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Jonathan Commends Bala Mohammed For Implementing People-oriented Projects

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

…As Emir of Bauchi Dr. Rilwanu Suleiman confers him with the title of Jigon Bauchi Abuja (Precise Post) – Former Nigerian President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan has commended the governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed for implementing people-oriented projects with the aim of improving the lives of the citizens. Jonathan gave the commendation on Tuesday during the official commissioning of the Sabon Kaura to Miri Road named after him as Goodluck Jonathan Bye Pass by the Bauchi State government. The former president was also conferred with the title of Jigon Bauchi by the Emir of Bauchi Dr. Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu and members of Bauchi Emirates Council. Jonathan who disclosed this on his Facebook page said: “I am grateful to the Government and the good people of Bauchi State for naming the Sabon Kaura to Miri Road after me. “Today, I joined the State Governor, Senator Bala Mohamed and other distinguished sons and daughters of the state at the official commissioning of the Goodluck Jonathan Bye Pass. I am pleased that the Governor is implementing people-oriented projects with the aim of …

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Bauchi names road after Jonathan

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 - by Precise Post - Leave a Comment

Bauchi has named the Sabon Kaura to Miri road after former President Goodluck Jonathan. Emir of Bauchi Dr. Rilwanu Adamu and members of Bauchi Emirates Council also conferred on him the title of Jigon Bauchi during his visit. Jonathan took to his verified Facebook page on Tuesday to share the developments with his followers. He expressed satisfaction with Governor Bala Mohammed, declaring he is implementing people-oriented projects. Jonathan posted: “I am grateful to the Government and the good people of Bauchi State for naming the Sabon Kaura to Miri Road after me. “Today, I joined the State Governor, Senator Bala Mohamed and other distinguished sons and daughters of the state at the official commissioning of the Goodluck Jonathan Bye Pass. “I am pleased that the Governor is implementing people-oriented projects with the aim of improving the lives of the citizens. “I thank the Emir of Bauchi Dr. Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu and members of Bauchi Emirates Council for the warm reception and for conferring on me the title of Jigon Bauchi during the visit.” Source

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Insecurity: Foundation Trains 380 On Social Cohesion In Communities

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

By Sylvanus Viashima Jalingo (Precise Post) – The Foundation for Peace, Hope and Conflict Management (FPHCM), in partnership with KAICIID on Peace and Dialogue Initiative on Friday says it has trained 380 persons to sensitize the people at the border communities of Taraba and Benue on social cohesion. Prof Anthony Bature, the Executive Director of the Foundation disclosed this at a press conference in Jalingo. Bature, a catholic priest, explained that the 380 persons were engaged during the stakeholders meetings on peace dialogue with traditional and religious leaders in Ukum local government area of Benue and Wukari and Takum local government areas of Taraba where the initiative was being implemented. According to him, the initiative was born out of the persistent recurrent of security challenges in the areas which resulted in prolong disunity, mass displacements and resettlement, kidnapping, religious intolerance, drug abuse, gender based violence and arm banditry at the Taraba/Benue border. He noted that the foundation had also established inter -religious and inter- cultural committees to enhance the effectiveness of its peace building efforts in the area. “These initiatives …

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PANDEF Throws It’s Weight Behind Buhari’s Shoot-on-sight Order

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

……Cautions against selective implementation By Ogechi Okorie Abuja (Precise Post) – The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has thrown its weight behind president’s reported order to the military to shoot on sight anyone seen with an AK-47 rifle in the bush, which, if executed dispassionately, will stem the criminality and lawlessness being perpetrated by bandits and herders in parts of the country. This it said, bwill bring sanity to the chaotic security situation in the country. It, however, cautioned against the selective implementation of the presidential directive. The National Publicity Secretary of PANDEF, Hon Ken Robinson, yesterday that his group will support any lawful decision of the government to end the banditry, kidnapping and killings in the country. According to him, drastic situations can only be resolved by equally drastic actions as the horrendous occurrences in the country require extreme measures. He said since the nation’s laws did not permit individuals to carry AK-47 rifles, except military officers, there was no justification for anyone to do so. “But Fulani herdsmen and bandits have been operating freely with AK-47 and other …

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Lawan Mourns Former Lagos Governor, Late Lateef Jakande

