April 3, 2024 – Precise Post

2024 SPEOLEF: Rep. Hart remarks on PIB his personal viewpoints not that of Speaker, HoR

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By Ogechi Okorie The Nigeria’s House of Representatives on Wednesday said that the remarks by Reps Cyril Hart, who represented the Speaker at the 2024 Society of Petroleum Engineers Oloibiri Lecture Series and Energy Forum (SPEOLEF) convened in Abuja was his personal opinions and viewpoints and do not reflect the official stance of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abass nor do they constitute the collective perspective of the House as an institution. The House Spokesman / Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr made the clarification in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja. Rotimi reiterated that the House of Representatives operates as a diverse body with members holding a broad spectrum of opinions and viewpoints on various matters of national interest. The stateme reads in full: It has been brought to our attention that certain statements attributed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, PhD. have been circulating in various media outlets. In order to uphold transparency and accuracy, we find it necessary to provide …

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Tinubu signs Students Loan Bill into law

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ABUJA- President Bola Tinubu has signed the Students Loan Bill into law on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the students loan is part of the implementation of the Access to Higher Education Act, 2023. The acry, popularly known as the Students Loan Bill seeks to provide loans for indigent Nigerian students to pay fees in Nigerian tertiary institutions. At the signing, Tinubu commended the efforts of the members of the National Assembly for the expeditious handling of the bill. He said that this action showed the administration’s priority towards encouraging education among Nigerian youths as a tool to fighting poverty. “We are determined to ensure that education is given the proper attention necessary for the country including skills development programmes. “This is to ensure that no one, no matter how poor their background, is excluded from quality education and opportunity to build their future. “We are here because we are all educated and we are helped. In the past, we have seen a lot of our children dropped out of colleges and given up …

World News

CIA: Iran To Attack Israel In Next 48-Hours

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By Chris Udochukwu The CIA has allegedly informed Israel that Iran will attack within the next 48 hours, in response to Israel’s bombing near Iran’s consulate in Syria that killed numerous high-ranking IRGC members. Iran is reportedly planning a combined attack with a swarm of drones and cruise missiles launched from Iran to strategic locations inside Israel. Source: Al Mayadeen

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Outcry as FG increases electricity tariff to N225 from N66

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By Ogechi Okorie Nigerians are kicking as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) announced the increase of electricity tariff for customers under the Band A. NERC’s Vice Chairman, Musliu Oseni, disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. He said the increase will see the customers pay N225 kilowatt per hour from the current N66. According to him, the customers under Band A are those who enjoy 20 hours of electricity supply daily. Oseni said these customers represents 15 percent pf the 12 million electricity customers in the country. “The commission has issued an order which is titled April supplementary order and the commission allows a 235 kilowatt per hour,” he said. Details shortly…

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EFCC sacks top prosecutor accused of taking bribes from Wole Olanipekun, Bello Adoke to sabotage Malabu OPL 245 fraud trial

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ABUJA- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has parted ways with one of its top prosecutors amid a sprawling probe into how a high-profile case was bungled last month. The anti-corruption office received a severe reprimand from a federal judge last week during a verdict on the criminal bribery case involving former attorney-general Bello Adoke, the proprietors of Malabu Oil & Gas Ltd, and multinational giants Eni and Shell. Justice Abubakar Kutigi threw out the case, which the EFCC first filed in 2020 before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, saying the agency wasted four years yet was still unable to prove key elements of its indictment. The case was the last serious attempt by the Nigerian government to impose accountability on organisations and individuals with suspected ties to the vast corruption that has for years plagued the possession of Nigeria’s deepwater OPL 245 oil block. The new Tinubu administration had already abandoned the civil liability strand of the controversial deal in favour of a lucrative business deal with the oil firms, Peoples Gazette previously reported. Officials managing the situation told The Gazette …

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8 suspects in police net over alleged murder of UNIMAID lecturer – PPRO

