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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday said old N200, N500, N1,000 bank notes remain legal tender Till December 31, 2023. The apex bank’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Isa AbdulMumin stated this in a statement on Monday. “In compliance with the established tradition of obedience to court orders and sustenance of the Rule of Law Principle that characterized the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, and by extension, the operations of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), as a regulator, Deposit Money Banks operating in Nigeria have been directed to comply with the Supreme Court ruling of March 3, 2023. “Accordingly, the CBN met with the Bankers’ Committee and has directed that the old N200, N500 and N1000 banknotes remain legal tender alongside the redesigned banknotes till December 31, 2023. “Consequently, all concerned are directed to conform accordingly.” The highest court of the land had on March 3 ordered that old N200, N500 and N1000 notes remain valid till De...

By Olalekan Olu, Akure Popular Gospel artiste in Ondo state , Fadahun Oluwasiji Abel, popularly known as Abel Praise is set to hold his Online Praise concert, in Akure, the Ondo State capital.  The concert tagged, " Abel's Offering " will commence on March 31st, 2023 by 6pm and will be streamed live on social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok) of the convener. Speaking with Newsline NG , the convener, Abel praise said the reason behind the online concert is to give thanks God for how far he has help him from time immemorial. Guest artiste to minister at the event included, Platinum, Tosin Love, Unique praise, Olusola Smart among others Newsline NG however gathered that this year praise concert is the first of its kind and will be taking place every last day of the month. 

The Presidency has clarified that President Muhammadu Buhari did not direct Abubakar Malami, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), and Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), not to obey the supreme court ruling on the naira redesign policy . In a statement on Monday evening issued by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President, (Media & Publicity), the president said: “The CBN has no reason not to comply with court orders on the excuse of waiting for directives from the President.” Following the ongoing intense debate about the compliance concerning the legality of the old currency notes, the Presidency therefore wishes to state clearly that President Buhari has not done anything knowingly and deliberately to interfere with or obstruct the administration of justice.  “The Presidency wishes to react to some public concerns that President Muhammadu Buhari did not react to the Supreme Court judgement on the issue of the N500 and N1,000 o...

Majority of the Youths in Ugbo land in Ilaje local government area of Ondo State have said no to Abayomi Akinruntan's 3rd term because of his poor representation and deficient performance in the state assembly.  Hon. Abayomi Akinruntan fondly called ABA is a Member of the Ondo State House of Assembly representing Ilaje Constituency 1. The Youths in Ilaje Constituency 1 comprising Ugbo Ward 1 to Ugbo Ward 6, have declared total support for Barr. Fadeshola Ojamomi of Social Democratic party (SDP) vying for the Ondo State House of Assembly in Ilaje Constituency 1. The Youths made this declaration ahead of the gubernatorial and House of assembly elections slated for Saturday, March 18, 2023.  One of the youths who spoke with our correspondent on the condition of anonymity, said, thier maximum support for Ojamomi has nothing to do with political party affiliation but based on his equitable representation and good performance. "Abayomi Akinruntan has failed us, because of his poor r...

Youths in Ugbo land in Ilaje Local Government area of Ondo State, have reiterated thier commitments to support Barr. Fadeshola Ojamomi of Social Democratic party (SDP) vying for the Ondo State House of Assembly in Ilaje Constituency 1. This declaration is coming from the youths of the Constituency ahead of the gubernatorial and House of assembly elections slated for March 18, 2023.  Some highly enlightened youths who spoke with our correspondent said thier support for Ojamomi is based on equitable representation.  "Our support for Barr. Fadeshola Ojamomi has nothing to do with political party affiliation but for effective and equitable representation".  Our correspondent however learnt that Ojamomi's counterpart, Mr Abayomi Akinruntan of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was banned from entering Ilepete, other prominent communities in Ugbo land.

I, Oba, Rev., Ambassador Luyi Rotimi (FCA) London, the Olujigba of Ijigba land heartily congratulate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his outstanding victory in the just concluded presidential election. This victory speaks much about your integrity, innate knowledge and ability to positively turn the battered  socioeconomic & political situation of the country around for the common good of all. I equally wish to congratulate the Ondo Central Senator-elect, Mr. Adeniyi Adegbonmire SAN & the Akure North & South House of Representatives-elect,  Hon. Derin Adesida for their resounding victories at polls.  Without doubt, the two are intellectually solid to work with the president to move the country forward in the right direction.  I wish all of you a fruitful, successful & rewarding tenure in office. Once again, congratulations ! Oba Luyi Rotimi  encourages the electorates to equally come out in peaceful and orderly manner while voting for credibility an...

There are strong indications that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC may postpone the 2023 gubernatorial election slated for Saturday, 11th March, 2023 to 18th March, 2023. Though, there are no official statement as at the time of filing this report, but the reason for the postponement is to enable INEC to reconfigure the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines used during the February 25 presidential election. It will be recalled that the Supreme Court of Nigeria had earlier today given directives to the Commission to reconfigure the BVAS, in preparation for the governorship and house of Assembly elections. Crest FM