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Tinubu hails Nigerian Governors over Supreme Court ruling on CBN Naira Swap policy

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2 years ago

February 8, 2023

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Tinubu hails Nigerian Governors over Supreme Court ruling on CBN Naira Swap policy

All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed the Governors of the 36 states for standing on the side of the Nigerian people over the Central Bank new Naira and cashless policies that have subjected the masses to pains.

According to Asiwaju Tinubu, the Governors especially the APC Governors who instituted the suit against the CBN and Federal Government at the Supreme Court acted well on behalf of the hapless Nigerians who have been made to bear the brunt of Naira redesign policy that has been poorly implemented.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday morning in a law suit brought before it by the governments of Zamfara, Kogi and Kaduna States gave an interim injunction against the CBN and Federal Government, allowing the old N200, N500 and N1000 to remain legal tender beyond February 10 deadline until the case is fully disposed.

Following the apex court ruling, Asiwaju Tinubu noted that the governors have saved the country from a needless political and economic crises and miseries which have clearly become the unintended consequences of the monetary policy of the apex bank.

Asiwaju Tinubu noted that the Supreme Court ruling coincided with the advisory of the International Monetary Fund urging for the extension of the deadline for the swap of the old naira notes, going by the problems being experienced across the country in getting the new notes.

“I want to salute the courage of our Governors and most especially the Progressives Governors in APC who acted to save our country from avoidable and dangerous political crises and social unrest which the Central Bank policy on new Naira notes has brought on our country.

“Our country was dangerously careering toward anarchy and political and economic shutdown. But with the Supreme Court interim ruling our country has been pulled back from the precipice. We thank our Supreme Court Justices for ruling wisely on the side of the people who have been subjected to undue agony and pains since this policy was announced.

“The Federal Government and relevant stakeholders can now sit down and work out better framework on how to proceed with the new policy without causing any social and economic disruption and inconvenience to our people. We have examples of other countries that have successfully and seamlessly changed their currencies to learn from.

“Those countries give a long time, at least 12 months to effect the currency change. They do not engage in CBN-like Fire Brigade approach.

“We have seen how a good policy can be poorly implemented to cause unintended problems for the people who should be the beneficiaries. While lessons have been learnt, we must now move on as a country and people with a Renewed Hope for a better tomorrow.

“The sole aim of my running to be the president of our country is to make life better and more abundant for our people and this is an ideal for which I will remain eternally committed to.”

Asiwaju Tinubu called on the CBN to ensure that the Supreme Court ruling is effectively executed by taking all necessary steps to (i) ensure sufficient availability of Naira notes (whether old or new) and (ii) properly sensitising the public on the ruling and the consequent validity of old Naira.

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Media Personality, J J Jabulani and siblings to celebrate mummy at 90

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April 22, 2025

Sahara Weekly

Media Personality, J J Jabulani and siblings to celebrate mummy at 90

Media guru and highly respected on air personality, Jọlaoluwa Afọlabi famously known as J.J Jabulani is holding an elaborate 90th years birthday bash for his mummy, Mama Maria Ibipeju Afọlabi.

The birthday bash is holding on Friday, 25th April, 2025 at No 1 Ebute Road, Unity hall, opposite Indomie house, Lau junction, Ibafo, Ogun state. Many eminent personalities and media guys are expected to grace the epoch-making event.

Mama Ibipeju is a big business woman that trades on kolanut and gold in the 80s, she’s married to the popular pastor of the C&S church world wide Most Senior Apostle Samson Ọlayiwola Afọlabi of the revered Odofin compound in IREE town,Boripe local government of Osun state .

Mama is blessed with so many children among them is the ace broadcaster and media owner , Afolabi Jolaoluwa jabulani who is the last born of the nonagenarian.

Mama has great love and passion for gospel music spurred her interest in the usage of ‘SHEKERE’ in praising God till this moment and this singular act earned her the nick name (Iya Sekere)

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Ogun NYSC Coordinator Applauds Ijebu-Ode LG Chairman for Exemplary Support

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April 22, 2025

Sahara Weekly

Ogun NYSC Coordinator Applauds Ijebu-Ode LG Chairman for Exemplary Support

The Ogun State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mrs. Olayinka Nasamu, has commended the Executive Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government, Hon. Damilare Sikiru Alebiosu, for his unwavering commitment and consistent support for the Scheme.

Mrs. Nasamu gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the chairman at his office in Ijebu-Ode, as part of her stakeholder engagement efforts ahead of the 2025 Batch A Stream One Orientation Course, in line with the directive of the NYSC Director General.

Speaking on behalf of NYSC management, she expressed deep appreciation for the chairman’s dedication to the welfare of Corps Members.

Mrs Nasamu noted his remarkable contributions, highlighting that he was the only council chairman who provided transportation for Corps Members posted to Ijebu-Ode following the last Orientation Course and also demonstrated strong support by attending the Cultural Carnival on short notice.

“We sincerely appreciate your generosity and passion. Your selfless support continues to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our Corps Members,” she stated.

The Coordinator also took the opportunity to introduce the new NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, and informed the chairman of the scheduled date for the commencement of the next Orientation exercise.

She appealed for continued collaboration to ensure a smooth and successful course.

In his response, Hon. Alebiosu warmly welcomed the NYSC team and reaffirmed his commitment to the Scheme.

He pledged to offer even greater support, including donating essential items to the Orientation Camp and personally attending selected Camp activities.

The visit also featured the presentation of waste bins by Corps Members to the Ijebu-Ode Local Government Secretariat as part of their Community Development Service (CDS), aimed at promoting environmental cleanliness and hygiene.

The visit reaffirmed the strong partnership between NYSC Ogun State and its key stakeholders in ensuring the safety, well-being, and productivity of Corps Members across the state.

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Group To Host Ganduje and Friends Dinner in Abuja

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April 22, 2025

Sahara Weekly

Group To Host Ganduje and Friends Dinner in Abuja

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, CON and other members of the party’s National Working Committee, NWC will on Friday, 2nd, May, 2025 attend a Special Appreciation Dinner organized by an Abuja based socio-political group, Coalition of Ganduje Support Groups, CGSG-Abuja.

The event, according to the Convener of C-GSG-Abuja, Dr. Aliyu Ibrahim, MFR is to appreciate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Dr. Ganduje and other NWC members into various boards of the nation’s institutions.

“CGSG-ABUJA has concluded plans to host our performing and result oriented National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, members of the National Working Committee, NWC and political associates and friends of the Chairman in a colourful dinner to appreciate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership style”, Dr. Aliyu noted.

The CGSG-ABUJA Convener also added that the occasion will be used to rally support for the Ganduje led NWC and pray for the success of President Tinubu in his bid to revamp the economy of country.

The Dinner, proudly supported by The Progressive Institute, TPI; APC Intellectual Resource Center, Architect Kabir Ida; a frontline business morgul and notable allies of APC, will commence by 7:pm at the Abuja Intercontinental Hotel, formerly Sheraton hotel, Abuja.

Dr. Aliyu Ibrahim, MFR
CGSG-ABUJA
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