March 3, 2024 – Precise Post

We are committed to revolutionizing investment promotion, report bribe seekers – Tinubu to Qatari investors

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….Urges Quatari Investors to report bribe seekers to him directly By Ogechi Okorie President Bola Tinubu has said that under his watch, Nigeria is serious about revolutionizing investment promotion and has re-echoed his government’s resolve to fight corruption and create a good business environment, urging Qatari investors to report any Nigerian government official who asks for bribe. Tinubu said this at the Nigeria-Qatar Business and Investment Forum in Doha, on Sunday, promising that his government will deal decisively with any entrenched interests in the country that undermine investor confidence in the Nigerian economy. “I am here to give you the assurance that reforms are going on; forget about whatever you heard in the past. Whatever is the obstacle or problem that some of you might have experienced; it is in the past because there is no obstacle in the future,” Tinubu said “Do not offer a bribe to any of our people, and if it is requested or taken from you, report to us. You will have access to me. Nigeria will no longer be defined by the past, but …

News

Review Fuel Subsidy Removal – Falana to FG

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By Ogechi Okorie IKEJA – In view of the allegation that President Bola Tinubu’s government still pays subsidy, Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has called on the Federal Government to review the fuel subsidy removal policy owing to claims that Nigeria is still paying for it. Precise Post recalls that President Bola Tinubu had on his inauguration declared an end to the subsidy era, triggering a hike in the prices of petroleum across the country. But in recent times, the World Bank and the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Pinnacle Oil and Gas Limited Mr. Robert Dickerman claimed that the Federal Government is still paying subsidy for the product. Citing these claims, Falana in a Sunday statement called on the government to respond to them and also review the policy. “Curiously, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited has not deemed it fit to deny the serious allegation that fuel subsidy has been restored. Since there is no provision for fuel subsidy in the 2023 and 2024 Appropriation Acts the federal government should, without any further delay, confirm …

Politics

Reps summon Gov. Alia’s Aide, others over missing N20bn Benue LG funds

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By Chris Udochukwu The House of Representatives has summoned the Special Adviser to the Benue State Governor on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Dennis Akura and others, for interrogation over alleged embezzlement of 20 billion naira belonging to the 23 local government councils of the state. Other persons to appear before the House with Akura are, the Directors-General Services and Administration (DGSAs) in the 23 local governments of Benue State, Cashiers and other key staff of the Benue State Government who will answer questions bordering on gross abuse of office and massive fraud. Governor Hyacinth Alia’s Special Adviser, Akura and the others will be quizzed by the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions on Tuesday, 5th March, 2024 over the reported missing N20bn local government funds. The letter summoning the LG Bureau Adviser and the others read that the petition will be heard and determined in their absence if they fail to honour the invitation on Tuesday. “Whereas the above named petition is now pending before this Committee and the particulars aforesaid are already within your knowledge, and whereas, …

News

Obi extols virtues of Obasanjo as he commences his 87th birthday celebration

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…Eulogises Grand Chief Imam of Egbaland, His Eminence Sheikh Alhaji Muhammed Sa’ad Alade Olaonipekun Bamigbola as he marks 90th birthday By Chris Udochukwu Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 25, 2023 general election, Peter Obi has extolled the virtues of former Nigerian President Olusugun Obasanjo as he joins him today (Sunday) in his Thanksgiving Service at The Chapel of Christ The Glorious King, OOPL, Abeokuta to mark the commencement of his 87th birthday celebrations. In Obi’s words: Obasanjo’s love for the nation is very evident in his firm commitment to the unity and peace of our dear country. President Obasanjo remains a true leader who not only engineered so many positive transformations in our nation but put in place a sound economic foundation, which if we had followed, we would not be in the sorry state we are today. With our dear nation, going through very challenging times, and occasioned leadership failure, President Obasanjo has continued to courageously add his voice to the demand for good governance in the country. He further stated that OBJ as …

News

Current economic hardships didn’t start from Tinubu’s administration— Umahi

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EBONYI- Minister of Works, Chief David Umahi, says the present economic hardships in the country did not start from President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Umahi made the declaration on Sunday at his hometown Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi while addressing newsmen. He attributed the hardships to several preceding factors. The minister said that preceding administrations had build-ups of farmers and herders conflicts among other forms of insecurity which adversely affected food production. “I was the Chairman of the National Economic Council (NEC) committee on resolving farmers and herders conflicts and I settled such conflicts in several states, especially in the north. “Such settlements yielded fruits but the problem had dealt a lot of blow on food production with farmers prevented from going to their farms.” Umahi noted that with such underlying developments, no one should expect the Tinubu’s administration to fix such challenges within nine months. “It is not possible to solve the problems within such period in office and we should ask ourselves how to solve them. “President Tinubu is fortunately tackling the problems with his policies and …

