Travelers Stuck As Nigerian Railway Corporation Rejects Old Naira Notes

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has refused to sell tickets to passengers carrying old Naira notes, stranding them.

According to Makesense Pm reports, the early morning train to Ibadan was nearly disrupted by protests following the NRC’s initial refusal to collect old Naira notes.

WHEN THE EARLY MORNING PASSENGERS BECAME AGITATED AND TENSION WAS BREWING, THE NRC WAS FORCED TO ACCEPT OLD NAIRA NOTES AND THE EARLY MORNING TRAIN WAS THEN ALLOWED TO LEAVE FOR IBADAN IN PEACE.HOWEVER, THIS AFTERNOON, WE WERE DIRECTED NOT TO COLLECT THE OLD NAIRA NOTES. THE 4 PM TRAIN JUST LEFT FOR IBADAN AND ABOUT TEN PASSENGERS COULDN’T BOARD BECAUSE THEY DIDN’T HAVE THE NEW NAIRA NOTES.WHY THERE WAS SO MUCH CONFUSION WITH THE MORNING TRAIN WAS BECAUSE THE NUMBER OF PASSENGERS WITH OLD NAIRA NOTES FAR OUTWEIGH THE NUMBER OF THOSE WITH NEW NAIRA NOTES. BUT THIS AFTERNOON TRAIN THAT LEFT AROUND 4 PM DIDN’T EXPERIENCE SUCH CONFUSION BECAUSE ONLY TEN PASSENGERS HAD OLD NAIRA NOTES WITH THEM.WHAT WILL HAPPEN TOMORROW MORNING IS WHAT WE DON’T KNOW SINCE WE HAVE BEEN DIRECTED NOT TO COLLECT THE OLD NAIRA NOTES.WE HAVE SINCE THE SUSPENDED COLLECTION OF OLD NAIRA NOTES ON THE LAGOS MASS TRANSIT TRAINS. THE DECISION TO SUSPEND COLLECTION OF OLD NAIRA NOTES ONBOARD THE LAGOS-IBADAN TRAIN JUST STARTED YESTERDAY AFTERNOON, AN NRC WORKER WHO WOULDN’T WANT HER NAME IN PRINT TOLD THE TRIBUNE ONLINE.

Speaking on the development, Mr. Eric Umezurike, Managing Director of First Fit Nigeria Limited and a train passenger, said that a Federal Government agency like the Nigerian Railway Corporation is better positioned to collect old naira notes and seamlessly exchange them with its sister agency, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

According to him;

IF A GOVERNMENT AGENCY IS REJECTING OLD NAIRA NOTES AT A PERIOD WHEN THE CASE WAS STILL PENDING IN COURT, WHAT WOULD BE THE EXPECTATIONS FROM MARKET WOMEN SUPERMARKETS AND PETROL ATTENDANTS.

Speaking to journalists at Mobolaji Johnson Station, some of the passengers who were unable to board the 4 p.m. train vowed to stage protests at the train station the next time they were denied access due to the issue of old Naira notes.

WE WON’T TAKE THIS LIGHTLY NEXT TIME WE COME HERE. THE TRAIN IS GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AND BELONGS TO ALL OF US BECAUSE THEY WERE BUILT WITH TAXPAYER’S MONEY. EVEN IF GOVERNMENT COLLECT LOANS TO BUILD THE TRAINS, THE GOVERNMENT IS PAYING BACK THOSE LOANS WITH TAXPAYER MONEY.WE WON’T TAKE IT LIGHTLY NEXT TIME WE COME HERE AND THEY (NRC) REFUSE TO ALLOW US TO BOARD BECAUSE OF OLD NAIRA NOTES ISSUE, SOME OF THE PASSENGERS LAMENTED.

When contacted, NRC Lagos District Manager Engineer Augustine Arisa said he couldn’t comment because he was in Papalanto, Ogun State, for routine checks on the railway station.

I AM NOT IN LAGOS NOW. I CANNOT CONFIRM IF IT’S TRUE WE ARE NOT COLLECTING THE OLD NAIRA NOTES. I AM IN PAPALANTO, OGUN STATE FOR SOME ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WORKS, ARISA SAID.

https://makesensepromotions.com/travelers-stuck-as-nigerian-railway-corporation-rejects-old-naira-notes/

Angry residents destroy POS operator’s stand in Delta

Angry residents in Warri, Delta state filed out this morning and destroyed a POS operator’s stand. According to the protesters, POS operators are extorting them due to the scarcity of New Naira notes.

Prior to the scarcity, POS operators charged N100 for every N5000 withdrawn but with the current scarcity of Naira notes, they charge as much as N1500 for every N5000 withdrawn.

Some of the POS operators claim they have to make their money back as they allegedly purchase the Naira notes from some bankers as well as fuel station attendants.

https://makesensepromotions.com/angry-residents-destroy-pos-operators-stand-in-delta/

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derecho:
I know this isn't true.
APC always trying to taint the OBIdient movement.

Any attack against Igbos during elections will be reciprocated – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has warned against attacking Igbos during the forthcoming 2023 elections.

IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, warned that the group would reciprocate any attack on Igbos during the forthcoming elections.

Makesense Pm reports gathered that, In a statement, Powerful said IPOB would not stand by and allow anybody to threaten or attack Igbos during the elections.

