April 24, 2024 – Precise Post

How 2 Wike’s loyalists resigned appointment 24 hours after Fubara reshuffled cabinet

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By Ogechi Okorie Port Harcourt – Rivers state Commissioner for Finance, Mr Isaac Kamalu, resigned from his appointment on Wednesday. He is the second commissioner to resign from the cabinet on Wednesday after Governor Siminialaye Fubara, announced a slight cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday. The first to resign was Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor, Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. In the cabinet reshuffle, the governor redeployed Kamalu to the Ministry of Employment Generation and Economic Empowerment while Adangor was redeployed to the Ministry of Special Duties. Kamalu and Adangor are believed to be loyal to FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, the immediate past governor of Rivers who had been having a face-off with his successor, Governor Fubara. Kamalu was the Commissioner for Finance in Wike’s cabinet, while Adangor was the former governor’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. Kamalu, like Adangor submitted his resignation letter to the Secretary to the State Government in which he stated that: “regrettably, the peace in government that we, citizens and residents of the state desire has remained out-of-reach. “This has affected our ability to protect and defend the gains …

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Insecurity: Participants of air war college Nigeria on study tour visits Operation Safe Haven

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….Explores ways to tackle security challenges By Ugochukwu Osondu ABUJA – The participants of Air War College Nigeria Course 10/2024 have visited Special Task Force Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), in furtherance of their study tour to theatre of operations in the country to explore new strategies to tackle security challenges. Welcoming the participants to Headquarters 3 Division Nigerian Army (NA), the General Officer Commanding 3 Division NA and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN, Major General AE Abubakar, informed the participants that OPSH has consistently fulfilled the primary responsibility of restoring peace and maintaining law and order in its area of responsibility, in support of civil authority. The GOC/Comd OPSH, described the theme of the study tour “Armed Banditry and Human Security: Plateau State in Perspective” as apt, providing participants with valuable insights and perspectives that will enhance understanding of the challenges faced in combating insecurity on the Plateau. General Abubakar also stated, that the study tour will afford participants the opportunity to understand the operational environment and provide them the challenges and constraints faced within the joint operations area. He explained …

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Speaker Abbas lauds President Tinubu for takeoff of Consumer Credit Scheme

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By Ogechi Okorie ABUJA – The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the approval of the takeoff of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme. Speaker Abbas said the president’s approval for the scheme has demonstrated his avowed readiness, commitment, and steadfastness to better the lives of Nigerians through people-oriented policies and programmes. In a press release by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, on Wednesday in Abuja, the Speaker expressed joy that Nigerians who are willing to enhance their lives now have the lifeline of acquiring credit for goods and services, to be repaid based on agreed terms. The action, Speaker Abbas said, was in line with his October 1, 2023, message to Nigerians, in which he expressed the hope that Nigeria would be great again under President Tinubu. “This is a laudable initiative by the president, which, I believe, will promote transparency and reduce corruption and waste within the civil service eventually, since workers will have the opportunity to get credit for …

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Akpabio Felicitates Akwa Ibom Gov, Eno At 60

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…Says, He Has United The State Across Party Lines In Eleven Months By Ogechi Okorie ABUJA – President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, on his 60th birthday. Akpabio, in a birthday message personally signed by him, described Governor Eno as as a peace loving leader, who has united Akwa Ibom in the first 11 months of his administration. He described Eno’s tenure so far as encouraging and promising with the numerous developmental strides as well as the accompanying peace and love, enjoyed by the people of the oil-rich state. Akpabio himself, a two-term former governor of the state, assured Governor Eno of his support and that of the 10th Senate in making the state, a reference point in the comity of states. His words, “On behalf of my family, the people of Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District and the 10th Senate, I rejoice with my dear Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on this auspicious occasion of your 60th birthday celebration today. “It is a truism that when the righteous …

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Akpabio Charges Judiciary On Sustainable Reforms

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By Ogechi Okorie ABUJA – The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has urged the Nigerian Judiciary to evolve a blueprint for the transformative changes needed to enhance judicial efficiency and ensure the fair administration of justice across the nation. Senator Akpabio made the call at the opening ceremony of a two-day Summit on “Enhancing Justice Delivery in Nigeria” organized by the Federal Ministry of Justice in collaboration with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and other international development partners in Abuja. A statement by the Special Assistant on Media/Communication to the Senate President, Anietie Ekong, quoted Senator Akpabio to have said that the “collaborative efforts of stakeholders will shape the strategic direction of Nigeria’s justice system, making it more robust, accessible, and equitable.” According to Akpabio, “In the coming months, I will invite my colleagues in the Senate and the House of Representatives to deliberate on these proposals with the gravity and diligence they deserve. “Together, with the insights and support of the judiciary, legal experts, and the Nigerian populace, we will embark on this legislative journey to enshrine these …

