November 2, 2022 – Precise Post

NSE Confers Fellowship On 52 Members

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By Perpetua Onuegbu Abuja, – The Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE), on Wednesday conferred fellowship status on 52 engineers that have distinguished themselves in different fields of engineering. The event took place in Abuja, and it is the 21st in the series of conferment Lecture and Ceremony with the theme; “Nigeria Drainage Pattern and Flood Events.” The President of NSE Tasiu Gidari-Wudil (FNSE), congratulated the conferees for attaining the prestigious fellowship status of the society. Gidari-Wudil urged them to be more responsible on the job. “Upon your conferment as a fellow, you will become a member of the NSE College of Fellows, a privilege that signals the commencement of another journey of responsibility to the society. “The responsibility of carrying yourselves with the dignity that the fellowship status bestows; responsibility of increasing your efforts at participating in NSE activities, and making contributions to the growth of the Society. “As well as the responsibility of being an NSE Ambassador, by delivering valuable services to the development of our beloved nation in your respective endeavours,” he said. Gidari-Wudil said: “You must know …

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NUJ Calls For End To Intimidation, Impunity Against Journalists

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By Collins Yakubu-HammerAbuja, – The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called for an end to intimidation and impunity against journalists in the country. In a statement in Abuja on Wednesday, the National Secretary of the union, Malam Shuaibu Leman, said the union joined the rest of the world to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. He urged government at all levels to prioritise the safety and security of journalists. “They should ensure that attacks against journalists are properly investigated and culprits made to account for their crimes. “The safety and security of journalists must be tackled squarely ahead of the 2023 election when journalists that cover elections are routinely exposed to attacks, intimidation and harassment by political actors and agents of the state. “We have observed over the years the way and manner journalists suffer various acts of reprisals for critical reporting in the country. “Many journalists face physical assaults; their equipment destroyed in the process, while the female journalists are sexually harassed,” Leman said. The NUJ secretary said that journalists should be accorded unfettered …

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NEMA Donates Drugs, Consumables To 3 Hospitals In Kano

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By Ramatu Garba Kano, – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Wednesday, donated drugs and consumable items to three hospitals in Kano, to support victims of disasters in the state. NEMA Director-General, Mustapha Habib, said the donation was part of Federal Government’s effort to support people affected by gas explosions and other forms of disasters. Habib, represented by the Territorial Coordinator for Kano and Jigawa offices, Dr Nuraddeen Abdullahi, said that the agency had earlier promised to support the three hospitals for the prompt medical attention given to the victims of explosion. The hospitals include: Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital (MMSH), Ja’en Primary Health Care and Sharada Primary Health Care. He listed some of the items donated to include 10 cartons of IV infusions, including five per cent normal saline, hand sanitiser, methylated spirit, 50 cartons of Hydrocortisone Injection, surgical gloves among, others. On his part, the Executive Secretary, Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Dr Saleh Jili, on behalf of Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje, commended NEMA’s kind gesture. “We hope this kind of synergy between SEMA and NEMA will continue,” Jili said. …

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Indicted MDAs: Lagos Assembly Begins Deliberation On Auditor-General’s Report

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By Adekunle Williams Ikeja – The Lagos State House of Assembly is probing the 2021 Auditor-General’s Statutory Report on accounts of indicted Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in Lagos State.The Chairman, house Committee on Public Accounts Committee (state) Mr Nurudeen Saka-Solaja made this disclosure at the opening remarks before the commencement of the probe on Wednesday at the assembly complex.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Public Accounts Committee is a statutory establishment of Sections 125 and 129 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.The committee is an important instrument of checks, probity and accountability in legislative Institutions at both the Federal and state levels.Consequently, Section 125(2) and Section 129(1) (c) of the 1999 Constitution as(amended) empowered the Public Accounts Committee to summon any person in Nigeria to give evidence at any place or produce any document.Saka-Solaja (Ikorodu II) said the exercise was not to witch-hunt the MDAs but to ensure that the committee’s statutory oversight was used as antidote to financial recklessness by MDAs in the state.He added that the exercise was …

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Applicant In Court For Alleged Attempt To Steal A Car

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By Hauwa Gold Abuja, – An applicant, Yusuf Isah, was on Wednesday docked in an Upper Area Court, Karu, Abuja, for allegedly attempting to steal a car at Garki shopping plaza. The police charged Isah, who is of no fixed address, with attempt to commit an offence. The Prosecution Counsel, Olanrewaju Osho, told the court that the matter was reported at the FCT Area Command by a team of Police officers attached to Garki Division. Osho told the court that on Sept. 14, the defendant went Garki Shopping plaza’s parking lot, and used a master key to open a car. The prosecutor alleged that the defendant moved the car away from where it was parked to another space, where he was sighted and arrested by the police team in Garki. The offence, he said, contravened the provision of Section 95 of the Penal Code. He said during police investigation, a lot of master keys were found in his possession, the defendant confessed to the crime, but pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Judge, Hassan Mohammed, admitted the defendant to …

