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 AG Moves to Decongest  Anambra Correctional Centres as Controller of Corrections Pays Visit. By Chinelo Okeke The Anambra State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Tobechukwu Nweke SAN, has reiterated his commitment to decongest correctional centres across the state through speedy dispensation of justice. Nweke made this known when the Anambra State Controller of Corrections, Ezinne Emele Onuoha, paid him a courtesy visit in his chambers at the Ministry of Justice, Awka. Speaking during the meeting, the Attorney General said many inmates remained in correctional facilities without trial, while some families were unaware of the whereabouts of their relatives in custody. He directed that a comprehensive inventory of inmates in all correctional centres in the state be compiled, especially awaiting-trial inmates, those granted bail but yet to perfect their bail conditions, those denied bail and remanded, as well as convicted persons serving various jail terms. Ac...

GOV. GANDUJE SHUTS DOWN WELLCARE SUPERMARKET OVER REFUSAL TO ACCEPT OLD NAIRA NOTES. (PHOTOS).



Ganduje shuts down Wellcare Supermarket over refusal to accept old Naira Notes


...As WellCare Supermarket writes an apology letter to Governor Ganduje for an immediate intervention and re-opening


Mustapha Salisu13 seconds ago


By Mustapha Salisu


Kano state Governor Dr Abdullahi Umar Gandjue has instructed the acting chairman of Kano State Consumer Protection Council, Dr Baffa Babba Dan’agundi to shut down Wellcare supermarket which deals in selling food products and drugs.


The order of closure follows the refusal of WellCare supermarket to accept the old naira notes from customers against instruction by the Kano state government to continue accepting the old notes.


The acting Chairman disclosed after shutting down the supermarket, legal action will be taken against WellCare supermarket.


He warned other marketers in Kano to be aware that the state government has not banned the use of old Naira notes as legal tender. therefore, any shop caught not receiving the old notes will be dealt with decisively.


Meanwhile, PRIME TIME NEWS gathered that Wellcare Alliance Limited has sent a plea and an apology letter to Governor Ganduje for an immediate intervention to re-open the supermarket.


The letter reads;


“Dear Sir,


“A plea for an immediate intervention to re-open Wellcare Alliance Limited and an apology letter.


“Sir, Wellcare Alliance Limited is a registered company duly incorporated under the companies and allied matters act CAP C I4 LFN 2004, it is primarily engaged in the business of providing goods and services to members of the public through legitimate means.


“Sir Wellcare has always had an outstanding reputation in the market within the state and beyond, equally has abided by every rules and regulation which directly affects the company or a regulator without hesitation.


“Due to the federal Government policy on the New Naira Notes we gave wrong instructions to our staff that from the 10th day of February 2023 only the new Approved Naira Notes are to be in circulation, on an expansive investigation with our Bankers they declined to receive old Naira Notes on our behalf, unknown to all parties that the state has a policy that the old notes are to be in circulation.


“On this basis we sincerely apologies for our actions and deeply regret any inconvenience this may have caused the state.


“We humbly plead that our business should be Re-opened for deserving members of the public as we undertake to receive Old Notes as valid tender to when the state issues and otherwise directive.


“Please do accept our regards and sincere apologies.”

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