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Francis Etuko Abuja (Precise Post) – President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has mourned the death of Second Republic Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, who died on Thursday, saying that Nigeria has lost one of its exemplary political leaders and administrators. Lawan said Alhaji Jakande lived a long and inspirational life that found fulfilment in the service of humanity. This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser(Media)to President of the Senate, Ola Awoniyi, made available to Precise Post. According to the Senate President, Alhaji Jakande made sterling contributions to the development of journalism in Nigeria before replicating his indelible footprints on the political and economic development of Nigeria with his landmark achievements as the first elected governor of Lagos State. “His feats and carriage as governor made Alhaji Lateef Jakande a permanent face of progressive politics which primary concern is the welfare and well-being of the people. “Throughout his tenure as governor, he faithfully implemented the four cardinal programmes of his party, the defunct Unity Party of Nigeria. “His numerous legacies continue to …

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How Zamfara APC Resolved Crisis, Picked Yari As New Leader

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Chris Udochukwu Zamfara (Precise Post) – Precise Post has gathered that the two factions of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State have reconciled their differences and agreed to form a formidable force ahead of future elections. A chieftain of the party, Dr Mikailu Barau announced the reconciliation in an 11-point resolution at the end of a meeting on Sunday in Kaduna. Newsmen report that supporters of the two camps, led by former Gov. Abdul-azeez Yari and Sen. Kabiru Marafa respectively, attended the reconciliation meeting. However, Barau announced that part of the resolutions at the meeting was the nomination of Yari as the new leader of the party in the state. The two camps earlier met on Saturday and agreed with the leadership and initiative of Gov. Maimala Buni-led APC National Care Taker Committee to resolve the crisis in the state. “The supporters of Marafa and Yari unanimously endorsed the reconciliation move and welcomed the development for repositioning the party, so that it would occupy its rightful leadership place in Zamfara state. “Discussion points were divided into two …

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Why Argentina´s Fernandez Eyes ´Flexible´ IMF Deal, Possible Farm Tax Hikes

February 7, 2021February 7, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Our Reporter Abuja (Precise Post) – Argentine President Alberto Fernández believes the International Monetary Fund should grant the country more “flexible” terms and warned that increasing inflation could lead his government to again hike export taxes or re-establish quotas, according to an interview on Sunday in the newspaper Página/12. Argentina has for months been in talks with the IMF to restructure the terms of a $57 billion 2018 loan sought by Fernandez´ predecessor Mauricio Macri to confront an economic crisis that has sent poverty skyrocket in one of the world´s top grains producers. Fernández said in the interview that Economy Minister Martín Guzmán would travel to Washington at month’s end with an eye towards postponing maturities to give the country more flexibility – and funds – to deal with problems at home. The president also warned he could hike taxes on agricultural exports or impose new quotas on exporters to tame yawning inflation. “The state only has two channels to solve the problem, two tools that it would prefer not to use: raise export taxes or implement quotas,” Fernández …

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Gov Sule Directs Officials to Adopt New Strategy in Fertilizer Distribution, Flags Off Dry Season Fertiliser Sales

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Chris Udochukwu Lafia (Precise Post) – Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has flagged off the 2020/21 dry season distribution of fertilizer to farmers, urging officials handling the distribution to employ new strategies with a view to cutting off middlemen. Engineer Sule gave the directive while launching the sales of fertilizer and other farming inputs to farmers in the state, at a ceremony in Lafia, on Tuesday. The Governor stated that the launching of the fertilizer distribution and other farming inputs for farmers, demonstrated the commitment of his administration to ensure effective distribution process in the delivery of inputs to farmers in the state, as well as ensure year round farming. While lamenting that the process of fertilizer distribution was hijacked last year, with the farmers accessing the commodity from third parties, he called on officials saddled with the responsibility of distributing the fertilizer, to ensure that only genuine farmers benefit. He emphasized that his administration wants to make sure that whatever is there to be distributed, should go directly to the end users, with nobody interfering with the …

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Tokyo Olympics: Japanese Minister Concedes ‘Anything Can Happen’

January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Ogechi Okorie Abuja (Precise Post) – A Japanese cabinet minister admitted Friday that “anything can happen” with the coronavirus-postponed Tokyo Olympics, becoming the first senior official to concede uncertainty about the Games as Japan and other countries battle a surge in cases. Taro Kono, minister for administrative and regulatory reform, did not rule out the possibility of the Olympics being cancelled, with greater Tokyo and other regions currently under a state of emergency until at least February 7. He is the first cabinet minister to deviate from Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s insistence that Japan is on track to hold a “safe and secure” Games, despite a state of emergency being expanded this week to cover a total of 11 regions, including Osaka and Kyoto. “Given the coronavirus situation, anything can happen,” Kono, a high-profile former foreign and defence minister, told a press briefing. “The organising committee and the IOC must of course be thinking about back-up plans. The government is firmly preparing for the Olympics and Paralympics.” Public support for the Olympics has plummeted in Japan, with a recent …

