February 2023

EDITORIAL: CURRENCY SWAP: NIGERIAN BANKS STUCK BETWEEN OBEYING CBN DIRECTIVES AND YIELDING TO STATE GOVERNORS’ THREATS

The current state of Nigerian banks can be likened to the situation of the Biblical Israelites, who were confronted with the red sea, while fleeing from king Pharaoh and his hosts who were in hot chase of them from behind. It took God’s intervention for their deliverance to happen after they cried helplessly to God …

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LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT ISSUES TRAVEL ADVISORY OVER LAGOS ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC) PRESIDENTIAL MEGA RALLY

As a result of the above stated, there will be a procession of APC Presidential Candidate, Party Stalwarts, Party Faithful and Supporters from the Local Airport to Stadium through Mobolaji Bank Anthony WayMarylandIkorodu Road (Idi-Iroko, Anthony, Obanikoro, Onipanu, Fadeyi)Jibowu EmpireMoshalashiOjuelegbaBarracksStadium. Hence, Motorists are advised to make use of the following alternative routes during the procession: …

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IKORODU WEST ECF SENSITIZE CANVASSERS ON ELECTION MONITORING AND REPORTING, CHARGES THEM ON 25,000 VOTES TARGET

The Ikorodu West LCDA leadership of Senator Adetokunbo Abiru’s the East Consultative Forum (ECF) has sensitized hundreds of canvassers across the LCDA. According to Hon Daisi Batife meeting, the meeting was called to update the canvassers on the rudiments of of the 2023 general elections. He reminded them of the need to intensify their efforts …

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FULL TEXT OF SPEECH BY H.E MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE CHALLENGES OF THE CURRENCY SWAP AND STATE OF THE NATION, ON 16th FEBRUARY, 2023

My Dear Compatriots, ​I have found it necessary to address you today, on the state of the nation and to render account on the efforts of our administration to sustain and strengthen our economy, enhance the fight against corruption and sustain our gains in the fight against terrorism and insecurity which has, undoubtedly, been impacted …

FULL TEXT OF SPEECH BY H.E MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE CHALLENGES OF THE CURRENCY SWAP AND STATE OF THE NATION, ON 16th FEBRUARY, 2023 Read More »

BREAKING: BUHARI EXTENDS VALIDITY OF OLD 200 NAIRA NOTE

President Muhammadu Buhari has announced the extension of the validity of old N200 notes till April 10. The president disclosed this in a televised nationwide address on Thursday, adding that all existing old N1000 and N500 notes remain redeemable at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and designated points. “To further ease the supply pressures, …

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LAGOS APC CHAIRMAN, OJELABI, OTHER PARTY EXCO MEMBERS ATTEND MEETING WITH SENATOR ABIRU’S CANVASSERS FROM KOSOFE, SOMOLU

The Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos State, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi on Wednesday, led some key members of the party executives to the Ikorodu Constituency office of Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru for a crucial meeting with Senator Abiru’s over 2,000 Canvassers from Kosofe and Somolu LGAs. The Canvassers operate under the …

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IKORODU CONSTITUENCY 1: HON SOB AGUNBIADE DECLARES OPEN SUPPORT FOR GBOLAHAN OGUNLEYE, PLEDGES TO WORK FOR PARTY’S VICTORY

All coast seems clear while all rumours seemed to have been finally laid to rest as the incumbent Member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon SOB Agunbiade openly declared his support for the party’s flag-bearer, Hon Ogunleye Gbolahan Adetokunbo, popularly called OGA. To the chargrin of many, Hon Agunbiade, a fourth term member …

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SHOCK AS CBN DECLARES THAT THE OLD NAIRA NOTES NO LONGER LEGAL TENDER

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has declared that the N200, N500, and N1000 old Naira notes have ceased to be legal tender in Nigeria since the expiration of the February 10, 2023 deadline. The declaration was made by the Branch Controller of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Bauchi, Haladu Idris Andaza. Tribune reports …

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CARNIVAL OF COLOURS IN IKORODU AS APC FLAGS OFF IKORODU CONSTITUENCY 1 CAMPAIGN, PRESENTS PARTY FLAG TO GBOLAHAN OGUNLEYE

It was a sunny and colourful day in the heart of Ikorodu Town on Monday, 12th February when political leaders, groups and party supporters adorning various colourful branded T-shirts stormed the open ground at Ita-Elewa to grace the formal campaign flag-off of the Ikorodu Constituency 1 House of Assembly candidate, Hon Ogunleye Gbolahan Adetokunbo (OGA). …

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GBOLAHAN OGUNLEYE HAS WHAT IT TAKES TO REPRESENT IKORODU, HE IS NOT A GREEN HORN IN POLITICS, ENGR AMID ODUBORISHA AMIKO

Many prominent Ikorodu Constituency 1 leaders, traditional rulers and stakeholders have started speaking up for the Ikorodu Constituency 1 House of Assembly candidate, Hon Ogunleye Gbolahan Adetokunbo and his capacity to provide quality representation to the area. The latest endorsement is coming from a former Lagos East Senatorial Candidate of the ADP and former AD …

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