Month: February 2021
Politics

Nigerians Disappointed With NASS Over Confirmation Of Sacked Service Chiefs as Ambassadors – Wike

- by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Ogechi Okorie Port Harcourt – (Precise Post) – Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has spoken the minds of many Nigerians when he said that Nigerians are disappointed with the National Assembly for confirming sacked Service Chiefs as ambassadors. Wike who took to his official twitter handle to disclose this wondered why Senators who agreed with Nigerians when they decried the poor performance of the Service Chiefs will sit to cleared them for another appointment. “Let me use this opportunity to express the dismay of most Nigerians to the Senate. Convey this to the Senate. We must be courageous in whatever we are doing. Everything must not be party affairs”, Wike said. “You (Senators) sat and discussed that they should dismiss the service chiefs. You said they’re not performing”. “Now the same people who were not performing, you have confirmed them as ambassadors. What kind of country are we?” “In anything we do, we must remember that there is tomorrow; our conscience is key. It’s not because I want to be a loyalist to a party. No. There are things …

Nigerians Disappointed With NASS Over Confirmation Of Sacked Service Chiefs as Ambassadors – Wike Read More
World News

Ghana Now First Nation To Receive COVAX Vaccines World Over

- by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Simon Akwu Abuja (Precise Post) – Ghana has become the first country in the world to receive vaccines acquired through the United Nations-backed COVAX initiative with a delivery Wednesday of 600,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine made by the Serum Institute of India. The vaccines, delivered by UNICEF, arrived at Accra’s Kotoka International Airport early Wednesday and are part of the first wave of COVID-19 vaccines that COVAX is sending to several low- and middle-income countries. Ghana is among 92 countries that have signed onto the COVAX program, according to a statement by Ghana’s acting Minister of Information Kojo Oppong Nkrumah. The West African nation of 30 million has recorded 81,245 cases and 584 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic, according to figures from Ghana’s Health Services Tuesday. Ghana’s vaccination campaign will begin March 2 and will be conducted in phases among prioritized groups, beginning with health workers, adults of 60 years and over, people with underlying health conditions, frontline executive, legislature, judiciary, and their related staff, said Nkrumah. “The government of Ghana remains resolute at ensuring the …

Ghana Now First Nation To Receive COVAX Vaccines World Over Read More
World News

Obama Narrates How He Broke Schoolmate’s Nose For Calling Him A Racial Slur

- by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Ogechi Okorie Abuja (Precise Post) – Former United States President, Barack Ubama said: “Listen, when I was in school, I had a friend. We played basketball together,” Obama told the “Glory Days” singer during a conversation about race on Spotify’s “Renegades: Born in the USA. Former President Barack Obama once broke a basketball teammate’s nose with his fist for calling him a racial slur during locker room dust-up in middle school, he said in a new interview. The 59-year-old opened up for the first time about slugging his ex-middle school pal on his new podcast with rock star Bruce Springsteen Monday. “And one time we got into a fight and he called me a c—n,” Obama said of the argument in his home state. “Now first of all, ain’t no c–ns in Hawaii, right?” “It’s one of those things that — where he might not even known what a c–n was — what he knew was, ‘I can hurt you by saying this,’” Obama said. “And I remember I popped him in the face and broke his nose. And …

Obama Narrates How He Broke Schoolmate’s Nose For Calling Him A Racial Slur Read More
News

Buhari Condoles With King Salman of Saudi Arabia Over Death Of Sheikh Ahmed Zaki Yamani

- by Editor - Leave a Comment

…Describes Yamani’s Death as Immense Loss Of A World Statesman And Consummate Oil Minister By Francis Etuko Abuja (Precise Post) – President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with to King Salman, the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques and the government of Saudi Arabia over the death of Sheikh Ahmed Zaki Yamani. Buhari described the death as immense loss of a world statesman and consummate Oil Minister. Precise Post recalls that the late Sheikh Ahmed Zaki Yamani was Saudi Arabia’s longest serving Oil Minister. Buhari expressed his sadness in a series of tweets released by his Senior Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) Garba Shehu via his twitter handle account. Reacting to the passing of Yamani, President Buhari said “Yamani was one of the greatest and most skillful negotiators I ever met when I was  Minister for Petroleum Resources during the Murtala/Obasanjo regime.” According to the President, “the late Yamani was a towering figure in the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC because of his remarkable leadership skills and fierce commitment to protecting the interests of oil producing countries.” President Buhari …

Buhari Condoles With King Salman of Saudi Arabia Over Death Of Sheikh Ahmed Zaki Yamani Read More
News

Taraba Assembly Passes Violence And Discrimination Against Persons Prohibition Bill Into Law

