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23Mar By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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BREAKING : PDP suspends Fayose, Anyim and others

The Peoples Democratic Party has suspended former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, former Senate President/Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Anyim Pius Anyim and other party officials like Prof. Dennis Ityavyar and Dr. Aslam Aliyu for alleged anti-party activities.  The party also referred Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom to its Disciplinary Committee for alleged anti-party activities. The party in a statement signed and released by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba said the suspension of the aforementioned party officials takes effect from today, Thursday, March 23, 2023. It read;  PDP Refers Ortom to Disciplinary Committee, Suspends Fayose, Anyim, Others The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Dem...

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23Mar By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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BREAKING : Senator Ike Ekweremadu, his wife, Beatrice Ekweremadu and daughter are found guilty of organ trafficking in the United Kingdom

Senator Ike Ekweremadu, his wife, his daughter, and a doctor have been convicted of organ trafficking, in the first verdict of its kind under the Modern Slavery Act in the United Kingdom. Ike Ekweremadu, 60, a former deputy president, his wife, Beatrice, 56, daughter Sonia 25, and Dr Obinna Obeta, 51, were found guilty of facilitating the travel of a young man to Britain with a view to his exploitation after a six-week trial at the Old Bailey. They criminally conspired to bring the 21-year-old Lagos street trader to London to exploit him for his kidney, the jury found. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had been offered an illegal reward to become a donor for the senator’s daughter after kidney disease forced her to drop out of a master’s degree in film at Ne...

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22Mar By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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JUST IN : Rev Fr. Hycinth Alia becomes the first Nigerian Catholic Priest to Be Name a State Governor

Fr. Alia: When a Catholic Priest becomes a State Governor, can he celebrate mass again? Who then is the state's first lady? These are the question that have been asked frequently and shall surface again. However, the Catholic Church is 2000+ years and everything that happens to her seems to be a repetition of history. This is the reason why the Codex Iuris Canonici, that is, the Code of Canon Law, of the Church took care of this kind of situation. Precisely, the Code of Canon Law of the Roman Catholic stops priests from doing anything unbecoming or foreign to the clerical state. The law prohibits diocesan priests and bishops from taking up public offices (Canon 285 § 2). But then comes the question of what actually constitutes a public office? Being an aged and wise instituti...

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21Mar By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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Edo Assembly election: PDP wins 12 seats, APC eight

The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the results of winners elected into the Edo State House of Assembly with the Peoples Democratic Party leading with 12 seats. In a press statement on Tuesday signed by the state INEC Voter Education/Publicity, Timidi Wariowei, the APC also had eight seats while LP had one seat while three were declared inconclusive. According to the release, the winners of the 21 seats are: Idiaye Oisayemoje (Akoko Edo I, PDP), Okogbe Ojemeh Donald (Akoko Edo II, PDP), Egor (Inconclusive), Igbiremonlen Sunday (Esan Central, PDP), Addeh Isibor (Esan North East I, APC), Edeko Omozele, Esan North East II, PDP), Ojezele Sunday (Esan South East, PDP), Ibhamanu Jonathan Aigbokhan (Esan West, APC), Oshmah Ahmed (Etsako Central, APC), Ugabi Kings...

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18Mar By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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BREAKING : Funke Akindele loses her polling unit to APC’s Babajide Sanwo-Olu

The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the ongoing governorship election in Lagos State, Funke Akindele has lost her polling unit 019, Ita Aro square, Àga/Ijimu ward in Ikorodu, Lagos State to the incumbent governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to the results collated from the polling unit, PDP secured a total of 19 votes while APC scored 77 votes. Labour Party polled 3 votes. Share this Story Kindly leave your comment, like and share this story: FOR MORE INFO, TRENDING AND BREAKING NEWS UPDATE, LIVE STREAM JOIN OUR FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, TIKTOK AND YOUTUBE CHANNEL @OFFICIALSNOWTV https://youtu.be/mGB1JeZUa3I

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18Mar By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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Lagos guber election: Rhodes-Vivour loses his polling unit to Sanwo-Olu

The Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos state, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has lost his polling unit to the incumbent governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress. Results collated by INEC staff, Rhodes-Vivour polled 18 votes while Sanwo-Olu won with 29 votes.PDP's Olajide Adeniran popularly known as Jandor, polled two votes. In the House of Assembly election at the polling unit, the APC polled 34, LP 15, while PDP polled one vote. Share this Story Kindly leave your comment, like and share this story: FOR MORE INFO, TRENDING AND BREAKING NEWS UPDATE, LIVE STREAM JOIN OUR FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, TIKTOK AND YOUTUBE CHANNEL @OFFICIALSNOWTV https://youtu.be/mGB1JeZUa3I

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17Mar By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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BREAKING : Uber driver declared missing in Lagos

A 34-year-old Uber driver, Thomas Aiyu, has been declared missing in Lagos state,  Punch reports that Aiyu, on Wednesday, March 15, left his residence at No 70 Imole Ayo Street, Command, to commence his business of conveying passengers to their various destinations in the state but never returned home to his family. Confirming the development, his elder brother, Kelly, said when efforts to locate his brother’s whereabouts proved abortive, members of the family raised the alarm, adding that a report was made at the Meiran Police Station.  “My brother stays alone but my mum was spending some time at his place when he went missing. So, we reported first at the Meiran Police Station which covers the area where he lives. When we observed that their approach was...

