #EndSARS,” Mr. Awosanya said. “Is this even sane?” Mr. Awosanya’s comments came few days  after he tried to provide solutions to the crisis by urging government and main voices of the decentralized protests to dialogue. He was criticized by some Nigerian youth for allegedly trying to arrogate undue powers to himself using his the platform. Mr. Awosanya denied the allegations, saying they were being pushed by a group of feminists with whom he has long time issues with. The Feminist Coalition has been leading the campaign to …

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2017 AITEO Cup Victory: Akwa United Players Threaten Nationwide Protests Over Unfulfilled Promises

By Joan Nnenna Iwuchukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – Players of Akwa United football club of Uyo have threatened to stage a protest against the government of Akwa Ibom state and Governor Udom Emmanuel following his failure to fulfill a promise he made three years ago, in the wake of their AITEO Cup victory. The Abdul Maikaba boys defeated Niger Tornadoes on penalties in a pulsating final, to win the second major football trophy for Akwa Ibom state, a feet that was celebrated by the club number one fan, governor Udom Emmanuel. In the euphoria of the victory the governor promised to give the players a cash reward of 70million naira to be shared among all members of the AITEO Cup winning team The victory was the second for the club and the state since it was carved out of the former Cross River State in 1987. Regrettably, almost three years after, Governor Emmanuel is yet to fulfill his promise to the players, majority of whom have dumped Akwa United for greener pastures elsewhere. In a strong worded letter signed by …

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Anambra FA Crises: Sports Ministry Intervenes, Urges NFF to Uphold Ifeanyi Ubah’s Election

…..Brands the Caretaker Committee Illegal ….Tells the NFF to follow its Statutes and uphold Anambra FA Election By Joan Nnenna Iwuchukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports has declared its support for the reelection of Senator Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah as the Chairman of Anambra State Football Association. The Ministry made this known in a statement titled “Resolution of the Ministerial Meeting on the Anambra State Football Association”. According to the statement dated 15th October, 2020 and signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr Gabriel Aduda, after a meeting that had representatives of the Nigerian Football Association (NFF), the Secretary of the Anambra State Football Association and its members, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah and his delegates, and the Chairman of the Anambra State Sports Development Commission in attendance, the Ministry clearly reviewed facts presented by various camps involved and found no error in the declaration of Senator Ubah as the winner of the virtual election conducted by the Anambra State Football Association in line with the guidelines of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) …

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2020 Prudent Energy Handball Premier League: 22 Teams Set To Battle For Diadem

…As HFN Releases Fixtures By Joan Nnenna Iwuchukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) have released the fixtures for the Prudent Energy Handball Premier League 2020 with 22 teams set to battle for the diadem, Precisepost.ng can report. The fixtures, released by HFN Secretary General, Alhaji Maigidansanma Mohammed and signed by the tournament director Mr. Shina Sanya, will see defending champion in the men category, Kano Pillars begin the quest to retain their title, howbeit, on a tough note as they face former champion Niger United on matchday 1 while Safety Babes will begin the defence of their title as they face Edo Dynamos in the women category. Other selected fixtures on matchday 1 will see De Defenders play Safety Shooters, COAS Shooters aiming to shoot down Borno Spiders, Kada Stars aiming to outshine Lagos Seasiders while new entrants Delta Force and Confluence Stars slugging it out all in Men category while selected matches in the women category will see Defender Babes play against Seasiders Babes, Imo Grasshoppers aiming to reclaim their glory against Kada Queens, …

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Don’t Undermine National Security -Defence Minister Warns EndSARS Protesters

By Francis Etuko Abuja (Precise Post) – Minister of Defence Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) has cautioned #EndSARS protesters against breaching National Security. General Magashi gave the caution when the National Coordinator Buhari Campaign Organisation (BCO) Danladi Pasali led his team to visit him at the Ministry of Defence, Ship House, Abuja. The Minister’s warning was contained in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Mohammad Abdulkadri. Althought details of his warning to the protesters was not contained in the statement, the Minster extoled the virtues of President Muhammadu Buhari whom he described as a “forthright leader.” He assured the BCO members of the support of the Ministry of Defence in “actualising their lofty programmes in raising the bar of national security.” He, therefore, solicited the backing of the Ministry for the initiative to succeed towards contributing their qouta to the maintenance of peace, security and socio-economic development of the country. The Defence Minister’s warning comes after Senate President Ahmed Lawan called for an end to the protests across the country. Senator Lawan said the protests have yielded the desired …

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#EndSARS: APC Asks Nigerians to Calm Down for Govt to Implement Demand

By Ogechi Okorie Abuja (Precise Post) – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appealed to Nigerian youths involved in EndSARS protest to calm down for government to implement their demands. The party while thanking Nigerian youths expressed appreciation for the rare courage they have demonstrated. The APC made the appeal via it’s twitter handle thus:

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