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  • Dog owners storm Naira Marley’s residence

    Dog owners storm Naira Marley’s residence

    A large number of dog owners with their pets have stormed Naira Marley‘s residence after a viral video of him feeding each of his pets with full chicken surfaced online.

    A few days ago, the Marlian President shared a video on his Twitter handle of him feeding his pets.

    The video sees Naira outside his house taking a full chicken from a big bowl held by one of his associates and giving it to each of his pet dogs.

    On the last count, it was realised that the singer had given out seven full chickens to each of his pets.

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    He fed them while his latest song “Vawulence” played in the background.

    Seeing the large meal Naira’s pets enjoy, dog owners marched down to his residence with their pets just maybe to also partake of the sumptuous meal.

    The said video that sees the large number of people walking with their dogs held the inscription: “We’re all heading to Naira Marley’s house.”

    Retweeting the same video, the 31-year-old entertainer wrote: “Wtf.”

  • Ex- Oyo Deputy Speaker warns over 2023 polls

    Ex- Oyo Deputy Speaker warns over 2023 polls

    Former Oyo Deputy Speaker Pastor Femi Emmanuel has warned Nigerians against focusing more on 2023 presidential election without resolving fundamental constitutional issues.

    He said the 2023 elections, like others in the past, would not change the fortunes of Nigeria for good except the needful is done.

    Speaking in Ibadan at a parley ahead of the Living Spring Chapel International 2022 World Lifting Conference, which was part of activities marking the 29th year anniversary of the church, Emmanuel said that none of the major players has what it takes to redeem the country under the current warped and lopsided 1999 Constitution.

    Emmanuel, who is the Presiding Pastor of the Church, urged the Houses of Assembly not to pass the ongoing constitution amendment bill.

    He argued what the country needs is not an amendment to the 1999 Constitution but a complete one that would have referendum and voice of the people.

    “The heat is on for the upcoming 2023 elections, but in my sincere view, as a person who has been involved in Nigeria’s political affairs up to being elected as the Deputy Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly between 1992 and 1993, election is not our priority now as a nation. I am not just a pastor, I have been in the political trenches and I know how Nigerian democracy works.

    “It is like putting the cart before the horse and postponing evil days. What our country needs now is a rearrangement to establish fairness, justice and equity, the country has been operating a unitary system of government, which we deceptively called democracy. Our constitution is not a democratic constitution. It is like a military decree.”

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    “The question we should ask ourselves is: where did we sit to agree as a people to make Nigeria 36 States? Who divided Nigeria into 774 local councils? This happened on the table of a military general that came to govern Nigeria.”

    The cleric said that the country called Nigeria “died in 1966 when the military took over and the Constitution was suspended and replaced by a unitary system, adding that the crux of Nigeria’s problem is the Constitution where one ethnic group feels superior to others.

    “1999 Constitution is a fraud. The Nigerian constitution as earlier stated forced the dominance of a particular ethnic group over and above the other ethnic groups in the country. It has more states and local councils, as well as more seats in the Senate and House of Representatives. By that fraud, no bill passes in the National Assembly if it is not in favour of the dominant group.

    “No State House of Assembly should pass the so-called amendment to the constitution. Fraud cannot be amended, our constitution is a fraud, it is a lie and there are so many lies told in that constitution that have to be jettisoned.”

    Emmanuel however urged Christians to get involved in politics because the church can no longer stand aloof.

  • Why I bought my father car, by 8-year-old Kiriku

    Why I bought my father car, by 8-year-old Kiriku

    Popular child skit maker, Victory Enorense, aka Kiriku, has explained why he bought a car for his father.

    Well-known for his signature quote, “Abeg Shift”, the youngster explained his father’s car was old and no longer in good shape.

    Kiriku said he and his uncle had agreed to get his dad a new car when their efforts started yielding money.

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    He said: “His car was no longer good, and we decided to buy a new one for him. We did that because the old car was giving him issues.