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16Mar By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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Public Notice! This to inform the general public that Coal City Film Festival 2023 as been Postponed

Coal City Film Festival 2023 Postponed A painful but precautionary and necessary decision. Coal City Film Festival 2023 previously scheduled to hold from 23rd to 25th March 2023 will now hold from 13th to 15th April 2023 following the postponement of Gubernatorial and State House of Assembly elections. See official statement attached for full details. Thank you. Kindly share and rebroadcast 🙏🏾 CCFF TEAM

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13Mar By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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UPDATE : Death toll from earthquakes in Turkey totals 48,000

Turkish President, Recep Erdogan has confirmed that the number of people killed by the devastating earthquakes in Turkey’s SouthEast has reached 48,000, with over 115,000 people injured “The death toll has reached 48,000 and the number of injured has exceeded 115,000,” Erdogan said in a televised address to the nation from the Samandag district of Hatay province. On February 6, two earthquakes of magnitude 7.7 and 7.6 hit the southeastern regions of Turkey with an interval of nine hours. Thousands of underground shocks that followed were felt in 11 Turkish provinces, as well as in the neighbouring countries, including Syria.  Share this Story Kindly leave your comment, like and share this story: FOR MORE INFOR, NEWS UPDATE AND LIVE STREAM JOIN US BELOW AND P...

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12Mar By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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Ikorodu women vow not to vote next Saturday if they are not paid for voting during the presidential election {VIDEO}

Women in Ikorodu have staged a protest to demand payment for voting during the presidential election.  The video was posted on Twitter with the caption, "Ikorodu women protest unpaid 'funds' after voting Apc in the last election."  One of the protesters, who spoke in Yoruba, said: "Ikorudu took first in the elections. He saw the most votes in Ikorodu, why did they not give the canvasser money?  "We don’t have good leaders in Ikorodu. We will not vote in Ikorodu, the canvasser will not come out unless we see our money.  “If we don’t see our money, canvasser will not canvass. He will stay inside, we will not vote. That is it, we must see our money." This comes one week to the governorship election. Watch the video below. https://www.instagram.com/r...

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12Mar By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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Woman arrested for the kidnap and murder of 11-year-old girl in South Africa

A woman has been arrested for the abduction and murder of an 11-year-old girl, Kgopotso Moseamedi, in Makgakgabatse village in Limpopo, South Africa. The woman allegedly offered her mother-in-law two children for an ancestral ritual, but when she declined, the elderly woman was allegedly attacked and her granddaughter was kidnapped. The 37-year-old woman was arrested in Gauteng following an incident in which an elderly woman was allegedly attacked in her house at Makgakgabatse village and the kidnapping of her 11-year-old granddaughter.  Limpopo Police spokesperson, Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo, in a statement on Saturday, March 11, 2023, said the decomposing body of the 11-year-old girl was found in the bushes at Manganya Farm next to Ga-Maphalla outside Giyani on Frida...

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11Mar By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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BVAS : Labour Party threatens to occupy INEC offices nationwide

Labour Party (LP) has threatened to direct its members to march to offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nationwide if the Commission does not allow its lawyers and agents inspect the Bimodal Voter Authentication System (BVAS) machines alongside other electoral materials. The party’s Presidential Campaign Council chief spokesman, Tanko Yunusa, revealed this in a statement. According to him, the electoral body has decided which court orders to obey and which to disregard. Read full statement below: PRESS RELEASE The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with greatest impunity have refused, neglected and failed to obey the Order of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja made on the 03rd day of March 2023, dire...

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10Mar By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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Reaction as Nigerian lady based in France cry’s out pleading for husband {VIDEO}

According to her she said I'll pay monthly salary to any man willing to marry me. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpnQez3vIyT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Share this Story Kindly leave your comment, like and share this story: FOR MORE INFOR, NEWS UPDATE AND LIVE STREAM JOIN US BELOW AND PLEASE HELP TO REACH 1K SUBSCRIBERS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL THANKS AND GOD BLESS https://youtu.be/mGB1JeZUa3I

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9Mar By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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UPDATE : Lagos staff bus driver accused of causing accident by not stopping for moving train {VIDEO}

The Managing Director of Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Mr Fidet Okhiria, has explained what led to the accident which occurred today, March 9, on the rail track in the Sogunle area of Lagos.Okhiria who spoke to journalists said the staff bus driver refused to stop for the moving train. He said;   “According to the information I gathered at the scene of the incident, they said many cars stopped when they got to the level crossing while the Lagos State Staff Bus driver continued moving, which I don’t know why.” Maybe the driver thought he could pass before the train got nearer to him. He could not pass, and then the train crushed the bus; that is what we gathered.“The train was coming from Ijoko to Iddo.”  The NRC MD further appealed to motorists not to igno...

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8Mar By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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BREAKING : INEC Postpones Governorship, State Assembly Elections To March 18

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made a significant announcement that is causing a stir in Nigeria’s political scene. The much-awaited governorship and state assembly elections scheduled for Saturday have been postponed to March 18, 2023. This decision was made due to INEC’s inability to promptly reconfigure the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines used during the February 25 presidential election to enable their use in the state elections. The BVAS system is a technology-driven process introduced by INEC in the 2019 general elections to ease the accreditation of voters during elections. It involves two modes of authentication: fingerprint and facial recognition. However, the machines were not ready for use in the upcoming elections due...

