Day: April 7, 2021
Business

Obaseki worries over rising debt profile, says Nigeria could be owing ₦16trn by end of 2021

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By Chris Udochukwu ABUJA (Precise Post) – Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has raised an alarm over the country’s rising debt profile, saying the situation is more critical now because of the huge amount borrowed to service the ailing economy. Obaseki raised the alarm on Wednesday during a meeting with the Transition Committee members at the Government House in Benin City, the Edo State capital. He noted that the major oil giants like Chevron and Shell no longer invest so much oil as was obtainable in the past. The governor, being an investment banker, explained that Chevron is now one of the world’s investors in alternative fuel, adding that Shell intends to pull out of Nigeria. “In another year or so, where will we find this money that we go to Abuja to share every month? Last month, we got FAAC for March. The Federal Government printed an additional ₦50 to ₦60 billion to top-up for us to share,” he said. “We say remove subsidy, they say no. This April, next week again, we will go to Abuja and …

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News

Incessant Jail Break: Police put officers on ‘red alert’ in Lagos

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By Francis Etuko Abuja (Precise Post) – As a result of the recent attacks on the facilities of the Nigerian Police and Correctional Services in Imo, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has put police officers in Lagos on “red alert.” This was contained in a statement released on Wednesday by Muyiwa Adejobi, the Lagos police spokesperson. Mr Adejobi, a chief superintendent of police, said Area commanders, Mobile Police Commanders and Tactical Operational units were summoned by the police boss “to deliberate and review operational strategies of the command towards forestalling any attacks in the state.” According to the official, the police boss also met with the Controller of Correctional Service Lagos State, Francis Adebisi, on Wednesday, to discuss tactics to prevent attacks on police and correctional facilities in the state. “The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, in a bid to be proactive to (in) fortifying security in and around Police formations and Correctional Centres in Lagos State, has summoned the Area Commanders, Mobile Police Commanders and Commanders of the Tactical Operational Units of the …

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Politics

Face Off: PDP summons Fayose, Makinde, others to emergency meeting

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By Francis. Etuko (Precise Post) – In a move to ensure a hitch-free zonal Congress in the south West, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), after an extensive meeting on Wednesday, resolved to hold an emergency peace meeting with its leaders in the region. The meeting which according to sources has been scheduled to hold Wednesday night is to complete the reconciliation processes to ensure smooth conduct of the South West Zonal Congress of the party. A statement released by the National publicity secretary of the party, Kola Ologbondiyan, yesterday stated that the NWC resolved that “beyond the legal conundrum in our party’s formation in the zone, the PDP must win the South West.” “Consequent upon this, the NWC further resolved that a meeting comprising of the National Chairman, the Deputy National Chairman, the National Secretary, the Senator Bukola Saraki-led Reconciliation and Strategic Committee, Governor Seyi Makinde and former Governor Ayo Fayose, be held immediately for urgent resolution of all issues concerning the South West.” The statement further added that “The NWC will meet on …

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News

Twitter moves to review approach to world leaders, seeks Public input

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By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – In a bid to remain relevant to the ever-changing nature of political discourse, especially as politicians and government officials are constantly evolving how they use it’s service, twitter is seeking public input to assist review it’s approach to world leaders. Twitter therefore calls for public feedback to help shape it’s policies. It further said the survey will be available in 14 languages to ensure a global perspective is reflected in the feedback. While calling for the input, twitter said: Politicians and government officials are constantly evolving how they use our service, and we want our policies to remain relevant to the ever-changing nature of political discourse on Twitter. That’s why we’re reviewing our approach to world leaders and seeking your input. The survey will be available in 14 languages to ensure a global perspective is reflected in the feedback. This isn’t the first time we’ve called for public feedback to help shape our policies. For example, the public weighed in on our approach to dehumanization, synthetic and manipulated media, and helped update our …

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News

CG Audi Says 50 Herdsmen Arrested for Kidnapping, Banditry

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….K-47 carrying herders… spotted in several communities in Nigeria. By Abraham Olatokunbo Abuja (Precise Post) – The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Security Corps, Dr. Ahmed Audi, says 50 herdsmen have been arrested across the nation for crimes bothering on kidnapping, banditry and cow rustling. Speaking at the presentation of operation licences to 17 newly certified Private Guard Operators, Audi said the arrested herdsmen would be made to face the full wrath of the law. The CG while lamenting that the nation’s insecurity has reached boiling point, said investigations is still ongoing on the culpability of the herdsmen to some criminal activities and as soon as they are concluded, they will be brought to justice. He called for the cooperation of all the nation’s military and security apparatus to tackle the insecurity in the nation. He said it was a pity that traveling around the nation has become a great risk as no where seems to be safe from one insecurity or the other. He said the situation has demanded for cooperation and collaboration of all stakeholders …