    “Me and my uncle decided that immediately we started making money, we would get him (my dad) a car.”

  • NJC reinstates Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia

    NJC reinstates Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia

    The National Judicial Council (NJC) has directed the immediate reinstatement of Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia as a judge of the Federal High Court.

    The Nation learnt that the NJC took the decision at its meeting on December 1, 2022.

    Pursuant to the NJC’s directive, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho issued a circular on December 5 notifying judges of the court about the development.

    The circular reads: “Your lordships are, by this circular letter, notified that at the meeting of the National Judicial Council held on the 1st of December, 2022, the council reinstated the Hon. Justice R. N. Ofili-Ajumogobia as a Judicial Officer.”

    “The reinstatement takes instant effect and there shall be consequential posting.”

    Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a 15-count charge bordering on money laundering and breach of public trust.

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    In a ruling in November 2021, Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa (of the Federal High Court, Lagos) upheld her application to quash the charge and dismissed the allegations against her.

    Justice Lewis-Allagoa relied on an earlier order by Justice Binta Nyako (of the Federal High Court, Abuja) which quashed all the recommendations of the National Judicial Council (NJC).

    Justice Nyako, in a judgment delivered on November 28, 2019 in the suit marked:FHC/ABJ/CS/638/2018 filed by Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia against the NJC, quashed the council’s report and recommendations, including for the judge’s sack.

  • Vote your conscience, cleric charges Christians

    Vote your conscience, cleric charges Christians

    The Planter of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Grace of Mercy Prayer Mountain, Adamimogo Worldwide Prophet Sam Olu Alo has charged Christians to vote their conscience.

    Alo said this at the dedication of Adamimogo Jesus City located along Ibeju-Lekki Epe Expressway.

    The Commissioning coincided with the church’s Ojo Ayo 2022 Celebration.

    Adamimogo Jesus City sits on a large expanse of land with an auditorium, hospital, school, administrative block and guest houses among other features.

    According to him, Christians have the moral responsibility to vote based on their conscience and not on hatred or revenge on any candidate at all levels of governance.

    He warned that voting based on hatred, revenge, or religious sentiments will lead to an unpleasant situation for our country in the next four years.

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    God, he claimed, told him “if the church voted out of revenge, Nigeria may be in another war in the next four years. The regret will be much more than what we are going through at the moment.

    “Let us pray and don’t vote because of hatred. Vote as God has directed you. Don’t seek revenge against anyone. If it Igbo, Yoruba or Hausa, and you are sure that the person can deliver the dividends of democracy for Nigerians, go ahead and vote for such a one”, he said.

    “It is not now that the church will be talking about Muslim Muslim tickets. Things have gone wrong from the onset. I don’t support voting along the religious line. let us vote for our conscience. If we toe the path of Muslim Muslim or Christian-Muslim, we may miss it. Let us vote for our conscience and if it is the will of God, the person will emerge victorious,” he said.

    The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Job Creation Afolabi Imoukhuede tasked Nigerians to have hope in the electoral process.

    Center Prophet Sam Olu Alo, The Planter Christ Apostolic Church, Grace of Mercy Prayer Mountain, Adamimogo Worldwide Mrs Abosede Obe, (right) Pastor Odunayo Sonibare, HRM Oba (Dr.) Akinrinmade Olugboyega, The Orunja of Odigbo, Ore, Odigbo, Ore, Odigbo LGA. Ondo State, and Barr Anthony Ojei,
    Cutting Ojo Ayo Anointing Service at Jesus City, Ibeju Lekki-Epe Express Way, Lagos.

  • Rema prays for divine guidance, protection over Afrobeats legends

    Rema prays for divine guidance, protection over Afrobeats legends

    Jonzing/Mavin artiste, Rema has lent his voice to pray for Afrobeats legends.