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8Mar By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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BREAKING : Appeal Court Grants INEC’s Request To Reconfigure BVAs For Guber Poll

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has approved the application by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reconfigure the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) used for the February 25 presidential election. A three-member panel of justices led by Justice Joseph Ikyegh ruled on Wednesday that the reconfiguration was to enable the commission conduct the March 11 governorship and state assembly elections. The panel was delivering ruling in an application by the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, seeking access to inspect and certify sensitive materials used for the conduct of the election. The panel, however, refused the application to stop INEC from reconfiguring the BVAS. The panel said INEC’s submission that the accreditation data from the...

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8Mar By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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Gov Sanwo-Olu finally responds to questions on who ordered the shooting of End SARS protesters {VIDEO}

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state has finally responded to questions on who ordered the shooting of End SARS protesters at the Lekki tollgate on October 20, 2020. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpiC9n3rx4o/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Recall that young Nigerians came out in their numbers to protest against police brutality, which took place in many parts of the country. On October 20, 2020, Nigerian youths who normally converge at the Lekki tollgate to protest, were attacked by military officers who opened fire at the protest group.  He said on October 20, 2020 he was in his house with some members of his cabinet when the shooting happened at the Lekki tollgate, happened. He added that he has personally reached out to those who claim they were affected ...

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8Mar By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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BREAKING : ‘World’s oldest woman’ dies aged 128 in South Africa from suspected stroke

A south African woman said to be the world's oldest person has died in at the age of 128. Mother-of-seven Johanna Mazibuko, died in her Jouberton, North West Province, home on March 3, and would have been 129 in May, local reports said. Those close to her said she had ID documents that prove she was born on May 11, 1894, and grew up on a maize farm. She never went to school and could not read or write, they said. Speaking to News24, her caregiver and daughter-in-law Thandiwe Wesinyana said Mazibuko may have died from a stroke. Mazibuko told the publication on her 128th birthday: 'I am amazed at why I am still here after so many years. Why am I still here? People around me have been dying. 'When will I die? What's the point of being alive? The world has tired me because ...

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7Mar By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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There are plans to secretly assassinate Lagos LP candidate, Gbadebo Vivour- Bode George reveals

Elder statesman and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has alleged that there are plans by some people to assassinate the Lagos State gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour ahead of Saturday March 11, election. George made the revelation at a press conference in Lagos on Monday, March 6, where he referred to the unsolved murder of former governorship hopeful, Funsho Williams, who was assassinated at his Ikoyi residence ahead of the 2007 elections. George said he and a group, Omo Eko Pataki, had uncovered the heinous plan to avoid repeating the dreadful history. “We wish to inform Nigerians about the heinous plan to secretly eliminate the Labour Party Governorship Candidate, Mr Gbadebo Rhodes Vivour, the latest move by t...

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6Mar By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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Reaction as Viral “Ellu P” vote count chant played in nightclubs {VIDEO}

The viral “Ellu P” vote count chant is trending online again after being played in some nightclubs across the country.  The main video that went viral, showed a supporter of Labour party (LP) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, chanting Ellu P which meant LP, and Obi, while they were counting votes at a polling unit. Recently, some young persons were spotted vibing to the chant after it was played in clubs. Watch the videos in the slides below…… Share this Story Kindly leave your comment, like and share this story: FOR MORE INFOR, NEWS UPDATE AND LIVE STREAM JOIN US BELOW AND PLEASE HELP TO REACH 1K SUBSCRIBERS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL THANKS AND GOD BLESS https://youtu.be/mGB1JeZUa3I

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6Mar By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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Reaction as youths chant “Obi, Obi, PDP away” as PDP’s governorship candidate in Enugu state Peter Mbah attends Ugwu Di Nso annual Lenten retreat {VIDEO}

A dramatic scene played out at Ugwu Di Nso annual youth Lenten retreat on Sunday, March 5, as youths kept chanting “Obi, Obi, PDP away” after Peoples Democratic Party's governorship candidate in Enugu state, Peter Mbah, showed up.  Mbah was unable to speak at the event as the youths kept chanting Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi’s name.  It was also alleged that they threw away the drinks the politician bought for them.  Watch the video below… https://twitter.com/i/status/1632676000327712770 Share this Story Kindly leave your comment, like and share this story: FOR MORE INFOR, NEWS UPDATE AND LIVE STREAM JOIN US BELOW AND PLEASE HELP TO REACH 1K SUBSCRIBERS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL THANKS AND GOD BLESS https://youtu.be/mGB...

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6Mar By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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Cristiano Ronaldo sends a plane full with care package to earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly sent a plane full of care packages to earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey. The Portugal captain paid for tents, food packages, pillows, blankets, beds, baby food, milk, and medical supplies to help provide relief for those affected by the regions’ tragedies. The goods have been sent to both Turkey and Syria.. As per Marca, this donation is valued at $350,000. Earlier, Turkish footballer Merih Demiral had revealed that he has permission from Ronaldo to auction one of his signed jerseys from his collection and the money will be donated to aid the earthquake victims. “I just spoke with Cristiano. He said that he was very sad about what happened in Turkey. We are auctioning Ronaldo’s signed jersey in my collection. All proceeds from the auction...

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5Mar By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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31-Year-Old Colorado Woman Pregnant By 13-Year-Old Boy Faces No Jail Time (VIDEO)

A 31-year-old Colorado woman who became pregnant by a 13-year-old boy will face no jail time in a plea deal with prosecutors. In June 2022, Andrea Serrano admitted to sexually assaulting the minor teen and becoming pregnant with his child. Serrano gave birth and will avoid prison time. The victim’s mother said there is a ‘double standard’ because the victim of sexual assault is a boy. “I feel like if she was a man and he was a little girl, it would definitely be different. They would be seeking more. I feel like because he is not a woman, they are not. They are having compassion for her,” the victim’s mother, who has not been identified, said to 11 News. “I feel like my son is robbed of his childhood. Now he’s having to be a father. He’s a victim, and he’s going to ...

