Central Bank of Nigeria has reacted to PDP's stories of sale of FOREX to individuals, including wife of the president, Aisha Buhari and presidential aide Shehu Garba, describing the allegations as laughable fabrications.
Monday, 28 March 2016
CBN Reacts To PDP's Forex Allegations, Says They Are "Laughable Fabrications"
Central Bank of Nigeria has reacted to PDP's stories of sale of FOREX to individuals, including wife of the president, Aisha Buhari and presidential aide Shehu Garba, describing the allegations as laughable fabrications.
APC South-South Chieftain Calls For Kachikwu’s Resignation Over Recent Statements
He allged that “Kachikwu has not entirely cast off the orientation of the Peoples Democratic Party where he was” and that the NNPC Boss should climb down from “his high horse to face squarely the duties required of him by his office, as responsibility to the people is one of the cardinal points of the APC which he professes membership”
Other parts of the statement reads:
Kachikwu must not be a cog in the wheel of progress and he should do the needful by resigning honourably if he is not capable of doing his part by efficiently running the Ministry assigned to him.
We in the APC believe that it is proper to immediately correct mistakes or errors committed by any member of the party, no matter how highly placed and we are developing a culture of accountability to Nigerians who government is meant to serve.
The APC feels that Kachikwu has not entirely cast off the orientation of the Peoples Democratic Party where he was and this is manifest in his actions and utterance a such as the recent one that attracted opprobrium from many Nigerians.
This is coming after APC National Leader and Former Lagos Governor Bola Tinubu lashed out on the Minister over him not being a magician
Photo Credit: NAN Photo
Ex-beauty Queens, Adaeze Yobo And Stephanie Uche, Graduate From Their Church's Foundation Class
Former beauty queens, Adaeze Yobo and Stephanie Uche, graduated from their church, Christ Embassy's foundation school, yesterday March 27th. The pretty mums shared their photos on their Instagram pages. See more photos below..
There's No Illusion About It, We Have To Fight- Mikel Obi Bullish On Egypt Clash
Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi has charged the team to fight ahead of an all important AFCON qualifying match against Egypt at the Borg El-Arab Stadium in Alexandria, Egypt. Nigeria must win the clash if they harbour any hopes of qualifying for AFCON after drawing against Egypt in Kaduna, plus Samson Siasia's team are in a tight corner after the withdrawal of Chad, making this Tuesday clash all the more important.
Oghenekaro Etobo’s 60th minute strike was cancelled out by Mohammed Salah who scored a 90th minute goal for the Pharaohs against the run of play the Nigerian team currently are without first choice goalkeeper Carl Ikeme due to illness and the coaches have decided not to risk him in the tough encounter on Tuesday. “It’s a massive battle that we are going for, and there should be no illusion about it. We have to face reality, and everyone has to give more than 100 per cent because we just have to qualify for the Cup of Nations,” said Mikel ahead of he match. .
“We have to go to Alexandria and fight with everything we have. There are still matches to play and we have confidence that we will earn the ticket. We also call on Nigerians to believe in the team and continue to support us.”
Muslim Shopkeeper Stabbed To Death For Wishing Christians Happy Easter
It is a most tragic tale, 40-year-old Asad Shah was sent to an early grave for celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. The shopkeeper from Glasgow who has been described by those who knew him as 'peace-loving' was stabbed 30 times in his shop after he had praised both the life of Jesus and ‘his beloved Christian nation’. He died in hospital.
Police say the murder is religiously motivated and are questioning a 32-year-old man.
Mohammad Faisal, a family friend, said a bearded Muslim wearing a long religious robe entered Mr Shah’s shop and spoke to him in his native language before stabbing him in the head with a kitchen knife.
Mr Shah’s brother, who was working next door, rushed out to find the killer laughing while sitting on the shopkeeper's bleeding chest.
‘The brother dragged Mr Shah away but the guy continued attacking with the blade,’ said Mr Faisal. ‘They struggled up to the bus stop where Asad collapsed.
‘It was just a clear-cut revenge attack. For posting messages about peace, messages about greeting fellow Christians and Jews.