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Day Muri Royal Family Honores Dr. Aminu Jauro Hassan

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By Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo One of the rarest things to witness is a royal recommendation and honor to someone for excellent public service. Dr. Aminu Jauro Hassan recently received this rather rare honor when the Muri royal family organized a reception in his honor where he was given a royal award for excellent public service in Jalingo. At the reception held in Jalingo at the instance of the his Majesty the Galadima of Muri Alhaji Tukur Aba Tukur, Jauro was commended for his hugely successful medical career, mind bugging reforms at the State Primary Health Care Development Agency and his new role as the Chairman, Caretaker Committee for Jalingo local government area of Taraba state. Tukur who did not spare words as he showered the illustrious son with royal praises and honor urged others especially the young people to tow the path that Jauro has set before them if they want to attend greatness. “I must say that our son has proven to be an exemplary leader. His track record at the State Primary Health Care Development Agency speaks volumes …

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2 Pub Owners In Germany To Boycott Screening Qatar World Cup Games

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Berlin, – Two pub owners in Germany will not be showing matches from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. They said they took the decision from “an ethical standpoint” given the Gulf state’s record on human rights. Qatar, the first Middle Eastern country to host the World Cup, has come under intense international pressure for its treatment of foreign workers and restrictive social laws. Disquiet over the country’s human rights record has led to calls for teams and officials to boycott the games at the Nov. 20 to Dec. 18 tournament. “Too many human rights were violated and from an ethical standpoint, I can’t justify it,” Fanny Delaune, owner of “Babel” sports bar in Bonn, told Reuters. “Some understand it and others will watch anyway. But, ultimately, it’s my bar and my decision.” Tobias Epping, who owns “Die Wache” bar in the city, will also do the same. “Not just me but also my regular customers who I asked to vote on Facebook and Instagram decided not to show the World Cup because there was a point when we …

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PM Apologises For Quip At News Conference Over Itaewon Tragedy

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Seoul, – South Korea Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, on Wednesday, apologised for making a quip at a news briefing with foreign journalists with regard to the Halloween crowd crush in Itaewon. “Regardless of the circumstances, I apologise for making people feel uncomfortable,’’ Han said in a statement. Earlier, during the media briefing on Tuesday, Han was asked what is “the beginning and the end’’ of the government’s responsibility over the tragedy that left at least 156 people dead. Han replied that the government will not avoid responsibility for the disaster, saying the government should take unlimited responsibility for the lives and safety of the people. Then a technical problem occurred with simultaneous translation equipment, prompting a reporter to ask a question in the Korean language. Han quipped with a smile, asking what is “the beginning and the end of responsibility of a person who is responsible for what you can’t hear well’’. With the quip drawing criticism, Han said he made the remark “with the intention of asking for understanding about the technical problem’’. Han also acknowledged insufficient crowd control …

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Senate Committee to Invite Minister of Finance over Army Budget Implementation

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By Abubakar Liman The Senate Committee on Army has said it will invite the Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed over the implementation of the 2022 budget of the Nigerian Army. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, who made this known during the 2023 Budget Defence of the Army on Tuesday said the invitation becomes necessary in view of the 2022 budget performance of the Army which is below their expectation. He said the fund released so far for the recurrent expenditure is about 67% while that of the capital expenditure is about 50% contrary to the promise of the minister of prompt release of fund for the Army. Ndume who addressed journalists after the budget defence of the Army which was held in a close door, said under normal circumstance, the budget defence should be open to the media but because of the security implication, it was held in a close door. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Farouk Yahaya appeared before the committee but he did not address the media before departing from the …

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Britan’s Sunak Reverses Decision To Skip COP27 Climate Talks

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London, – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reversed his decision to skip COP27 and will attend the climate summit in Egypt next week, he has announced. Sunak wrote on Twitter that there was “no long-term prosperity without action on climate change”, and no energy security without investing in renewables, as he confirmed he would attend this year’s UN talks. Sunak was initially not planning to attend, with his Downing Street office saying he was focusing on “depressing domestic challenges.” However, the announcement by his predecessor Boris Johnson that he was going to the talks piled further pressure on Sunak to backtrack on his decision. He had also faced widespread calls to attend, including from his own climate chief Alok Sharma, who presided over the COP26 summit in 2021 in Glasgow. (dpa/NAN)

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Agric minister dismisses concern over imminent food shortage in advance

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By Liman Abubakar The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Dr.Mohammed Abubakar has dismissed concerns that Nigerian would experience food shortage in the coming months. Abubakar said this, while responding to questions from lawmakers on Monday at the budget defence session of the ministry. Royal News reports that the budget defence was jointly organised by Senate and House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture. Some of the lawmakers in their separate submissions had decried the effect of flooding in the country to farm products, saying that projections had been made that Africa may experience food shortage given the stoppage of grains importations occasioned by Russian Ukrainian war. “The main concern about food scarcity, in the coming months ,we will not allow that to happen, I can guarantee you by the Grace of God, because we have measures in place. “One of the measure is dry season farming, which we have in place and the money, we are working with Ministry of Finance, we have gotten money from financing agencies, one of them is AFDB, and we will intensify dry season farming,” …