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25Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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BREAKING : LP Vice Presidential Candidate Loses Polling Unit to Atiku

Datti Baba-Ahmed, vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party ( LP) lost his PU 021, Tudun Ward, Zaria LGA, Share this Story Kindly leave your comment, like and share this story: FOR MORE INFOR, NEWS UPDATE AND LIVE STREAM JOIN US BELOW AND PLEASE HELP TO REACH 1K SUBSCRIBERS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL THANKS AND GOD BLESS https://youtu.be/mGB1JeZUa3I

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24Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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JUST IN : container falls on Ojuelegba Bridge despite ban {VIDEO}

By Oluwakemi Abimbola A container has fallen on the Ojuelegba Bridge on Friday night affecting traffic flow in that area of Lagos. This accident which happened around 8pm comes after the Lagos State Government banned articulated truck drivers from using Dorman Long and Ojuelegba bridges middle of February Our correspondent observed that the container fell at the mouth of the bridge blocking access to traffic. An armed policeman was spotted on the scene. In January, a truck had fallen off the bridge and crushed the occupants of a commercial bus. The casualties included children. https://www.instagram.com/p/CpD4Rm6LPqt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Share this Story Kindly leave your comment, like and share this story: FOR MORE INFOR, NEWS UPDATE ...

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21Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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Hacker posted fake CBN statement on my social media page – Aisha Buhari

First Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari has raised an alarm of a hacker posting a fake statement on the extension of the deadline for usage of the old Naira note on her social media pages.  The purported statement which featured the signature of Osita Nwanisobi, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) spokesperson, went viral on social media on Tuesday, February 21, and the now-deleted statement was spotted on Aisha's Instagram and Facebook pages.  Shortly after the CBN disowned the statement, the First Lady claimed that it was posted by a hacker with the intention to attack her reputation.  She said in a statement;  “It has come to my attention that a certain fake news was posted on my social media handle, Instagram, which also directly connects to my Fac...

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21Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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UPDATE : All banks in Ogun State shut down over destruction of bank properties by rioters

All commercial banks in Ogun State have closed following the destruction of bank buildings by Nigerians protesting the Naira scarcity. The Ogun State Bankers’ Forum made this known in a communique issued today, Feb. 21. It reads: “Dear Ogun Bankers,  “You are aware of the massive destructions of all Commercial Banks buildings and other properties yesterday Monday 20th of February, 2023 in Sagamu axis of the State. We thank the Almighty God for the safety of our colleagues during the violent attack. “While we have held meetings with the State Executives with full assurances of improved security, we feel saddened that the response of the security operatives was absent until all banks were destroyed before decisive actions were taken. “It is a common saying in our la...

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21Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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Identities of three killed in Chicago highway shooting revealed

A baby girl and two teenagers were killed in a shooting on a Chicago highway Sunday night, Feb. 19, officials said. Three other victims were injured in the shooting on the I-57 expressway on the south side of the Windy City around 10:30 p.m., according to state police. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the slain infant as 1-year-old A-mara Hall, who was pronounced dead after she was rushed to the hospital, according to the Chicago Tribune. She was shot in the torso, authorities said. The other fatal victims were 13-year-old William Smith and 19-year-old Nasir Hall, who were both pronounced dead at the scene. They reportedly suffered multiple gunshot wounds. One of the surviving victims is a 14-year-old boy who was hospitalized in fair to seriou...

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20Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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Trending video of Ogun state residents receiving old Naira notes in envelops with the state governor’s photo on it

A video of some residents of Ogun state receiving old N1000 notes in envelopes with the state governor's photo on it, has made the rounds on social media. The man who was sharing the money claimed the state governor Dapo Abiodun, asked that the money be shared amongst the residents. The women who received the token however lamented that they cannot spend it as most business owners have refused to collect the old N500 and N1000 notes. The man told them not to worry as the governor has aid they should collect the old money. ‘They will collect it from you. Spend it. They will collect it. He has promised that he will collect it. The governor is coming back’' He then asked the women to express their gratitude to the state governor, Recall that last week, Gov Abiodun asked the...

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20Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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Christian Atsu’s twin sister in gloomy mood as she is led out of the airport after his body arrived in Ghana {VIDEO}

Footballer, Christian Atsu's twin, Christiana Atsupie Twasam, was overwhelmed by emotions as her brother's remains arrived in Ghana. The former Chelsea and Newcastle United star was killed in the devastating earthquake in Turkey. His death was announced on Saturday, February 18, by his agent Nana Sechere, who said the player's body was found 12 days after the disaster hit Turkey and Syria, claiming more than 44,000 lives. The coffin containing the body of Christian Atsu arrived at the Kotoka International Airport in Ghana on Sunday night, February 19. The coffin was carried by Pallbearers onto his final resting place. Following the arrival of Atsu's body, his twin sister, Christiana who was clearly emotional was led away from the airport by a family member. Atsu had been s...