‘That man must not have been too happy about what he was doing, what he was preaching. It was a well-planned attack. He must have been an extremist.
'He went straight for the head. He got stomped on the head as well. His brother suffered a slash down his shoulder area because he attacked him with a knife as well.’
Before his death, Mr Shah had wished his friends a ‘Good Friday and a very happy Easter, especially to my beloved Christian nation’.
In his final post, he wrote: ‘Let’s follow the real footstep of beloved holy Jesus Christ and get the real success in both worlds.’
He also spoke out against the Brussels attacks on his Facebook page.
In a video posted online he said: ‘We are not here to fight with other mankind or cause bloodshed.’
Hundreds of people including the Scottish first minister, Nicola Sturgeon gathered for a silent vigil late to honour the respected shopkeeper near the site where he died.
Deeply religious, Mr Shah worked to foster cross-community relations in Glasgow and had been planning to host an online debate last night with Christian friends about the importance of Easter. Friends said he observed both Christian and Muslim holidays, and never failed to send out Easter and Christmas cards. And he used his social media accounts to promote harmony on religious holidays.
It is believed he belonged to the Ahmadi movement, a Muslim sect which promotes non-violence and tolerance of other faiths.
Ahmadis identify themselves as Muslims and a determined missionary network has helped spread their teachings around the world.
The sect however has drawn the ire of mainstream Islam and suffer severe persecution, its headquarters in South London has been targeted by arsonists.
Source: UK Daily Mail
Photo Of The Nigerian Army Colonel Kidnapped In Kaduna
Colonel Samaila Inusa (pictured) who is serving in the Nigerian Army School of Infantry Jaji, was kidnapped by unknown gunmen around Kamazo near NNPC Junction, Kaduna at about 7.30pm on Saturday March 26th. The Nigerian Army has issued a statement appealing to anyone with useful information that will help in the rescue of Colonel Inusa. The statement in part reads
"Anyone with useful information or assistance to assist in tracking these abductors should get across to us on the following telephone numbers 08033865572, 08030489203, 08023445961, 08058130703. They drove in a Mercedes car with registration number KUJ 154TZ”
A Nigerian Man Escapes Ghastly Motor Accident Unhurt
A Nigerian entrepreneur who is based in Atlanta, Georgia and seems to be friends with comedian, Basket Mouth took to his social media page to narrate how he miraculously survived this ghastly motor accident without a scratch. Read his story below:
Noble Igwe's Traditional Wedding Holds Today, View The Photoshoot Of Him And His Fiancee
Media personality and founder of 360Nobs, Noble Igwe, will be marrying his woman, Chioma Otisi in a traditional wedding today March 28th in Abriba, Abia state. Their white wedding is June 11th. Congrats to them.
A Nigerian Replies Chinese Man Over Email Scam
Mocking Nigerians, this Chinese tweeted this and got an epic reply from a Nigerian. See the reply below
Update On Adeoba Moyo: Family Said They Haven't Heard From Him Since The Brussels Attack
Below is what Hafsat Abiola-Costella posted few minutes ago:
"Friends, thank you for sharing my message until it reached Mr. Moyo Adeoba’s family. I just got a call from his sister. He was not a student as I had surmised from his FB profile. According to his sister, he was approximately 62 years old. The family has not heard from him since the attack but are hoping that perhaps he is among the injured.
However, his name is listed among those that died. I will be going to the Embassy today to make sure the officials are aware of him and are working with the Belgian authorities to secure his body. I will keep you posted"
'Minor' Fire Outbreak At NNPC Mega Station In Hadejia, Jigawa State
There was a fire outbreak at the The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation(NNPC) mega station in Hadejia, Jigawa State yesterday evening...
Convicted Serial Rapist Killed By Trailer While He watched Porn On His Phone
A convicted serial rapist in Memphis, Tennessee, 55 year old Kevin Jordan, was walking on a side-walk while watching porn on his cell phone when he got hit by a runaway trailer which smashed into a fence and struck him.
A man who witnessed the accident last Wednesday around 5 p.m. said police told them that Jordan was looking at porn on his phone when he was hit. He added that Jordan was killed just a few houses down from where he lived.