    The pioneer of Afro-rave (an offshoot of Afrobeats) prayed for God’s continued guidance and protection over those considered as legends of Afrobeats.

    This follows few days after Wizkid tagged one of Afrobeats legends totally wrote off rap music.

    He claimed rap wasn’t just boring and tiring but also dead while declaring Afrobeats at the new pop.

    His remark spurred heated reactions from Nigerian rappers which further fuelled Wizkid’s resolve to bash them even more.

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    Machala ended up referring to Nigerians rappers as dumb and broke while declaring Sarkodie, Nasty C, and Black Sheriff as the only rappers in Africa.

    As Wizkid’s outburst about rap music and rappers hovers, gradually ebbing away; Rema has decided to intercede for Afrobeats champions who he described as motivators of all singers.

    Praying via a tweet, the “Calm Down” crooner said: “Baba God guide & protect our Afrobeat Legends cause na dem dey motivate us, everybody say Amen.”

  • Obi will win in 2023, says Cubana Chief Priest

    Obi will win in 2023, says Cubana Chief Priest

    Lagos socialite, Pascal Okechukwu aka Cubana Chief Priest has publicly endorsed the Labour Party (LP) presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi.

    The celebrity barman, who was appointed as Special Adviser to Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma on Social Media Influencing, expressed optimism that Obi will emerge victorious in the 2023 polls.

    He shared a video on his Instagram page where he was seen at the LP campaign at he Kanu Nwankwo Sports Centre, Owerri on Tuesday.

    The businessman could be seen introducing singer Kcee to Obi while they stood to take photographs.

    Taking the podium as the youths hailed him, Ezemuo said Obi was the most qualified to be president arguing that he possessed the capacity to solve Nigeria’s problems.

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    Chief priest urged Imolites to vote massively for him in the forth coming election, declaring “Peter Obi is the incoming president of Nigeria, God willing.”

    Captioning the video, the father of two wrote: “Nigeria Go Better @peterabigregory We Have Confidence In You As The Best Candidate For The Job Come 2023, Diesel Don Chop All The Profit Wey Dey My Business, Dollar Rate No Gree Make Person Chop Life Again, Insecurity No Gree Make Ballers Come Out Again. A lot Needs To Be Done And You Remain The Best Man For The Job To Fix Our Great Nation God Willing You Will Emerge President Of Our Dear Country.”

  • Gabriel Jesus undergoes surgery

    Gabriel Jesus undergoes surgery

    Brazil’s Gabriel Jesus has successfully undergone surgery on his right knee after suffering an injury during a group game against Cameroon at the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

    Jesus was forced off during Brazil’s 1-0 defeat by Cameroon in their final Group G match. He was subsequently ruled out of the remainder of the tournament.

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    A statement by Arsenal, which he plays for in the English Premiership League confirmed the surgery was successful.

    “Gabriel Jesus will now begin his rehabilitation programme,” the statement reads.

  • CBN pegs daily ATM withdrawals at N20,000

    CBN pegs daily ATM withdrawals at N20,000

    From January 9, 2023, Nigerians can only withdraw N20,000 cash from Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) per day.

    If there is a need to make further cash withdrawals from the ATMs, individuals can only access maximum cash of N100,000 a week. It means Nigerians can only withdraw N20,000 a day and not more than N100,000 a week.

    This is contained in a circular by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to all Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) and Other Financial Institutions (OFIs) on Tuesday from Abuja.

    It reads: “The maximum cash withdrawal per week via Automated Teller Machine (ATM) shall be N100,000 subject to a maximum of N20,000 cash withdrawal per day; only denominations of N200 and below shall be loaded into the ATMs and the maximum cash withdrawal via point of sale (PoS) terminal shall be N20,000 daily”.

    The circular signed by the Director of Banking Supervision of the CBN Haruna B. Mustafa further stated: “The maximum cash withdrawal over the counter (OTC) by individuals and corporate organizations per week shall henceforth be N100,000 and N500,000 respectively.