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19Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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UPDATE : Body of Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu will arrive in his homeland Ghana today after his tragic death in Turkey earthquake

The body of former Chelsea and Newcastle player Christian Atsu is being flown home to Ghana. The Ghanaian footballer was found dead on Saturday following the devastating earthquake in southern Turkey and northern Syria. In a statement released on Sunday morning, Ghana's foreign ministry said: 'The Government of Ghana is making arrangements to receive the mortal remains of the late Christian Atsu, a former Black Stars player. The remains will be accompanied by his family and Ghana's Ambassador to Turkiye on a Turkish airlines flight and will arrive in Accra at 7:40pm, Sunday 19th February 2023.' The ministry confirmed that Atsu's brother and sister were present when his body was recovered.   The 31-year-old had been missing since the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that took ...

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18Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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JUST IN : APC Begins Sale Of Forms For Bayelsa, Kogi, Imo Governorship Polls

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced sale of expression of interest and nomination forms for Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo governorship elections slated for November 11. Our correspondent reports that aspirants have already started picking their forms at the APC national secretariat in Abuja at the rate of N50 million. A former governor-elect of Bayelsa State, David Lyon, who obtained his forms on Friday, asked the National Working Committee (NWC) and other stakeholders of the party to pick him as the consensus candidate for the election in the state. The Supreme Court had sacked Lyon of the APC as governor-elect of Bayelsa State in 2020, barely 24 hours to his inauguration, on the ground that his deputy, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo, presented false information...

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17Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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BREAKING : CBN denies it orders banks to collect old N500, N1,000 notes

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has refuted news report (not LEADERSHIP) quoting a source in the bank as saying that the apex bank has ordered commercial banks to start accepting the old N500 and N1000 banknotes. The central Bank in a statement on Friday evening said the report was fake and unauthorised. CBN spokesman, Osita Nwanisobi, said the apex bank strictly stands by the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari that only allows the old N200 note to circulate with the new one for a period of 60 days. “The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria has been drawn to some fake and unauthorized messages quoting the CBN as having authorized the Deposit Money Banks to collect the old N500 and N1,000 Banknotes. “For the avoidance of doubt, and in line with Mr. Presid...

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17Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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BREAKING : CBN Directs Banks To Accept Old N500, N1,000 Notes

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has asked banks to collect start collecting old N500 and N1,000 notes from customers. Osita Nwanisobi, spokesman of the apex bank, disclosed this on Friday, stating that any amount above N500,000 could not be deposited. The development comes amid the nationwide outrage over the rejection of the notes which President Muhammadu Buhari declared were no longer legal tender. In his national broadcast, Buhari had asked Nigerians to take old N500 and N1000 notes to the CBN. Nigerians had trooped to the apex bank offices to deposit their old notes. As the bank officials struggles to control the crowd, they directed them to commercial banks but the people refused. Details later… Share this Story Kindly leave your comment, like a...

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17Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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Chaos in Mile 12, Ojota, Agege and other parts of Lagos as residents riot over cash unavailability {VIDEO}

Chaos erupted in different parts of Lagos on Friday morning, Feb. 17, as suspected louts wreaked havoc over cash unavailability. Videos from Mile 12, Agege, Ketu, Ojota, and other areas in Lagos State show louts blocking roads and attacking commuters who were on their way to work. In one video, a man is heard saying he had to turn back due to shooting in Mile 12. He then advised those in Ikorodu to remain there and not venture out into Mile 12. Twitter users living in areas where there is chaos took to the platform to share videos documenting the unrest in their neighbourhoods. Reacting, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, tweeted: ?It is true. Our men are there. Reinforcement units have been deployed. Stay safe out there as we closely m...

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17Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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BREAKING : New naira: Fighting erupts in Lagos {VIDEO}

Fighting erupted in some areas on the popular Lagos-Ikorodu expressway in Lagos State over the scarcity of the new naira notes and the hardship the policy has thrown Nigerians. On Friday morning, The PUNCH gathered that suspected louts in Mile 12, Ketu and Ojota areas on the expressway, took to the road attacking commuters and creating chaos. A driver, attached to one of the cab-hailing firms operating in the state who does not want his name in print over fears of harassment, said he had to turn into one of the streets due to the chaos. Tweeps, who shared details of the ongoing fighting in the area, alleged they could hear sounds of gunshots Meanwhile, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, has confirmed the unrest happening in th...

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16Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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JUST IN : Fire engulfs Leisure mall Surulere {VIDEO}

Stores located inside Leisure mall in Adeniran Ogunsanya, Surulere, Lagos, is currently on fire. The fire started at about 3pm today, Feb. 16, and has spread to other businesses in the building. Customers fled when the fire started and the gate leading into the mall has been locked. The LIB correspondent who visited the scene noticed a crowd standing outside the locked gate. No fire truck was seen at the scene. The fire can be seen from miles away. Watch the video below. https://www.instagram.com/p/CouyNmJL5zL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Share this Story Kindly leave your comment, like and share this story: FOR MORE INFOR, NEWS UPDATE AND LIVE STREAM JOIN US BELOW AND PLEASE HELP TO REACH 1K SUBSCRIBERS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL THANKS AND G...

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16Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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BREAKING : Emefiele arrives Villa, urges compliance to Buhari’s directive

The President of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, on Thursday, said he had met with the leadership of at least 15 commercial banks since the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), announced his latest directive on the new Naira policy. Emefiele’s visit comes hours after the President, in a televised message, announced that only the old N200 note will remain a legal tender until April 10, 2023. The CBN Governor was at the State House, Abuja, for a separate assignment (not with the President). He said the meeting with the bank executives earlier on Thursday was to ensure an ample supply of the old N200 notes to alleviate the sufferings of Nigerians. Share this Story Kindly leave your comment, like and share this story: FOR MORE INFOR, NE...