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Police Release Six of Davido’s Domestic Staff, Detain Two

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The Lagos state police command has detained two of the eight domestic staff of singer Davido invited for questioning over the demise of his three-year-old son, Ifeanyi. The toddler unfortunately drowned in his father’s Banana Island apartment on Monday, October 31. They had reported that eight of the domestic staff were invited for questioning on Tuesday November Speaking to the media, the spokesperson of the Lagos state police command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said following serious interrogation, six of the domestic staff brought in for questioning, have been released while the chef and the nanny whose duty was to cater for the wellbeing of the little boy, have been detained. Recall that a source close to the heartbreaking incident that the Nanny was with Ifeanyi and the Chef came to join them. The Nanny was said to have moved slightly away to receive a call. When she returned, she couldn’t find Ifeanyi and assumed he was with the Chef but the Chef said he had left Ifeanyi with her. They began to frantically look for Ifeanyi all over the house for close to 20 mins until …

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Senate task FCTA on completion of Kyarmi district, commencement of Maitama extension

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…As the committee rattles Departments, Agencies, Area Councils Secretariat By Liman Abubakar Senate Committee on FCT on Tuesday tasked the Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA) to fast tract the process of completing the projects at the Kyarmi district, and commence work immediately at the Adamu Aleiro (Maitama extension). The committee chairman Senator Smart Adeyemi made the request after the submission of the project contractor Kataka Ce Limited and the response from Shehu Hadi Ahmad, the Executive Secretary of the FCTA. Meanwhile, the FCTA ES assured the committee that the authority have set motion in place for the completion of Kyarmi and the process for a truce from the Army authority to enable the commencement of Adamu Aleiro (Maitama extension project.. However, the Committee came hard on the poor presentation of budget performance of 2022 and inability of some departments and agencies to appear before it with relevant documents. However, the department of transportation was such that came without appropriate documents and we’re dismissed to return with accurate documents to match their presentation. It will be recalled that the Committee Chairman …

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NG-CARES: FCT Minister Of State Disburses 215m To Beneficiaries

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By Salisu Sani-Idris Abuja, – The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has disbursed N215 million to 5,054 beneficiaries of the COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) in the nation’s capital. Aliyu, while disbursing the funds, explained that the figure was made up of 3,650 beneficiaries of Social Transfer scheme, and 1,404 beneficiaries of Livelihoods grant. She said that the social transfer would run for 12 months of six cycles, adding that all the beneficiaries would be receiving stipends of N20, 000.00 bimonthly payments. Aliyu also said that beneficiaries under the livelihood Grants programme would receive between N50, 000.00 to N135, 000.00, one-off payment, depending on the business category. The minister said that the programme was part of the Economic Sustainability Plan of the present administration. “The programme is anchored under the COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) scheme. It is designed to expand access to livelihood support, food security services, and grants to poor and vulnerable households and firms. “It also seeks to promote recovery of Medium Scales Enterprises (MSEs) in the country and revive the …

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I Have No Regrets Being President Buhari’s Minister – Lai Mohammed

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Lai Mohammed Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the minister of Information and Culture has stated that he has zero regrets about being a minister under President Buhari. The minister stated this in Abuja when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Information and National Orientation to defend the ministry’s 2023 budget proposal on Tuesday, November 1. Responding to a question by a member of the committee, the minister said it was a privilege for him to be called upon to serve his fatherland and he had been discharging his duties effectively. Speaking on his challenges, the minister said the ministry was not adequately funded to discharge its mandate of management of the image and reputation of the country and the promotion of its cultures. He said with the advent of the new media, his job, like that of other information managers, became more cumbersome. He expressed regret, however, that there was no corresponding funding to match new problems being created by social media. The minister said notwithstanding the challenges, the ministry recorded tremendous achievements in the past seven years when he had …

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Update: Police Release Six Of Davido’s Domestic Staff, Detain Two

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Two out of eight domestic staff of superstar singer, Davido that were picked up by the Lagos state police command over the demise of his 3-year-old son, Ifeanyi have been detained. The toddler unfortunately drowned in his father’s Banana Island apartment on Monday, October 31. Precisepost had reported that eight of the domestic staff were invited for questioning on Tuesday November 1. Speaking to LIB, the spokesperson of the Lagos state police command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said following serious interrogation, six of the domestic staff brought in for questioning, have been released while the chef and the nanny whose duty was to cater for the wellbeing of the little boy, have been detained. Recall that a source close to the heartbreaking incident told LIB that the Nanny was with Ifeanyi and the Chef came to join them. The Nanny was said to have moved slightly away to receive a call. When she returned, she couldn’t find Ifeanyi and assumed he was with the Chef but the Chef said he had left Ifeanyi with her. They began to frantically look for …