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Like Kaduna, a group which disagreed with the leadership style of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state has emerged with a parallel structure in Katsina State known as the APC Akida. Just like Kaduna, the new group is accusing the Katsina State governor, Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari, of sidelining party leaders in the state and running what they...

•U.S. Under Secretary for Political Affairs, Thomas Shannon Jr The U.S. has released $54 million in addition to humanitarian assistance to Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and the four countries affected by the Boko Haram violence. U.S. Under Secretary for Political Affairs, Mr Thomas Shannon Jr, said at a symposium on tagged ‘Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects for Advancing Durable Peace”, organised by the...

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari is currently in Maiduguri, Borno State to celebrate the country's 57th Independence Anniversary with Nigerian troops engaging militant group, Boko Haram in the war on terror, THE PRECISION has learnt.  More to come... 

The President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed the next steps to reduce the rate of unemployment in the country. In his Independence speech, he stated that a new presidential initiative will be starting, with each state to create a minimum of 10,000 jobs for unemployed youths across the nation. The President noted that this will be achieved through the help of the...

My dear Nigerians, October 1st remains a special date for all Nigerians as this marks the day when we attained one of the most precious of human desires — freedom. Over the years the country has gone through trials and tribulations, but October 1st is always a day for celebrations. It is a day for thanks giving, reflection and re-dedication. It is also...

Ondo speaker, Bamidele Oleyelogun  The unity of Nigeria should be a prime factor as Nigerians celebrate the 57th Independence anniversary.                Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Oleyelogun Bamidele David gave this indication in his Independence anniversary message.  Oleyelogun commended Nigerians for their resilience over the years.  He advocated unity as the major strength on...

A man in Louisiana, U. S. Jatory Evans, has hanged himself after been accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend and fatally shooting her parents. The 29-year-old Evans also burned down their house. Reports quoted Jefferson Parish Coroner Dr Gerry Cvitanovich as saying that the 29-year-old Evans hanged himself on Wednesday at the Jefferson Parish Jail. Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesman Glen...

Ondo state majority leader, Olumide Araoyinbo The majority leader of the Ondo state house of Assembly, Olumide Araoyinbo says Nigerians should eschew divisiveness and be united in the face of challenges.  The majority leader gave the charge in his message to commemorate Nigeria's 57th Independence anniversary.  Mr Araoyinbo urged Nigerians to continue to believe in the leadership of the country while assuring...

The Oyo State Government has announced the immediate closure of Agodi Zoo. The government said this decision is based on the report received from the company managing the Zoo, AM & C, that one of the lions at the Zoo had accidentally attacked one of the attendants, Hamzat Oyekunle, popularly known as Baba Olorunwa, who later died from injuries sustained...

The striking joint health sector unions (Johesu) has suspended its strike action in principle, as members are expected to resume work on Wednesday, October fourth. The minister of state for health, Professor Stephen Ocheni who presided over the second conciliation meeting in Abuja, affirms that the federal government has agreed to resolve the issues that led to the industrial action. The joint...