- by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Sylvanus Viashima Jalingo (Precise Post) – Taraba State House of Assembly on Wednesday passed the Violence and Discrimination against persons prohibition Bill 2021 into law. The new law proposes death sentence to anyone who has canal knowledge of a child and life imprisonment for transgenders respectively in the state. Sponsor of the Bill and Speaker of the state House of Assembly Dr Joseph Albasu Kunini said that as leaders, the members have a moral responsibility to protect the members of public from gross moral decadence that is quickly engulfing the world with grave consequences. Kunini said that “children who are most vulnerable and susceptible to devices of psychopaths and moral degenerates must be protected at all cost and I assure you that the House would do everything to protect them and other vulnerable sections of the society. “Today, I feel highly elated that after painstaking and elaborate consideration and panel beating, this Bill has now become a law and has given us a legal instrument that would protect the people against violence and discrimination in line with emerging trends …

Taraba Assembly Passes Violence And Discrimination Against Persons Prohibition Bill Into Law Read More
News

IGP Says Discipline, Professionalism Key To National Security

- by Editor - Leave a Comment

….As NPF, PSC Strengthen Ties, Holds Retreat in Abuja Francis Etuko Abuja (Precise Post) – Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni, has re-affirmed the commitment of the Force to enhancing internal discipline and professionalism among its workforce, noting that personnel discipline and professionalism are key to national security. The IGP made this known, today 23rd February, 2021 at the Force Headquarters, Abuja during the opening of a one-day Retreat organized by the Force in collaboration with the Police Service Commission (PSC), for Members of the Police Management Team. This was contained in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, CP Frank Mba made available to Precise Post. The retreat, the IGP further noted, provided an ample opportunity for the Leadership of the Force to, amongst other things, engage and strengthen the bond between the Nigeria Police and the Police Service Commission as part of efforts directed at addressing complexity a interplays between Police personnel and the members of the public, and generally improve police service delivery in the country. The IGP also noted that …

IGP Says Discipline, Professionalism Key To National Security Read More
News

FRSC Boss, Oyeyemi Orders Clampdown On Rickety Vehicle Nationwide

- by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Our Reporter Abuja (Precise Post) – The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has ordered immediate clampdown on rickety vehicles plying Nigerian roads. He gave the directives on Monday via Official twitter handle account of the Commission to Commanding Officers across all formations of the Corps on Monday. According to Oyeyemi, the clampdown is an integral part of rejigged efforts of the Corps in the year 2021 to further reduce road traffic crashes across the country. The CM’s order was contained in a statement issued by @BisiKazeem, the Corps Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps.. on Tuesday at the National Headquarters, Abuja. According to Kazeem, the riot act to operators of rickety vehicles plying the nation’s highways, indicates that the Zonal Commanding Officers and Sector Commanders have been given an express directive to commence a nationwide arrest, impoundment, and prosecution of owners or operators of such vehicles. The CM stated that the operation which will be conducted nationwide, forms part of the Corps’ commitment towards enhancing the tempo of its operational activities and create a …

FRSC Boss, Oyeyemi Orders Clampdown On Rickety Vehicle Nationwide Read More
News

Kidnappings: Senate Moves To Probe $20m Safe School Initiative Fund

- by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – In response to the unfortunate increase in the insecurity crisis in the country, with the advanced target at schools in diverse locations, the Senate has mandated the Committees on Education (Basic and Secondary); and Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND to investigate the utilization of over $20 million (USD) funding proposed and budgeted for the initiative over the years.  The investigation would also cover all monies donated by foreign governments and agencies to the initiative.  This formed part of resolutions reached during plenary on Tuesday after the Senate considered a motion on the “Urgent need for the Restoration and Revalidation of the Safe School Initiative in Nigeria.” Sponsor of the motion, Senator Stephen Adi Odey (PDP, Cross River North) noted that the “Safe School Initiative” was launched to promote security and safety of schools, pupils, students, teachers, as well as facilities in 2014. According to the lawmaker, the initiative “was formulated to design and Implement the best of global standards in the educational sector in Nigeria through the employment of qualified teachers, provision of  library …

Kidnappings: Senate Moves To Probe $20m Safe School Initiative Fund Read More
News

Reopen Warri Airport – Reps Urge FG

- by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Ogechi Okorie Abuja (Precise Post) – House of Representatives on Tuesday urged the federal government through the ministry of aviation and other relevant ones to reopen Warri airport for full flight operations. The facility also named after Osubi where it is located in Okpe/Sapeie/vaie Federal constituency of Delta State was closed in February 2020. The call for its reopening followed a motion under matters of urgent public importance sponsored by the lawmaker representing the constituency in the House, Hon. Oberuakpefe Anthony Afe at Tuesday plenary. Moving the motion, Are recalled that “Warri airport also known as Osubi Airport is an important facility that was privately owned and operated by a shell. It is located at Osubi Community in Okpe Local Government Area which is under Okpe/Sapeie/vaie Federal constituency of Delta State.” Also read: Akwa Ibom govt to complete MRO facility February 2022It will also be recalled that Shell Petroleum Development Company built the Airport on its own and was commissioned on 15th April 1991, landing a modern Dornier 328 and Aero Contractors 50 Passenger Dash Aircraft reckoned to be …

Reopen Warri Airport – Reps Urge FG Read More
News

Resource Control: Niger Delta Militants Resurface, Threaten to Carry Out Attacks In Abuja, Lagos

- by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – Supreme Egbesu Liberation Fighters, a group of Niger Delta militants, has threatened to destroy infrastructure in Lagos and Abuja should the government not allow the region to manage its resources the way Zamfara gold mining sector is being handled by their own people”. In a video posted on Tuesday by Africa Independent Television (AIT), the group accused the federal government of marginalising the region and failing to deliver on the amnesty programme. Reading from a statement, a masked member of the group said after accepting the amnesty pact, “till date, there are no schools, no potable water, no light, no hospital and access roads for our people to enjoy”. The group also complained that “no meaningful progress has been made” with the Ogoni clean-up project “because the Nigerian government has decided to place politics against the meaningful development of our people”. It asked the government to allow the region to manage its resources “the way Zamfara gold mining sector is being handled by their own people”. “Over the years, the Niger Delta people …

Resource Control: Niger Delta Militants Resurface, Threaten to Carry Out Attacks In Abuja, Lagos Read More
Politics

₦7.1bn Money Laundering: Court Fixes April 20 To Hear Kalu’s Suit Against EFCC

- by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – The suit by former Governor of Abia State and Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Kalu seeking to stop his retrial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on alleged ₦7.1billion money-laundering charges has been adjourned to April 20. The adjournment is predicated on the fact the EFCC, which is listed as the first defendant in the suit, was not properly served with the originating summons. At the resumed hearing of the suit, Rotimi Jacobs who announced appearance for the Commission on protest drew the attention of the court to the fact that the originating summons was served on his chambers instead of the EFCC. He told Justice Inyang Ekwo that he was yet to be briefed by the anti-graft agency as its counsel and it would amount to professional misconduct to accept processes on the matter. In his response, Professor Awa Kalu who appeared for Senator Kalu said he has no problem serving the EFCC with the originating summons. Justice Ekwo accordingly adjourned the case to April 20 for hearing and directed …

₦7.1bn Money Laundering: Court Fixes April 20 To Hear Kalu’s Suit Against EFCC Read More
News

Senate Confirms Buratai, Other Ex-Service Chiefs As Ambassadors-Designate

- by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Francis Etuko Abuja (Precise Post) – Senate has confirmed the nominations of Lt. General Tukur Y. Buratai (Rtd) and other ex-Service Chiefs as Ambassadors-Designate. The confirmation of the nominees followed consideration of the report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The former Service Chiefs confirmed are: General Abayomi G. Olonisakin (Rtd), Ekiti; Lt. General Tukur Y. Buratai (Rtd), Borno; Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete E. Ibas (Rtd), Cross River; and Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar (Rtd), Bauchi; Also confirmed was Air Vice Marshal Muhammad S. Usman (Rtd), Kano. Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Adamu Muhammad Bulkachuwa, in his presentation said their appointments were made in line with section 171(40) of the 1999 Constitution as amended. According to him, “their experiences as Service Chiefs and in the military where they rose to the highest ranks in their careers have made them eminently qualified; and that the nominees were very knowledgeable and articulate in their response to questions directed at them by the Committee.” Bulkachuwa, however, disclosed in the report that “the Committee received petitions against their nominations as Non-Career Ambassadors of …

Senate Confirms Buratai, Other Ex-Service Chiefs As Ambassadors-Designate Read More
News

Insecurity:Negotiating With Bandits Not A Sign Of Failure – Governor Matawalle

- by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Our Reporter Abujaa (Precise Post) – Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle on Monday said negotiating with bandits is not a sign of failure. He disclosed this at the Government House in Gusau while receiving some repentant bandits who surrendered their weapons and embraced his administration’s peace deal. Governor Matawalle believes the only way to put a stop to the current insecurity in the state is to dialogue with the bandits. He also described as unfortunate the thinking of some politicians who regarded the peace initiative as a failure, arguing that every war ends on the dialogue table. “It is not a failure or thing of failure for someone to initiate dialogue. Nowhere in the world is succeeding without coming to the table to sit down and negotiate. “Just for today, the weapons we have here show and indicate the successes we have recorded because leaving this kind of dangerous weapons in the bush can create a lot of havoc. “By bringing them to the security agencies, we have reduced their capacity and capability. Allowing these weapons to carry …

Insecurity:Negotiating With Bandits Not A Sign Of Failure – Governor Matawalle Read More