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Nigerians Await Supreme Court Ruling On Old Naira Note Deadline Suit
As the Supreme Court resumed hearing on Wednesday(today) for the ongoing case involving the old naira note deadline suit between several state governments and the Federal Government, a wide range of Nigerians are hopeful that the court will issue a favorable judgment that will alleviate the difficulties faced by consumers, businesses, and various professional and trade unions.
According to reports by BIZTELLERS, despite the Supreme Court’s restraining order issued on February 8 that forbade the Federal Government from implementing the February 10 deadline for exchanging old naira notes with new ones, the Central Bank of Nigeria did not change the deadline, leading to significant concerns among many Nigerians.
The Supreme Court’s restraining order came after a lawsuit was filed on February 3 by the governments of Zamfara, Kogi, and Kaduna against the Attorney-General of the Federation. Other states, including Lagos, Ondo, Ekiti, Kano, Sokoto, Ogun, and Cross River, have also joined the lawsuit as co-plaintiffs.
Last Thursday, the disagreement between President Buhari and some state governors over the naira redesign initiative escalated when the President in a nationwide broadcast extended the validity of the old N200 notes while insisting that the old N500 and N1,000 not legal tender.
President Buhari further announced that the old N200 note will remain legal tender until April 10, 2023, but urged citizens to deposit their old N500 and N1000 notes with the central bank.
Following the president broadcast on the new naira note, the governments of Kaduna, Ogun, and Sokoto states have reiterated their stance that people within their states should continue to use old naira notes as legal tender, in adherence to the apex court’s order, until a final pronouncement is delivered on the case pending before it.
Following a meeting with 12 APC governors, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, and the party’s National Working Committee issued a communique on Sunday calling on the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, to comply with the order of the Supreme Court regarding the old naira note deadline lawsuit.
According to report, protests stemming from a shortage of new naira notes have resulted in the deaths of at least 13 people across the country. The policy has also led to protests in at least 12 states.
Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa has been signed up by Jaiz Bank as a brand ambassador.
An elated Musa made the disclosure in a statement on his verified handle on micro-blogging site, X on Thursday.
The Kano Pillars striker urged his fans to troop to Jaiz Bank to do business for trusting him with the new role.
He exclaimed, “And to my amazing fans – if you want to support me, make sure to head over to Jaiz Bank and open your accounts with them today! ”
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He wrote, “✨Alhamdulillah✨ I am SO excited to announce that I’ve officially joined Jaiz Bank as their newest ambassador! 🎉💼
“A huge thank you to @JaizBankNG for trusting me and allowing me to be a part of this amazing journey! 🙏🏼💚 It’s an honor to represent a brand that believes in growth, security, and financial empowerment.
“I can’t wait to share all the incredible things we’ll be doing together! 🚀💡
And to my amazing fans – if you want to support me, make sure to head over to Jaiz Bank and open your accounts with them today! Let’s grow together! 💪🏼🔑
“@JaizBankNG is a non interest Financial institution poised with a mission to make life better through ethical Finance. 👌👌”
#NewBeginnings #BankWithJaizBank #PartneredUp #TeamJaizBank”
On November 20, 2024, Kenya’s First Lady, Rachel Ruto, celebrated her 56th birthday and her husband President William Ruto publicly expressed his love and appreciation for his wife on this special day, wishing her well.
The birthday celebrations were marked by an outpouring of goodwill from political figures, media, and citizens across Kenya, who praised her for her grace, leadership, and significant contributions to society, particularly through initiatives like the Joyful Women Organisation, which aims to empower rural women.
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The day was characterized by a collective acknowledgment of her role as a national figure dedicated to community upliftment.
In a heartfelt message, President William Ruto took to social media, writing, “Happy birthday my love, @MamaRachelRuto. Continue being a blessing to me and our children. Mungu akubariki sana,” which translates to “God bless you abundantly.”
Other prominent leaders also extended their wishes to the First Lady, with Anne Waiguru, EGH, OGW, Governor of Kirinyaga County, tweeting, “Happy Birthday First Lady,” further showing the respect and admiration for Rachel Ruto’s leadership and impact.
A gas cylinder explosion at a filling station in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State has resulted in significant damage to six vehicles, according to a statement from the Katsina State Police Command.
The command’s spokesperson, Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, confirmed the incident, which occurred on Friday, November 15, 2024.
He explained that a loud explosion alerted police operatives from the Jibia Divisional Police Headquarters. Responding promptly, the Divisional Police Officer led a team to the site, supported by military personnel.
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“Upon arrival, operatives found a truck loaded with gas cylinders engulfed in flames at Tamal filling station, along Kagadama-Magamar Jibia Road,” Sadiq-Aliyu stated. The joint team acted swiftly, deploying measures to protect lives and limit property damage. Their efforts successfully extinguished the fire.
The spokesperson added, “Six motor vehicles were significantly affected by the fire incident, but fortunately, no life was lost.”
State Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Abubakar-Musa, has directed a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the explosion. Updates on the findings will be provided as investigations progress.
This incident highlights the need for heightened safety measures at gas filling stations to prevent such occurrences.
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