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MAIDUGURI- The police in Borno confirmed the arrest of eight suspects in connection to the alledged murder of Dr Kamar Abdulkadir, a Lecturer of the Department of Physical Health Education, at the University of Maiduguri. Abdulkadir was murdered in his office on campus on Sunday by unknown attackers who sneaked into his office. The victim was found on Monday with several injuries inflicted on his body by his killer. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Nahun Daso, told newsmen that the attackers also carted away tthe lecturer’s vehicle, phone and laptop. “We reviewed the CCTV Camera and saw them going out of the University with the deceased’s vehicle. However, the quality of the video was very poor so we could not see the number of people that were inside the car,”he said. He explained that investigation was still ongoing into the matter. Reacting, Prof Danjuma Gambo, the Director of Radio and Public Relations who spoke on behalf of the vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Abdullahi Shugaba, said the police and other security agencies have already launched an investigation with a view to unraveling …

News / Sports

Paris 2024 Qualifier: Banyana star, Kgoale unfazed by harsh Abuja weather

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South Africa midfielder Nomvula Kgoale has said the Banyana Banyana are unfazed with the tough weather conditions in Abuja. Desiree Ellis’ side arrived Nigeria’s capital on Sunday to acclimatize ahead of the first leg of their 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against the Super Falcons. The encounter is slated for the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, on Friday. Kgoale insisted that the African champions are ready for battle despite the challenges ahead of them in Nigeria. “It’s extremely important to be mentally tough. We know that Nigeria are a very tough opponent to play against…they’ve won Wafcon so many times and they’ve done well at the World Cups as well,” Kgoale told The Sowetan. “Back at home the air is much thinner and over here it’s much heavier but personally I’ve played in the United States for almost six years, and I know how to play in this kind of weather… you almost feel like you are breathing heat. The grass is also heavier but I am sure that in two days’ time we would’ve adjusted.”

Entertainment / Lifestyle

Actress Ogala drags pastor over alleged N25m debt

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Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has called out a pastor simply identified as Chris over an alleged N25 million debt. Sharing a photo of the clergyman on her Instagram page, Ogala claimed that a client gave the pastor N35 million to give to her but he told her the person only paid N15 million, giving her N10 million. She said she thought the client was still owing her until she later discovered that the client paid in full. The movie star alleged that when she demanded for her balance, the pastor started threatening and blackmailing her. She wrote, “This man stole my money. Someone gave him 35 million of my hard earned money to give to me. He told me the person only paid 15 million and gave me 10 million and held onto 5 million. “With me still thinking the other person was still owing me.. not knowing he took all my money. Chris I want my money complete.. now I’m asking him of my money. He started threatening and blackmailing me. Simply because he’s a self acclaimed man of …

Lifestyle / Sports

Ahmed Musa explains decision not to shake hands with Gov. Yusuf

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Super Eagles striker, Ahmed Musa, has broken his silence on reports that he refused to shake hands with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State. Musa said his action was a sign of cultural respect, expressing shock that it was taken out of context. A viral video had shown Musa refusing to shake hands with the governor after shaking the deputy governor. In the footage, the former Super Eagles star bowed to the governor instead of shaking his hands. But, in a statement issued on Tuesday, Musa said: “It has come to my attention that a moment captured almost a month ago has unexpectedly become the center of attention on social media. “It’s disheartening to see a simple act of cultural respect blown out of proportion. In our Northern culture, the gesture of kneeling, shaking hands etc signifies the highest form of respect. “This was my intention when I greeted the Deputy Governor in such a manner. However, when it came to greeting the Governor, I chose to bow and not shake his hands, honoring him in a way that …

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Zamfara government enforces curfew on Sokoto, Katsina borders amid rising banditry concerns

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The Zamfara State Government has ordered immediate restriction of movement along the state’s borders with Katsina and Sokoto from 7:00 pm to 6:00 am due to the resurgence of terrorists’ attacks on innocent travelers. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mannir Haidara, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the directive was part of the decision of the State Security Council meeting. “As of today, the State Government has ordered restriction of movement along Yankara border of Zamfara with Katsina state and Bimasa Zamfara border with Sokoto State from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily,” he said. He said this was to tackle the incessant kidnapping of travelers along the Sokoto-Gusau-Funtua highway. According to the commissioner, all motorists and travelers are directed to abide by the government’s order as security agencies are directed to monitor the two borders and ensure full compliance.

