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69th Birthday: Buhari Hails Tinubu, Says He Inspires Many Leaders And Continues To Nurture Talents

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..Says the 12th colloquium theme reflects Sen. Tinubu’s patriotism and benevolence By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu on his 69th birthday, affirming that the former Lagos State Governor has inspired many leaders and continues to nurture talents for the benefit of the country, The Senior Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) Garba Shehu who disclosed this via his twitter handle account, said Buhari rejoices with the “patriot and statesman” on the 12th colloquium, whose theme clearly reflects Sen. Tinubu’s patriotism and benevolence. Precise Post recalls that the colloquium is an annual intellectual gathering to commemorate his birthday where topical national issues are dissected and ideas that will move the nation forward are harnessed. The tweets reads: President Muhammadu Buhari joins the governing party, All Progressives Congress (APC) and its teeming members in congratulating Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on his 69th birthday, March 29, 2021, sharing the joyous occasion with the former two-term Governor of Lagos State, whose acumen and influence continue to …

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PDP Condemns Arrest of Salihu Yakasai For Demanding Presidential Commitment To End Acts of Terrorism

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….Demands Salihu Yakasai’s Unconditional Release By Simple Okechukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – The People Democratic Party has condemned the arrest of Salihu Yakasai, for joining other patriotic Nigerians in demanding a Presidential commitment of a decisive action to rescue the abducted Zamfara schoolgirls as well as to end all acts of terrorism in our country. The party which reminded agents of the APC-led  administration that Nigeria is a democratic nation and that the rights of citizens, including their freedom of expression, within the ambit of the law must be respected, therefore called for immediate and unconditional release of Salihu Yakasai, son of elder statesman, Tanko Yakasai. The full statement released via Official twitter handle account of the party reads: The PDP demands the immediate and unconditional release of Salihu Yakasai, son of elder statesman, Tanko Yakasai, from security custody. PDP Demands Salihu Yakasai’s Unconditional Release. The party describes  the reported arrest of Salihu by security operatives as well as his alleged detention in a secret facility, just after his criticism against the President Buhari administration’s failures in the fight against …

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Insecurity in Nigeria Caused By Governors – Buba Galadima

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By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – Elder statesman and Buhari critic, Engr Buba Galadima has said that the insecurity in Nigeria is caused by the governors. Galadima who stressed that the insecurity being witnessed in Nigeria today is man-made, made the call claim on Thursday at during the National Restructure Actualisation Summit held in Abuja on Thursday. He also condemned the agitation for presidency based on ethnic group saying that what we should focus on is an electoral reform for credible election where the will of the e electorates. Galadima used the opportunity to explain that the nepotic leadership style of President Muhammadu Buhari is not the northern agenda, adding that the north in general is the victim of his mis-governance with Katsina being the worst in particular. Details later….

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Buhari Condoles With King Salman of Saudi Arabia Over Death Of Sheikh Ahmed Zaki Yamani

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…Describes Yamani’s Death as Immense Loss Of A World Statesman And Consummate Oil Minister By Francis Etuko Abuja (Precise Post) – President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with to King Salman, the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques and the government of Saudi Arabia over the death of Sheikh Ahmed Zaki Yamani. Buhari described the death as immense loss of a world statesman and consummate Oil Minister. Precise Post recalls that the late Sheikh Ahmed Zaki Yamani was Saudi Arabia’s longest serving Oil Minister. Buhari expressed his sadness in a series of tweets released by his Senior Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) Garba Shehu via his twitter handle account. Reacting to the passing of Yamani, President Buhari said “Yamani was one of the greatest and most skillful negotiators I ever met when I was  Minister for Petroleum Resources during the Murtala/Obasanjo regime.” According to the President, “the late Yamani was a towering figure in the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC because of his remarkable leadership skills and fierce commitment to protecting the interests of oil producing countries.” President Buhari …

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#FixPolitics Seeks Amendment Of Weak, Problematic Sections Of Electoral Act 2010

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By Our Reporter Abuja (Precise Post) – FixPolitics, a citizens-led research-based initiative, has called on the National Assembly to carefully consider a bill before it, seeking to repeal the Electoral Act 2010 with particular reference to some sections of the Act that’s weak, problematic and filled with irregularities. FixPolitics made the call in a document addressed to the joint Senate and House of Representatives committee on Independent National Electoral Commission and Electoral Matters. The joint committee had called for a public hearing on ‘A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Electoral Act No. 6, 2010 (as amended) and Enact the Independent National Electoral Commission Act 2020, to regulate the conduct of Federal, State and Area Council elections for Related Matters’. In the document, ‘#FixPolitics’ Electoral Bill Memorandum (Position and Recommendations)’, addressed to the joint committee, #FixPolitics pointed out that some sections of the Act were weak, problematic and filled with irregularities, hence its position and recommendations. In a statement issued by the group’s Publicist and Spokesperson, Mr. Ozioma Ubabukoh, on Monday, #FixPolitics said, “Our position and recommendations is to …

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Buhari Mourns Gambo Jimeta, Describes Him As A Man of Great Courage

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By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the demise of former Inspector General of Police, Muhammadu Gambo Jimeta who passed on Thursday. Buhari described late Jimeta as a man of great courage, intellect and a true Nigerian Statesman.” The President extended his condolences in a statement released by his his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity), Garba Shehu via his twitter handle. The statement reads: President Muhammadu Buhari expresses sadness over the death of Muhammadu Gambo Jimeta, a one-time Inspector General of Police whose transition was announced Thursday evening. Conveying the condolences of his family and that of the government and people of Nigeria, the President describes the late crack police detective as “a man of great courage, intellect and a true Nigerian Statesman,” adding that “Today, Nigeria lost a great son. He lived for the nation and served with all his strength.” “May Allah bless his soul and give fortitude to the bereaved family, the government and people of Adamawa State to bear this irreparable loss,” President Buhari prays.

