$65m ‘fraud’: ICPC declares Buhari’s son-in-law wanted

By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has declared Gimba Yau Kumo, son-in-law of President Muhammadu Buhari, wanted over an alleged $65 million fraud. In a notice published on Thursday, Azuka Ogugua, spokesperson of the anti-graft commission, said Kumo is declared wanted alongside Tarry Rufus and Bola Ogunsola over alleged misappropriation and dispersion of national housing funds. Kumo, a former managing director of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, married Fatima, the president’s daughter, in 2016 at Daura, Katsina state. “The persons whose pictures appear above, Mr. Tarry Rufus, Mr. Gimba Yau Kumo and Mr. Bola Ogunsola, are hereby declared WANTED by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in connection with issues bordering on misappropriation of National Housing Funds and diversion of the sum of Sixty Five Million dollars ($65,000,000),” the ICPC said. “Anyone who has useful information on their whereabouts should report to ICPC Headquarters Abuja, any of the ICPC State Offices or the nearest police station.” In April, the senate committee on public accounts …

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IDF announces Israeli GROUND TROOPS ‘attacking’ Gaza Strip

Israeli ground troops have now joined the air force in attacking the Gaza Strip, Tel Aviv has announced, without giving further details.“IDF air and ground forces are now attacking the Gaza Strip. More details to come,” the Israel Defense Forces announced on Twitter just after midnight on Friday local time. Artillery, tanks and infantry are firing into the strip but have not crossed its boundary yet, according to a reporter with the Israeli public broadcaster Kan 11. “I said that we would exact a very heavy price from Hamas,” Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said shortly after the IDF announcement. “We’re doing it and will continue doing it with great intensity. This is not the last word and this operation will continue as long as necessary.” Ground troops have been spotted deploying to the border with the enclave on Thursday, with an IDF spokesman confirming they were in “various stages of preparing ground operations.” Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus said the IDF had “a division headquarters and three maneuver brigades down in Gaza preparing themselves for that situation and for various contingencies.” …

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Death of Dogonyara a great shock – Buhari

Abuja (Precise Post) – President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock over the news of death of Lieutenant General Joshua Dogonyaro (Rtd). Buhari who disclosed this in a statement via his twitter handle, said Dogonyaro was an officer and a gentleman who gave his best in the service of the country, He therefore extended his condolences to the Government and people of Plateau State, and to the grieving family, on the passing of this legendary General. The statement reads: The death of Lieutenant General Joshua Dogonyaro (Rtd) comes as a great shock to me because as a soldier, I know what it means to lose such an officer and a gentleman who gave his best in the service of the country. It is a great loss not only to the Nigerian military, but also to the country, because of his patriotic sacrifices in defence of our unity and territorial integrity. General Dogonyaro’s incalculable contributions will be remembered for years to come. My deepest condolences to the Government and people of Plateau State, and to the grieving family, on the passing of …

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Beach Volleyball: President Cup to unravel new talents says Nimrod

By Joan Nnenna Iwuchukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – The Chairman Caretaker Committee of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod said talented players will be discovered at this year’s President Beach Volleyball Cup. The President Beach Volleyball Cup will take place from 16th to 20th May, 2021 in Kaduna. Nimrod stated that the young players will stand a chance of meeting some of their iconic players and eventually play them at the championship. He said some of the players who will represent Nigeria at the Olympic Qualifiers will take part at the event. He said, “I am optimistic that new talents will be discovered at this year’s President Cup. Last year, we saw players who have never attended Beach Volleyball tournaments anywhere in the country put up some nice display. “This year’s edition is going to be explosive because most players are hungry for competition after the pandemic denied them playing time”. “The younger players stands a chance of meeting players who have represented the country at various international tournaments and will be a source of motivation to them”, he …

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Florida man who spent COVID-19 relief funds on Lamborghini sentenced to prison

By Joshua Rhett Miller A Miami man who admitted scamming the government out of nearly $4 million in COVID-19 relief funds — and using it to buy a $318,000 Lamborghini and other luxury splurges — has been sentenced to more than six years in prison. David Tyler Hines, 29, was sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty to wire fraud in February, the Department of Justice announced. Court documents show Hines sought $13.5 million from the Payment Protection Program to purportedly pay employees of his four moving businesses. A bank later approved three of Hines’ applications, resulting in $3.9 million in loans. But he instead splashed the cash on a 2020 Lamborghini Huracan Evo, as well as on dating sites, Miami resorts and luxury retailers. Hines also made two $15,000 payments to his mom, and dropped more than $11,000 at upscale hotels like the Fontainebleau and the Setai Hotel in Miami Beach, court records show. Hines, who was charged in July, was ordered Wednesday to forfeit $3.4 million in fraudulent loan proceeds as well as the Lamborghini, which he bought in North …

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Customs Vs Smugglers: Stray bullets kill four; injure one in Iseyin

