April 9, 2024 – Precise Post

Why Nigeria Will Never Have Electricity – Charles Oputa

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By Charles Oputa Like the removal of fuel subsidy, the increase in electricity tariff has left many Nigerians wondering whether electricity is not target to be out of reach of common man. But Precise Post recalls that the hike in electricity tariff affects only persons living in high brow areas in Abuja . Charley boy who quoted earstwhile minister of Works Fashola as saying The problem is very simple, and Fashola himself said it. Did any Yoruba or Southern person from APC or PDP rise in support of Fashola’s efforts? Noooo. Only a few of us is trying to run businesses in the sector. I am not into any party, and I recognize people trying to do their best, even imperfectly. See, the problem of Nigeria is not spiritual, it is simply that some Fulanis think it is their birth right to take everything from Nigeria free and by force. They think their grandparents have given Nigeria to them to exploit mercilessly and they are aided by the deafening silence of the South, worse still, the complicities of corrupt Southern …

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Eid-el-Fitr: ‘Strengthen Spirit Of Generosity’ – House of Reps to Muslim Faithful

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By Chris Udochikwu The Nigeria House of Representatives celebrates with Muslim Faithful across our country and beyond, as we commemorate this blessed occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, the end of the holy month of Ramadan. According to the statement signed by the House Spokesman/Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr made available to Precise Post, one of the most important festivals on the Islamic Lunar Calendar; Eid-el-Fitr signifies a celebration of gratitude to Almighty Allah (SWT), spiritual devotion, charity and a new beginning for each devotee. A time of reflection also, on its symbolism and the enduring lessons of Ramadan. As we celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, this year, let us use this opportunity to strengthen the spirit of generosity, togetherness and promote positivity at all times, in spite of our national challenges. In his goodwill message to Muslim Faithful at Eid-el-Fitr, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen PhD, urges continuous prayers for Nigeria even after Ramadan, noting that a peaceful and prosperous nation equally needs prayers to sustain its blessings. “We thank Allah (SWT) for …

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Davido reveals plans to throw lavish 29th birthday for Chioma

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Nigerian singer, David Adedeji Adeleke aka Davido has announced his wife’s birthday will take place soon. The singer is planning an elaborate birthday for the mother of his twins. He took to Twitter and wrote: “My wifes birthday in a bit !! We’re running mad!!!!!! We must celebrate a great woman!” See some reactions below: @FavorGrace90: “Happy birthday in advance to mama ibeji🎉.” @Dhavidote: “We need to buy her one private jet, she deserves x @Charlesmufc_01: “Davido you’re an amazing musician and your fans love you, but I’d like to suggest that you keep your family affairs private. I know it can be tempting to share your life with your fans, but some things are better kept between you and your loved ones. Social media can be a great way to connect with your fans, but it’s also important to maintain a sense of privacy and boundaries. Don’t let the pressure of social media get in the way of your relationships.” @jennygodswill: “She deserves everything good fr, she has stayed with you through thick and thin, I’m guessing that Bombardier …

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Ramadan: Kannywood actress Saratu Daso is dead

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A veteran Kannywood actress Saratu Gidado, popularly known as Daso, is dead. A local radio station in Kano State announced that the popular actress died in her sleep. Her family members explained that the actress failed to wake up on Tuesday morning after the midnight meal before the commencement of the day’s Ramadan fast, Sahur. Daso, until her death, was a prominent figure in the Hausa film industry for over 18 years. Her remarkable performances and versatile roles endeared her to audiences across the Northern region. Before she took up an illustrious acting career, Saratu was a dedicated school teacher. The announcement of her passing has left fans and colleagues mourning the loss of a beloved talent. As preparations were underway for her funeral, scheduled for 4:00 pm, tributes have continued to pour in from all corners of the entertainment world.

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‘Demons are here too’ – Frank Edwards, warns colleagues

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Popular Nigerian gospel artist, Frank Edwards has issued a stern warning to his colleagues. He advised them to feed social media users with their music but make sure to keep their family lives off the platform. According to him, there are demons on social media as well. His post reads;‘’Feed them with your music or your products but !!! KEEP YOUR FAMILY AWAY FROM ONLINE PEOPLE!! DEMONS ARE HERE TOO!!! PROTECT YOUR FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!”

