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Nigerian claims ownership of 24 kids, gets €22,000 monthly child support from Germany

February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

A Nigerian migrant identified as Jonathan A, residing in Germany is exploiting the German immigration law to earn approximately €22,000 in monthly child support for the 24 children he claims to father He led an extravagant lifestyle on social media. Considered poor and “destitute” by German authorities which pays thousands of euros every month to support his so-called 24 children, Mr Jonathan leads a lavish life on Instagram and TikTok where he constantly flaunts his fleet of expensive cars and goes by the username, Mr Cash Money, according to an investigative report by ARD-Kontraste and Rbb24-Recherche. The German immigration law allows children of its citizens to receive automatic citizenship whether or not they resided in Germany. The law also recognises the mothers and close relatives of these children as citizens. Mr Jonathan has already racked up the number of his dependents to 94 persons including his 24 children, their mothers and close relations giving them easy access to the foreign citizenship which entitles him to a minimum of $22,500 to care for them. The Nigerian migrant still has two additional …

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Germany considers special visas to recruit foreigners into its military

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

GERMANY- Germany is considering a bill that will allow foreign citizens comprising those from countries not members of the European Union, to be recruited into its army. Disclosing this to DW, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, a member of the Free Democratic Party (FDP) and the head of the German parliament’s defence committee, revealed that the scheme will give the foreign beneficiaries the opportunity to become German citizens. According to the German lawmaker, the beneficiaries could be citizens from EU countries, former EU countries like the United Kingdom, and neutral Switzerland and even NATO. She said, “I think that Europe also needs to be considered further, namely those who may live in European states but which do not yet belong to the European Union, but which may well be in accession negotiations. “I don’t want to tie it down like that, because it has to be legally scrutinised. Ms Strack-Zimmermann added, “We are already working towards the goal of having a European army in the long term. And that’s why in the long term, if you think in a European way, it can …

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Democracy needs ‘courage and cooperation,’ says German president

December 24, 2023December 24, 2023 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

BERLIN- German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier called on citizens to embrace democracy, rather than turn their backs on it, in a Christmas address coming at the close of a turbulent year. “Yes, we yearn for clarity. Yes, it is reasonable to expect those in positions of political responsibility to struggle for the right course, but also to give answers that help us as a country,” said Steinmeier. “You as citizens should be able to expect democrats to work together when what is at stake is our common whole,” Steinmeier told the public. His reference to democrats comes amid growing support for the far right in Germany, and burgeoning discontent with the government. “Many have missed that. Some turn away, others complain about everything and everyone,” he said, in a speech shared in advance by his office. But in a democracy, “when the going gets tough, there are better counsellors than anger and contempt,” Steinmeier said. “Better counsellors than those who pretend that there is always one simple answer to the questions of the future. They include courage and cooperation,” he added. …

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Protestant Church in Germany sets standards for handling sexual abuse

December 13, 2023December 13, 2023 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

HANOVER- Germany’s major Protestant churches have agreed on binding standards on how to deal with allegations of sexual misconduct or violence. The standards will apply throughout the Protestant Church in Germany (EKD), an umbrella organisation of several mainstream Protestant denominations, and Diakonie Deutschland. Diakonie Deutschland is a major social welfare organisation affiliated with the EKD, which runs numerous institutions and charitable groups. The joint declaration was signed on Wednesday by leaders of EKD and Diakonie as well as the German government’s independent commissioner for child sexual abuse issues, Kerstin Claus. According to Claus and the EKD, the standards were largely drawn up by advocates for those affected by sexual abuse. “After the long phase of negotiations, it is now important that the regional churches and regional Diakonie organisations to implement the joint declaration comprehensively and bindingly as quickly as possible and that there are no further delays,’’ said Claus. The joint declaration will create nine regional independent review commissions made up of experts from academia, the judiciary, victims’ groups as well as the churches and charitable organisations. The EKD said …

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See Moment Peter Obi Stopped Man From Carrying His Luggage At German Airport (Video)

August 27, 2022August 27, 2022 - by Lovina - Leave a Comment

Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate, has been spotted at an airport in Germany. A video showed the LP presidential candidate in the airport on Friday. In the video, Obi was seen refusing to allow a young man help him to carry his luggage at the German airport. In this trending video, the youth approached Peter Obi and introduced himself and offered to carry Obi’s luggage. Obi refused saying, “No no” and switch the luggage to another hand. Obi attended a town hall meeting in Frankfurt, Germany.