News

Neglect of Primary Health Care Centres in Taraba Pushes Patients to Herbal Remedies

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By Charles Akpeji, JALINGO – The pursuit of achieving universal health coverage in line with the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is no doubt facing significant challenges in Taraba state. Our state correspondent observed a concerning trend of neglect towards Primary Health Care Centers (PHCs) scattered across communities, leading to a surge in the popularity of herbal remedies as patients seek alternatives to address their healthcare needs. Investigations conducted in selected PHCs across three, out of the sixteen local government councils in the state have unveiled distressing conditions characterized by dilapidated structures, scarce resources, staffing shortages, and essential drug supply issues. This neglect has forced patients to turn to herbal treatments, exacerbating the challenges faced by the healthcare system. Communities such as Pamanga, Borno-Krukru, Kankani, Garin-Jatau, Lagos Buban, Wasaji, Fada, among others, have witnessed a growing reliance on herbal remedies due to dissatisfaction with PHCs. Residents lament the absence of qualified medical personnel in PHCs, relying primarily on Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) and practical students. The lack of essential medical equipment and facilities has compromised the quality …

News

How Hungry Abuja Residents Broke Into Government Warehouse, Carted Away Food Items

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By Chris Udochukwu Abuja residents suspected to be hoodlums broke into a government storage facility in Gwagwa town in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the early hours on Sunday, and looted stored food items. Some residents, who spoke said youths in their number broke into the warehouse located around Tasha area of the community around 7 am, looting bags of maize and grain. Precise Post recalls that the warehouse was also looted during the Covid-19 lockdown. A resident, Jaafar Aminu, said the looting continued unhindered till 9 am when he spoke to our reporter. He said some residents as well as persons from neighboring Jiwa and Karmo town trooped towards the site with the intention of partaking in the loot. He said the situation has caused a grid lock on Gwagwa-Karmo road, that leads to Dei-Dei and Jabi axis, respectively. Aminu disclosed that he left the location with bruises. Another resident, Christopher Agbo,said the looters did not spare even protectors used to barricade the site as they picked anything deemed useful from the warehouse. It would be recalled that …

Opinion

Do Governors need restructuring before implementing 4th, 5th amendments of 1999 Constitution – Okechukwu

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By Osita Okechukwu A foundation member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr Osita Okechukwu has hit out at state governors over the non implementation of the 4th and 5th amendments to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Okechukwu, spoke amid the renewed calls for restructuring. Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka further put restructuring on the frontburner, weekend, while delivering a lecture at an event organised by the Punch Newspaper. Soyinka at the Punch’s 50th Anniversary, said, “When the word restructuring is booted around, we often have the challenge, what do you mean by restructuring? Well, I don’t even like the word restructuring, I prefer the expressions like reconfiguration, decentralisation. And those who lead us, they recognise the necessity of it, they recognise the importance and almost the inevitability of decentralisation until they get in power.” And former Secretary General of Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku added his noble voice. “I am on record for saying that these challenges cannot be effectively addressed under the constitution and governance system we have at the moment.“We cannot effectively address these challenges …

Politics

Edo PDP Primary election that produced Aighodalo signposts round peg in round hole – Atiku

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….pleads with all other aspirants and aggrieved stakeholders to reconcile and negotiate to make sure that Edo remains a PDP state. By Chris Udochukwu The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 25, 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar has said that the emergence of Asue Aighodalo as the party’s candidate in Edo State signposts the urgency that the PDP gives to ensuring that the next governor of Edo State is a round peg in a round hole. This is also as has pleaded with all other aspirants and aggrieved stakeholders to reconcile and negotiate to make sure that Edo remains a PDP state. According to Atiku, the party has made a choice, and it is not in dispute that the choice is a good one. He therefore congratulated PDP leadership and members in Edo State for an amazing primary election that produced the quality of candidate to fly the flag of our party in the upcoming election. Atiku who reiterated that apart from being a brilliant mind, in whose hands the affairs of Edo State will …

Entertainment

Obi Commiserates With Late Tolani Quadri’s Family, Entertainment Industry

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…Says his impacts and contributions to growth of our entertainment industry will always be remembered By Chris Udochukwu Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 28, 2023 general election, Peter Obi has conmiserated with the family of late Nollywood actor, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri and the entire entertainment industry over the the painful loss. The former two-term governor of Anambra State said that Sisi Quadri’s impacts and contributions to the growth of our entertainment industry will always be remembered. He further stated that the entertainment industry will miss the talent of this Young actor who was known for his brilliant interpretation of roles, energetic performances, and talented acting. Obi who took to his X account to express and convey his heart felt condolences, reminded that Quadri was reported to have acted in more than 150 films, including comedic skits The condolence message reads in full: I have just read the sad news of the death of a very talented Nollywood actor, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri. The entertainment industry will miss …