By Ola Ajayi Ibadan – The joy of indigenes of Iseyin in Oke Ogun area of Oyo State who was celebrating the end of Ramadan was short-lived on Thursday as stray bullets allegedly killed four and injured one. According to an impeccable source in Iseyin, the persons were hit by bullets when men of the Nigeria Customs Service exchanged gunfire with some bandits believed to be smugglers. The eyewitness told Vanguard said the Customs men started shooting indiscriminately after intercepting smuggled goods coming through the borders into the town. The persons who were hit by stray bullets were residents who were out to enjoy sallah celebration. Following the death of the people, youths took to the streets protesting the killing of their kinsmen. Vanguard made frantic efforts to get the reaction of the Public Relations Officer for Oyo/Osun Command, Mr Kayode Wey to the story but to no avail. Several calls made to his lines were not picked after the phone rang repeatedly. Source

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See Airlines That Have Suspended Flights To Israel

Israel’s escalating conflict with the Palestinians saw several airlines on Thursday suspend services to the Jewish state amid global alarm and diplomatic efforts to halt the spiralling violence. – KLM – Dutch airline KLM has halted flights to Israel for the time being, Dutch public broadcaster NOS said. A flight from Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport that was postponed earlier in the week due to the violence has been cancelled for good and KLM is deciding whether a flight due on Sunday can go ahead, NOS said. – BA, Virgin – British Airways cancelled its service to and from Tel Aviv on Thursday and Virgin Atlantic also did the same for Thursday and Friday. Both airlines said they are monitoring the situation closely. – Lufthansa – Germany’s flag carrier cancelled flights for Thursday and Friday, adding: “Lufthansa expects to resume its flight operations to Israel beginning Saturday, May 15.” – Aeroflot – Aeroflot cancelled its Moscow-Tel Aviv flight for Friday but did not specify if others would be cancelled in the coming days. – Iberia – The Spanish airline cancelled its flight …

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Nasarawa acting governor preaches peace, unity as Muslim faithful celebrate Eid-el-Fitr

By Chris Udochukwu Lafia (Precise Post) – As Muslim faithful across the world celebrate the end of the Ramadan fast, Nasarawa State acting governor, Dr. Emmanuel Akabe has enjoined Muslims in the state, to sustain the spirit of the fasting period through supplication, hospitality and good neighbourliness. The Nasarawa acting governor made the call in his message felicitating with Muslims, issued on Wednesday, in Lafia. Dr. Akabe equally called on the Muslim faithful to imbibe the spirit of sharing in their daily lives, urging the people to continue to pray for the peace, security and economic prosperity of the state. The acting governor further urged the Muslim Ummah to rededicate themselves to righteous living, tolerance and understanding, in their relationships with God and their neighbours. “My brothers and sisters, I wish to remind us that occasion such as this calls for the Ummah to reflect on their relationships with God and fellow human beings as a yardstick for righteous living love and peaceful coexistence in the society. “It is in view of this that I urge the people to continue …

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CDC says People vaccinated against Covid-19 can go without masks indoors, outdoors

By Elizabeth Cohen and John Bonifield, CNN Washington – People fully vaccinated against Covid-19 do not need to wear masks or practice social distancing indoors or outdoors, except under certain circumstances, the director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday. “If you are fully vaccinated, you can start doing the things that you had stopped doing because of the pandemic,” Dr. Rochelle Walensky said during a White House Covid-19 briefing. “We have all longed for this moment when we can get back to some sense of normalcy.” Within CDC, there’s debate about how to best advise Americans on masksWithin CDC, there’s debate about how to best advise Americans on masksCalling it an “exciting and powerful moment,” Walensky said the science supports the updated CDC guidance that “anyone who is fully vaccinated can participate in indoor and outdoor activities — large or small — without wearing a mask or physical distancing.” She cited three studies — one from Israel and one from the United States — that show vaccines work. The Israeli study, which was published in …

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Onyema: Nigeria Watching Israel-Palestine Conflict With ‘Great Concern’

Abuja (Precise Post) – Nigeria, through it’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday said she was observing the conflict between Israeli and Palestine forces with “great concern.” Since Monday, Israel and Palestine forces have clashed, resulting in the deaths of at least 65 Palestinians, including 16 children, and seven in Israel. The violence was triggered by weekend unrest at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque compound, which is sacred to both Muslims and Jews. The disturbances, in which riot police had repeatedly clashed with Palestinians, has been driven by anger over the looming evictions of Palestinian families from the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood of east Jerusalem. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to state that the Federal Government of Nigeria is watching with great concern, the unfolding developments in Israel and the State of Palestine and urges both parties to see reason and de-escalate the hostilties,” a statement signed by Ministry spokesman, Ferdinand Nwonye said. “The Nigerian Government further urges the two parties to remain committed to the two-state solution and, in the meantime, guarantee the rights of all citizens to live in peace …