According to Powerful: “The attention of the global movement and family of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) under the command and leadership of our great leader Mazi Nnamdi KANU has been drawn to a threat from a small village Monarch in Yoruba Land to the effect that they will deal with non-indigenes, especially Ndigbo who doesn’t vote in the upcoming elections according to the wish of the monarch. This sort of threat tells you all you need to know about the Nigerian selection process, which they like to call an election.

“IPOB as a freedom movement do reaffirm our non-recognition and or participation of (in) the Nigerian electoral process because the results do not represent the will of the people, and this is why an idiot somewhere will have the gumption to threaten what they called non-indigenes and the Igbo nation in particular. While we Biafrans await a date for Referendum, nobody should threaten Ndigbo and Biafrans residing temporarily in other parts of Nigeria for any reason.

“IPOB want to state unequivocally that any attack in any part of Nigeria on the Biafran people or the Igbo Nation or their properties on account of the choice of individuals to participate and vote according to their conviction during this so-called election will be met with adequate and commensurate action.

“We urge men and women of good conscience in the North and West to caution their traditional rulers and politicians who want to use Ndigbo and Biafrans as scapegoats in this skewed election process to be very careful and retrace their steps. Gone are the days when Ndigbo will be threatened and intimidated during elections. As long as Biafrans have not been given the opportunity to exit Nigeria via a referendum, IPOB will not stand by and watch anyone Nigerian or non-Nigerian to threaten Buafrans or carry out such threats against us and get away with it.

“Even as IPOB do not wish to be drawn into the ZOO politics, nobody has the right to threaten Ndigbo or attempt to compel them to vote for a particular party or candidate. Any Biafran who wants to vote in this election has the right to vote for any party or candidate of his/her choice, and nobody should direct or threaten them to vote for a particular party in their community or state. If anyone threatens to attack Ndigbo and Biafrans or non-indigenes residents in your place, be rest assured that the people being attacked will not sit and watch their property and life being destroyed and will activate their right to Self Defence.

“We are urging Ndigbo, Biafrans and non-indigenes everywhere to be prepared to defend their property, family and their own lives during and after this election period. Do not allow anyone to use you or your family as a sacrificial lamb this time around.

“It is very imperative that we remind those who think highly of themselves and believe they will resort to violence and attack Biafrans that they do not have the monopoly of violence. Until Referendum is conducted and Biafrans exit Nigeria, those who have the habit of threatening and attacking Ndigbo must understand that it will not be business as usual this time around because their lives also will be in danger when they attack others.

“These nitwits believe that Biafrans are soft targets to threaten and attack at will well they should know that it will not be so this time around. These morons never threatened fulani not vote for any other party except their own party and their own person but rather directed their misguided outbursts against Biafrans and Indigbo. We dare them to attack NDIGBO and Biafrans this time around and see what will happen.”

Powerful urged Igbos to defend themselves “as long as Nigeria forced and kept us into this unwanted contraption, we are advising Biafrans to be fully ready to meet the coming challenge squarely and unwaveringly.”

https://makesensepromotions.com/any-attack-against-igbos-during-elections-will-be-reciprocated-ipob/

Igbos Will Vote For Tinubu Because Of Second Niger Bridge – Umahi

Ebonyi State Governor Dave Umahi has stated that Igbos will vote for the All Progressives Congress and its presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu. Because of the Second Niger Bridge built by the President’s administration, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, in the upcoming presidential election (retd.)
Umahi stated this on Tuesday at the APC South-East grand finale rally in Owerri.

According to the Governor, the Igbos will vote APC back into power because they are grateful for the accomplishments of Buhari’s administration.

Umahi said;

Igbo people will vote for the APC because of the Second Niger Bridge constructed by President Buhari’s administration.

Makesense PM gathered that, Also speaking at the event, the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, also assured the party that his state would deliver for the APC in the February 25 presidential election.

Uzodimma said;

Imo people are grateful to Mr President. We sought your support for building of roads and fighting insecurity in Imo State and you approved (them). It is time to reciprocate that support by voting for the APC.

Tinubu, while speaking at the rally, promised that if he is elected into power, his administration would continue the developmental programmes of the President.

Tinubu said;

The PDP stole Nigeria’s treasury. President Buhari’s eight years is a retooling process. The PDP are liars. We will continue with developmental programmes of the APC, it will not stop.Imo is the destination for tourism, we will add value to real estate in Imo State, invest in education, build and reconstruct your roads in Imo. No more issue of ASUU strike. We will be prudent and manage revenue generation capacity, we will bring peace, we will work with the state to ensure security.

https://makesensepromotions.com/igbos-will-vote-for-tinubu-because-of-second-niger-bridge-umahi/

Police detain Abuja pastor preaching with AK-47

The Intelligence Response Team, Force Intelligence Bureau, Garki, Abuja has detained the presiding pastor of House on the Rock (Abuja chapter), Pastor Uche Aigbe, for carrying an AK-47 on the pulpit.

Eyes Of Lagos reports that the Police have commenced an investigation on Aigbe after a video of him carrying an AK-47 surfaced on social media.

It was learnt that one Inspector Musa Audu handed his rifle to Aigbe.

The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory Command, Sadiq Abubakar, made a recommendation to the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, to dismiss the police officer, Inspector Audu.

Audu, it was learnt, will be facing an orderly room trial for handing over his rifle to the Presiding Pastor, House on the Rock, Abuja Chapter, Uche Aigbe, on Sunday.

https://eyesoflagos.com/2023/02/13/breaking-police-detain-abuja-pastor-preaching-with-ak-47/

Ganduje shuts supermarket in Kano over refusal to accept old naira notes

Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano, has ordered the closure of Wellcare supermarket over its refusal of old naira notes from customers.