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16Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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President Buhari sympathizes with Nigerians over the crisis that erupted due to the scarcity of Naira notes {VIDEO}

President Buhari has sympathized with Nigerians over the crisis that erupted due to the scarcity of Naira notes.In his Nationwide broadcast this morning, the President expressed his sympathy in his Nationwide speech this morning February 16. The President in his speech extended the validity of the old N200 note till April 10 and directed the CBN to release it back into circulation and that it should co-exist alongside the newly redesigned N200, N500 and N1000 notes until April 10. With the President's speech, the old N500 and N1000 notes are no longer legal tenders. Recall that the Supreme court on Wednesday, February 15 ruled that the old Naira notes remain legal tenders. Watch a video of him speaking and expressing his sadness below https://www.instagram.com/reel/Co...

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16Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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BREAKING : President Buhari orders old notes to co-exist with new notes till April 10

President Buhari has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to release old N200 notes into circulation to co-exist with the new N200, N500 and N1,000 banknotes for 60 days. The President made this known in a nationwide broadcast this morning Thursday, February 16. He also directed the CBN to allow the new notes available to all citizens.   In his speech, the President stated that he authorized the CBN to carry out the redesigning of the Naira notes for the good of the economy as most of the printed Naira notres were unaccounted for. He also apologized to Nigerians over the difficulty experienced in the implementation of the naira redesign policy. ?To further ease the supply pressure, particularly on our citizens, I have given approval to the CBN that the old N200...

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16Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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Chaos in Lagos and Ogun border community as police officer allegedly kills soldier

An unidentified soldier has allegedly been killed following an altercation with some police officers in Lagos state on Wednesday, February 15.  The Cable reports that the incident happened around the Odogunyan axis of Ikorodu in Lagos state. The deceased soldier is said to have been on mufti when he had the altercation with the police officer who allegedly stabbed him to death. Angered by the death of their colleagues, some soldiers were said to have invaded the Ogijo police station. Speaking on the incident, the spokesperson of the Ogun state police command, SP Abimbola Oyeyemi, said the command is trying to unravel the reason for the attack on Ogijo police station in Ogun state when the altercation happened in Lagos. Oyeyemi also said the commanding officer of a nearby...

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15Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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JUST IN : Protests rock Ibadan over scarcity of new naira notes {VIDEO}

Commercial activities were paralyzed in some parts of Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo state as residents staged a protest over the current scarcity of Naira notes this morning, February 15.  The residents used cars and motorcycles to block some major roads in the city, causing traffic gridlock. They stated that the new notes have remained scarce and that the old N200, N500, and N1000 have now become illegal tenders, making it difficult to do business. Watch videos from scene of the protests below? https://www.instagram.com/p/Cor2pPjNkS6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Share this Story Kindly leave your comment, like and share this story: FOR MORE INFOR, NEWS UPDATE AND LIVE STREAM JOIN US BELOW AND PLEASE HELP TO REACH 1K SUBSCRIBERS ON OUR YOUTUBE CH...

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15Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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BREAKING : Naira swap policy: Supreme Court adjourns case against CBN till Feb 22

The Supreme Court has adjourned till February 22 hearing in a suit filed by Kaduna, Kogi and Zamfara states against the Federal Government seeking a restraining order to stop the full implementation of the naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The CBN had originally fixed January 31 as the deadline for old notes to be in circulation but extended it in response to pressure from Nigerians. However, before the February 10 deadline, Kogi, Kaduna and Zamfara States approached the Supreme Court, seeking that the CBN be restrained from going ahead with the deadline.  The court began hearing on the case today February 15. Share this Story Kindly leave your comment, like and share this story: FOR MORE INFOR, NEWS UPDATE AND LIVE STREAM JOIN US BELO...

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JUST IN : Nine States join suit on Naira swap crisis

Nine States were on Wednesday, February 15, joined by the Supreme Court as parties in the lawsuit filed by Kaduna, Kogi and Zamfara challenging the propriety of the Naira swap policy of the Federal Government. The nine-member panel led by Justice John Okoro, joined the Attorneys General of Katsina Lagos, Ondo, Ogun, Ekiti and Sokoto States as co-plaintiffs, while the Attorneys General of Edo and Bayelsa states were joined as co-respondents. The Nation reported that the court ordered the original plaintiffs and the respondent ? the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) ? to amend the processes already filed to reflect the new parties. Share this Story Kindly leave your comment, like and share this story: FOR MORE INFOR, NEWS UPDATE AND LIVE STREAM JOIN US BELOW A...

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14Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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UPDATE : Only Chrisland School Ikeja was shut down – Lagos state govt clarifies

The Lagos State Ministry of Education says its order for the temporary closure of one of the Chrisland Schools affects only Chrisland High School, Ikeja, and not all the schools operated by the owners.    Recall that the state government had over the weekend issued the order following the controversial death of a pupil of the school, Whytney Adeniran. The 12-year-old died during the school's inter-house sports last Thursday, February 9.  The mother of the deceased says the school authorities claimed she slumped and died. There are speculations that the deceased was electrocuted during the inter-house sports but this has not been confirmed. In a statement released on Monday, February 13, Ganiu Lawal who is the Assistant Director, Public Affairs of the state...

