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2023 Elections

APC Chairman, Adamu, Govs Meet In Abuja

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Adamu, is meeting with governors elected under the party at the APC secretariat in Abuja.

Several routes leading to the popular Balantyre Street in Wuse II were on Sunday barricaded by stern-looking security operatives.

The development is coming barely 48 hours after the National Chairman of the APC, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, summoned the state governors to an emergency meeting on Sunday.

In attendance at the meeting were the members of the National Working Committee of the party, Governors Nasir El-Rufai (Kaduna), Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa), Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya (Gombe), Mai Mala Buni (Yobe), Abubakar Badaru (Jigawa) and Abubakar Sani Bello (Niger), Yahaya Bello (Kogi), Simon Lalong (Plateau), Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti) and Sani Bello (Niger).

The absence of Governors Abdullahi Ganduje (Kano), Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi), Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos) and virtually all his counterpart in the South were felt.

Governors of Imo and Katsina states, however, had some representatives in attendance.

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US Charges About 18 Nigerian Nurses To Court Over Fake Certificates

Twenty-three practising nurses in the United States have been charged for alleged possession of fake certificates by the Texas Board of Nursing.

The Board released a statement on its website that includes the names of the accused individuals. Of the 23 accused nurses, 18 are believed to be of Nigerian descent.

According to the Board, an ongoing investigation revealed that all the suspects were involved in a grand fraudulent scheme related to the procurement of false nursing degree diplomas and transcripts.

This scheme, which was been named “Operation Nightingale,” involves a multi-state coordinated law enforcement action, with the participation of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG). The operation began on January 25, 2023, with the aim of arresting those engaged in the sale of fake and fraudulent nursing credentials.

The individuals from Nigeria who are implicated in the scheme are Abiodun, Yetunde Felicia; Adelakun, Abiodun Aveez; Adelekan, Joseph Adewale; Adeoye, Vivien Temitope; Adewale, Modinat Abidemi; Afolabi, Olufemi Toun; Afolabi, Omowunmi F; Agbo, Odumegwu Steve; and Ajibade, Charlot Omotayo.

Others include Akande, Olabisi Christiana; Akhigbe, Catherine; Akinrolabu, Folasade Margaret; Ako, Esiri Rachael; Akpan, Rosemary Moses; Alimi, Bukola A; Ani, Ndirika Justina; Aroh, Nchekwube C.; and Ayodeji, Sherifat Olubunmi.

The Texas Board of Nursing clarified that these individuals procured fake nursing credentials and used them to sit for the national nursing board exam.

The statement read:

“The Board has filed Formal Charges against the following nurses for fraudulently obtaining educational credentials. The Board is authorized to file Formal Charges against a nurse if probable cause exists that the nurse has committed an act listed in Tex. Occ. Code §301.452(b) or that violates other law. See Tex. Occ. Code §301.458.

Further, Formal Charges are publicly available. See Tex. Occ. Code §301.466(b). Please note that Formal Charges are not a final disciplinary action, and a nurse is permitted to work, as a nurse, while Formal Charges are pending. This list will be updated continuously as the Board receives additional information about the fraudulent diploma/transcript scheme.”

Other nurses named in the scandal are Abanda, Jacob Atambili; Addai, Agnes Fosuah; Anaaba, Awingrug Musah; Anthony-Annor, and Spendilove; Asanga, Albert Nshanui.

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N400bn: We Did Not Raid Tinubu’s Home – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Sunday, debunked reports that its operatives raided the home of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and recovered N400 billion.

In a statement signed by the commissions Head, Media & Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren said: “The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to a report circulating in the social media, claiming that operatives of the Commission raided the home of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, standard-bearer of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the forthcoming presidential elections and recovered a humongous sum of N400billion.

“The Commission wishes to state that no such operation was carried out by the EFCC. The public is enjoined to disregard the report as fake news.”

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2023 Polls: Lagos Announces Traffic Diversion For Tinubu’s Final Rally On Tuesday

As Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) holds his final campaign rally for the February 25th polls, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has released three possible alternative routes for his supporters to get to the Teslim Balogun stadium in Surulere, where the rally will take place.

In a statement on Sunday, LASTMA’s General Manager, Bolaji Oreagba, disclosed that the alternative routes were suggested as there would be a march of Tinubu, and his supporters from the local airport to the stadium.

“Consequent upon the procession of APC Presidential Candidate and his Party Stalwarts, Party Faithful, and Supporters from the Local Airport to Stadium, it is hereby advisable for all party faithful and supporters attending the rally to make use of the following alternative routes to the venue,” Oreagba said.

“Third Mainland Bridge – Adeniji Adele Interchange – Carter Bridge (Idumota Bridge) – Ijora Olopa by LAWMA Headquarters – Eko Bridge – Alaka -stadium.

“From Agege use; Jibowu Herbert – Macaulay Way – AdekunleThird Mainland Bridge – Adeniji Adele Interchange – Carter Bridge (Idumota Bridge) – Ijora Olopa by LAWMA Headquarters – Eko Bridge – Alaka – stadium.

“From Apapa-Oshodi expressway (Itire, Okota, Amuwo Odofin, and Lagos-Badagry) use Orile – Iganmu Bridge – Costain – Iponri – Alaka – stadium.

“Designated car parks at the stadium are available to promote orderliness and free flow of traffic (human and vehicular traffic) in and around the venue.

“We seek your cooperation and support before, during the rally while assuring you of adequate deployment of security and law enforcement personnel along these routes to reduce discomfort, improve journey time and enhance protection of lives and property.”

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The Country Is Scattered – Singer Portable Rants As Fans Spray Him Fake Money At A Show

Controversial street singer, Portable has taken to Instagram to rant after he showed off wads of fake naira notes sprayed on him by fans.