The government, who is against the naira redesign, had directed the continued acceptance of the old naira notes in the state.




On Thursday, the state government filed a suit against the federal government over the naira redesign.




Kano is seeking an order mandating the federal government to reverse the policy to recall the old N200, N500 and N1,000 notes from circulation.




Speaking to journalists after the closure, Baffa Agudi, chairperson of the state’s consumer protection council, said legal action will be taken against the supermarket.




Agudi warned other marketers in Kano to be aware that the state government has not banned the use of old naira notes as legal tender.




He said any shop that is caught refusing the old naira notes will be dealt with decisively.




Responding to the closure, the management of the supermarket, in a letter to the governor, apologised for its action.




It pleaded with the governor to reopen its business premises.




“Due to the federal government policy on the New Naira Notes, we gave wrong instructions to our staff that from the 10th day of February, 2023, only the new approved Naira Notes are to be in circulation,” the letter reads.




“On an expansive investigation with our bankers, they declined to receive old Naira Notes on our behalf, unknown to all parties that the state has a policy that the old notes are to be in circulation.




“On this basis, we sincerely apologise for our actions and deeply regret any inconvenience this may have caused the state.




“We humbly plead that our business should be re-opened for deserving members of the public as we undertake to receive ootenotes as valid tender to when the state issues and otherwise directive.




“Please do accept our regards and sincere apologies.”

https://eyesoflagos.com/2023/02/13/ganduje-shuts-supermarket-in-kano-over-refusal-to-accept-old-naira-notes/

Osimhen makes history after scoring in Napoli’s win against Cremonese

Victor Osimhen entered the history books as the first Napoli player to score in six straight Serie A games since Gonzalo Higuain following his second half strike against Cremonese on Sunday night.

Eyes Of Lagos facts gathered that, Former Argentine hitman, Higuain achieved the feat in the 2015/16 season.

Osimhen converted from close range as Napoli thrashed 3-0 at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona to extend their lead at the top of log to 16 points.

No player in Europe’s top five leagues has scored more in 2023 than the red-hot striker.

The Nigeria international has scored eight goals in his last six Serie A games.

The 24-year-old is currently the top scorer in Serie A with 17 goals from 18 appearances.

https://eyesoflagos.com/2023/02/13/osimhen-makes-history-after-scoring-in-napolis-win-against-cremonese/

Lack of Naira notes shutdown the Nigerian economy

The Nigerian economy is almost at a standstill as millions of Nigerians find it difficult to access both the old and new Naira notes


Makesense Promotions gathers that the lingering scarcity of both old and new naira notes has crippled economic activities nationwide and inflicted enormous pains on Nigerians, even as an aide to the President Muhammadu Buhari revealed that his principal was misled by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Ajuri Ngelale, in an interview monitored on TVC News, described as false the report by the CBN that it had supplied all bank branches in the country with sufficient amounts of the new notes.

Prior to the extension of the deadline for the exchange of old naira notes from January 31 to February 10, the President had defended the CBN governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, for adopting unorthodox economic models that put people at the heart of the apex bank’s policies. “Because the governor follows a model outside of the economic orthodoxy, he is labelled political, but the orthodoxy has proved wrong time and again,” Buhari said.

Owing to the naira redesign and the renewed cashless policy of the CBN, the non-availability of both the old and newly designed naira notes at all channels, including banking halls, Automated Teller Machine points and Point of Sale terminal operators across the country, has subjected majority of Nigerians to serious hardship, with many finding it difficult to access cash to buy basic things or transport themselves from one place to the other.

In what many have described as unprecedented in the history of the country, Nigerians now pay exorbitant charges to get the naira notes from PoS operators. As of Saturday afternoon, in some parts of Lagos, N5,000 old notes attracted N1,000 commission while N6,000 new notes attracted as much as N2,000 commission.

In the interview however, Ngelale said, “They (Nigerians) feel that the Federal Government of Nigeria is unintentionally or intentionally impoverishing them overnight. That is the perception they have, whether it is right or wrong.

“What we are working to do is to ensure that Mr President is given effective and true information and that the report that was given by the CBN that they have supplied all bank branches in the country with sufficient amounts of the new naira notes is absolutely false and it is evidential at this point.

“Mr President, being the pro-people defender and defender of the masses that he has always been and an upholder of social justice, did the right thing when intelligence reached him that he was getting false intelligence from the CBN, which was to extend the deadline from January 31 to February 10.

“Now, clearly, with the adjustments in the deadline, it was also announced that other agencies such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission are also actively involved in the oversight of the distribution of the new naira notes to banking branches across the country as well as rural areas with cash swops with the over 30,000 super agents that are being sent out.

“So, there is an extra level of oversight and monitoring that is being done now and added to the process.”

He said the President would defend the masses no matter whose ox is gored, adding that he wouldn’t be opposed to an extension if it became necessary.

He added, “If he gets any intelligence that during the length of this 10-day window that the wrong things have been done or the right things have not been done and that the new naira notes have not been distributed among the people, Mr President has that option on the table of extending that deadline and that will be left to his discretion. Certainly, it is going to be based on what he sees happening across the country in the course of these seven days.

“We are heartened by the new information we received from the CBN that now over-the-counter collections of the new naira notes will now be made available to banking customers.”

Even though the President on Friday asked for seven days to solve the naira scarcity, many Nigerians are apprehensive about the extent to which the crisis could have degenerated at the end of the seven days.