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News

Doctors, Lecturers, Judiciary Workers’ Nationwide Strikes Show FG Has Failed – Group

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Abuja (Precise Post) – Group under the auspices of Education Rights Campaign has called President Muhammadu Buhari out for failing Nigerians. According to Education Rights Campaign, the strikes by different categories of workers is a sign that the government has failed. The group said this in a press statement by its Deputy National Coordinator, Ogunjimi Isaac; and Acting National Mobilization Officer, Adaramoye Michael, on Wednesday. In the statement titled, ‘ERC supports ASUP strike’, the group expressed fear that other categories of workers may soon embark on strike. Part of the statement read, “The ERC fully supports the demands of the striking members of ASUP and call on the government to immediately and unconditional meet their demands. “We call on Polytechnic students to support the strike and embark on peaceful mass protests and demonstrations to compel government to meet the demands. We also strongly advice ASUP not to make this strike a sit at home action. Rather they should organise public activities like press campaign, leafletting, public symposia, peaceful protests etc in order to build public support. “Aside Polytechnic lecturers, resident …

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Entertainment / Social Media feeds

Tonto Dikeh Becomes UN Ambassador, Bags 3 Awards in Less Than a Month

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Nigerian actress, Tonto Dikeh is finally a United Nations Ambassador. The actress bagged the 3rd prestigious award within 4 weeks. This is coming after Tonto Dikeh was ridiculed because of being disowned by Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NcPc), after she had claimed the body appointed her as a Peace Ambassador. While moving ahead, the mother of one is now a UN ambassador. Sharing a photo of herself receiving the awards, she wrote; “I was just honored as a UNITED NATIONS NOBLE INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADOR for the United Nations RESCUE SERVICES. Reacting to the news, Zubby Micheal wrote; ”Congratulations GOLDEN POKO” See post below;

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News

How DSS Tortured Buhari’s Late Driver, Abandoned Him In Ill-Equipped Aso Rock Clinic

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Details how Saidu Afaka, the late official driver of President Muhammadu Buhari died have emerged. According to SaharaReporters, Afaka was detained by the Department of State Services, tortured before being rushed to the State House Clinic, Abuja, where he later died. Top sources revealed to Sahara Reporters that Afaka, who was arrested by the DSS for tricking his principal to sign a fraudulent document to make millions of naira, was abandoned in a two-bedroom apartment at the Aso Drive DSS apartments till he became sick. The sources noted that when Afaka fell ill, he was rushed to the ill-equipped State House Clinic, instead of being taken to a well-grounded facility where he could get intensive medical care. “The driver was approached to help to ask Buhari to approve payments for some Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation contracts. He was also arrested and detained by the DSS; he was fired shortly. A former aide-de-camp to Buhari reported the matter to the DSS. “Afaka was arrested with Buhari’s chief detail officer, Ya’u, a Master Sergeant Warrant in the army. Since Afaka’s release four …

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Fasoranti, Ondo monarchs declare support for Tinubu

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An elder statesman, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, on Tuesday declared his support for the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu, ahead of the 2023 presidential election. He described Tinubu as a qualified Nigerian who has all it takes to govern the country. Fasoranti spoke when Tinubu supporters in the five South-West states under the auspices of the South-West Agenda for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu paid him a courtesy visit in his residence in Akure, the Ondo state capital. He said, “Tinubu will have my total support. With all his hard work in the country, his activities and his track record, he deserves to be President. I know him very well and he can do it. “He has my total support. Judging from his performances and activities, he is the one that can do it. Our prayer is that God will make him realise his vision and all prayers for him will be granted. “All your efforts on him will not be in vain. If he becomes the President of this country, he will not disappoint Nigerians.” The …

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News

Terrorists, kidnappers demanding ransom in cryptocurrency — Moghalu

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A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and former presidential candidate, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, has said that cryptocurrency has become attractive to kidnappers and terrorists who demand to be paid a ransom in the virtual currency because it is not easily traceable and is also uncontrolled by governments and central banks. He said at the Cybertech Global 2021 conference on cybersecurity in Dubai that sub-Saharan Africa has emerged as the world’s leader in mobile financial services. Besides Moghalu, other speakers included former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), General David Petraeus; Director-General of Israel’s National Cyber Directorate, Yigal Unna and the former Supreme Commander of NATO Forces in Europe, General Wesley Clark. He added that the booming fintech sector could accelerate the continent’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery.Moghalu said the extraordinary growth of the sector presented new security challenges, which should be addressed to ensure that public confidence in emerging technology remained high. According to him, the rise of cryptocurrency, in particular, has heightened awareness of fintech security risks, “with kidnappers and terrorists increasingly demanding that ransoms …