He was released from prison in 2010 for good behavior.
His fiancée, Connie Harris said that he turned his life around since he was convicted of the rapes and released from prison.
But according to New York Daily News, court records show he was arrested for indecent exposure last year.
A woman who did not want to be identified said she called police when she saw Jordan expose himself while wearing a trench coat. She said when she looked out her office window, he started masturbating to her– but ran away when she called police.
However, Harris defended her fiancé after the accusation was made, stating that Jordan recently had a kidney transplant and was near the woman's office because he was on dialysis. She said Jordan was urinating, not exposing himself.
Harris said despite Jordan's past, he was a changed and good person and did not deserve to die the way he did.
“It’s a big loss. I love him. I still love him,” Harris said.
The Police are still investigating the accident. The driver pulling the trailer has not been charged.
Source: NY Daily News
Wife of Lagos state Giv.Mrs Bolanle Ambode At Easter Celebration Service
Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, Otunba Ayo Obajimi; his Wife, Funmi, Mrs. Ladun Ogunbanwo, Representative of Commissioner of Police, DCP. Fimihan Adeoye; Assistant Commissioner of Police; Folasade Adam and Assistant Commissioner of Police, Imohimi Edgal and Mr. Edward Egbuka during the Easter Celebration Service and Lagos State Police Command Thanksgiving Service in commemoration of the Police-Week Celebration, at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Ikeja, on Sunday, March 27, 2016.
She was also presented a copy of Holy Bible as a gift by the General Secretary, Bible Society of Nigeria, Reverend Dare Ajiboye during the Easter Celebration Service.
SSA To The President On Foreign Affairs And Diaspora, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa Visits Nigerians In The US
Hon Dabiri Erewa with Inspector Funmilayo Obe of the NYPD, USA
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Disapora, Hon. Abike
Dabiri-Erewa was recently in New York where she met with prominent Nigerians including New York’s Deputy Chief of Police; Funmilayo Obe, the first African commanding officer and first black woman to attain this post.
Hon. Dabiri-Erewa with the acting Consul General Mr Habib Bala Mohammed (left)
Hon. Dabiri-Erewa also held a town hall meeting with Nigerians in the three states of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
In the course of her interaction, Hon. Dabiri-Erewa assured the attendees that the Buhari administration is committed to the well being of Nigerians in Diaspora and would continue to explore all means possible to ensure that Nigerians are not disenfranchised by any means while abroad.
She also encouraged the attendees to be great ambassadors of the Nigerian brand by attaining excellence in their various fields as this remains the best means of improving ‘brand Nigeria’.
to continue to support the economic growth of the nation by making regular investments back home.
Foreign Airlines To Sack 2000 Nigerian Workers Due To CBN Rules On Forex And Funds Transfer
The National Union of Air Transport Employees, NUATE, revealed that foreign airlines are planning to sack about two thousand Nigerian employees due to the CBN International rule on restrictions of Forex and funds transfer which prevents them from transferring their salaries to their respective home countries to take care of basic needs.
In a letter which was addressed to the Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika and made available to newsmen, Acting General Secretary of NUATE, Comrade Olayinka Abioye said if this happens, a lot of Nigerians would be jobless and be thrown back into the labour market which is already full. He added that if these employees are sacked, the airline industry will also suffer because there would be a shortage of workers. He asked for the Federal Government to intervene and help the foreign airlines out and save the workers jobs at the same time.
Abioye said:
“The reason being adduced for this danger is that their earnings in the past year is under lock with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN , as they are unable to transfer these earnings to their respective home countries to meet operational costs in accordance with international rules.”
“Following concerns raised recently by leaders of these workers and other stakeholders and in appreciation of the good intent of the government’s fiscal policy, we humbly make this clarion call for your (Minister) intervention to grant foreign airlines concession to repatriate their proceeds to their home countries,” he said.
“We hasten to place on the front burner an emerging threat confronting over 2, 000 private sector aviation workers in Nigeria which requires your intervention to forestall imminent loss of jobs of these number of workers,”.
Source: Vanguard
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