As protests and anger continue to spread across the country over the scarce naira notes, coupled with pockets of attacks on banks and their staff members by furious customers, bank workers have expressed concerns over their safety.

The President, National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institution Employees, Anthony Abakpa, in an interview with one of our correspondents on Saturday said bankers were stressed due to the situation, noting that their work had become hectic.

He added, “Honestly, the situation is hectic, it is not a healthy environment at all. Even as a bank staff and an individual, the masses are angry because there is no cash available and their money is in the bank. The situation is worrisome.

“We will continue to engage and ensure that the safety of every individual working in the bank and insurance sector is upheld, and that is our demand.”

Similarly, the Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions called on security agencies to ensure the safety and security of bank workers and property.

The News Agency of Nigeria reported that ASSBIFI President, Mr Olusoji Oluwole, in a statement on Saturday condemned recent attacks on some financial institutions, saying such endanger the lives of bank workers.

Oluwole stated, “We strongly condemn this act which is borne out of the propaganda against banks as the sole cause of the inability of the public to have access to cash across the country. We have seen a few videos of bank branches allegedly hoarding cash in their vaults.

“While we do not hold brief for these isolated cases or condone any verified bad behaviour, we expect the same sources of these videos to also project the many locations that have continued to provide cash to customers or have empty vaults due to the unavailability of cash. Unfortunately, we do not deem it security conscious for us to share videos or pictures of our vaults with the public as professionals.”

He said bank workers had in the past few weeks worked tirelessly, every day for long hours against the prescribed work hours, noting that such sacrifice was to ensure customers were able to deposit their old currency notes and make the new ones available for withdrawals at Automated Teller Machines.

He added, “This exercise has taken its toll on their health, work-life balance, and families while being faced daily with the fear of physical assaults by irate customers. While we assure the public of our commitment to ensure their pain is ameliorated, we appeal for calm and understanding at this time as we call on the security agencies to ensure the safety and security of our lives and bank property.”

Following the violence and protests that erupted in states like Ondo, Oyo, Delta, Enugu and some other parts of the country, the Nigeria Police Force has urged citizens to eschew violence.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said, “We appeal to our people to be patient and eschew violence as the government and all relevant agencies and stakeholders are working on how to resolve this problem.

“We also urge bank customers affected by the naira scarcity to be patient, and those attacking bank facilities should desist from such. It is illegal. Nigerians should be patient and not resort to violence. No one asked people not to protest; they could have held their protests with decorum and maturity without resorting to violence or attacking a police station.”

He said the violence in Ibadan on Friday would have escalated but for the timely intervention of the police.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Saturday urged Nigerians not to vote for any candidate supporting the manner in which the currency redesign policy is being implemented.

Speaking at Opobo during the state chapter of the PDP’s campaign rally, he stated, “The primary target of this policy is to provoke Nigerians to embark on civil disturbance which they will capitalise on to say they cannot conduct election and push for enthronement of an interim government.

“No matter the provocation, I urge everyone to be calm. This election must hold because nothing will stop an Opobo man from becoming governor.” The governorship candidate of the PDP, Siminialayi Fubara, is from Opobo.

He also asked a former Minister of Transportation, Dr Abiye Sekibo, whom he had been at loggerheads with to explain why former President Olusegun Obasanjo sacked him from his cabinet.

The Governor of Borno State, Prof Babagana Zulum, has warned that any commercial bank that refuses to dispense the new naira notes will have its land revoked by the state government.

He issued the warning on Friday afternoon in Maiduguri, the state capital, after visiting some banks to assess the difficulties residents have while trying to access the new notes.

He stated, “Any bank in Borno State that is not willing to ensure their ATMs are fully dispensing new naira notes to ease the suffering of our people, we will withdraw their land title immediately.

“We will only spare banks with genuine constraints that are verifiable. The new naira note and even the old ones are not available and that is adversely affecting commercial activities in the state and people are suffering.”

Zulum said he was unhappy seeing hundreds of people queuing at a bank, with only one out of 10 ATMs dispensing cash. He lamented that the state government had just released salaries of about N5bn but the banks were not paying customers.

He stated, “We don’t have any problem with the CBN policy or the withdrawal limit, they said individuals can only withdraw N20,000, but why can’t everyone have access to that N20,000? Yesterday, I was in Gubio with a population of over 70,000 people but it was impossible to source N100,000 in the entire local government, either new or old notes.”

The governor had last week directed the state’s ministry of finance to fast-track the establishment of the branches of Borno’s existing microfinance bank across all the 27 LGAs.

https://makesensepromotions.com/lack-of-naira-notes-shutdown-the-nigerian-economy/

Elon Musk’s Starlink now in Nigeria — first African country to receive service

The Elon Musk-owned firm confirmed this in a tweet on Monday, stating that Nigeria was the first African country to enjoy its services.

It tweeted, “Starlink is now available in Nigeria – the first African country to receive service.”

Nigeria is the 47th country in the world to get Starlink Internet services.







Starlink seeks to deliver a global broadband network, using a constellation of Low Earth Orbit to provide high-speed internet coverage with the capacity to penetrate rural and geographically isolated areas.

Before the announcement yesterday, discussion between spaceX and Nigerian authorities to launch its internet service in the west African country started in late 2021 albeit virtually.

The company started talks with the Nigerian Communications Commission to begin the process of pursuing all necessary licenses to bring Starlink, its satellite-based broadband services to Nigeria.

Having made substantial progress in the discussion, the Commission granted SpaceX’s request for a face-to-face discussion to gain better insights on the prospects of their proposal.

