November 29, 2020 – Precise Post

Reprisal: Seven Killed In Fresh Attack On Jemaa LGA, Kaduna

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By Ogechi Okorie Abuja (Precise Post) – Fresh attacks and reprisals in Jemaa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have left no fewer than seven persons killed. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday at Ungwan Bido village where some local residents were killed and four injured. Also, two children are still missing. The incident was confirmed to Channels Television by the State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan who added that four houses were burnt down by the attackers. He said Sunday’s attack follows a reported killing of one herder, Isiyaka Saidu of Ungwan Pah village on Saturday by unknown persons with deep knives cut on his head. Meanwhile, Governor Nasir El-Rufai has condemned the fresh attacks and loss of lives in Jemaa local government and has directed security agencies to investigate and arrest all persons involved in the criminal actions. While he condoled with the families of the deceased and the injured ones, El-Rufai appeals to security agencies, traditional rulers, and community leaders to continue to work with the state government to sustain …

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Busted! How 50-yr-old Man Raped Neighbour’s 10-year-old Daughter in Ondo

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By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – Kamoru Sumaila, a 50-year-old father of two, has been accused of rape in Akure, Ondo State capital. The victim is his neighbour’s 10-year-old daughter, Vanguard reports. It was gathered that the suspected rapist was arrested by officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in the state. It was learned that but for the timely intervention of the officials of the security outfit, some irate youths would have lynched the suspected rapist. He escaped by whiskers as he was taken away by the NSCDC officials, who stormed the scene of the incident at Danjuma area of the metropolis. Contacted, the Public Relations Officer of NSCDC in the state, Olufemi Omole, said the girl’s underwear was stained with blood and semen. Omole added that the matter was under investigation, and the victim had been taken to the government hospital for a medical check-up. He said that the culprit is a neighbour to the girl’s parents. (Vanguard).

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Power Grid Collapse Throws Parts of Nigeria into Blackout

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By Ogechi Okorie Abuja (Precise Post) – Some parts of the country were plunged into total blackout for hours on Sunday after the nation’s power grid collapsed again. Two of the power distribution companies in the country, Kaduna Electric and Eko Electricity Distribution Company, announced the national grid collapse on Sunday afternoon. Kaduna Electric, in a message to its customers via its Twitter handle, said, “We regret to inform you that the loss of power supply in our franchise – Kaduna, Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states – is as a result of the collapse of the national grid. The collapse occurred at about 11:26 am this morning. “Supply shall be restored as soon as the grid is back up. We regret all inconveniences,” the Disco added. EKEDC, in a text message sent to its customers, said, “Dear customer, there is a system collapse on the national grid. Supply will be restored as soon as the issue is resolved. Apologies for the inconvenience. The grid, which is being managed by government-owned Transmission Company of Nigeria, has continued to suffer system collapse …

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Criticising Jonathan Was a Mistake – Ndume Confesses

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…Narrates How He Was Accused of Sponsoring Boko Haram By Ogechi Okorie Abuja (Precise Post) – Federal lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Senator Ali Ndume, says he has known the value and landmark a former President, Goodluck Jonathan left in Nigeria and its political landscape after his tenure in office in 2015. The lawmaker spoke on Saturday at Apo legislative quarters, Abuja, during the Grand Opening of Dr. PhysiQ Specialist Center for Wellness and Medical Lifestyle Change, and launching of a book titled: ‘Everything heals” authored by Dr. Susana Adams, the CEO of the Centre. Ndume also stated that his recent detention at Kuje prison and subsequent release from the custody was the will of God, saying that “as God wants it, that I must be here, because I was just released from detention yesterday night (Friday), maybe God wants me to attend this occasion, otherwise, I would have been in Kuje prison up till now.” Jonathan, who was the chairman of the occasion later inspected the new Wellness Centre, and was accompanied by the former of Minister of …

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Killing of 43 Rice Farmers: Sack Service Chiefs Now – NAS tells Buhari