Entertainment

Kanye West reveals his favorite rappers

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American hip-hop star Kanye West has named his current favourite rappers. The Yeezy boss mentioned 21 Savage, Kodak Black and Young Moose as his favourite rappers at the moment. While appearing on The Download Podcast recently, Ye noted that his favourite rappers changes. He said, “It [my favourite rappers] changes. At a time it was 21 Savage but now it includes Kodak Black and this new rapper [Young] Moose.” Kanye West also blasted J.Cole for apologising to Kendrick Lamar over his diss track. Recalls that J.Cole during his performance at the 2024 Dreamville Festival apologised for dissing Kendrick Lamar, who earlier dissed him and Drake on Future and Metro Boomin’s song ‘Like That.’ J.Cole had stated that he regret his action, describing it as the “lamest sh*t” he has ever done. West insisted that J.Cole guffed by apologising to Kendrick Lamar. “He [J.Cole] is a p*ssy for apologising to Kendrick Lamar. You can’t say up and Cole in the same sentence,” he said. “I don’t listen to J. Cole, I just heard he got a song called ‘False Idols’ and …

Business

Kaduna Authority takes action, seals UBA branches over unpaid tax sum of N14.3m

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The Kaduna Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) said it has sealed branches of United Bank for Africa, UBA in the state metropolis over alleged refusal of the bank to pay N14.3 million tax. Hajiya Aysha Ahmad, the KADIRS Board Secretary/Legal Adviser told journalists that the enforcement was to ensure tax compliance in the whole state regarding withholding taxes and money agents. She said the branches of the UBA were sealed after the bank failed to respond to demand notices for the tax obligation. “We sent so many demand notices to them. We have asked them to pay the money but they refused, we are left with no other option but to enforce,” she said. Ahmad added that the service wants voluntary compliance of tax payment while lamenting that the defaulter had been recalcitrant. She, however, said when the defaulters pay, the service would unseal the premises. Speaking further, the board secretary said the enforcement was part of a process to achieve the N120 billion revenue target set by the Kaduna state government. “To achieve a target, there is always a starting …

News / Politics

Obi hints on why he didn’t build new schools in Anambra as Governor

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The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, has responded to the question that he did not build a single new school when he was Governor of Anambra State.

World News

UAE unveils $544m for repairs after record rains

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The United Arab Emirates announced $544 million to repair the homes of Emirati families on Wednesday after last week’s record rains caused widespread flooding and brought the oil-rich Gulf state to a standstill. “We learned great lessons in dealing with severe rains,” said Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum after a cabinet meeting, adding that ministers approved “two billion dirhams to deal with damage to the homes of citizens”. Wednesday’s announcement comes more than a week after the unprecedented deluge lashed the desert country, where it turned streets into rivers and hobbled Dubai airport, the world’s busiest for international passengers. “A ministerial committee was assigned to follow up on this file… and disburse compensation in cooperation with the rest of the federal and local authorities,” said Sheikh Mohammed, who is also the ruler of Dubai, which was one of the worst hit of the UAE’s seven sheikhdoms. The rainfall, the UAE’s heaviest since records began 75 years ago, killed at least four people, including three Filipino workers and one Emirati. UAE authorities have not released an official toll. Cabinet …

Entertainment

Video: Netizens react as late Mohbad’s father kicks-off rap career

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The father of late singer, Mohbad revealed that he’s now a rapper after he was spotted taking part in a yet-to-be-released song. He was called out for that because prior to his request, many donations had been made after Mohbad died. Nigerians took to social media to react to his new calling to be a rap artist. See comments and video below: rhodaofficial_ noted: “But if d wife mistakenly “smile” crazy people will come for her. Everybody will have to move on someday. I wish the family well” itsthebigm opined: “It’s evident that this man has harbored envy towards his son from the beginning. His every move since Mohbad’s death displays clear signs of jealousy and covetousness, which could be considered as motives for murder. The extent of his shameless behavior is truly alarming.” bluetooth_catering_and_event added: “Mobahd still have a brother that sings as well, why not support the boy, this man is nothing but an envious person, that’s unfair tho” iamkendra_hajduk wrote: “This is a reminder to live your life now that you can, don’t give up! Stand tall …

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Putin not running out of money to fund war in Ukraine

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VIENNA- Russia’s economy will grow by 2.8 per cent this year and expand at a slightly slower 2.5 per cent in 2025, Vienna-based think tank has forecasted. The forecast defies predictions that Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine would lead to economic ruin. Vasily Astrov, an economist with the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies, said Russian President Vladimir Putin “will not run out of money for the war.’’ “For the Russian economy, the question is rather what comes after the war, as it is currently completely dependent on it,’’ Astrov said. There has been a massive increase in public spending, especially for the military. Real wages in Russia rose by almost 8 per cent in 2023, driven by a shortage of skilled labour, while private consumption increased by 6.5 per cent. This is according to a report by the institute specialising in Eastern Europe. Gross domestic product grew by 3.6 per cent in 2023, in spite of massive Western sanctions. For Ukraine, the think tank expects growth of 3.2 per cent this year, following 5.3 per cent in 2023. But Kiev’s …