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Rainstorm displaces over 1,000 residents in Kogi community

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A heavy rainstorm has sacked over 1000 people in the Iyara community, headquarters of the Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State. According to reports, over one hundred houses were taken off by the night storm which occurred on Monday night. Speaking shortly after the disaster, the Eleta Oluyara of Iyara, Oba Jacob Meduten called on the government, well-to-do individuals and corporate bodies to assist the victims to ameliorate their sufferings. Meanwhile, the Kogi State Government has appealed to the people of the state to take precautions as the rainy season is fast approaching. The Executive Secretary, State Emergency Management Agency, (SEMA) Mouktar Atimah while confirming the incident in Iyara said, “We got the information that a natural disaster happened in Iyara and immediately the office deployed men for an on-the-spot assessment. “The Local Government chairman also called us and we are partnering together to see how to reduce the suffering of the affected victims. “Everybody living on low ground should move to higher ground. Kogites should be very careful the way they roof their houses, because if your houses …

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EFCC commences investigation of eight oil thieves in Akwa Ibom

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The Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it is investigating eight suspected oil thieves in its custody. A statement released on Tuesday by EFCC head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said the suspects were dealing in petroleum products without appropriate licences. It would be recalled that the suspects, arrested on Friday February 23, 2024, onboard a wooden boat, MV Jasmine, by the Nigeria Navy Ship, Forward Operating Base Ibaka, in Akwa Ibom, were handed over to the Commission on Tuesday, April 3, 2024 by the Commanding Officer Captain (NN) Uche Aneke. According to the EFCC spokesperson, the arrested suspects include Pere Ebiye (Captain), Okon David (DeckMan), Enuwa Wilson (Cook), Wesley Okon (DeckMan), Ade Ojo Idowu (Asst. Engineer), Oluwadamire Abraham (DeckMan), Oluwole Azuzu (Asst. Captain) and Taiwo Adebanwo (Chief Engineer). They were arrested in a boat which was laden with 30,000 litres of petroleum products suspected to be crude, bunkered in a cellophane-sealed compartment of the boat and in four Geepee tanks. “Both the arrested crew members and the exhibits were handed over to …

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Eid-el-Fitr: Kalu Congratulates Muslims, Urges Prayers, Faith in Country

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By Ogechi Okorie The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has congratulated Muslim faithful across the country on the occasion of 2024 Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of the Ramadan fast. Kalu, in his Sallah message issued by his Special Assistant on Press Affairs, Udora Orizu urged Nigerians, especially Muslim faithful to continue to devote themselves to prayers for unity, peaceful coexistence and progress of the nation. He called on Nigerians to use the occasion to promote national integration, and continue keeping faith with the leadership of the country, assuring that the country would soon witness the type of greatness desired by citizens. The Deputy Speaker who stated that the efforts of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration to transform the economy is yielding results also advised Nigerians to remain steadfast and united while the country’s leaders work for its progress. Kalu said, “I congratulate all Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of the fast in the holy month of Ramadan and Eid-el-Fitr celebration. I call on Nigerians to use the occasion to promote …

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Eid-el-Fitr: Internalise lessons learnt from Holy Month of Ramadan – Speaker Abbas

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…. Urges prayers, patriotism By Simon Akwu The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, has congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan fasting and the celebration of the Eid-el-Fitr. The Speaker, in a sallah message through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, equally urged Muslims to internalise the lessons learnt from the Holy Month of Ramadan. Expressing confidence that Almighty Allah has answered their prayers and supplication during the Holy Month, the Speaker said the Muslims and other citizens should remain steadfast, determined, and patriotic for the nation to forge ahead. He enjoined Muslims to be their brother’s keeper and render a helping hand at all times, noting that one of the lessons learnt from the Holy Month of Ramadan was that of assistance to the needy, which every Muslim should imbibe. Speaker Abbas, while felicitating Islamic faithful, urged them to continue to pray for Nigeria even after Ramadan is over, noting that a peaceful and prosperous nation equally needs prayers to sustain its blessings. “We thank Allah …

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Eid Mubarak: Extend your good conducts beyond month of fasting – Taraba ALGON Chairman to Muslim Ummah

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By Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The Taraba State Chairman of Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) Dr Aminu Hassan has called on the Muslim Ummah to extend the good conducts and desciplined that is typical of the Ramadan fast beyond the month of Ramadan and make it their lifestyle. Dr. Hassan who felicitated with the Muslim Ummah in the State on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and the celebration of Eid Mubarak on Tuesday in Jalingo, especially congratulated the State Governor Dr Agbu Kefas on the celebration of his first Sallah in office as the State Governor and prayed that the celebration will be peaceful and merry. He urge the people to imbibe the spirit of harmonious coexistence and tolerance and to work hard to peace. “To the Muslim Ummah across the state,let us reflect on the profound significance of this spiritual journey in Islam as we bid farewell to the sacred month of Ramadan and celebrate the completion of fasting. Ramadan has been a time of self-reflection, devotion, and renewal of faith. It is a period Muslims …

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Governor Yusuf Lacks Direction, Competence – Kano Patriots Allege