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By Simon Akwu Abuja (Precise Post) – As swathes of territory are daily coming under the control of marauding Boko Haram terrorists, the National Association of Seadogs, NAS (Pyrates Confraternity), has joined Nigerians from different strata to demand the sack of Service Chiefs over the killing of 43 rice farmers by Boko Haram insurgents at Zabarmari in Jere Local Government Area of Borno State. NASCapoon, Mr. Abiola Owoaje, in statement titled, “Terrorists Massacre of 43 Zabarmari Rice Farmers”, described the incident as “shocking and saddening”. According to him, “The latest in a seemingly endless cycle of murders in the northeast especially, and in other parts of Nigeria, represents one of the most barbaric mass executions since the beginning of the insurgency” “The situation is increasingly becoming one of despair, with no solution in sight as swathes of territory are daily coming under the control of marauding Boko Haram terrorists and other sundry armed bandits.” While calling on the Nigerian authorities to “redouble their efforts and be more creative by introducing a revised and comprehensive security strategy in order to assert …

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Ezekwesili Calls for Independent Medical Panel to Ascertain State of Mind of Buhari

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By Our Reporter Abuja (Precise Post) – Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili (a.k.a Madam Due Process) has said that at this stage and depth of fragility of Nigeria-state, citizens can push for an Independent Panel to help us make the critical medical determination of the state of mind and body of President Muhammadu Buhari. Ezekwesili who said the conditions of Nigeria have become too grave for us all to sit still and watch a train wreck in the making, added that it is reasonable demand now for citizens to have full disclosure on the state of health of President Buhari. The former Education Minister who took to her twitter handle @obyezeks to disclose this, stressed that privacy has to yield ground to our Right-to-know as citizens, the state of health of President Muhammadu Buhari; stressing that we obviously cannot trust the State House Physician to provide us accurate information. Ezekwesili in series of tweets demanded for a #MedicalPanelOnBuhari thus: “I think that at this stage and depth of fragility of the Nigeria-State, Privacy has to yield ground to our …

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Viral Video: Police Confirm Arrest of ‘Drunk’ Inspector in Abuja

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By Our Reporter Abuja (Precise Post) – Nigeria Police Force have confirmed the arrested one of its officials whose rifle was reportedly seized by residents who suspected that the policeman was drunk. Police Public Relations Officer of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Yusuf Mariam, made this known in a statement on Sunday. The statement was titled, ‘Police arrest drunk policeman’ in trending video, subject him to psychological and medical evaluation’. In a viral video on Saturday, residents were seen pouring water on the police officer, who sat by the roadside. A voice was heard in the video saying that the incident happened at Central Bank of Nigeria’s junction about 4 pm. Giving an update on Sunday, Mariam said, “Following the viral video of the ‘Drunk Policeman’ at CBN Junction, the FCT Police Command has identified, arrested, and taken into custody the Police Inspector shown in the video. “Furthermore, the Commissioner of Police CP. Bala Ciroma has ordered that the Police officer be subjected to psychological and medical evaluation, preparatory to the commencement of disciplinary actions against him. “In view …

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SWAN President Confirms Receipt of FIFA Covid-19 Funds From NFF

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…Tasks Plateau Utd, Others By Joan Nnenna Iwuchukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – The President, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Sir Honour Sirawoo has commended the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for the release of the FIFA Covid-19 Relief Fund. The NFF had released the sum of N11,400,000 (eleven million, four hundred thousand Naira) only as part of the Covid-19 Relief Fund from FIFA to SWAN Sirawoo lauded the Amaju Pinnick-led NFF for the transparent way and manner it has disbursed the funds in accordance with the earlier breakdown and FIFA guidelines. According to him, “FIFA and the NFF must be commended for this transparent process. It has been done in such a manner that is open for all to see. “FIFA must also be commended for such a gesture despite a challenging period of coronavirus pandemic across the world. It is a sign of a responsive and responsible football governing body.” He assured that the funds allocated to SWAN would be utilized transparently in accordance with the stated guidelines. “Let me state clearly that we will follow all guidelines as …