He went for a show in Sagamu Ogun state, on Saturday, February 18, and  his fans sprayed him some ‘’money” during his performance.

However, when he got back to his hotel, he checked the money and was surprised to find out they were all ‘’fake money”.

Sharing videos of the fake money, the singer said;

‘’It will never be well with you all. The country is scattered. So you guys have started printing money. Don’t worry. Me too I will start buy machine that will be used to print money.

I went for a show in Sagamu yesterday. They did not spray original money. See the money they sprayed Super star. I don’t know this one o.  They have started printing moiney in their house. The government caused this. Uncle Buhari where are you. See what you caused.”

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2023 Elections

2023: Atiku Will Sell Everything To Himself If He Becomes President – Adamu Garba

Adamu Garba, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC has said that if Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, wins the 2023 polls, he will sell national assets to himself.

Garba, who is also a spokesperson for the Tinubu, Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, said that Peter Obi, the Labour Party, LP, presidential Candidate’s promise of moving the country from consumption to production is false.

His statement is contained in a post via his verified Twitter handle on Sunday.

Garba claimed that his principal, Bola Tinubu has track records which speak for him.

He wrote, “Atiku promised private sector takeover economy. He plans to privatize everything to himself as usual.

“Peter Obi promised consumption to product, yet he’s the largest importer of consumer goods in Nigeria.

“Tinubu is a nationalist, pan Nigerian leader. He’s 100% Nigerians-Centered.

“Tinubu’s track records always speak for him. When he worked for Lagos, Lagos works for all. Now that he’s coming in as Nigeria’s next President, Nigeria will surely work for all Nigerians.

“In the next six days, keep your sentiments aside and vote wisely. Vote for APC & Tinubu.”

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Property Razed As Tanker Bursts Into Flames In Ondo

A petrol tanker caught fire at Idanre community in Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State on Saturday evening, leading to leading to the loss of property worth millions of naira.

It was gathered that the fire razed down the filling station and a building beside was also affected. However no life was reportedly lost in the incident but property in the fuel station and the building beside it were burnt.

An eyewitness narrated that the tanker, which carried Premium Motor Spirit also know as petrol, was at a filling station in the community to transmit into the underground tank of the filling station through a big pipe when it caught fire.

The eyewitness said, ”The tanker arrived that petrol station this evening and as the workers in the station were transferring the fuel inside it into the underground tank, suddenly the fire began and everybody quickly ran for their lives.

“It burnt down the filling station completely and the house beside the station was also burnt. But later the fire fighters arrived the scene and put out the fire.”

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Funmilayo Odunlami, confirmed the incident adding that there was no casualty in the inferno.

“The timely intervention of the men of the state fire service prevented the fire from wreaking more havoc,” the PPRO stated.

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EFCC, ICPC Probe Depositors Of Old Naira Notes At CBN Branch

Due to President Buhari’s directives about the old N500 and N1000 no longer being considered legal tenders, depositors rushed to the Central Bank Of Nigeria, CBN to deposit their old notes.

Following the massive crowd at CBN, the anti-corruption agencies at the Ilorin branch of the Central Bank of Nigeria, have decided to scrutinize depositors with questionable funds.

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC among others are on ground to monitor lodgments and educate depositors on the implications involved in depositing millions of naira with questionable sources.

Depositors, suspected to be fronting for politicians to lodge money on their behalf, are educated by the anti-graft agencies on their actions.

Security sources at the CBN branch told Dailypos: “Depositors of millions of naira will have to approach their various commercial banks after one month when the investigation into their sources of money would have been concluded.

“The action followed suspicion that some politicians are using people as fronts to lodge money in millions on their behalf as a result of the ongoing new naira swap.”

Officials of the CBN worked on Saturday and Sunday to meet the requests of depositors in Ilorin.

It was  further learnt that sharp practices have been alleged by external officials involved in the exercise as depositors of millions of naira allegedly bribe their way with at least N10,000 to ensure easy processing for their lodgments.

Depositors have to go through three or four stages before counting and final judgment, an official of the bank who requested anonymity disclosed.

He said: “Some depositors stand to forfeit their lodgments if, eventually, they could not give a proper account of their sources of income after investigation by the anti-graft agencies.”

As observed on Sunday, some of the depositors that thronged the CBN arrived with sacks of naira notes to deposit as directed by the apex bank.

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POS vendor accosted by angry Nigerians over N4K charges on N10K cash withdrawal

A group of angry Nigerians confronts a POS vendor for requesting N4K charges on N10K cash withdrawal amidst scarcity of new Naira notes.

The Naira note scarcity continues following the redesign of Nigeria’s currency by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). A video making the rounds on social media captured the moment a POS point was scattered over exorbitant charges.

The customers accused the POS vendor of being unnecessarily greedy and extorting her fellow Nigerians. She, however, argued that the charges decision was an order from her boss.

Her workspace was scattered as the obviously livid Nigerians blamed her and her boss for being part of the country’s problem.

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“I don comot leg from anything wey go lead to wedding” – Alexx Ekubo

Nollywood thespian, Alexx Ekubo shocks his fans after he announced that he does not wish to associate himself with a wedding henceforth.

It is no longer news that Alexx Ekubo’s ex, Fancy Acholonu ended their engagement on the grounds of unreconciliable differences.

Although she stepped forward to tender an apology after several months, she later revealed that her action was instigated by Alexx.

Months later, a fan shares a photo of Alexx on her Instastory and tells him she already has wedding plans with him.

In her words:

“Am planning our wedding babes, make all this scarcity of money go fess so at 1 will marry you properly”

Alexx replies to the fan and said:

“I don comot leg from anything wey go lead to wedding”

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