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By Michael Agbaji As reactions continue to thrill the decision of Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, to probe his predecessor, Abdullahi Ganduje; foremost pro democracy group, the Kano Patriots, has come hard on the Governor, saying he is wasting the state resources and administration’s time. Recall that, Governor Yusuf, had on Thursday last week, inaugurated two judicial commissions of inquiry to investigate alleged corruption, misappropriation of public properties, political violence and missing persons under his predecessor, Ganduje. But the Governor limited the commissions’ scope of investigation to 2015 – 2023, when Ganduje served two consecutive terms in office, raising questions as to what happened to the tenure of Mallam Rabiu Kwankwaso. Yusuf also went further, in a statement on Sunday by his spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa, to urge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release the result of its probe into the alleged dollar bribery video involving Ganduje. But a press statement signed by its President, Barr. Aliyu Mohammed on Tuesday, the Kano Patriot charged Governor Yusuf, to “start counting in days, hours and minutes of the remaining months …

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Revealed! Areas in FCT Affected by New Electricity Tariff Effective 3rd April 2024 (See Full List)

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By Chris Udochukwu Like the removal of fuel subsidy, the recent announcement of hike in electricity tariff has caused panic across the length and breath of the country. Many Nigerians are wondering if the accompanying hardship will not put electricity out of the reach of the common masses. Precise Post recalls that the hike in price affects only a particular class of people and that the areas in FCT affected by new electricity tariff under Abuja Electricity Distribution Company Band A customers which took effect from 3rd April 2024 are as follows: in FCT Affected by New Electricity Tariff (Kubwa Not on the List) Areas in FCT affected by New Electricity Tariff: AEDC Band A Customers – Effective 3rd April 2024

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Sallah: 222 inmates freed in Katsina

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The Katsina State Government has freed 222 inmates who could not pay fines imposed on them by different courts of law ahead of the Sallah celebration. The State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, said the aim is to alleviate the burden of inmates across the state’s correctional facilities during the holy month of Ramadan and the forthcoming Sallah festivities. The state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Fadila Muhammad Dikko, disclosed this in a statement. The 222 beneficiaries, she said, were selected after a thorough verification, following recommendations to the state government for intervention. “The Governor’s benevolent act is expected to reduce congestion in these facilities and enable the freed inmates to partake in the joyous occasion of Sallah with their loved ones,” Fadila said. While appreciating Governor Radda for the initiative, the Katsina Attorney-General disclosed that the beneficiaries were selected from among inmates incarcerated for minor commercial and non-capital offenses.

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NSCDC deploys 2,050 officers for Sallah in Katsina

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, says it deployed 2,050 of its personnel to provide security for residents and protect critical national assets and infrastructure during and after the Eid-El-Fitr Sallah celebration in Katsina State. This, the Command said, is in addition to the undercover operatives deployed to gather intelligence and prevent any disruptions during the Sallah. According to a statement issued by DSC Buhari Hamisu, NSCDC’s Public Relations Officer, Katsina, the security personnel will be stationed at prayer grounds, event centres, transportation hubs, markets, and government facilities within Katsina and Daura Emirates. The State Commandant, Jamilu A. Indabawa, disclosed this at a meeting with senior personnel of the NSCDC. He stressed the need for vigilance and diligence during the Sallah festival. Indabawa, who was represented by the Command’s Head of Operations, DC Nuhu Dalha, directed department heads, area commanders, and other officers to collaborate with other security agencies to maintain order throughout the festivities. While extending Eid greetings to Muslims in Katsina and around the world, Indabawa urged residents to report any suspicious activity to the nearest …

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Pope visits families of Israeli hostages

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Pope Francis on Monday met relatives of several Israelis taken hostage by Hamas in the October 7 attacks. The 87-year-old pontiff had previously met a group of relatives of hostages at the Vatican in November, the same day as meeting Palestinians who have family in Gaza. Members of five Israeli families had a private audience with Francis on Monday, showing him posters of loved ones who were taken, including Ariel and Kfir Bibas, aged four and one respectively. There were also relatives of hostages Tamir Nimrodi, 19, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, 22, Agam Berger, 19, and Omri Miran, 46. Berger’s cousin, Ashley Waxman, said afterwards that the meeting had been “very emotional” and “very powerful”. The pope “called Hamas evil, which they are… And, he was very clear that the hostages need to come home”, she told a press conference. Gilboa-Dalal’s mother, Meirav, said that since he was taken hostage at a music festival on October 7, “for me, there is no day and no night”. “My heart is broken. I can barely breathe. And I am paralysed with fear. Where is …

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Arsenal seek Champions League glory against Bayern

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In a historic 200th Champions League match for Arsenal, the Premier League leaders embark on their quest to reach a coveted third-ever semi-final as they host German giants Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night. While the Gunners’ historical record against the Bavarian outfit is not favourable, much has changed since their last encounter seven years ago. Bayern’s decade-long dominance in the Bundesliga is coming to an end, as they trail unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen by 16 points with just six games remaining. Meanwhile, Arsenal sits atop the Premier League, having won nine of their last 10 matches and remaining unbeaten at home in the Champions League this season. “We have prepared very well, and we have to take our game where we want it, and if we do that, we have a chance to win,” said Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta. “We haven’t had this opportunity for 15 years, so that tells you how special this night is going to be for us, so we’re going to have to put everything into every ball to make it happen.” Adding …