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13Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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Moment Female patient saved from committing suicide at hospital {VIDEO}

A female patient has been saved from committing suicide at Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harere, Zimbabwe. The woman whose identity is currently unknown reportedly tried to commit suicide on Monday morning, by jumping from the second floor of the hospital.  She was however stopped from carrying on with the suicide. A ladder was put up to try and assist her to get down to the ground. Some people inside the hospital were also seen trying to assist her from the window. Watch the video below https://www.instagram.com/reel/ConZybsvEHw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Share this Story Kindly leave your comment, like and share this story: FOR MORE INFOR, NEWS UPDATE AND LIVE STREAM JOIN US BELOW AND PLEASE HELP TO REACH 1K SUBSCRIBERS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL THANKS AND ...

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13Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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BREAKING : Baby born in February with heart-shaped red birth mark on her tummy

Share this Story A baby born in February, the month of Love, was delivered with a heart-shaped red birth mark that left midwives shocked. The mark sat on the left side of her tummy, in line with her belly button. Medics told 37-year-old mother Jayne and her partner Joe, from Stoke-on-Trent, that the heart would likely disappear with age. But Jorgia's symmetrical birth mark has only grown in proportion to her and remains clearly visible ahead of her first birthday next week.  Jorgia was born on February 22, 2022. Ms Welch, a care assistant, said: ?The heart-shaped birth mark is on Jorgia's tummy and midwives couldn't believe it when they spotted it. ?We knew we were having a girl and the paediatrician was amazed when they noticed the red marking on Jor...

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13Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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South-West LP leaders collapse structure into APC {VIDEO}

… say party can’t win election Two weeks before the presidential election, the Labour Party in the South-West has collapsed its entire structure in the region into the All Progressives Congress. The group also declared its support for the presidential candidate of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Speaking with journalists in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Monday, the South-West Chairman of the LP, Mr Omotoso Banji, explained that their journey into the APC was facilitated by the National Coordinator of the South-West Agenda For Asiwaju Tinubu, 2023, Dr. Dayo Adeyeye, and other members of the group. Omotoso, who led the party leadership to collapse its structure, said the leaders of the LP decided to quit the party because it was not viable and lacked the clout to win the f...

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13Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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Naira scarcity: President Buhari meets Emefiele again in Abuja

As Nigerians continue to experience hardship in accessing the new Naira notes, President Buhari met with the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, at the State House, Abuja Monday, February 13. Emefiele arrived at the villa around 1:00pm, shortly after the President returned from the Police Force Headquarters, where he had commissioned some patrol vehicles to be deployed for the upcoming elections earlier today. After the meeting, Emefiele did not speak with journalists. The reason for the visit was not known as at the time of filing this report, however, it?s believed to be in connection to finding solution to the currency swap crisis. Share this Story Kindly leave your comment, like and share this story: FOR MORE INFOR, NEWS UPDATE AND LIVE STREAM ...

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12Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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UPDATE : Lagos State govt shuts down Chrisland school following death of one of its pupils, Whytney Adeniran

The Lagos state government has ordered the temporary closure of Chrisland school in Opebi-Ikeja. The school is currently embroiled in controversy following the death of one of its pupils, 12 year old Whytney Adeniran, who died during their interhouse sports day last Thursday, February 9. A statement released by the state government this evening says the school is closed pending the outcome of an investigation into the unfortunate incident.  "LASG ORDERS CLOSURE OF CHRISLAND SCHOOL  The Lagos State Ministry of Education has ordered the temporary closure of Chrisland School, Opebi-Ikeja, following the reported death of a student of the School, Whytney Adeyemi.  A release signed by the State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo ...

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10Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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South African Rapper AKA shot dead in front of a restaurant in Durban {VIDEO}

Award winning South African rapper AKA, real name is Kiernan Forbes, has been shot dead in Durban, South Africa on Friday, February 10. The rapper who was based in Johannesburg flew into Durban earlier today February 10th for his birthday party which was scheduled to hold at Yugo Nightclub which he had advertised on his social media pages and asked fans to show up. Two hours before he was killed, AKA had gone to Fish Restaurant on Florida Road with some friends and his bodyguard and posted his location on his IG page. After the meal, he stepped outside the restaurant and that was when he was killed shortly after 10pm. There are witnesses claiming someone walked up to him and shot him 6 times and there are other reports that claim it was a drive-by shooting. That two cars drov...

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10Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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UPDATE : Why We Can’t Print Enough New Notes – CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that it cannot print adequate naira notes to replace the old N200, N500 and 1,000 notes because the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Plc (The Mint) is suffering from capacity constraints. The CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, stated this on Friday when he briefed the emergency meeting of the National Council of State. President Muhammadu Buhari convened the meeting to discuss issues of national importance among which is the threats posed by the shortage of naira. There are reports of social disobedience at many banks, a development forcing banks to shut down across the country. Protests have been recorded in some parts of the country, including in Ogun, Oyo and Akwa Ibom states. Some state governors have since su...

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10Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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UPDATE : Female student who attempted suicide is alive and responding to treatment — YABATECH

The Deputy Registrar, Yaba College of Technology, YABATECH, Joe Ejiofor, says that the ND1 Marketing student of the institution who attempted suicide is alive and responding well to treatment. It was gathered that the 18-year-old student identified as Destiny, was allegedly caught for examination malpractice on Wednesday February 8, during the institution?s ongoing second-semester examination.  The student, who was also said to have just been dumped by her boyfriend, allegedly slipped into depression, went to her hostel and drank the insecticide suspected to be sniper.  One of her roommates who saw her drinking the substance ran out and raised the alarm. Mr. Ejiofor, also Head of Public Relations of YABATECH, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday, Febr...