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‘Divisive Politics,’ Not Amalgamation Bane of Our Nation’s Unity – Jonathan

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By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – Nigeria former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan has said that too much emphasis on ‘divisive politics’ not amalgamation is the bane of our nation’s unity. He recalled as President, when we were to celebrate golden jubilee in 2010 and the centenary of our amalgamation in 2014 that  some Nigerians challenged the intentions, arguing that the amalgamation was faulty. They insisted that there were no reasons to celebrate because they believe that the amalgamation has not helped the growth of our country.   My belief is that all nations have their unique history; the amalgamation is not the problem. Rather, there was too much emphasis on divisive politics and this has greatly affected our nation’s unity.  “As a country, we have our peculiar challenges and we should device means of solving them, but we should not continue to vent our spleen on the amalgamation. As Shakespeare in Julius Caesar said, the fault is not in our stars, but in ourselves, he said. Jonathan stated this on Thursday at the 18th Daily Trust Dialogue with the …

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Sanwo-Olu Mourns Late Ndubuisi Kanu, Says He Served Nigeria and Lagos With Distinction

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By Francis Etuko Abuja (Precise Post) – The Governor of Lagos State, Sanwo-Olu has grieved over the demise of the former military administrator of Lagos State, late Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu rtd. Sanwo-Olu in his condolence message released via his personal twitter handle, said Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu served Nigeria and Lagos with distinction and left a legacy of service that will inspire generations to come. The Lagos Governor who further described his death at this time as a colossal loss tweeted as follows: “Today, Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (rtd), former Military Administrator of Lagos State passed on. On behalf of the Government and people of our state, I want to express my sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and associates of the late elder statesman. Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu served Nigeria and Lagos with distinction and left a legacy of service that will inspire generations to come. His death at this time is a colossal loss to the country. May his soul rest in peace.

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Jonathan Returns To Gambia To Support Constitutional Review Process

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By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is in Banjul to continue the process of building national consensus and backing the ongoing constitutional review process in The Gambia. Jonathan returned to the country on Thursday, two weeks after he visited Banjul to facilitate the consultations for advancing the interparty dialogue meant to garner the required support for a draft constitution currently being reviewed by the Gambian parliament. The former Nigerian President’s invitation to The Gambia as a well-respected international statesman came as a result of broad consultations among different stakeholders in the country. During his visit last December, he was said to have made reasonable progress in his bid to get the political parties to reconcile their differences and give the draft constitution a fresh chance of being passed by the parliament. The ongoing Gambian transition involves the drafting of a new constitution which has to be passed by the National Assembly before being submitted to a national referendum. According to the Gambian authorities, the former President was invited as the eminent person to …

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J.J Rawlings Was a Pan-Africanist With Drive for Africa’s Renaissance and Growth – Jonathan

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By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – Former President Goodluck Jonathan has extended his heart-felt condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of Ghana over the death of their former President, Jerry John Rawlings. Jonathan who released the condolence message on his facebook page, described J.J Rawlings as a courageous statesman and great Pan-Africanist with strong views and drive for Africa’s renaissance and growth. The condolence message reads in full: “I extend my deepest condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of Ghana over the passing on of former President Jerry John Rawlings. “As Ghana’s leader under different dispensations, he acquitted himself as a soldier of the masses and crusader for social justice. “President Rawlings was a courageous statesman and great Pan-Africanist with strong views and drive for Africa’s renaissance and growth. “He died at a time the continent needed his wisdom and experience to deal with challenging socio-political issues. “May God Almighty grant his soul eternal rest. Precise Post recalls that Rawlings died on Thursday, 12th of November of COVID-19 related ailments.

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Balarabe Musa Will Be Missed for His Consistent Struggle to Social and Economic Change – Tinubu

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By Ogechi Okorie Ikeja (Precise Post) – Former Lagos State Governor and acclaimed national leader of the All Progressives Congrsss, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu has said that Alhaji Balarabe Musa will be missed by the entire country particularly the Talakawas for his consistent struggle and commitment to social and economic change. Tinubu who disclosed this in a statement released via his twitter handle on Wednesday while commiserating with Balarabe Musa’s immediate and extended family. Precise Post recalld that Alhaji Balarabe Musa died on Wednesday. According to Tinubu, Balarabe Musa was a statesman and principled progressive politician. He was very uncompromising. He stood unwaveringly by his convictions even at the height of his impeachment by the NPN controlled State Assembly in 1981. Tinubu also mourned with the people and government of Kaduna State. I mourn with the country for we have all lost a fine progressive. The former Lagos State governor prayed Almighty Allah to grant him Aljanna Fridaus. Amin.

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Jonathan Greets Abdulsalami at 78, Describes Him as a Statesman, Patriot

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By Ogechi Okorie Abuja (Precise Post) – Erstwhile President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has greeted former Head of state, General Abdusalami Abubakar on the occasion of his 78th birthday. Jonathan described Abdulsalami as a statesman and a patriot who has promoted peace and unity in Nigeria and across the globe. In a goodwill message he personally signed, Dr. Jonathan recalled the role Gen. Abdulsalmi played in the peaceful transfer of power from military rule to civilian administration, which gave birth to the 4th Republic. He also highlighted the role Abubakar has been playing towards promoting peace and unity of the country since leaving office. The message read: “I congratulate you, family members, friends, and well-wishers on your 78th birthday. You are a statesman and patriot whose deep commitment to the progress and development of our great country is not in doubt. “Every year, as our nation marks its Democracy Day your name is a recurring theme in the story of Nigeria’s democratic consolidation for the noble role you played in the peaceful transfer of power from Military to Civilian administration; …

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