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England manager Southgate extends contract until 2024

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 - by Precise Post - Leave a Comment

Gareth Southgate has been rewarded with a two-year contract extension after leading England to the final of Euro 2020, the Football Association announced on Monday. Southgate, who also masterminded a run to the semi-finals at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, has transformed his team into serious contenders after years of underachievement. Reports over recent weeks suggested the 51-year-old was set to sign a new deal, which had been due to end after the Qatar World Cup late next year. “The FA is delighted to confirm Gareth Southgate and (assistant) Steve Holland have signed new contracts through to December 2024,” the FA said in a statement. “Southgate, who marks five years in charge at the end of this month, has overseen a period of positive progress, guiding England to a FIFA World Cup semi-final and UEFA Nations League third place before securing the best men’s performance in 55 years with the UEFA Euro final this summer.” The new deal means the England boss will oversee qualification for Euro 2024, which is being held in Germany. “I am delighted that Steve …

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2022 World Cup: Germany Book Ticket After Beating North Macedonia

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

Skopje – Germany became the first country to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar on Monday with Timo Werner scoring twice in a 4-0 win away to North Macedonia. The fifth victory in five matches under new coach Hansi Flick, matching the record of predecessor Joachim Loew, has given Germany an unassailable lead at the top of Group J. But that was also due to to Armenia losing 1-0 to Romania elsewhere. Germany dominated throughout against the side who inflicted only a third-ever World Cup qualifying defeat against them at home in March. But they needed until the second half to make the breakthrough. Kai Havertz tapped into an empty net to cap a fine counter-attack in the 50th minute to break the North Macedonian resistance. The lively Werner then smashed a quick-fire brace before teenager Jamal Musiala completed the rout with his first senior international goal. Germany have 21 points from eight games before concluding the campaign in November at home to Liechtenstein and away to Armenia, who are now fourth on 12 points. Romania, on …

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Trial of former managers in VW emissions scandal begins in Germany

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 - by Precise Post - Leave a Comment

Four former Volkswagen managers and engineers, were due to go on trial in the German city of Braunschweig on Thursday. They were being tried for their part in the VW diesel emissions scandal. Among other things, the defendants were accused of commercial and gang fraud by using manipulated software on millions of cars. The vehicles emitted many times, the permitted values for harmful nitrogen oxides on the road. Shortly before the start of the trial, the criminal division of the Regional Court of Braunschweig, also known as Brunswick in English, ruled that proceedings against former CEO, Martin Winterkorn would be the subject of a separate hearing and decision. Winterkorn, 74, had been suffering from health problems, following an operation. The public prosecutor’s office had filed an appeal against the separation of the proceedings. Regardless of the outcome of that appeal, a lengthy trial was expected. Currently, 133 trial days were scheduled up to the summer of 2023. (dpa/NAN)

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Tokyo Olympics: Long jumper Ese Brume wins first medal for Nigeria

August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 - by Precise Post - Leave a Comment

Ese Brume has won the first medal for Nigeria at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She won bronze in women’s long jump. Germany’s Malaika Mihambo soared to gold in the women’s long jump, snatching victory from former champion Brittney Reese with her last leap of the competition. Mihambo was lying in the bronze medal position ahead of her final jump, but powered down the runway to register a season-best jump of 7.00 metres. That left 2012 Olympic champion Reese – who had led the competition with a best jump of 6.97m – with one final attempt to reclaim the lead. But the American could only manage 6.84 with her last leap to settle for silver. Nigeria’s Ese Brume took the bronze medal with a best jump of 6.97m. The 25-year-old Brume won bronze at the 2019 World Championships in Doha. Having jumped a distance of 7.17m at the Chule Vista Festival in California in May, Ese had shattered Chioma Ajunwa’s 25-year long jump record of 7.12m. Brume’s jump was the World Lead going into the Olympics. She was the only …

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Germany break world record in Olympic women’s team pursuit

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 - by Precise Post - Leave a Comment

Germany smashed the women’s team pursuit world record in the Olympics qualifying competition on Monday, crossing the line in a time of 4min 07.307sec. The German quartet of Franziska Brausse, Lisa Brennauer, Lisa Klein, Mieke Kroeger beat the previous mark of 4:10.236 set by the British women’s team at the 2016 Rio Games by nearly three seconds. Britain, led by Laura Kenny, won gold in the women’s team pursuit in Rio and in London four years earlier while Germany are looking to claim their first-ever Olympic medal in the event. The team finished third in last year’s world championships. Britain, the United States, Australia and Canada are also expected to challenge for the gold medal. The team pursuit is the most prestigious event of the track programme, pitting teams of four against each other over 16 laps, with the time taken after the third rider crosses the line. The four teams with the fastest qualifying times will battle for a spot in the gold medal race on Tuesday. (AFP)

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Olympic: Germany break world record in women’s team pursuit

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

Germany smashed the women’s team pursuit world record in the Olympics qualifying competition on Monday, crossing the line in a time of 4min 07.307sec. The German quartet of Franziska Brausse, Lisa Brennauer, Lisa Klein, Mieke Kroeger beat the previous mark of 4:10.236 set by the British women’s team at the 2016 Rio Games by nearly three seconds. Britain, led by Laura Kenny, won gold in the women’s team pursuit in Rio and in London four years earlier while Germany are looking to claim their first-ever Olympic medal in the event. The team finished third in last year’s world championships. The team pursuit is the most prestigious event of the track programme, pitting teams of four against each other over 16 laps, with the time taken after the third rider crosses the line. The four teams with the fastest qualifying times will battle for a spot in the gold medal race on Tuesday. Source

