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Update: “I am innocent” – Zuma Addresses Supporters | The Precision

“I am innocent” Zuma insists Former South African president Jacob Zuma told thousands of supporters outside court in Durban on Friday that his opponents were telling lies and he would be proven innocent in a corruption case against him. Speaking in Zulu in his home province, Zuma said that the judiciary and politicians believed that he did not have rights. “The...

Pay For The N168m Damages Or Drop Out – Akeredolu Tells RUGIPO Students | The Precision

Governor of Ondo state, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Thursday expressed his disappointment over the recent violent protest by students of the state-owned polytechnic, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo which led to the destruction of many properties in the institution. The governor made this known while receiving the report and recommendations of a four-man committee of inquiry to look into the immediate and...

We Won’t Abandon Olokola Project – Akeredolu | The Precision

Kupolokun presenting the report of the Olokola Technical committee to Governor Akeredolu. Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu says his administration will not abandon the Olokola Free Trade Zone project. Akeredolu gave the assurance in Akure while receiving the report of the Technical Committee set up to reactivate the Olokola Free Trade Zone as well the Owena Oil and Gas and...

Ex-South Korean President Park Geun-hye Jailed 24 Years | The Precision

File photo: ex-president Park Geun-hye jailed 24 years Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye, has been found guilty of  abuse of power and bribery and jailed for 24 years. The Seoul Central District Court pronounced both the guilty verdict and sentencing  today on live television. Park was absent in court, but her flag-waving supporters gathered outside. Park, the daughter of assassinated dictator Park...

Jonathan Unaware Of Cambridge Analytica Involvement In Elections – Aide | The Precision

Nigeria’s former president Goodluck Jonathan was “not aware” of any attempts by political consultancy Cambridge Analytica to interfere in elections in 2007 and 2015, his spokesman said on Thursday.  The UK-based political consultancy is facing allegations that it improperly accessed data from social media website Facebook to target voters prior to the U.S. presidential election and Britain’s Brexit referendum in...

Corruption: Court Sends Former Brazilian President, Lula To Prison | The Precision

Ex-President Lula: expected to be in jail Friday Brazil’s former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, will begin his 12 year prison term from Friday, after a judge gave him 24 hours to surrender to police. The order from Judge Sergio Moro, head of Brazil’s huge “Car Wash” anti-graft probe, came as a complete surprise given that lawyers had earlier said...

Former South African President, Jacob Zuma Goes On Trial Today | The Precision

Former South African president Jacob Zuma goes on trial on Friday for alleged corruption and fraud in a large government arms deal in the late 1990s, charges denied by the 75-year-old who was ousted by his party in February.  The trial is a rarity on the African continent, where political leaders - particularly heads of state - are seldom called...

Omisore Set To Dump PDP After Losing Grip Of Party In Osun | The Precision

Barring any hitch, the former deputy governor of Osun state, Senator Iyiola Omisore is set to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for another party. This is coming after the March 25 congress of the PDP in Osun State, in which Mr Soji Adagunodo emerged as the substantive Chairman of the party in the state. The former lawmaker’s camp was totally...

Carry Opioid Antidote Naloxone – US Surgeon General Tells Americans | The Precision

  The United States surgeon general, Jerome Adams issued an advisory Thursday recommending that more Americans carry the opioid overdose-reversing drug, naloxone.  The drug, commonly known as Narcan, can very quickly restore normal breathing in someone suspected of overdosing on opioids, including heroin...

Fayose Reacts To Buhari’s Approval Of $1bn For Military Equiment | The Precision

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has queried President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval of $1 billion for the procurement of security equipment to fight Boko Haram insurgency. He described it as pooling of public funds for the purpose of funding President Buhari’s reelection as well as the coming governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun States. The governor demanded to know whether...
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