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Impersonation: Demand proper ID from arresting officers – EFCC tells Nigerians

….As it Nabs Fake Operatives By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) -. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked Nigerians to be vigilant and demand proper identification from officers when confronted with the possibility of arrest. Addressing reporters on Thursday, the Zonal Head of the Lagos EFCC Office, Ghali Ahmed, advised Nigerians to always report any suspicious operation to the nearest office of the anti-graft agency. We need to be wary of the antics of this gang of impostors and to report any suspicious “operations” to the nearest EFCC office,” he said. The zonal head added, “Above all, we enjoin members of the public confronted with the possibility of arrest, to demand proper identification from arresting officers. “They can also demand arrest warrant, as the commission does not embark on any operation without a warrant. The operations of the commission are usually in line with international best practices.” In this picture taken on May 13, 2021, the Zonal Head of EFCC Lagos Office, Ghali Ahmed, briefs reporters at the agency’s office. He explained that the advice became necessary …

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DG NILDS, Prof Sulaiman Sues for Peace, Stability as Muslims celebrate Eidel-Fitr

By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – The Director General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies,NILDS, Professor Abubakar O. Sulaiman has urged Nigerians to sustain their prayers for peace and stability in the country as Nigerian muslims join their counterparts the world over to celebrate Eid-el-Fitri after a successful Ramadan. Prof. Sulaiman in a statement called on Muslim faithfuls to strengthen the bond of friendship and unity among each other and always exhibit the good virtues of Ramadan for the progress of the country. “We extend our sincere appreciation to Almighty Allah that has made it possible for us to see this important day and pray that He continues to grant favour to our country, Nigeria, for peace and progress. We also thank Almighty Allah for the mercies He has granted us and pray for sound health and wisdom, development and progress of Nigeria,” he said. He noted that despite the myriad of challenges in the country, all hope is not lost, adding that, only tolerance, a stronger sense of patriotism and love for one another will help the …

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Champions League final moved to Portugal

UEFA has confirmed that the 2021 Champions League final will now take place at Estadio do Dragao in Porto, with 12,000 Chelsea and Manchester City supporters set to be in attendance. The Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul had been due to stage a European showpiece, but the UK government’s decision to place Turkey on a red list of Covid-19 travel destinations has forced a scheduling change. Two Premier League heavyweights will still lock horns on May 29 and will also be cheered on by 6,000 fans from each club as lockdown restrictions at major sporting events begin to ease. UEFA has said in an official statement, with various stadiums in England initially offered up as alternate venues: “UEFA discussed moving the match to England but, despite exhaustive efforts on the part of the Football Association and the authorities, it was not possible to achieve the necessary exemptions from UK quarantine arrangements. Read Also; Top Sports TV to broadcast UEFA Euro 2021 matches live“The Portuguese authorities and the FPF stepped in and worked quickly and seamlessly with UEFA to offer a …

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2Baba, Chike to perform at NGX Group’s launch

Nigeria’s renowned musicians, Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia and Chike, ‘boo of the booless’ crooner, are to perform at the launch of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) Plc’s campaign. The artistes will provide first-class entertainment at the campaign launch, themed, “The Stock Africa Is Made Of,” scheduled to hold virtually on May 18. The Group Chief Executive Officer, NGX Group Plc, Mr Oscar Onyema, said this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. Onyema said “The Stock Africa Is Made Of” comes on the back of the successful demutualisation of The Nigerian Stock Exchange which led to the emergence of NGX Group Plc and its three subsidiaries. The three subsidiaries, according to him, are the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Ltd., NGX Regulation (NGX RegCo) Ltd., and the NGX Real Estate (NGX RelCo) Ltd. Onyema said that the campaign was designed to project new positioning and commitment to the African financial markets as a leading capital market infrastructure provider, connecting Nigeria, Africa and the world. “The Stock Africa Is Made Of is designed to reinforce the message that we are fully equipped and …

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Most APC Governors Rode On Buhari’s Back To Power, He Has Done Exceedinglly Well- Governor AbdulRazaq

Kwara state governor, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq has condemned those who call out President Buhari for the growing insecurity in the nation. The Kwara state Governor who spoke in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital at the distribution of Ramadan gift tagged ‘Baba for all’ to the vulnerable, physically challenged, widows and less privileged across the 16 local government areas of the state, insisted that Buhari has been working and has done exceedingly well. Describing the President as an “effective manager of resources”, the Kwara state Governor alleged that there was mismanagement of resources when there was lots of money in the country. He also claimed that before Buhari came into power, all the local governments in Borno state except Maiduguri were controlled by terrorists. Abdulrazaq Said; “Most of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governors rode on Buhari’s back to power. Even though we had our own ‘otoge’ in Kwara but he led the party amiably. “So we are not going to sit and have people needlessly denigrate the leader of the country for no just reason. The man has been working. “He …

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