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Forged vaccine certificates surface in Germany

May 29, 2021May 29, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

Munich – The first forged Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination certificates is appearing in Germany, with the numbers expected to grow. According to local police authorities on Saturday, in Bavaria alone, there has been a number of cases in the low double-digits. “Compared to other criminal offers of personal and identity documents, the forgery of vaccination certificates is still a minor phenomenon in numerical terms,’’ a spokesman for the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) said. “However, an increase in demand and thus also in the supply of forged vaccination certificates is expected due to the legal relaxations for vaccinated persons.’’ Vaccinated people in Germany enjoy the same freedoms as those who have recovered from COVID-19. (dpa/NAN)

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Big Tech Giants ‘Competing With States’, Putin Warns After Russia Tells Internet Firms To Delete Posts Backing Navalny Protests

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Our Reporter Abuja (Precise Post) – Russian President Vladimir Putin today sounded a warning about the influence of global tech giants which he said were ‘competing’ with national governments, after Russia told internet firms to take down posts that had fuelled Alexei Navalny-inspired protests. Putin told the virtual Davos summit that tech companies were ‘not just economic giants… in some areas they are already de facto competing with the state’. ‘We just saw it all in the United States,’ he added, referring to the Capitol riot incited by Donald Trump which led to the then-president being banned from Twitter – a move which has caused disquiet in several European countries. Putin’s comments come as Russia ramps up pressure on the activities of foreign tech giants, which are not subject to the same state censorship as most media outlets. Moscow earlier this week accused US tech platforms of interfering in Russia’s internal affairs during the anti-government protests egged on by Navalny. Ahead of the Navalny rallies, Russia’s media watchdog Roskomnadzor ordered several online platforms, including YouTube and Instagram, to delete …

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Gemany-based Agro Manufacturing Firm, Reila to Establish Assembly Plant in Nasarawa

January 10, 2021January 10, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Francis Etuko Abuja (Precise Post) – A post-harvest technology manufacturing company based in Germany, Reila, has identified Nasarawa State as location for establishing an assembly plant in Nigeria. Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, disclosed this shortly after a demonstration by the firm of its post-harvest implements at Shabu Farms, in Agwada Development Area, on Saturday. Engineer Sule who couldn’t hide his excitement, showed appreciation to the Emir of Keffi, HRH Dr. Shehu Usman Yamusa, for initiating the idea, as well as the first civilian governor of the state, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, for making his farm available to carry out the demonstration. According to the Governor, the arrival of Reila will afford Nasarawa State the opportunity to carry out post-harvest operation, which will help farmers in the state cut loses incurred as a result of harvest. “The biggest part, is the fact that the company has identified Nasarawa State as a place where they will set up their manufacturing site, where the assembly of agricultural implements will be carried out,” he stated. Engineer Sule described the decision by the …

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Ezekwesili Hails Appointment of Anthony Ubani as FixPolitics E.D

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has hailed the appointment of Mr Anthony Ubani as the Executive Director of FixPolitics. Oby who gave the commendation when she took to her twitter handle account, said Ubani comes with strong technical and political skills and experience. She added that the 125 member-strong Work Study Group made a great choice. Her tweet reads: “We were very delighted to welcome Anthony Ubani who resumed work yesterday as the Executive Director of @fixpoliticsnig . He comes with strong technical and political skills and experience.Our 125 member-strong Work Study Group made a great choice!” Precise Post recalls that FixPolitics is, a citizens’ movement recently launched to fix politics in Nigeria and ultimately Africa. As a Richard von Weizacker Fellow at the Robert Bosch Academy in Berlin Germany, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili focused her research on #FixPolitics to develop a deeper understanding of the nexus between the quality of politics and the economic progress or decline of countries in Africa, with a particular focus on Nigeria. The findings of the research …

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#FixPolitics: Anthony Ubani Emerged First Executive Director

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – Anthony Ubani has been appointed first Executive Director of FixPolitics. Precise Post recalls that FixPolitics is a citizens’ movement recently launched to fix politics in Nigeria and ultimately Africa. Ubani will lead the implementation of the Triangular Pillars of Democracy, which uniquely identify the tripod focus of the #FixPolitics initiative on emerging an empowered and engaged electorate, building a new value-based political class, and demanding constitutional, political, and electoral change. As a Richard von Weizacker Fellow at the Robert Bosch Academy in Berlin Germany, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili focused her research on #FixPolitics to develop a deeper understanding of the nexus between the quality of politics and the economic progress or decline of countries in Africa, with a particular focus on Nigeria. The findings of the research subsequently informed the composition of a 125-member Work Study Group – of Nigerians from diverse endeavours and regions. The WSG, chaired by Ezekwesili, work collaboratively to design and implement a systemic structural change agenda for the politics of Nigeria with the aim of raising the quality of …