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Trending Video: Okpebholo’s Aide Insults Peter Obi, Issues Threats to ADC Members
A video circulating online has shown an aide to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Agogo the Towncrier, making controversial statement targeting opposition figures.
In the video, Okpebholo’s aide could be heard telling the Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Monday Agbonika, that he would hand over any member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) found in the state to the police.
He also referred to former presidential candidate, Peter Obi as a “stupid man.”..TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
The footage shows the police commissioner smiling during the exchange, prompting criticism from observers who questioned the appropriateness of the reaction given the nature of the comments.
The aide, who has previously been accused of making threats concerning Peter Obi’s security in the state, walked away after making the remarks in the commissioner’s presence.
Meanwhile, the ADC in Edo State has plunged deeper into crisis following the emergence of a new State Executive led by Tony Alike.
Alike was announced as chairman alongside 23 other executive members, despite conflicting claims over the party’s leadership structure in the state.
The announcement was made by the National Collation Chairman from the party’s secretariat, Sem Andrew Uchendu.
The development comes barely 24 hours after a member of the party’s National Executive Committee, Rowland Owie, announced that Nosa Ehima had been elected as the state chairman.
Adding to the confusion, the incumbent chairman, Kennedy Odion, whose tenure is expected to expire on May 19, said he was unaware of any congress conducted in the state.
Speaking before announcing the results, Uchendu said he had spent three days in the state supervising congresses at the unit, ward, local government, and state levels.
He explained that party leaders in the state, led by former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun, agreed on a consensus arrangement for the emergence of the new leadership.
According to him, the process was part of efforts to ensure a “well-structured leadership” for the party in the state.
Addressing journalists after his emergence, Alike said his priority would be to unite aggrieved members and reposition the party.
He disclosed that he had already commenced consultations with party leaders, starting with a visit to Odigie-Oyegun.
“We will leave here and return to our private meeting. We will be coming out with a policy statement in the next few days. But one thing is sure, which is paramount in the mind of every Nigerian. The question is, are we happy the way we are today?
“That is the question, and that is where we are coming up with answers. We are going to mobilise Nigerians to say enough is enough, that this country belongs to everybody. It is not a private estate of an individual or a group of friends.
“When the nation says we are tired of a bad government, the alternative is the opposition. So we will be unveiling how we intend to actualise that in the next few days, weeks, preparatory to the general election which starts in January,” Uchendu noted.
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Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Increases ATM Card Issuance Fee to N1,500, Scraps Maintenance Charge
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the fee for the issuance or replacement of debit and credit cards from N1,000 to N1,500, effective from May 1.
The apex bank also announced that no maintenance fee will be charged on naira-denominated debit or credit cards, while virtual cards will remain free.
The revised guide to bank charges replaces the previous 2020 guidelines and applies to all financial institutions regulated by the CBN...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
Key Points:
POS payments by customers to merchants will remain free; merchants pay 0.5% service charge.
Electronic transfers of N5,000 and below remain free; N10 for N5,000-N50,000; N50 for above N50,000.
ATM withdrawal from another bank costs N100 per N20,000 (on-site) plus up to N500 surcharge for off-site.
SMS alerts may be charged on a cost-recovery basis; email alerts remain free.
Account reactivation and routine services remain free.
The new framework aims to enhance transparency, standardisation, and consumer protection in banking.
Sources: Nairametrics, Business Day
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Security has been heightened in the Federal Capital Territory following the emergence of a classified document reportedly from the Department of State Services (DSS) warning of planned coordinated attacks.
The document identified strategic targets, including Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Kuje Correctional Centre, and other sensitive installations. Security agencies have strengthened surveillance, reinforced checkpoints, and intensified patrols.
The alert has revived public anxiety over the July 2022 Kuje prison break, where hundreds of inmates escaped...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
Key Points:
The alleged memo warned of attacks by ISWAP, Boko Haram, Ansaru, and JNIM.
The possible objective includes freeing detained insurgents.
Security experts urged coordinated intelligence management and public communication.
Residents have mixed reactions, some confident, others fearful.
Authorities have not officially confirmed the document’s authenticity.
Security deployments have intensified across Abuja as residents await official confirmation.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
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Women in Kano have been spotted waving branded underwear featuring Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s face at an APC rally.
The display coincided with First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s commissioning of the Lodge Road and launching the North-West Energised Commercialisation Now program.
Online reactions have been mixed, with some criticising the stunt as inappropriate for conservative Kano, while unverified claims blamed the rival NNPP governor. NNPP supporters reportedly responded with Kwankwaso-printed versions...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
Key Points:
The branded panties featured Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s face.
The display occurred at an APC rally attended by the First Lady.
The stunt has sparked outrage and mockery on social media.
Unverified claims suggest the rival NNPP governor may be behind the display.
The incident highlights escalating political rivalries ahead of 2027.
The unusual campaign stunt has drawn attention to the intensifying political battle in Kano.
Sources: X.
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