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Busted! How Boko Haram Killed 40 of the 60 Rice Farmers in Borno

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By Our Reporter Abuja (Precise Post) – How suspected Boko Haram members killed at least forty farmers in Borno state have emerged, the Newspot can report. An unspecified number were also taken away by the criminals. The farmers were waylaid on their way to their rice farms which they were harvesting before the surprise attack happened. The attack occurred around Marrabati and Hammayya villages, near Zabarmari in Jere local government of Borno state on Saturday morning. Civilian Joint Task Force sources say sixty of the farmers were gathered before the assailants shot at close range or beheaded their victims. It is not clear how many of the farmers were taken away, or how many were spared but a total of sixty persons were assembled before the bloodletting. Sources say the location, which is a distance from the last Jere town with inhabitants, is a known stronghold of the insurgents. Local government elections were conducted in the state today, with voter apathy witnessed in some parts of the state. It is not clear if the ill-fated farmers cast their vote before …

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Buhari Grieves Over Killing of Farmers on Rice Fields in Borno

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By Francis Etuko Abuja (Precise Post) – Presidentt Muhammadu Buhari has expressed grief over the killing of farmers on rice fields at Zabarmari, in Jere Local Government of Borno State, describing the terrorist killings as insane. According to the statement released via twitter by the Senior Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) Garba Shehu, the President said: “I condemn the killing of our hardworking farmers by terrorists in Borno State. The entire country is hurt by these senseless killings. My thoughts are with their families in this time of grief. May their souls Rest In Peace.” President Buhari said the government had given all the needed support to the armed forces “to take all necessary steps to protect the country’s population and its territory.” Precise Post recalls that suspected Boko Haram fighters killed at least forty farmers in Borno state on Saturday morning. An unspecified number were also taken away by the criminals. The farmers were waylaid on their way to their rice farms which they were harvesting before the surprise attack happened. The attack occurred around Marrabati …

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Secure Nigeria, ‘Commander-in-Chief’ Can’t Be a Title With No Responsibility – Afenifere to Buhari

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By our Reporter Abuja (Precise Post) – Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere has charged President Muhammadu Buhari to get up and secure Nigeria and allow a federal architecture that promotes homeland security, adding that being the commander-in–Chief can’t be a title with no responsibility. Afenifere made the call in a statement signed by its spokesman, Yinka Odumakin. The group said the idea of central policing has failed and called for the “urgent need to allow multi-level policing.” Afenifere condemned the recent killing of a traditional ruler in Ondo State, the Olufon of Ifon, Oba Israel Adeusi, an event which it believes highlights the dire state of security in the country. “This gruesome murder coming as we are still smarting from the brutal murder of the daughter of Afenifere Leader, Mrs Funke Olakunrin for which some Fulani herdsmen are currently on trial,” the statement said. “There have been other multiple murders across Yoruba land which the police have not been able to resolve. It has reached a point that only very prominent killings get reported in this state of total insecurity in …

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NCDC Confirms 110 New Cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria

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By Francis Etuko Abuja (Precise Post) – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed 110 new cases of #COVID-19 in Nigeria. The agency in a report released via it’s twitter handle late Saturday night reported that Lagos State top the COVID-19 chat with 26 cases followed by FCT with 23 while Kaduna came third with 20 cases. Others are: Katsina-11; Ogun-7; Ekiti-6; latest Plateau-5; Rivers-4; Kano and Nasarawa-3 each and Niger-2. This latest confirmation brought the total confirmed cases in Nigeria to 67,330 out of which 62,819 patients have been discharged while 1,171 lives have been lost to COVID-19 related complications. The NCDC said that as at Saturday night, the total confirmed cases for each of the 36 states of the federation including the FCT is as follows: