How Singer, Ogene Malaysia was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Anambra

Awka – A Nigerian singer known as Ogene Malaysia has been reportedly killed by unknown men in Awka, the Anambra state capital. The deceased, real name, Uchenna Odoh Paul, was reportedly shot dead by assailants suspected to be cultists in Amansea area of Awka North Local Government Area of the state on Friday, April 30. Details surrounding the incident are still sketchy at the moment. Meanwhile, friends have taken to Facebook to mourn him. Pasqual Oformata, wrote:“RIP Ogene Malaysia. Awka has turned to something else. Shot dead at Awka”“Uchenna odoh Paul ( Nwanayoeze) A.k.a ( ogene Malaysia) we ur classmates are expecting u on December to our end of the party, Uchenna so soon brother but only God’s knows why, UC may ur gentle soul rest in peace” another wrote. “This life no balance at all, is too hard for me to say goodbye to my main man, my childhood friend, rest in peace Uchenaa rest in peace ogene Malaysia.” Chidebere Don Kris wrote.

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We’ll report you to Pope for threatening Buhari – APC to Mbaka

By Dyepkazah Shibayan Abuja – The All Progressives Congress (APC), has said it will report the Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, (AMEN) Father Ejike Mbaka to Pope Francis for threatening the government of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, Yekini Nabena said this in reaction to comments credited to the Catholic priest. In a sermon on Wednesday, Mbaka asked Buhari to resign over the worsening insecurity in the country. But in a statement on Friday, the APC chieftain said if the priest continues to “cause disaffection” for the government, he will report him to Pope Francis, world leader of the Catholic Church. Nabena said Mbaka is supposed to use “all known spiritual means of averting crisis but rather threatening a democratically elected government for his own personal benefit while pretending to be speaking for the people”. “One will wonder whom Father Mbaka is emulating because the Lord Jesus Christ did not threaten to bring down the government during his own time, in fact, Jesus Christ obeyed and honoured constituted authority,” he said. “That’s …

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Presidency reacts to Mbaka’s call for Buhari’s impeachment, alleges he asked for contracts as compensation for his support

By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – The Presidency has reacted to the call by Father Ejike Mbaka for President Muhammadu Buhari’s impeachment, alleging that Mbaka asked for contracts as compensation for his support. According to Garba Shehu who disclosed this via his twitter handle, “the point of departure is that Father Mbaka asked for a meeting and to the shock of Presidential Aides, he came accompanied by three contractors. “The President graciously allowed them in, and to everyone’s surprise, Father Mbaka asked for contracts as compensation for his support. Garba Shehu said Buhari known for his strict adherence to laid down rules in dealing with contracts or any other government business for that matter, requested the appropriate authorities to deal with the matter in accordance with laid down rules. The Presidential spokesman said the pictures and requests were not made public because Father Mbaka’s followers will turn against him if such advanced were made public. The series of tweets read: An outsider distilling the avalanche of verbiage, will be surprised that after supporting the President two times to win …

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Insecurity: Invite Akpabio for questioning over terrorist activities – PDP Urges DSS, Security Agencies

….reminds that Buhari Presidency had granted Pantami official cover despite his confession of being a terrorism apologist By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (, Precise Post) – The Peoples Democratic Party charges the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies to immediately invite the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, to name politicians in the All Progressives Congress that are behind the acts of terrorism and banditry ravaging our nation. The PDP stressed that there is a self-professed evidence that Senator Akpabio is privy to certain terrorism related information which he must be made to share with the DSS as well as other security agencies. The party stated this on Friday in a statement released via it’s twitter handle while reacting to comment credited to Akpabio on issue of terrorists activities in the country. Our party’s position is predicated on comments made by Senator Akpabio at the APC national secretariat in Abuja on Thursday that the acts of terrorism in our country are “politically motivated” and that they are handiwork of infiltrators from neighbouring countries. It is instructive …

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May Day Celebration: FAAN commends workers’ resilience

By Yunus Yusuf Lagos – Managing Director of FAAN, Capt. Rabiu Yadudu, on behalf of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has commended the resilience of aviation workers across the country ahead of the 2021 Workers’ Day celebration which holds on May 1. The MD gave the commendation in a statement in Lagos on Friday.“On this occasion of the celebration of the most important factor of production, we at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria heartily felicitate our labour force. “We make bold to say that your commitment, resilience, dedication, hard work and ingenuity are the key variables that are responsible for our successes and achievements over the years. “Your invaluable contributions to the aviation industry and, indeed, Nigeria are highly commendable, even in the face of daunting challenges. “As we celebrate your day, be rest assured that the Authority holds you in high esteem, and will continue to prioritise and support your growth, development, aspirations and well-being,” he said. Source

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May Day Celebration: Senate President salutes Nigerian workers

By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – President of the Nigerian Senate, Ahmad Lawan, salutes Nigerian workers and felicitates with them as they join the rest of the world in commemorating the International Workers Day. Lawan notes the significance of May 1, which has been set aside every year to celebrate workers as the creators of wealth and to reflect on how to improve their work environment and welfare. “I felicitate with the Nigerian workers on this occasion of the Worker’s Day of International Solidarity and Unity. He stated this in a statement signed by his Special Adviser(Media), Ola Awoniyi send to Precise Post on Friday. According to the statement, “The Nigerian Labour Movement has a proud heritage beginning from the heroic contributions of its founding fathers like Pa Micheal Imodu and his contemporaries in the struggle for the independence of Nigeria and emancipation of workers and the masses. “The Nigerian workers across the generations since then have continued to drive economic productivity, nation-building and democratic governance in the country. “I commend their patience, understanding and also their resilience in …

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JUSUN strike: Ikeja Magistrates’ staff vacate court amidst fear of attack

By Adenike Ayodele Ikeja (Precise Post) – Report has it that some staff of the Magistrates’ Court, Ikeja in Lagos on Friday vacated the court premises for fear of being attacked by unionists. It was gathered that the staff of the court took to their heels after they heard that officials of Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) were approaching the court to seal it up. JUSUN had vowed to re-seal all courts in Lagos State following information that the state chapter had partially resumed operation. NAN reports that the staff of the courts were later seen hanging around the court premises following the development. According to a staff who spoke on condition of anonymity, the courts were opened in the morning but an order came in and everyone was told to vacate the court house. “We received information that JUSUN was on its way to lock up the court. “We locked the courts out of fear because we don’t know what will happen when they get here and see it open,” he said. The Lagos State Chapter of JUSUN …

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Anxiety in Ondo community over influx of Fulani men

By Dayo Johnson Akure (Precise Post) – Residents of the Okitipupa council area of Ondo state have raised the alarm over the influx of Fulani men in the community, the Vanguard has reported. Over 45 group of Northerners were reportedly sighted in the community by the residents. Reports had it that the Fulani men were brought to the community on Thursday in a truck and dumped around 9:00 pm near Army Barracks in the town for an unspecified purpose. Leaders in the community rushed to inform both the council chairman lgbekele Akinrinwa and the state security outfit codenamed Amotekun. They were reportedly rounded up and prevented from going into the community. The council chairman, Akinrinwa who rushed to the scene which attracted many residents alleged that it was a native of the town that facilitated the travellers trip to the town. Akinrinwa said the man had been arrested by personnel of the state’s security corps, Amotekun He pleaded with the people to remain calm as the visitors would be moved to Akure the state’s capital for further security checks and …

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Security breaches: Wike declares state-wide night curfew in Rivers

By Chris Udochukwu Port Harcourt (Precise Post) – Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has extended the curfew to the entire 23 Local Government Areas of the State prohibiting any human and or vehicular movement within or any part of the State from 10.00p.m. to 6.00 a.m. from Thursday 29th April 2021 until further notice. Wike who disclosed this in a state cast said the decision was predicated on the review of the present security situation which shows that the threat of further deadly attacks on hard and soft targets across the State still exists. Precise Post recalls that Wike earlier imposed night-time curfew on Rivers land borders with other States following the murderous attacks on security personnel in Ikwerre and Abua/Odual Local Government Areas by unknown Gunmen. The full broadcast reads: STATE BROADCAST BY DIS EXCELLENCY NYESOM EZENWO WIKE, CON, GSSRS, POSON THE RECENT SECURITY BREACHES IN RIVERS STATE. My dear people of Rivers StateOn 28th April 2021, the Rivers State Security Council, in consideration of the recent murderous attacks on security personnel in Ikwerre and Abua/Odual Local Government Areas …

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CBN fires Board Members of First Bank, Hassan-Odukale replaces Awosika as Chairman

Abuja (Precise Post) – The Central Bank of Nigeria on Thursday, wielded its big stick on one of Nigeria’s oldest banks, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, and sacked all the board members of the bank including its Chairman, Board of Directors, Ibukun Awosika. Awosika was appointed First Bank Chairman in September 2015, making her one of the first women to hold the esteemed position. However, the apex bank on Thursday, announced the immediate appointment of Tunde Hassan-Odukale as Chairman of First Bank. Before his appointment, Hassan-Odukale was the Managing Director of Leadway Assurance Company. The re-organisation of First Bank by the regulator was not unconnected to the removal of Adesola Adeduntan as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the bank and the appointment of Gbenga Shobo as MD/CEO designate without regulatory approval. CBN had earlier queried the Board of the bank over the development. At a briefing in Abuja on Thursday, CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, dissolved the board of the bank and announced the appointments of new leaders, with immediate effect. According to a statement released after the briefing titled, …

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Geidam under terrorists’ control, occupying farmlands, propagating Jihad – Residents

By Dogara Bitrus, Maiduguri Members of Boko Haram have taken over farmlands and farming activities in Ggeidam town, in the Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State. The insurgents, who displaced majority residents of the town, were also said to have taken to preaching jihadist sermons to the few remaining people, mostly aged men and women, while also giving cash to them. Gambo Abdullahi, an indigene of Geidam residing in Damaturu, said the town was still being occupied by the insurgents, while the Nigerian army troops were restricted to the western area. He said, “The Boko Haram fighters are still in Geidam, they are in charge of the town. “Since they sent everyone out of the community, they have been preaching radical sermons to the old men and women that stayed behind. After the preaching, they give N20,000 to convince them to join them in the Jihad movement. “They have also taken over the farms of locals. They are harvesting the villagers’ produce and also weeding out grasses as if they will be in the town or a long time.” …

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Insecurity: Relocate to LGAs, Wards – Ugwuanyi orders Council Chairmen

BY OUR CORRESPONDENT Committed to ensuring adequate security of lives and property of residents of Enugu State, in view of the emerging security situation in the country, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has directed all chairmen of the 17 local government areas of the state, their deputies and the 260 elected councilors “to immediately and permanently relocate to their respective local government areas and wards.” The directive, according to a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Nnanyelugo Chidi Aroh, was part of the outcome of Governor Ugwuanyi’s consultation with relevant stakeholders in the state on security, which commenced on Wednesday. Aroh disclosed that the governor on Thursday consequently held consultation with the Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Edward Ubosi and other members of the House; members of the State Executive Council; Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of all the 17 local government areas; and the elected Councilors in the 260 electoral wards in the state. The Information Commissioner added that, “the Local Government Council Chairmen and Councilors were also directed to, as a matter of urgency, convoke a stakeholders’ …

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You have no idea how proud you have made me – FFK to daughter as she marks her birthday

By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – Former minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode has eulogised his first daughter as she marks her birthday today saying among others things, that she has no idea of how proud she has made him. Fani- Kayode who sent his goodwill message via his twitter handle said: Happy birthday to my darling daughter Folakemi Aisha Fani-Kayode. You are my first fruit and the love of my life. Kind, compassionate, forgiving, loving, loyal, strong, resilient, beautiful and as constant as the northern star. Ever since the day you were born at Wellington Hospital, St. John’s Wood all those years ago in London you have brought your mother & I nothing but peace & joy. Over the years you calmly weathered every storm with pride, strength, resilience & dignity, always holding your head up high and you persevered and was successful in all your endeavours. You were brilliant at school, you were brilliant at Durham University and now you are brilliant in your profession as a lawyer in the UK. You have no idea how proud you …

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It’ll be blood for blood – IPOB reacts to Miyetti Allah’s threats

The Indigenous People of Biafra says members of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore will meet their demise if they attempt to hurt any Nigerian of Igbo extraction in the country. While speaking through a statement by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, the Nnamdi Kanu-led group said the Miyetti Allah will lose if it tries to carry out its threat. The IPOB said this in reaction to threat by the herders’ group that they would avenge the death of every herdsman killed in the South-East. SaharaReporters had earlier reported how the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore vowed to take both legal and cultural actions in avenging the killing of its 50 members, it said had died in the hands of the IPOB in the last one month. Spokesman for the group, Saleh Alhassan, disclosed this while reacting to the killing of one of the commanders of Indigenous People of Biafra gunned down by security operatives last Saturday. Alhassan, speaking on Thursday had said, “The security agencies should intensify efforts in dealing with all those terrorists killing Fulani herders, burning police stations, prisons and …

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National Security: Buhari Disappointed, Sad To Hear Ortom’s Accusations – Presidency

Abuja The presidency has reacted to accusations levelled against President Muhammadu Buhari by the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom over the insecurity in the country. Recall that Ortom had on Tuesday accused President Buhari of working for the Fulani ethnic stock to take over Nigeria in a reaction to the recent killing of residents allegedly perpetrated by herdsmen. But the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, condemned Governor Ortom for blaming President Buhari for the deaths. In a statement titled ‘Governor Ortom Only Sees The Problems Of Others, He Doesn’t See His Own,’ on Thursday Shehu said the President was saddened by the killings in the country as well as the governor’s accusations. He said, “The President expresses his condolences to the families of our dear citizens who lost their loved ones in the recent spate of killings in Benue State. “Furthermore, he states that the rising levels of incidents, especially the killings and violence in various parts of the country call for further collaboration with security agencies to curb its recurrence. “He also …

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IPOB: HURIWA faults DSS alarm on alleged procurement of bombs

Abuja – The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA has faulted the Department of State Services (DSS) on its recent alarm claiming that the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, purchased and moved bombs to the South East. Recall that DSS had in a letter dated April 26, 2021 and sent to the brigade commander of 34 Artillery Brigade, Obinze, Owerri, Imo capital, alleged that the members of the IPOB were moving bombs and other explosives to Imo, stating that the move was to further destabilise the state. Reacting, in a statement on Thursday, the rights group questioned the DSS for not raising alarm on the activities of the Boko Haram insurgents, herdsmen and bandits. The statement reads: “The alarm about some bombs and devices being allegedly imported into South East by IPOB as alleged by DSS and the mode of Communication and the deliberate leaking of such official communication to the media to demonise the South East and paint it like a region that is breeding rebellion, is unprofessional and may have being staged so as to portray the …

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