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Gunmen kill Two farmers, others missing in Taraba

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By Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo ABUJA – Gunmen suspected to be militias operating between Wukari and Donga local government areas of Taraba state on Wednesday attacked and killed Two farmers on their farm on Wednesday at Gbuo village of Donga local government area of Taraba state. The now Late Mr. Ihyom Torkyondu and Mr. Ime Nzuu all from Donga local government area were on working with family members when the attackers struck and gunned them down, as several others including women and children are still unaccounted for. The attackers according Jude Karjo, a Fulani herder who spoke with correspondents on phone from the area said the militias ambush the farmers in the early hours of Wednesday at a stream called Agbo close to the farm land where the two people were killed. “We saw them as we were taking our cows for Grazing in the early hours of today (Wednesday) we could not go far again because we suspected they were out for something, we saw them attacking the farmers, some of the villagers ran and pass through our houses, the …

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Petroleum Minister, Former NCDMB boss, Wabote lock horns over $500m funds

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The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, has reiterated claims that the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), under the leadership of the former executive secretary, Simbi Wabote, “wasted” over $500 million of the industry’s fund on equity investments, private establishments, and non-performing loans. Lokpobiri was reacting to a recent media statement by Wabote that his office requested an increase in the NCDMB budget by N30bn for the minister’s office. “It is a blatant lie from the pit of hell,” Lokpobiri said in a statement signed by his Senior Adviser Media and Communication Officer, Nneamaka Okafor. Lokpobiri had last week said the government was reviewing the loans and projects estimated at $500 million executed by the NCDMB, accusing Wabote of wasting the funds on questionable projects and loans. Lopkobiri, who spoke at a dinner held in Lagos last week by The Petroleum Club, alleged that Wabote paid $35 million for the Brass modular refinery in Bayelsa State without anything to show for it. Also, he claimed that $20 million was paid for a fertiliser factory, which has …

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Sokoto Governor takes strong action, ousts 15 district heads accused of assisting insecurity and land fraud

April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 - by Lovina - Leave a Comment

The Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmad Aliyu, has removed 15 traditional rulers from their positions following the recommendation of a committee he constituted to investigate various allegations leveled against them. The traditional rulers were sacked after the committee found them culpable for the various offences they were investigated for. The Press Secretary to Sokoto State Governor, Malam Abubakar Bawa, told newsmen that the relieved traditional rulers were sacked for offences such as insubordination, aiding the activities of banditry, land racketeering and converting public property for private use. Those affected include the district heads of Ungwan Lalle, Yabo, Giyawa, Dogon Daji, Wamakko, Tulluwa, Illela, Kebbe and Alkammu. The governor also approved the recommendation of the committee to drop six district heads whose appointments processes were termed haphazard and un-procedural. This includes the district heads of Tambuwal, Tangaza, Gongonno, Yar Tsakuwa, Kalambaina and Toronkawa.investigation should continue on the allegation levelled against the district heads of Isa, Kuchi Kilgori, and Gagi. He also approved the transfer of the district heads of Binji and Sabon Birni to Bumkari and Gatawa respectively. Seven traditional rulers …

Sports

Paris 2024 challenge: Shorunmu offers insights on Super Falcons’ qualification plan

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Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Ike Shorunmu says the Super Falcons must be at their best to have a good outing at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Randy Waldrum’s side are drawn in a tough group with world champions Spain, Japan and Brazil. Shorunmu believes only a strong performance can help the team scale through the hurdle. “I urge the Falcons to be strong, focused, and resilient in their game at the group stage because the team belongs to the group of world football champions,” Shorunmu told NAN. “At the same time, it is a necessity for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the technical crew to involve seasoned players. “Beware of aged players for better performance by the team at the group stage.” The Super Falcons are making a return to the Olympics after a 16-year absence. The West Africans will face Brazil in their first game in the women’s football event on July 25.

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“Exhausted” – Woman departs UK with family, returns to Nigeria

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A Nigerian lady, allegedly tired of staying in the United Kingdom, UK, has decided to return to her fatherland. In a trending TikTok video, the lady with the handle nikkystar_55 shared her decision to leave the hustle and bustle of the UK behind and return to Nigeria. In the short clip, she expressed her fatigue with the daily grind and declared her longing for a simpler life back home. Upon her arrival in Nigeria, the woman wasted no time immersing herself in the local culture. She treated herself to a traditional delicacy and was captured in the video engaging in farming activities, embracing the agricultural lifestyle of her homeland. Reflecting on their departure from the UK, the lady mentioned that they had brought along a considerable amount of luggage, indicative of a decisive move to make Nigeria their new home. In the clip, the lady shared how her husband encountered a colleague who shared similar sentiments about returning to Nigeria, suggesting a growing trend among Nigerian expatriates seeking to reconnect with their roots and embrace the opportunities available in their …