April 7, 2024 – Precise Post

Police Arrest Suspected Ritualists With Gallon Of Human Blood In Zaria

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KADUNA- The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a group of nine suspected ritualists claiming affiliation with the ‘Neo Black Movement, NBM’, at a cemetery in Dutsen Abba Ward along the Zaria-Kaduna expressway. During the operation, authorities seized a full jerry can containing human blood from the scene. ASP Mansur Hussaini, Public Relations Officer of the Command, while making the confirmation of the arrest on Sunday, explained that their arrest followed a tip-off after a source drew the attention of the service formation that some group of people were sighted at the said cemetery, which in turn Saye Lowcost Division was alerted. He added that those arrested for alleged involvement in ritual activities are, Samson Ezekiel (32), Samuel Francis (27), Usman Nura (34), Gabriel Sheba (23), Haruna Sa’id (37), Bala Lukman (27) and Jabir Rilwan (37). The PPRO explained, “A search was conducted on their vehicle, a Lexus sedan, with registration number RSH 712 CW, where two locally made pistols, one Beretta pistol, two jacket knives, two calabashes and a jerrycan, full of human blood were recovered.” He said the …

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London-Lagos journey: I was lonely, now I’m thankful, says Nubi

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LAGOS- Pelumi Nubi, a travel content creator, who successfully went on a solo trip from London to Lagos by road, says the journey was lonely. She said this in an interview with newsmen at the Nigeria-Seme Border, on her arrival in the country.. NAN reports that her road manifest from the UK took her through France and Spain into Africa through Morocco. It indicates that she drove across Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia ,Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Mali, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Ghana, Togo, Benin, and finally to Lagos, Nigeria. Pelumi, who said she began the journey from London on Jan. 30, was welcomed by cultural troupes. She told newsmen that she was grateful for the rousing welcome and encouragement. ” I was very lonely, I missed my family and friends. I was shaken when I had an accident but I’m grateful it was just a temporary setback. “I’m grateful for the encouragement and the rousing welcome given to me; I’m grateful for my parents and their unflinching support and prayers, I can’t thank them enough. “I’m grateful for …

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Wike Accused of Appointing Only Kinsmen, Allies in FCT

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By Michael Agbaji The Reformed Arewa Youth Coalition (RAYC) has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of undermining the principle of federal character in his appointments. The group, at a press conference, on Friday in Abuja, alleged that Wike is running the FCT like a lord of the manor where everyone deferred to his whims and caprices. In his address, the President of the group, Comrade Attahiru Musa lamented that the appointments so far have been lopsided. “Wike has displayed a despicable trend evident in his choice of appointments. He has turned the FCT into an extension of Rivers state, deliberately ignoring the federal character principle,” the statement said. “By all indications, the FCT Minister elected to forget that the FCT is the Centre of Unity, and, as such, the principle of inclusion must stand supreme above every other interest. “The choice of appointments made so far by the FCT Minister is an affront to the Centre of Unity status of the FCT. By and large, the FCT has been turned into an extension of Rivers …

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Taraba: Furore as “faceless” group accuses LG boss of lopsided appointments

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By Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo Several persons and groups have expressed unkind reactions as a group described as faceless accused the Chairman of Jalingo Local Government Area and Taraba State Chairman of Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) Dr Aminu Hassan of lopsided appointments. An online platform popular in the State had earlier published a story alleging that Christian community protest lopsided appointments by the Jalingo Local government boss. However, the Concerned Christian Youth in the State described the allegations as unnecessary distraction, and not a representation of the position of Christian youth in the local government area. According to the group, “It is with disappointment that we address the baseless accusations propagated by Taraba News on behalf of anonymous individuals, targeting Dr. Aminu Hassan, the Executive Chairman of Jalingo Local Government, alleging marginalization. While initially inclined to dismiss such unfounded claims, it is imperative to set the record straight. “In the pursuit of political relevance, it is paramount to uphold the truth over a facade of falsehoods. Dr. Aminu Hassan has consistently demonstrated integrity and transparency in his role …

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AEDC’s Fine: FCCPC Applauds NERC, Demands Action to Protect Consumers in New Electricity Regime

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By Chris Udochukwu The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commends the recent enforcement action taken by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) against the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) for violating the Supplementary Order to the Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) 2024 for AEDC. According to the statement released via X handle account of FCCPC signed by the Ag. Executive Vice Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer, this action includes a mandate for AEDC to reimburse all customers in Bands B, C, D, and E who were billed above the allowed tariff bands and to pay a fine of ₦200 million. It represents a crucial step towards upholding consumer rights and ensuring fairness within Nigeria’s electricity industry. The FCCPC urges more robust and vigilant enforcement such as this, as well as greater transparency in billing and power supply, as a balance to the recently increased tariff for Band A customers. NERC’s decision to penalise AEDC reinforces FCCPC’s strong advocacy for protecting consumers from unfair market practices, as mandated by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018. Notably, this …

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Arrest of trailers loaded with passengers will continue nationwide– FRSC

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ABUJA- The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says its operations against trailers loaded with passengers and goods would continue across the country until the situation is under control. The Corps Marshal, Dauda Ali-Biu, made this known during a Sallah mega rally at Zuba Central Motor Park on Saturday in Abuja. “We have made significant arrests since the beginning of the Joint Inter-Agency Task Force (JTF) operations. We will not relent until road traffic crashes is reduced to the barest minimum,” he said. The FRSC boss, represented by Deputy Corps Marshal in charge of Operations, Shehu Zaki, appealed to transport union leaders to support the FRSC in bringing sanity to highways. He said that the corps was working with the Nigeria Bar Association and state judiciaries to prosecute offenders on the spot. Earlier, Mr Muta’a Chorrie, the FCT Sector Commander, urged passengers to avoid boarding overloaded vehicles and report any act of indiscipline by drivers. Chorrie said that the mega rally was to educate drivers and passengers on the dangers of overloading, speeding, lane indiscipline, use of phone while driving and …

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Securing Our Cultural Heritage Is A Collective Responsibility – Danjuma

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By Sylvanus Viashima, JALINGO – The former Minister of Defence, General TY Danjuma on Thursday said that the task of securing our cultural heritage is a collective responsibility that should be taken seriously by everyone. Danjuma said this in his hometown of Takum, in Takum local government area of Taraba State when a State delegation led by the Deputy Governor Alhaji Aminu Alkali visited him to extend invitation for him to Chair the 2024 edition of Nwunyo Fishing and Cultural festival scheduled for April 19th and 20th in Ibi Local government area of Taraba State. The Nwunyo Fishing Festival is an annual event that attracts tourists from within and outside the country. Danjuma applauded the State Governor Dr Agbu Kefas for his transformative initiatives in Taraba state including the revival of the Cultural festival and paying more attention tourism activities in the State. The State delegation set up by Gov Kefas and led by H. E Alh Aminu Alkali, Deputy Gov of Taraba and Chairman planning Committee for Nwunyo Fishing Festival 2024, the Commissioner, ministry of Heritage and Ecotourism Mr …