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After massive World Cup upset where Samurai Blue defeated the German Machines, Japan Fans stay behind to pick up trash left by other fans all over Stadium
For the second World Cup in a row Germany began their campaign in disastrous fashion, frittering away a first half lead to lose 2-1 to Japan. Suddenly, the champions of 2014 face the very realistic prospect of a second straight exit at the group stage, a self-inflicted crisis that was as much about disastrous defensive work as it was the excellence of match winner Takuma Asano. Every metric would point to Germany having been a vastly superior side for the 75 minutes before Ritsu Doan fired Japan back to parity, but the sense was of a profligate team who lacked…
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New bank notes have security features making it difficult to counterfeit – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has given reasons why he approved the redesign of ₦200, ₦500 and ₦1000 banknotes. Speaking at the launch of the new banknotes in Abuja, Buhari said he gave the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) permission to redesign the ₦200, ₦500 and ₦1000 banknotes because the Naira is long overdue to wear a new look. According to him; “the new Naira banknotes have been fortified with security features that make them difficult to counterfeit. “This implies that the Naira is long overdue to wear a new look.” “In line with this power, the Central Bank Governor [Godwin Emefiele]…
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Naira redesign: Emefiele, Buhari played Nigerians – Sowore
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore has slammed the Governor of Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele and President Muhammadu Buhari over the newly redesigned Naira notes. He accused the duo of playing Nigerians Buhari had unveiled the redesigned N200, N500 and N1000 notes at the commencement of the weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The new Naira notes will become legal tender commencing from December 15, while the old ones will cease to be legal tender effective February 1, 2023. Sharing a photograph of the new notes, Sowore in a tweet he shared said…
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Breaking: FG unveils redesigned naira notes to general public (Photo)
The Federal Government has unveiled the redesigned naira notes to the public. It was unveiled at the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari a few minutes ago. The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele warned Nigerians against hoarding of the old notes, saying there is no going back on the January 31st 2023 deadline to completely render the old notes useless.
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PDP crisis: They want to kill me for asking Ayu to resign – Wike
Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike has alleged a threat on his life over his call for the resignation of the People’s Democratic party, PDP National Chairman Ayu Iyorchia Wike alleged that they threatened him for insisting that Ayu should resign as the National Chairman of PDP He said this at the commissioning of the Akpabu-Itu-Umudiogha road in the Emohua Local Government Area of the state yesterday. According to him; “When I see some people running around and talking rubbish, they forget history easily. Today, we are not saying the presidential candidate should relinquish his ticket. We are not being…
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ASUU: During my time, teachers and lecturers bought cars and houses – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that during his tenure as president, lecturers and teachers all had jumbo bonuses and started buying houses and cars He said this following the issues surrounding the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU strike He said teachers christened the jumbo allowance as “Gbemu Aremu”. Mr Obasanjo’s middle name is Aremu, while ‘Gbemu’ is a Yoruba word that means windfall. He shared this this on Tuesday while speaking at the Education summit the House of Representatives organised. He said: “In my time, we had it. And if any government had done anything for ASUU, my…
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Jonathan asked for Atiku’s support in 2015, Atiku told Jonathan to relinquish his ticket to him – Wike reveals
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has disclosed that former President Goodluck Jonathan pleaded with ex-Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to support his re-election bid in 2015 but Atiku refused The governor spoke when Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State commissioned the Akpabu-Itu-Umudiogha road in the Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers. He said the former Vice President told Jonathan to rather relinquish his ticket to him Wike said: “Jonathan travelled to the Dorchester Hotel in London to meet Atiku but rather, the former VP told Jonathan to relinquish his ticket to him in 2015 He said this following Atiku and Okowa’s…
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Nigerian man begs for help as his fiancée breaks up with him for allegedly complimenting another woman on Facebook
A Nigerian man, Ade has called for help after his fiancée broke up with him for complimenting another lady. Ade who disclosed this on a Facebook group on Tuesday, November 22, claimed that he only commented ” looking beautiful” on the lady’s post
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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman announces public holiday for tomorrow after their win against Argentina at the World Cup
King Salman has announced a public holiday in Saudi Arabia after the nation’s historic victory over Argentina at the World Cup on Tuesday, November 22. The Saudi Arabian national team caused one of the biggest upsets at the ongoing World Cup in Qatar by defeating Lionel Messi’s Argentina 2 – 1 in the opening game of the tournament. The win for Saudi Arabia means Argentina’s 36-match winning streak has been broken. In response to the result, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman announced all employees and students in the Middle Eastern country will get Wednesday off. A statement from the king read: “It is directed that…
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Sophia Momodu apologizes after posting photo of Davido and three of his kids to celebrate him on 30th birthday
Sophia Momodu has apologised for a post shared via her daughter, Imade Adeleke’s Instagram account to wish Davido a happy birthday. The post shared via Imade’s account was a photo of Davido and three of his kids — Imade, Hailey, and Ifeanyi, who, sadly, drowned less than a month ago. Sophia has now released a post a day later, apologising. She said that she understands some might consider the post insensitive but insists that was not her intention.
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Buhari flags off first Oil Drilling project in Northern Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has flagged off the Kolmani Integrated Development Project (KIPRO) on the boundary of Bauchi and Gombe States. Buhari performed the ground-breaking ceremony of Kolmani Oil Prospecting Lease (OPL) 809 and 810 at Kolmani field site today, November 22, two years after oil was discovered in commercial volume in the region. It would be the first oil drilling site in Northern Nigeria. Oil was discovered in commercial volume in the region after NNPC launched a search in some Northern States in 2016. Kolmani fields hold over a billion crude oil reserve, which could significantly raise Nigeria’s oil reserve that has not grown…
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Do it, if it is easy to get a Degree – Lady celebrates as she graduates with a 3rd class from UNIZIK (video)
A Nigerian lady who gave her name as Chisom has taken to social media to celebrate herself as she graduated with a 3rd class from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University UNIZIK. In the video, Chisom asked anyone who thinks it’s easy to graduate with such a degree to try it out. Watch the video below…
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