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Death Rumour: Tinubu Hale And Hearty As Sanwo-Olu Visits Him In London (Photos)

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Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has stormed London to visit the national leader of the All Progressive Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, JomogNews Nigeria reports.

Contrary to widespread reports that the national leader of APC is dead, this online medium can authoritatively tell you that the Jagaban of Borgu Kingdom is hale and hearty as he discussed and cheered with Sanwo-olu.

Tinubu’s death hit the internet two days ago, the rumor was quickly dispelled by the media aide of the astute politician, explaining that Tinubu is hale and hearty.

Governor Sanwoolu’s visit is also proof that Tinubu is not dead as perceived in the media.

During the visit, Tinubu assured Sanwoolu of his wellness.

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Breaking: CBN Hikes Interest Rate To 24.75%

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The Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday hiked its key interest rate by 200 basis points, as Africa’s largest economy looks to recover from a historic currency crisis and soaring inflation.

The CBN announced that its main monetary policy rate would rise to 24.75% from 22.75%, in its second consecutive hike after February’s 400 basis point increase.

Governor Olayemi Cardoso told a press conference that policymakers believed they need to continue tightening in order to tame runaway inflation, according to Reuters.

Revealing the decision of the 296th meeting of the MPC on Tuesday in Abuja, CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, said the committee also raised the Cash Reserve Ration (CRR) to +100 to -300 basis.

CBN increased the interest rate by 400 basis points, taking the interest rate benchmark to 22.75 per cent from 18.75 per cent, a major tightening measure to tame Nigerians high inflation currently at 30.70 per cent.

Retain the Cash Reserve Ratio of Deposit Money Banks at 45 per cent and Adjust the CRR of Merchant banks from 10 per cent to 14 per cent.

The CBN retains a liquidity ratio of 13 per cent.

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Just In: Ondo APC Governorship Aspirant, Akintelure Is Dead

“The threats against me only strengthen my resolve to stand up for what is right and just. I will not allow fear to dictate our path forward.

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A governorship aspirant from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Paul Akintelure is dead.

Akintelure reportedly died in the early hours of Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Before his death, the APC Candidate announced direct and indirect threats he had received from unnamed quarters.

According to his statement dated March 21, the situation worsened as the primary election scheduled for April 25 approached.

He had said: “Initially, I hope these incidents would dissipate over time, yet regrettably, they have escalated to pose a serious threat to my life. “The threats against me only strengthen my resolve to stand up for what is right and just. I will not allow fear to dictate our path forward. “Let us embrace peace, progress, and unity. Our collective strength lies in our to stand together as one, regardless of our differences.”

Akintelure was a medical doctor and hailed from Igbotako in Ondo State.

He had previously run for office in the state but was unsuccessful.

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Banditry: Nigerian Govt Invites Gumi For Questioning

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The Federal Government says it has invited Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, over his comments on the activities of bandits in the country.

The minister of Information and Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed while addressing journalists at the State House, Abuja, on Monday.

The minister said the Islamic cleric was not “above the law”, adding that the government has deemed it necessary to invite him for questioning.

A few weeks ago, Gumi had urged the Tinubu-led government to join him in negotiating with bandits who abducted about 287 schoolchildren (137 as claimed by the Kaduna State Government) from Kuriga Government Secondary and LEA Primary Schools in the Chikun Local Government Area of the state.

According to him, Tinubu must not repeat the mistake made by former President Muhammadu Buhari, who refused to dialogue with bandits.

Gumi had previously negotiated on behalf of state governments to free abducted persons.

The abducted Kaduna children were released on Sunday, while the FG claimed that no ransom was paid for their release.

“In keeping with the commitment of Mr President, no ransom was paid,” said Idris after the Federal Executive Council meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

According to Idris, the President appreciated the role of the security services in the safe return of the abductees, vowing that all those involved in the abduction would be fished out and punished.

Speaking on the development, the information minister said the security agencies will do their work if they feel that the statements made by Gumi are “reckless”.

“The government will stop at nothing to get any kind of information that is required to solve our problems. The security agencies are up and doing.

“Sheikh Gumi and any other individual are not above the law; if he has suggestions that are good enough and that are constructive enough for the security agencies to take, they will take.

“But if they think that he is also making some statements that appear to be reckless, he will also be reprimanded.

“There is nobody above the law. Let me put it here. And I’m aware that he has also been a guest of security agencies to answer questions.

“When you make remarks, especially those that border on our national security it is incumbent on our national security to think further, and they are doing just that, no one is above the law,” he added.

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