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“Any bank that fails to collect the new notes from CBN will pay N1 million daily” – CBN warns
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned that any commercial bank that fails to pick up the new naira notes for distribution will be fined N1 million daily This was made known in a statement by a deputy director of the apex bank, Adeleke Adelokun during a sensitization programme with traders on the new Naira notes at Ayegbaju International Market in Osogbo, the Osun state capital, on Friday, January 20. He noted that the central bank has printed enough new naira notes to go round. Adelokun said; “As at today, CBN has printed enough new naira notes of N200,…
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2023: Nigeria does not need another ethnic champion – Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri has said Nigeria does not need an ethnic champion like the incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari. He said Buhari depended on “another regional overlord” like the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, to shore up his support in Southern Nigeria. According to him, the candidates have not been consistent with their ability to fill up campaign venues except his principal, Atiku Abubakar. “Anytime Bola Tinubu holds a campaign rally in the Southwest, the stadium is always full to overflowing. But once he steps out of the Southwest, he has challenges filling stadia, he said Omokri alleged…
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(VIDEO) Married men are sweeter than single men – Actress Esther Nwachukwu
Actress Esther Nwachukwu has gone public with one of her recent “discoveries”. According to her, married men are ”sweeter” than single men especially when they are handsome and rich. Esther added that single men are not as sweet as married men because they have divided attention. Watch the video below……….
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Nigeria says Cannabis will make people run mad, Nigeria itself is illegal and makes people run mad every year – Sowore calls for the legalization of Cannabis
The Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore has insisted on the legalisation of cannabis if elected Nigeria’s president in February. Sowore had in an interview on Thursday decried Nigeria’s over-dependence on oil and reaffirmed his commitment to diversify the Nigerian economy should he get to power next month. He said: “There are some weeds on earth, there are reasons why God created them. For example, cannabis, if you take it the right way, will increase your thinking. I am not taking it but I will legalise it. It is not that you should abuse it. “In…
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Governor Ortom’s convoy involved in an accident, lawmakers injured
Governor Samuel Ortom’s convoy was involved in an accident on Friday morning, January 20. The accident occurred while his convoy was heading for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship campaign rally in Utokon community, Ado LGA of the state. The driver of a branded bus fully loaded with PDP supporters lost control and rammed into three vehicles; a Jeep, a security vehicle, and another bus in the convoy. Three lawmakers of the state house of assembly were injured but there were no deaths The lawmakers were taken to the hospital and are in “stable condition”. The motorcade in the convoy…
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Bandits abduct school children in Nasarawa State
The Nasarawa State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of some pupils of LGEA Primary School, Alwaza, Alwaza community, Doma local government area of the state in the early hours of Friday. The incident was confirmed by DSP Rahman Nansel, the state Police Public Relations Officer. According to him, a joint team of Police, military and vigilante men have been mobilised and dispatched on the trail of the abductors, reported to be on motorcycles. He said an unspecified number of primary school pupils were taken away in the attack after the bandits reportedly laid siege while the children were on…
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FG increases Petrol price to N185 per litre
The Federal Government has officially increased the price of petrol from N170 per litre to N185 per litre. An internal memo was released to that effect and has been sent to various stakeholders in the oil sector. The ex-depot price also increased from N148 per litre to N167. A few petrol stations belonging to the Major Marketers Association of Nigeria, MOMAN, have already adjusted their pumps in line with the new price directive. According to the President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers of Nigeria IPMAN, Chinedu Okonkwo, he heard about the development but nothing can be done “So I heard…
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Peter Obi may win in Anambra state, I wish him luck – Soludo
Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo has said the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi may win the forthcoming presidential poll in his State. The former Central Bank Governor, who spoke, during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme, also wished Obi well in his presidential ambition. In a piece which literally set the internet ablaze, Soludo rubbished Obi’s performance while serving as governor of Anambra State, stressing that the achievement of the LP candidate in the State was relatively nothing. Referring to the article, Soludo said, “In that piece, I even considered that Peter Obi might win…
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If you don’t vote for Tinubu you will regret it for the next 20 years – Adamu Garba
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adamu Garba has advised Nigerian youths to vote for his principal, Bola Tinubu or be prepared to suffer for 20 years He shared this in a tweet he shared via his twitter handle. According to him, Tinubu is the only candidate that cares He wrote; “Dear Nigerian Youth, If you dare miss the Asiwaju Presidency at this critical moment in Nigeria’s history, you’ll regret it for the next 20 years. Do not be deceived by anyone. “Vote for Bola Tinubu and protect your future. He’s the only one that cares. “Bola Tinubu…
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‘That Club is so far behind on everything’ – Jesse Lingard slams his former club, Manchester United
English footballer, Jesse Lingard has hit out at former club Manchester United, saying the club is ‘behind’ other elite Premier League clubs in an explosive interview. The Nottingham Forest attacker who left United in July last year, unleashed on the Red Devils, claiming they are stuck in the past and have lacked any control since Sir Alex Ferguson departed. Speaking to The Diary of a CEO Podcast, he said United briefed the press against him after a loan deal to Newcastle collapsed last January. Lingard claimed the deal ‘was done’ until United’s Director of Football John Murtough phoned and said…
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“Lean on me no mean make you press me die” Bovi says as he shares chat with friend who despite an unpaid debt of 15 years wants to borrow N500K
Bovi has shared a screenshot of his chat with a friend who has been owing him money for 15 years. The friend recently reached out to Bovi to beg for N500K to complete his rent. Bovi replied, reminding the friend that he lent him N25K when they were in Igbinedion University almost 15 years ago and he never got his money back. “I never forget! Memo to all.” Bovi wrote as he shared the chat. In another slide, Bovi wrote: “Lean on me no mean say make you press me die sha.”
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Are you people not tired of seeing shege? They are campaigning to show us more shege – Mr Macaroni, questions Nigerians as he wonders why fuel scarcity persists in 2023
Content creator, Mr Macaroni, has expresed his dismay at the persistent fuel scarcity Nigerians are experiencing in 2023. In a post shared on his Instastories, Mr Macaroni said Nigerians do not deserve such hardship and suffering. He alleged that this present government is showing Nigerians ”Shege” – which in local parlance means wickedness – and that they are still campaigning to show Nigerians more ”shege”. ”Are you people not tired of seeing shege?” he asked. See his post below…
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