CBN DEBUNKS FAKE NEWS ON NEW N5,000 AND N10,000 BANKNOTES.(PHOTO).

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  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed a viral claim circulating on social media about the introduction of new ₦5,000 and ₦10,000 banknotes, labeling it as fake news. The claim, which included fabricated images of the supposed new denominations featuring Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe and Chief Obafemi Awolowo, falsely stated that the new notes would enter circulation from May 1, 2025. In a statement on its verified Facebook account, the CBN clarified that the content is not from the bank and directed the public to its official website, (www.cbn.gov.ng), for authentic information. The bank warned against spreading misinformation regarding monetary policies and urged Nigerians to rely only on official statements from its verified channels. The CBN reaffirmed that any major policy decision, including the introduction of new banknotes, would be announced through its official platforms. The public is advised to remain cautious and verify financial information from credible sources befor...

AFRICAN POLICE CHIEFS ENDORSES IGP IDRIS AS VICE CHAIRMAN OF FORUM IN ALGERIA,YESTERDAY.{PHOTOS}.

Image may contain: 1 person, text                 The African Police Cooperation Mechanism has endorsed the Inspector-General of Police,Ibrahim Kpotun-Idris,as its second Vice Chairman.His endorsement camee after he was nominated by the police Chiefs of all the West African countries resent at the forum.The assembly also endorsed IGP of Algeria as its chairman,others are the police boss of Central Republiv of African who was endorsed as the 3rd Vice Chairman while police boss of Zambia was endorsed as the rapporteur.The officials will run the bureau for period of 2 years.Their endorsement was announced at a 3 day meeting of all police Chiefs in Africa {AFRIPOL} held in Algiers,Algeria.The appointment of IGP Idris was collectively accepted and lauded by assembly.Nigeria has by this appointment gotten the first opportunity ever to serve at such a high profile capacity of AFRIPOL in the region.Idris who welcome his endorsement said it would be an added advantage for Nigeria to collaborate with member countries in the areas of intelligence gathering and sharing.He said it will as well ease legislation for arrest and prosecution of trans boarder criminals.IGP seeks legislation to ease arrest,prosecution of criminals in Africa.The Inspector-General of Police,Mr Ibrahim Idris,has advocated the promulgation of a legislation to make the arrest and prosecution of suspects within Africa easier.Idris spoke to newsmen in the Algerian Capital,Aligiers,during the maiden edition of the General Assembly of the Union Mechanism for Police Commissions {AFRIPOL}.The IGP lamented :''Sometimes,if a criminal commits an offence in your country and escape to other countries,the Police usually find it difficult to bring him back home to face justice.The proposed law will therefore redress this ugly trend,hence,bolster the criminal justice system in the continent.This therefore means more efficiency and diligence in the operations of the various police commissions and forces in the continent''.Idris further called for a stronger synergy between the police commissions,sharing of intelligence and sustained myriad of  cooperation.''This also means effective fight of cross border crimes and criminality,as well as enhanced internal security in the individual African countries.I am hereby commending Algeria for bring together police chiefs from other sister African countries to brainstorm for better policing.This cooperation and strategy should be sustained so that law abiding citizens in the region can go to bed with their two eyes closed,'' the Nigerian Police Boss,urged.More photos below.
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