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Sports

Heavily pregnant athlete wins gold medal at Edo 2020 National Sports Festival

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The Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare, yesterday, declared the 20th National Sports Festival, Edo 2020, open with a message to Nigerian youths to be good ambassadors of the country. He advised them to embrace peace and use their skill to enhance the quality of life. Dare, who represented President Muhammadu Buhari, was said to have visited the Oba of Benin, HRM Ewuare II, in his palace before he proceeded to the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium for the ceremony, which witnessed heavy down pour. Team Delta was topping the medals table with 11 gold comprising six in swimming, two in cycling, two in judo, and one in Taekwondo as of yesterday evening. Bayelsa State was second with five gold, four silver, and four bronze medals, while the hosts, Edo State, occupy the third position with two gold, four silver, and four bronze medals. Kano State was fourth with three silver medals, while Cross River State has two bronze medals and Gombe secured one bronze medals among the states on medal table. Team Lagos’ camp was the talk of the day in Benin …

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Owerri attacks: Igbo youths, Dokubo clear IPOB, ESN

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Igbo youths, under the aegis of the Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL), and the leader of the Customary Government of Biafra, Mujahid Dokubo, have flayed the immediate Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu’s blame of the attack on Imo Police Headquarters and Correctional Centre on the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). President General of Igbo youths, Goodluck Ibem, said the IGP was being partial in his quick identification of the perpetrators as IPOB. Ibem claimed more heinous atrocities have happened in the North yet the perpetrators were still being referred to as hoodlums and gunmen, “how did the IGP hurriedly concluded that the attack was carried out by IPOB? “It is unprofessional to jump into conclusion that IPOB members were responsible for the attack. In Ebonyi State, Fulani herdsmen attacked and killed over 30 Igbo sons and we have been waiting for the IGP to tells us who are responsible and he has not made any categorical statement or address any press conference on the matter. Does it mean the lives of Ndigbo do not matter? “IPOB, …

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VP Osinbajo Decorates New IGP (Photos)

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Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has decorated the newly appointed acting Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba. He was decorated to his new rank in Abuja. Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari had on Tuesday approved the appointment of Usman Alkali Baba as the Acting Inspector-General of Police. The Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, who disclosed this to State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said that the appointment was with immediate effect. The Acting IGP replaced Mr. Mohammed Adamu whose tenure expired February 1, 2021, but President Buhari extended his tenure for three months. Until his appointment, Mr. Usman Alkali Baba was a Deputy Inspector-General, DIG of Police and will be in acting capacity pending his confirmation by the senate. Present at decoration ceremony taking place at Vice President Conference Hall are the former IGP, Mohammed Adamu, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha, the Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu and his colleague in the office of the Vice President, …

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NCDC Confirms Bird Flu Outbreak In 7 States

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According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Kano, Plateau, Bauchi, Gombe, Nasarawa, Kaduna and Niger States have confirmed human cases of Avian Influenza H5N1 also called “Bird flu.” The NCDC Director-General, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, on Tuesday in Abuja, while providing highlights of the epidemiological situation and response activities in Nigeria. NAN reports that Avian Influenza is a strain of the influenza virus that primarily infect birds, but can also infect humans. This type of flu is most often contracted by contact with sick birds, and can also be passed from person to person. It spreads by airborne respiratory droplets (coughs or sneezes). Symptoms begin within two to eight days and are like the common flu. Cough, fever, sore throat, muscle aches, headache and shortness of breath may occur. Ihekweazu said as of March 24, 2021, the seven states reported outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) cases (H5N1) in poultries. “Health National Rapid Response Team (RRT) from NCDC and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture were deployed to …

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Buhari’s driver dies in Aso Rock

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President Muhammadu Buhari has extended heartfelt condolences to the family of Afaka on the passing of Sa’idu Afaka, his official driver, who died at the State House Clinic on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. The president’s condolence message is contained in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Tuesday. Buhari, who also commiserated with the government and people of Kaduna State, described the late Afaka as an honest, capable and reliable person who handled his job with utmost care and responsibility. The president recalled that in 2016, Afaka, while on pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, picked up a bag containing a large amount of foreign currencies and turned it over to the National Hajj Commission. He noted that this action earned Afaka praises from the Saudi and Nigerian authorities. Buhari prayed almighty Allah to “bless the soul of the departed with an elevated place in heavens,” committing the family and friends to divine comfort and patience. (NAN)

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