Led by SpaceX’s Starlink Market Access Director for Africa, Ryan Goodnight and supported by the company’s consultant, Levin Born, the company provided an overview of its plans, expectations, licensing requests and deployment phases during the meeting.

Makesense Promotions report that, After the presentation by SpaceX team, the Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, NCC, Ubale Maska, who stood in for the EVC, said NCC will work on necessary modalities to ensure that it balances the need for healthy competition vis-a-vis the entry of new technologies, in order to protect all industry stakeholders.

“As the regulator of a highly dynamic sector in Nigeria, the Commission is conscious of the need to ensure that our regulatory actions are anchored on national interest.

“We have listened to your presentation and we will review it vis-à-vis our regulatory direction of ensuring effective and a sustainable telecoms ecosystem where a licensee’s operational model does not dampen healthy competition among other licensees,” Maska told the SpaceX delegation.

According to NCC, broadband penetration hit 47.36 per cent as of December 2022. Nigeria hopes to increase its broadband penetration to 50 per cent in 2023 and 90 per cent in 2025.

The ‘Nigerian National Broadband Plan: 2020–2025,’ reads in part, “The new Broadband Plan is designed to deliver data download speeds across Nigeria of a minimum 25Mbps in urban areas, and 10Mbps in rural areas, with effective coverage available to at least 90 per cent of the population by 2025 at a price not more than N390 per 1GB of data (i.e. 2 per cent of median income or 1 per cent of minimum wage).

https://makesensepromotions.com/elon-musks-starlink-now-in-nigeria-first-african-country-to-receive-service/

2023: You are making mistakes – Prophet Ariole knocks Christians for opposing Muslim-Muslim ticket

The General Overseer of Goshen Freedom Tabernacle, in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, Prophet Ariole, on Sunday, said Christians are making mistakes by kicking against the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket.

The cleric said, “it’s an “aberration” and “rubbish.

He said this during a church service.

“Listen and get it right, your State is governed by a Christian but you are in pain,” he said.




Prophet Ariole noted that Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Qatar where Christians go and enjoy themselves, were built by Muslims.

He said a presidential candidate that will favour Christians irrespective of religion and tribe will win the election.

“Go and prepare and cast your votes. If you don’t have PVC, go and pray to God, ‘let your will be done’.

“Your vote is your power and that’s why God is speaking to you. When you vote, God will bring your choice candidate to power,” he added.

https://makesensepromotions.com/2023-you-are-making-mistakes-prophet-ariole-knocks-christians-for-opposing-muslim-muslim-ticket/

2023 election: Why I’m aligning with Tinubu – Nnamani

Senator Chimaroke Nnamani explained why he gave his support to Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The lawmaker said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has breached its constitution by destabilizing the principle of power rotation.

Nnamani stated this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.

According to him, the PDP’s constitution prescribed that important political offices be rotated between the South and the North to give fairness, equity and justice.




Nnamani noted that the outcome of last year’s presidential primaries infuriated southern PDP faithful, including the G5 Governors who insist on respecting the rotation principle of North and South.

Makesense Promotions gathered that, The statement partly read,” The PDP constitution clearly stated that it shall adhere at all times to the policy of the rotation and zoning of the party and public elective offices in pursuance of the principle of equity, justice and fairness.

“In a twist of events and political manoeuvring, Atiku Abubakar got the ticket again.

“Having critically examined the situation, I found Bola Tinubu [APC presidential flagbearer] as the preferred candidate from the south to foot the bill in 2023.”

It was reported that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has been aggrieved with the party’s leadership.

They have been calling for the resignation of Iyorchia Ayu as the National Chairman of the PDP.

https://makesensepromotions.com/2023-election-why-im-aligning-with-tinubu-nnamani/

Court sentences man to death for using victim’s intestines to cook

Rivers State High Court has convicted a man identified as Bestman Lekia to death by hanging for killing four people and using one of his victims’ intestines to prepare porridge in Okwalie community, Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State.

The court also found Lekia guilty of armed robbery, kidnapping, cultism and burglary.

The convict and his gang members reportedly said to be at large, murdered Nenalebarri Mmeabe, Loveday Mmeabe, Gbodu Nobale and Etim Ekpe.

Lekia and his gang first kidnapped Loveday Mmeabe in 2019, removed his intestines and used them to prepare a plantain meal.




Justice Adolphus Enebeli said the prosecution lawyer proved his case beyond every reasonable doub and ruled that Lekia should be hanged on his neck until he was confirmed dead.

Makesense Promotions gathered that, Justice Enebeli noted that the attitude of Lekia throughout his trial proved that he was a hardened criminal, terrorist and cultist.

Reacting to the judgment, the State prosecutor, Chidi Ekeh described the judgment as erudite, saying that it would save the Ogoni community and Rivers State.

