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Cult Killings: Akwa Ibom LG Chairman Imposes Dusk-to-dawn Curfew

December 28, 2021December 28, 2021 - by Precise Post - Leave a Comment

Following the menace of cult-related activities, Mr Nyakno Uwemedimo Okoibu, the Chairman of Ikono Local Government in Akwa-Ibom state has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on the area. The curfew which lasts from 6am-6pm daily commenced on Tuesday, December 28th till further notice. A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Council Chairman, Engr Nsisong Ntuk, stated that the restriction is necessitated by his desire to check, halt, stop or prevent cult related activities which have resulted in killings and looting of property in the area. The statement reads in part, “The chairman of Ikono LGA, has imposed total restrictions of movement of persons, motorcycles, keke, cars, etc. within the perimeters of Ikono Local Government Area, from the hours of 6pm to 6am daily, effective from tomorrow, December 28, 2021, until further notice. “The ban, though painful, is a child of necessity and is therefore in the overall best interest of every well-meaning indigene of Ikono and other citizens residing in the council area. “As a responsible government, we cannot fold our arms and watch events go the other …

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Council Tussle: Don’t Resort To Self Help, APC LG Chair Tells Plateau PDP

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Our Reporter Abuja (Precise Post) – The resort to self-help by Hon. Joshua Ubandoma and his supporters the PDP, by destroying part of the main gate leading to Langtang North Local Government Area is an act of criminality; and if Ubandoma is being prosecuted for it, then he should deal with it, the APC embattled Chairman, Langtang North LGA, Barr. Zulfa Rimven has said. Rimven said in law, the maxim is “Ignorantia Legis Noninem Excusat” meaning ‘Ignorance of the law is not an excuse’. According to him: “No matter the beauty of the judgment obtained, it is not a license for one to exhibit his village rascality on public property. The Law Enforcement Agencies will always be there to ensure such attitude is curtailed”. Rimven who spoke to newsmen in Jos Tuesday, said he is the only recognise Chairman of the LGA calling on the PDP Ubandoma to follow the due process of the law. He described the Judgement obtained by Hon. Ubandoma as miscarriage of justice, adding that the judgment is neither here nor there. It would be …

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Anxiety in Ondo community over influx of Fulani men

April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Dayo Johnson Akure (Precise Post) – Residents of the Okitipupa council area of Ondo state have raised the alarm over the influx of Fulani men in the community, the Vanguard has reported. Over 45 group of Northerners were reportedly sighted in the community by the residents. Reports had it that the Fulani men were brought to the community on Thursday in a truck and dumped around 9:00 pm near Army Barracks in the town for an unspecified purpose. Leaders in the community rushed to inform both the council chairman lgbekele Akinrinwa and the state security outfit codenamed Amotekun. They were reportedly rounded up and prevented from going into the community. The council chairman, Akinrinwa who rushed to the scene which attracted many residents alleged that it was a native of the town that facilitated the travellers trip to the town. Akinrinwa said the man had been arrested by personnel of the state’s security corps, Amotekun He pleaded with the people to remain calm as the visitors would be moved to Akure the state’s capital for further security checks and …

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Nasarawa to introduce land reforms to remove bottlenecks in ease of doing business

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – Nasarawa State government said it’s strategizing towards introducing key reforms in land administration, in a bid to remove bottlenecks in the ease of doing business in the state. This was made known when the state governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule met with stakeholders in land administration from the side of government, as well as members of the Nasarawa State Investment and Economic Advisory Council, at the Government House, on Monday. Engineer Sule pointed out that his administration recognises land as a major requirement when it comes to access for development, stressing that efforts are geared towards address most of the challenges encountered when it comes to land issues. The governor cited duplication of duties, inefficiency in land administration, property registration and land titling, among others, as some of the challenges that needed to be tackled, even as he acknowledged that the World Bank expressed concern over land administration in the state. To this end, the governor has successfully completed enabling laws required to make efficient land administration system in the state. Engineer Sule expressed …

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Angry Community Kill Two Suspected Killers of Ardo-kola Council Boss

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Callistus Agwaza Jalingo (Precise Post) – Two persons suspected to be among the killers of the Chairman of Ardo-kola local government area in Taraba state, Salihu Dovo were brutally killed by Nahuta and Ardo-kola communities on Sunday. An eye witness told our correspondent that the two persons were seen trying to escape from Ardo-kola village with two AK.47 rifles few hours after the council boss was killed by unknown gunmen. It was further gathered that some Youths of the village quickly raise alarm to prevent the two persons from escaping. According to the source, the communities troop out in their numbers, armed with assorted weapons and harcked the two fleeing suspects to death. The police public relations officer to the Taraba command DSP David Misal who confirmed the incident said the police retrieved the two bodies of the deceased and deposited them in the Federal medical centre mortuary Jalingo. He said the police have so far arrested three suspects in connection with the killing of the council Chairman, Salihu Dovo. Our correspondent recall that Hon. Salihu Dovo, council chairman …

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Busted! See How Delta Council Chairman Was Kidnapped

August 8, 2020August 9, 2020 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Ogechi Okorie Asaba (Precise Post) -Gunmen on Saturday evening kidnapped the Chairman of Warri North Local Government Area, Amb. Aduge Okorodudu. Okorodudu, who had attended the State People Democratic Party, PDP, Congress in Asaba was kidnapped while being driven home by his driver. The kidnappers reportedly attacked the Delta LG chairman and his driver along Mbiaku Link Road in Warri GRA at about 5:43pm ” They were just returning from Asaba where he had attended the State party congress when the gunmen attacked his vehicle along Mbiaku Link Road in Warri GRA, the driver was shot before he was taken away, as we speak to you, the driver is receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital while we are yet to hear from those who took him away” a source who craved anonymity said. The source said though those who took him away are yet to reach out to the family members “we pray they bring him back to us safely” As at the time of reporting, the Delta State Police spokesperson, Onome Onowhakpoyeya could not be reached for confirmation …