    Withdrawals above these limits, the CBN said, will now attract processing fees of 5 percent and 10 percent respectively.

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    In addition: “Third-party cheques above N50,000 from next year “will not be eligible for payment over the counter while extant limits of N10,000,000 on clearing cheques still subsist”.

    However, if the need does arise for the withdrawal of more cash, the CBN has directed the DMBs and OFIs that “in compelling circumstances, not exceeding once a month, where cash withdrawals above the prescribed limits are required for legitimate purposes, such cash withdrawals shall not exceed N5,000,000.00 and 10,000,000.00 for individuals and corporate organisations, respectively”.

    That notwithstanding, such withdrawals will still be subject “to the referenced processing fees of 5 percent and 10 percent as the case may be.

    This decision is not unconnected to the CBN’s determination to curb inflation, reduce money supply in the system and make Nigerians embrace alternative channels of banking transactions that promote financial inclusion.

    Its Governor Godwin Emefiele gave a hint to this development at the last Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting when he responded to a journalist’s question on withdrawal limits.

  • CBN limits cash withdrawals to N100, 000, N500,000 weekly for individuals, companies

    CBN limits cash withdrawals to N100, 000, N500,000 weekly for individuals, companies

    The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has limited over-the-counter cash withdrawals by individuals and corporate entities to N100, 000 and N500, 000 respectively weekly.

    According to a new memo to banks on Tuesday by the Director of Banking Supervision, Haruna B. Mustafa, individuals will only be able to withdraw N100,000 per week (from over-the-counter, Point of Sale Machines or the Automated Teller Machines) while organisations can access N500,000 per week.

    Banks have also been directed to load only N200 and lower denominations into their ATM.

    The memo reads: “Further to the launch of the redesigned naira notes by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, and in line with the cashless policy of the CBN, all deposit money banks and other financial institutions are hereby directed to note and comply with the following:

    “1. The maximum cash withdrawal over the counter by individuals and corporate organisations per week shall henceforth be N100,000 and N500,000 respectively. Withdrawals above these limits shall attract processing fees of 5% and 10%, respectively.

    “2. Third-party cheques above N50,000 shall not be eligible for payment over the counter, while extant limits of N10,000,000 on clearing cheques still subsist.

     

    “3. The maximum cash withdrawal per week via Automated Teller Machine shall be N100,000 subject to a maximum of N20,000 cash withdrawal per day.

     

    “4. Only denominations of N200 and below shall be loaded into the ATMs.

     

    “5. The maximum cash withdrawal via the point-of-sale terminal shall be N20,000 daily.

     

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    “6. In compelling circumstances, not exceeding once a month, where cash withdrawals above the prescribed limits are required for legitimate purposes, such cash withdrawals shall not exceed N5,000,000.00 and N10,000,000.00 for individuals and corporate organisations, respectively, and shall be subject to the referenced processing fees in (1) above, in addition to enhanced due diligence and further information requirements.

     

    “Further to (6) above, you are required to obtain the following information at the minimum and upload same on the CBN portal created for the purpose:

     

     

    “a. Valid means of identification of the payee (National Identity Card, International Passport, Drivers License.). b. Bank Verification Number of the payee. c. Notarised customer declaration of the purpose of the cash withdrawal. d. Senior management approval for the withdrawal by the Managing Director of the drawee, where applicable. e. Approval in writing by the MD/CEO of the bank authorising the withdrawal.

     

    “Please further note the following: i. Monthly returns on cash withdrawal transactions above the specified limits should be rendered to the Banking Supervision Department. ii. Compliance with extant AMUCFT regulations relating to the KYC, ongoing customer due diligence and suspicious transaction reporting etc., is required in all circumstances. iii. Customers should be encouraged to use alternative channels (internet banking, mobile banking apps, USSD, cards/POS. eNaira, etc.) to conduct their banking transactions.”