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Covid-19 Challenges With Innovation, Technology as Listed Securities Hit N1.72trn

January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

Abuja (Precise Post) – The Nigerian stock market in the year 2020 will certainly go down in the history books as one of the most challenging years of modern existence. However, the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE during the year under review overwhelmed the storm through innovation and technology as value of listed securities hit N1.72 trillion. Early in the year, a global pandemic took the world by storm necessitating a significant change in life and work as we know it. On 23 and 24 March 2020, the Exchange took steps to preserve the health and safety of its stakeholders by activating its Business Continuity plan which saw the transition to working from home and remote trading in response to the spread of the Coronavirus, COVID-19. Since then, the Exchange has maintained seamless working and trading operations, experiencing zero down time. Furthermore, NSE has displayed remarkable resilience, continuing to deliver on its mandate to provide a platform for Issuers and Investors to meet their financial objectives even in the toughest of times. Since March 2020, NSE has listed securities worth over …

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Jonathan-led ECOWAS Team Arrives Bamako (Photos)

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – Former President Goodluck Jonathan-led Ecowas_Cedeao mediation team has just arrived Bamako for an update on the progress being made by the country’s Transition Government as it implements its programmes towards the restoration of democracy. The former Nigerian President announced his arrival this evening via his facebook page. Jonathan wrote: “It is always nice to return to the warm embrace of the good people of the Republic of Mali. We (Ecowas_Cedeao mediation team) have just arrived in Bamako for an update on the progress being made by the country’s Transition Government as it implements its programmes towards the restoration of democracy. GEJ

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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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Buhari Signs Disability Bill into Law

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

….Commends Governors of Plateau, Lagos and Nasarawa States for Establishing Disability Rights Commissions By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Disability Bill into Law in fulfilment of his promise to the community of Persons with Specialist in Needs. Buhari who also inaugurated a National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, thanked Governors of Plateau, Lagos and Nasarawa States for enacting disability laws and establishing Disability Rights Commissions. The president disclosed this in a statement released via his personal twitter handle @MBuhari thus: “I am happy to have fulfilled my promise to the community of Persons with Specialist in Needs, by assenting to the Disability Bill. We have also inaugurated a National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, to take the work to the next level, and implement our vision in full. “I thank the Governors of Plateau, Lagos and Nasarawa States for enacting disability laws and establishing Disability Rights Commissions; I am calling on Governors of Yobe, Kano & Kogi to implement their laws, while those States that are yet to do so should take necessary …

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Economic Sustainability Plan: We’ll Continue to Scale Up Our Interventions – Buhari

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

By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that his administration will continue to scale up interventions through the implementation of his government’s Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP). President who stated this via his twitter handle shortly after he was briefed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on the progress so far in the implementation of the ESP, said as a government, ”we are poised to ensure we cushion the economic impact of the pandemic. “I am pleased to note that we are making progress with the support of all the key stakeholders, including Ministries, the various Agencies, and the Central Bank of Nigeria”, he added. The tweets read: The Vice President briefed me on the progress so far in the implementation of our Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP). We’re supporting artisans and small businesses with grants and salaries; we will also be delivering low-cost houses to Nigerians, as well as Solar Home Systems. I am pleased to note that we are making progress, with the support of all the key stakeholders, including Ministries, the various Agencies, and 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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Engineer Sule: Empowering Youths With Skills For Active Economic Life

December 5, 2020December 5, 2020 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Ali Abare There is a new dawn for the teeming youths in Nasarawa State, who remain mostly unemployed and made redundant because of the absence of viable opportunities for embarking on meaningful business ventures. This bleak future for the youths in Nasarawa State is coming to an end, with a light finally shining at the end of this dark tunnel, especially with the coming of the Engineer Abdullahi Sule administration. Since his assumption of office as the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, His Excellency, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, drawing from his vast experience as a major player in the organized private sector, has evolved new strategies, aimed at creating enabling environment for the youth to contribute towards the overall prosperity of the state and the country at large. Among such innovations started by the Engneer Sule administration, with a view to strengthen the efforts of the youths, in order for them to contribute their quota towards nation building, as well as impact positively on the socioeconomic development of the society, is the three-week intensive career kick-start training on employability, entrepreneurship …