Speaking further, Ekeh said as a human being, he was not happy that someone is sentenced to death, but the State would have failed society if Lekia had been allowed to walk free without facing justice.

https://makesensepromotions.com/court-sentences-man-to-death-for-using-victims-intestines-to-cook/

Jollof rice

Ghanaians and Nigerians have jollof rice in common

There is no way we are going to start this list without mentioning the jollof rice we all know and love. Ordinary from Senegal and made from essentially the same ingredients, Nigerians and Ghanaians are jollof rice buddies.
Banga soup

There is banga soup in Ghana and Nigeria

This meal made from palm oil and starch and popular in the South-South and South-East part of Nigeria is also a Ghanaian delicacy.
Egusi soup

Egusi soup {demand africa}

We bet many Nigerians think they are the owners of Egusi soup, but Ghanaians have their version, and it is called ‘agushi’, it is made of the same melon seeds and palm oil.
Rice and stew



Both Nigerians and Ghanaians eat white rice and stew [Medium]

Both Nigerians and Ghanaians love their rice and stew (made from tomatoes and pepper). Though Ghanaians are known for soaking boiled eggs in theirs.
Fufu


Fufu is also common in the two countries


link : https://makesensepromotions.com/5-meals-nigerian-and-ghanaians-have-in-common/

Church can’t make you a millionaire - Pastor Isreal Oladele -Eyesoflagos

Pastor Isreal Oladele founde of CCC Genesis explained why going to church only can’t make you a millionaire . Eyes Of Lagos gathered this from a post he share on his Instagram page

Click to watch full video : https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cnw4EIgBCFb/?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=

Man marries two wives same day in Cross River (photos)



A man identified as Nkanu married two women, Mary and Jennet, the same day in Bazohure community, in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River state.



The wedding ceremony was held on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Bazohure Playground.

https://makesensepromotions.com/man-marries-two-wives-same-day-in-cross-river-photos/

Zinoleesky – Personal

Marlian Music’s prolific singer Zinoleesky has released his highly anticipated single, “Personal”.

Being the last instalment for the year, “Personal” is a bumpy uptempo record that sees Zinoleesky doing justice to the instrumental. The Babybeat-produced song “Personal” serves as an insight into Zinoleesky’s forthcoming extended play project, “Grit & Lust.”

‘Personal’ is another monster jam that is sure to shut down dance floors all over the world this Christmas with its captivating fusion of Afrobeats, Amapiano and electronic music that we have come to expect from Zinoleesky.

Lyrically though, the Lagos-based musician is in rare form on ‘Personal’, as he shows us a more introspective side to his artistry, waxing poetic about the struggles he has faced as an ambitious artist on the rise.

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President Biden signs historic same-sex marriage bill at White House

US President, Joe Biden has signed new legislation protecting same-sex and interracial marriage.




Makesense Promotions gathered that, Biden held an event at the White House South Lawn with lawmakers and Cabinet members as the Respect for Marriage Act becomes law.




"Today is a good day," Biden said as he took the podium after Vice President Kamala Harris. "A day America takes a vital step toward equality, for liberty and justice, not just for some, but for everyone. Toward creating a nation where decency, dignity and love are recognized, honored and protected."




"We're here today to celebrate their courage and everyone who made the day possible," the president continued. "Courage that led to progress we've seen over the decades, progress that gives us hope that every generation will continue on our journey toward a more perfect union."




The ceremony included Grammy winners Sam Smith and Cyndi Lauper. Smith, who announced they were non-binary in 2019, as they performed their hit song "Stay With Me" followed by Lauper singing "True Colors."




Appearing in the White House briefing room ahead of her performance, Lauper told reporters, "We can rest easy tonight because our families are validated."




"And because now we're allowed to love who we love, which sounds odd to say. But Americans can now love who we love and bless Joe Biden and all the people that worked on this for allowing people not to worry and their children not to worry about their future," Lauper said.Lauper founded the True Colors Fund, a nonprofit that educates people on LGBTQ issues and helps to end homelessness for LGBTQ youth.




Notable guests attending the signing ceremony, according to a White House official, included Club Q founder Matthew Haynes and two survivors of the shooting that happened just last month at the Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub. Other attendees included a survivor of the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting that killed 49 people, and plaintiffs and counselors from the Obergefell and Loving Supreme Court cases.




The historic marriage bill passed with bipartisan support in both chambers of Congress after months of negotiation. The House voted last week 258-169 to send the bill to Biden's desk after the Senate passed it 61-36. A minority of Republicans joined Democrats in both votes.


https://makesensepromotions.com/president-biden-signs-historic-same-sex-marriage-bill-at-white-house/

Zlatan – Astalavista ft. Young Jonn

Zanku Records’ serial hit-maker Zlatan has released his highly anticipated single titled “Astalavista.”

On the Afro-pop anthem “Astalavista,” Zlatan collaborates with singer and record producer Young Jonn.

“Astalavista” is a song that describes how the ladies make both Zlatan and Young Jonn feel when they are around them.

https://makesensepromotions.com/zlatan-astalavista-ft-young-jonn/

New Music : Oxlade – Bad Boy ft. Mayorkun mp3

Nigerian sensational singer Oxlade wraps up the year with a new Amapiano record titled “Bad Boy.”

Oxlade teams up with Mayorkun to create a one-of-a-kind record that combines two genres: Amapiano and Afro-Pop.

“Bad Boy” serves as Oxlade’s second official record for the year following his recent hit song, “KU LO SA,” performed at A COLORS SHOW

https://makesensepromotions.com/new-music-oxlade-bad-boy-ft-mayorkun-mp3/

AKA – Paradise ft. Musa Keys, Gyakie, Zadok

South African megastar AKA has released a special record this summer titled “Paradise.”

AKA’s latest song, “Paradise,” features collaborations with South African singer Musa Keys and Ghanaian songbird Gyakie and Zadok.

Apparently, “Paradise” is a melodious anthem that has catchy verses from AKA with smooth melodies from Gyakie and Musa Keys on the hook.