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Nigeria Police give reasons why crossdressers cannot be arrested

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The Nigeria Police have said that they can’t arrest transvestites because crossdressing isn’t a crime in Nigeria. The Force Police Public Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated this while featuring in a recent Channels TV programme, Politics Today. He said that they were aware of the allegations that some crossdressers were gays which is a natural crime but there haven’t been enough evidence to prosecute them. Adejobi said, “There are some cases that are always difficult to follow. I’m not ruling out the fact that we have many crossdressers. “But for instance, if you want to prove a case of rape, rape has points to prove. If any one of those points is missing you would lose your case in court. “Let’s be reasonable, you can arrest somebody you want to persecute without having any credible evidence. “Crossdressing is not a crime in Nigeria, I’ve not read it anywhere that it is an offence per se. But some of them that are into crossdressing, there are allegations that they are into something else, unnatural offences. “That is where the problem lies, …

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4 confirmed dead after major earthquake rattles Taiwan

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TAIPEI- Official figures indicate that at least four people have been killed and around 60 injured as a result of the severe earthquake off the coast of Taiwan. This was confirmed by the island’s national fire authority on Wednesday. In addition, numerous buildings suffered catastrophic damage. The 7.2-magnitude earthquake shook Taiwan on Wednesday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA), triggering a small tsunami which reached some islands in south-western Japan. The quake struck at 7:58 am (2358 GMT Tuesday) at a depth of 15.5 kilometres. The epicentre was about 25 kilometres south-east of Hualien in eastern Taiwan, the CWA said. It was followed by several strong aftershocks including one of 6.5 magnitude. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) put the earthquake’s magnitude at 7.4. Some buildings in Hualien were severely damaged by the violent tremors, local media reported. Photos showed a collapsed multi-storey building. In New Taipei city, which surrounds the capital in the island’s north, a warehouse collapsed injuring three people, several media outlets reported. Damage was also reported in other parts of the island. According to eyewitnesses, the …

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CAN criticises FIRS over ‘Jesus paid your debt, not taxes’ Easter message, demands apology

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ABUJA- The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Tuesday in Abuja called on the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to retract its Easter message and offer a public apology. CAN’s national director of National Issues and Social Welfare, Abimbola Ayuba, in a statement, said FIRS’ Easter message threatened Nigeria’s unity and undermined respect among diverse religious groups. The FIRS’ message was “Jesus paid your debt, not your taxes.” CAN, while reacting to it, described the message as “offensive and derogatory” to the Christian faith. “The Easter message by FIRS does not only threaten Nigeria’s delicate unity but also undermines the efforts of many Nigerians working towards fostering mutual respect among diverse religious groups,” CAN said. CAN said it was worrisome the recurrence of “provocative messages” during religious holidays “This year, a public institution, which should be the bastion of exemplary conduct, has been implicated in disseminating content that is widely regarded as offensive and derogatory to the Christian faith. “Such messages not only threaten the delicate fabric of our national unity but also undermine the efforts of countless Nigerians working …

Politics

Support for Fubara: Wike fumes, labels Rivers PDP leaders as transactional politicians

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By Ogechi Okorie Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has blasted some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, labelling them as transactional politicians” for declaring support for his former political son, Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Recall that Wike was governor of the oil-rich South-South state from May 2015 to May 2023, Further recall that the PDP leaders in Rivers State namely: Abiye Sekibo; ex-PDP National Chairman, Uche Secondus; ex-governorship aspirant, Celestine Omehia; and ex-lawmaker, Austin Opara; had last week declared support for Fubara and called on President Bola Tinubu to caution Wike. However, reacting on Tuesday, Wike said Sekibo, Secondus, Omehia and Opara were all expired politicians not worthy to be called “elder statesmen”. The FCT minister claimed he kicked them out of the PDP and insisted that Secondus was no longer a member of the PDP as his suspension was validated by the court. “The other day, I saw a political conference organised by transactional politicians. Political vampires, political buccaneers,” Wike said. When journalist corrected the minister that those he referred to are …