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10Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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JUST IN : PDP NWC has no right to expel me – Nnamani

Former Governor of Enugu state and Senator representing Enugu East, Chimaroke Nnamani has reacted to his expulsion by the Peoples Democratic Party.  Addressing reporters on Friday, February 10, Nnamani described his expulsion as a nullity, adding that the National Chairman of the PDP, Iyorchia Ayu-led NWC that it has no power to expel him from the party. He stated that the expulsion process did not conform with due procedures of the PDP?s constitution. Share this Story Kindly leave your comment, like and share this story: FOR MORE INFOR, NEWS UPDATE AND LIVE STREAM JOIN US BELOW AND PLEASE HELP TO REACH 1K SUBSCRIBERS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL THANKS AND GOD BLESS https://youtu.be/NrPHjKaVTB4

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8Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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JUST IN : Banks shut branches over customer attacks

As the naira scarcity persists, some banks are shutting their branches over rising customer attacks, according to findings by The PUNCH. This came a day after the Lagos State Police Command issued a warning that some groups were planning to unleash violence in the state due to the naira scarcity. The PUNCH observed that some of the banks had started to allow non-essential employees to work from home. Findings show Zenith Bank has shut down some branches in Lagos State over the fear of attacks by angry Nigerians due to the ongoing naira scarcity. Our correspondents observed that some Zenith Bank branches in Ikeja, Ikorodu and Agege were shut on Tuesday while some closed earlier. Since the naira redesign policy started, banks have been at the receiving e...

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8Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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BREAKING : Supreme Court stops old naira notes deadline implementation

The Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily halted the move by the Federal Government through the Central Bank of Nigeria to ban the use of the old naira notes from February 10, 2023. A seven-member panel led by Justice John Okoro halted the federal government plan in a ruling in an exparte application brought by three northern states of Kaduna, Kogi and Zamfara. The PUNCH reports that the February 10 deadline for the currency swap announced by the Central Bank of Nigeria pitted Governors Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna, Yahaya Bello (Kogi) and Bello Matawalle (Zamfara) against 14 political parties which threatened to boycott the February 25 election, should the CBN extend the time limit. This is as a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory restrained the President, Maj...

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7Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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UPDATE : Former Chelsea and Ghanaian footballer, Christian Atsu found alive in rubble from Turkey earthquake

Ghanaian footballer, Christian Atsu has been found alive following reports he was 'trapped' after an earthquake in Turkey. The 31-year-old defender, who played for both Chelsea and Newcastle was caught up in the 7.7 magnitude earthquake which occurred on Monday February 6. Portuguese outlet A Bola reported that Atsu was rescued from the rubble and has been transported to hospital after suffering injuries to his right foot and breathing difficulties. Hatayspor, Atsu's current club, is located in the Turkish city of Hatay, which is believed to be one of the areas worst affected by the incident. As well as Atsu, it has been reported that the club's sporting director Taner Savut and an interpreter were also trapped following the earthquake. Other footballers, including Onur Er...

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6Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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JUST IN : NAF aircraft makes emergency landing in Lagos

A Nigerian Air Force maritime patrol aircraft has made an emergency landing at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. It was gathered that the aircraft, a Cessna Citation CJ3 was on a routine flight to Ilorin when it lost its tyres. The incident, however, forced the aircraft to land on its underside without the aid of a landing gear. The Nigerian Air Force spokesperson, Air Commodore, Wap Maigida confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday. He said the aircraft carried out a ‘controlled belly land’, adding that no causality was recorded. Maigida said, “A Nigerian Air Force maritime patrol aircraft, a Cessna Citation CJ3 on a routine flight today, 6 February 2023 lost its tyres on touch and go flight in Ilorin and had to carry out a controlled belly lan...

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6Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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‘287 million’ new Naira notes reportedly discovered hidden in a bank vault during a joint operation by EFCC and ICPC operatives {VIDEO}

A CBN joint security operation with EFCC & ICPC, busted a bank that reportedly had over ?287million redesigned Naira notes hidden in its vault.  A video shared online shows new Naira notes stacked on shelves and on the floor in an inner room in the bank.  This discovery was made amid cash scarcity that has seen Nigerians queue for hours at ATMs to get cash. This comes as many Nigerians battle with cash unavailability. Watch the video  below. https://twitter.com/i/status/1622594700002615298 Share this Story Kindly leave your comment, like and share this story: FOR MORE INFOR, NEWS UPDATE AND LIVE STREAM JOIN US BELOW AND PLEASE HELP TO REACH 1K SUBSCRIBERS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL THANKS AND GOD BLESS https://youtu.be/NrPHjKaVTB4

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6Feb By SnowmediaTVNo Comments

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Cross River residents storm banks in search of cash

Residents of Calabar city in Cross River state, on Monday, stormed the various commercial banks in search of cash. The News Agency of Nigeria correspondent who monitored the situation reports that there were long queues at the Automated Teller Machines across the city. NAN also reports that there was also a long queue of those trying to gain access to the banking hall for one transaction or the other. However, most of the ATMs were not dispensing cash, and security personnel at most of the banks were having a tough time trying to maintain order as a result of the crowd. Some of the residents who spoke to NAN said they had been in the queue as early as 6 a.m. in order to beat the rush. They, however, regretted that as of past 8am, some of the banks were yet to open for r...

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