The song “Paradise” serves as AKA’s second official record in 2022. It is coming after an impressive joint, “Lemon” (Lemonade), with Nasty C.

https://makesensepromotions.com/aka-paradise-ft-musa-keys-gyakie-zadok/

Man jailed three years for stealing bread and other items

A 26-year-old man identified as Victor Samson has been sentenced to three years in prison for stealing bread and other items worth N679,000.

Samson who was arraigned before an Ore Magistrate Court in Osun state, pleaded guilty to the charges against him.

Police prosecutor, Inspector Martins Gbenga, told the court that the convict was not a first-time offender and that he broke into several shops at Major Sawmill Junction, Ondo Road, Ore.

Some of the items he stole include packs of soft drinks, table water, a carton of wine, and 50 loaves of bread, among others.

Magistrate, O. A. Omofolarin convicted Samson and sentenced him to three years imprisonment following his guilty plea to the four counts.

https://makesensepromotions.com/man-jailed-three-years-for-stealing-bread-and-other-items/

Tragedy as cleric, wife and their three children die in church fire

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A couple and their three children tragically died in a fire that gutted the Methodist Church mission house in South Africa.

The incident occurred in Askeaton locality in Cala; in the Eastern Cape on Thursday night, November 3, 2022.

The deceased are, Reverend Mandisi Mpthiti (46), his wife Dunyiswa Mphiti (29), and their three children Khololwetu (5); Zimi (3) and Yololwetu (11 months).

Police spokesperson, Brigadier Tembinkosi Kinana, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday, said detectives are investigating the cause of the fire.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that a member of the community alerted the police to the burning house in which there were five people. As the police arrived, they indeed found the alleged house in the blaze with members of the family inside,” the statement read.

“The fire fighters who were also at the scene managed to extinguish the blaze but the family could not be saved as they had already died inside the house. Only one person believed to be a domestic worker aged 28 was rescued. She was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical care,”

“The deceased family members include a husband and wife age 29 and 46, together with three children one girl and two boys aged between 3 and 11.



“The circumstances surrounding the incident are currently under investigation. An Inquest docket has been registered

“Anyone with information regarding the cause of the fire, is requested to please make contact with Cala Police Station on 047 877 0132 or call Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Tip-offs can be submitted by using the My SAPS App.”

Meanwhile, the Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane has expressed his deepest sympathy to the family of Reverend Mphithi.

“We are saddened by this tragic news and send our heartfelt condolences to the Mphithi family and friends. It is a tragic loss not only for the family but the Methodist Church and the entire Cala community who have been receiving pastoral care and support from the reverend. We extend our condolences to them as well,” said Mabuyane.

Nigeria elections: Old men going out of power in 2023 – Wizkid

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Music superstar, Wizkid, has asked the old guard in Nigerian politics to leave the scene.

Real name Ayo Balogun, the artist stated that the “old men” should be in old people’s homes.

Wizkid commented on Nigeria’s 2023 elections in an interview with The Guardian.

“I’m about to go crazy on their asses this election”, said the songwriter and label owner.

“All these old men are going out of power this time. They need to go to an old people’s home and chill out.”

President Muhammadu Buhari will leave office next May after 8 years in power.

Although there are more than 15 candidates in the race to succeed him, four are prominent.

They are Bola Tinubu, All Progressives Congress (APC); Atiku Abubakar, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP); Rabiu Kwankwaso, New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and Peter Obi, Labour Party (LP).

Ex-Lagos governor Tinubu, of the ruling APC, is 70 years old; Atiku, former vice president, is 75.

Kwankwaso, former Kano governor, is 66; Obi, former Anambra governor, 61 years old.

Wizkid’s new album ‘More Love, Less Ego’ will be released on November 11.

The release, earlier scheduled for the 4th, was postponed in honour of the death of Davido and Chioma’s late son, Ifeanyi.

Wizkid did the same in 2020 when he moved the release of ‘Made in Lagos’ album by two weeks due to the End SARS protests against police brutality.

18 foreigners have been arrested by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)

About 18 foreigners have been arrested by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) over alleged possession of permanent voter cards (PVCs) in Oyo.

Isah Dansuleiman, NIS comptroller in the state who disclosed this at a sensitisation programme for stakeholders on the 2023 general election on Wednesday November 2, said the foreigners were arrested during a raid carried out across the state in October. They were subsequently deported.

He also urged Nigerians to report any foreigner attempting to partake in the general election. Dansuleiman said;

“No migrant, regardless of their status, should participate in the 2023 general elections, and any migrant caught in possession of voter card will face the full wrath of the law.

“Those using them know their status but use them for their selfish reasons to procure voter cards.”

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Nigerians to benefit as Canada unveils plan to welcome 1.4m migrants by 2025

The Canadian government has unveiled a plan to welcome 1,450,000 migrants between 2023 and 2025 to tackle the problem of labour shortage.




Sean Fraser, Canada’s minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship, released the 2023-2025 immigration plan on Wednesday.




The plan embraces immigration as a strategy to help businesses find workers and to attract the skills required in key sectors.




Eyes Of Lagoa gathered that, According to the immigration ministry, the Canadian economy is facing critical labour market shortages, causing uncertainty for businesses and workers.




The immigration plan is expected to manage the social and economic challenges Canada will face in the decades ahead.




The Canadian government hopes to bring in 465,000 permanent residents in 2023; 485,000 in 2024; and 500,000 in 2025.




In 2021, Canada welcomed over 405,000 newcomers, the most in a single year.




“Our plan has a focus on economic growth. By the third year of this plan, 60 per cent of new immigrants will be admitted under economic immigration categories,” Fraser said.




“Last year, we welcomed the most newcomers in a single year in our history.

“This year’s immigration levels plan will help businesses find the workers they need, set Canada on a path that will contribute to our long-term success, and allow us to make good on key commitments to vulnerable people fleeing violence, war and persecution.”

The plan also aims to attract newcomers to different regions of the country, including small towns and rural communities.


Immigration accounts for almost 100 percent of Canada’s labour force growth and, by 2032, it is projected to account for 100 percent of Canada’s population growth.



Canada is one of the top countries Nigerians migrate to for education and employment opportunities.

https://eyesoflagos.com/2022/11/02/nigerians-to-benefit-as-canada-unveils-plan-to-welcome-1-4m-migrants-by-2025/

5 fruits that will brighten your complexion

Skin care products can only externally repair your skin. Important vitamins and minerals need to be a part of your diet if you want to glow. Consuming vitamin-rich fruits is the simplest way to great skin

Fruits are a great source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can maintain the health of your skin cells and the incredible water content is also good for the skin.

Avocados




Avocados are great for the skin




Avocados are a good source of fibre, vitamins E, A, C, K, B6, niacin, folate, and pantothenic. They have It possesses anti-oxidant qualities that reduce oxidative damage and DNA damage. Avocados reduce inflammation, maintain the flexibility of the skin, and accelerate the healing of wounds.

Your salad, burgers, breakfast bowl, and sandwiches should all have avocado. Make a smoothie with spinach and avocado or combine avocado with hummus or yoghurt to make an avocado dip.

Oranges




Oranges have a lot of vit c




Oranges contain a lot of vitamin C; 100 grams of oranges have 54 milligrams of this antioxidant. Oranges can reduce inflammation, oxidative damage, photodamage, and DNA damage, and promote collagen production.

Eat a fresh orange every day or drink freshly squeezed orange juice along with the pulp. If you have stomach ulcers, stay away from the pulp.

Salad, pizza, cake, and smoothies can all be garnished with oranges.

Watermelon




Watermelon has a lot of water




For oily and acne-prone skin, watermelon works wonders. Watermelon contains 92% of water, 0.4% dietary fibre, 0.5% sugar, 7.5% carbohydrates, and 0.4% dietary fibre in addition to carotenoids, flavonoids, and lycopene. It is free of cholesterol and fat.

Eat a medium bowl of watermelon for lunch or breakfast

Drink freshly blended watermelon juice or use watermelon in a fruit salad. You could also add watermelon to your smoothie.

Cucumbers




Cucumber can also be used to reduce swollen eyes




Sea cucumbers help reduce wrinkles, according to scientific research. Cucumbers also have high water content. Vitamin K, C, and dietary fibre are also abundant in unpeeled cucumbers.

Make smoothies, sandwiches, salads, and other meals with cucumber.

Prepare a glass of cucumber juice and season with a pinch of pink Himalayan salt, lime juice, and cumin powder. You can also snack on cucumber.

Apples




Apples are great for the skin

Apples have potassium, calcium, magnesium, dietary fibre, vitamins A and C, and potassium. They help remove free oxygen radicals that damage skin since they have antioxidants.

Eat one apple each day as part of a balanced snack with some nuts. Incorporate apple slices into your cereal, oatmeal, or cornflakes for breakfast.

Make apple juice or include an apple in your smoothie.

https://makesensepromotions.com/5-fruits-that-will-brighten-your-complexion/

Neymar arrives at court to face corruption charges over his 2013 transfer to Barcelona (photos)

Brazilian superstar, Neymar has gone on trial in Spain over alleged irregularities in his transfer to Barcelona in 2013.

The Paris Saint-Germain player, 30, arrived at the Provincial Court of Barcelona this morning for the trial of his legal saga over his 2013 transfer from the Brazilian club Santos

Neymar is one of nine defendants on trial on corruption-related charges, among them his parents and their N&N company, which manages his affairs. All three are facing charges of business corruption.




If convicted, Neymar could face two years in jail and a 10 million euro (£8.6 million) fine.

Investigators began probing the 2013 transfer after a 2015 complaint filed by DIS, a Brazilian company that owned 40 per cent of the player's sporting rights when he was at Santos.

Barcelona said the transfer cost 57.1 million euros (£49.4 million), but prosecutors believe it was at least 83 million euros (£71.8million).

The club said it paid 40 million euros (£34.6 million) to N&N and 17.1 million euros (£14.8 million) to Santos, of which 6.8 million euros (£5.8 million) was given to DIS. But DIS alleges that Neymar, Barcelona and the Brazilian club colluded to mask the true cost of the deal.

Among the other defendants are two former Barca presidents, Sandro Rosell and Josep Maria Bartomeu, and ex-Santos boss Odilio Rodrigues Filho.

Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez will take the stand on Tuesday by videoconference to explain how a 2011 secret pre-contract deal between Barca and Neymar influenced the market.

'Neymar Junior, with the complicity of his parents and FC Barcelona and its directors at the time, and Santos FC at a later stage, defrauded DIS of its legitimate financial interests,' said DIS lawyer Paulo Nasser on Thursday.

DIS is seeking to recover 35 million euros (£30.2 million).

Neymar's lawyers insist their client is innocent, saying the 40 million euros (£34.6 million) was a 'legal signing bonus which is normal in the football transfer market'.

https://makesensepromotions.com/neymar-arrives-at-court-to-face-corruption-charges-over-his-2013-transfer-to-barcelona-photos/