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...

POLICE PARADES SUSPECTED POLITICAL THUGS,ARMED ROBBERS,OTHERS IN LAFIA.(PHOTO).



Police Parades Suspected Political Thugs, Armed Robbers, Others In Lafia 
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The Nasarawa State Police Command, Friday, paraded two suspects over attempt to commit culpable homicide in Toto local government area of the state.

According to the police, the suspects were armed with dangerous weapons and were sighted trying to kill one Ali Misalam of Toto LGA. 

The command's Spokesperson, DSP Ramhan Nansel, made this known while parading the suspects in Lafia, the state capital. 

Nansel said that upon arrest, the police recovered one locally made gun, one pistol, and two live cartridges from the suspects.

The police spokesman disclosed that the suspects admitted to conspiring to kill the victim because he initiated their mother into witchcraft. 

Similarly, the police command also paraded 19 others for political thuggery and armed robbery offenses.

The police recovered firearms from some of the suspects, including two English pump action guns, nine locally fabricated guns, and twenty live cartridges. 

The suspects were intercepted in a Toyota pickup vehicle and a Toyota Siena bus loaded with suspected political thugs from FCT, Nasarawa, and Imo states.

The police also arrested two suspected armed robbers who had been on the wanted list for various offenses. 

The suspects confessed to carrying out many armed robbery operations within Masaka and environs, and one locally fabricated Berretta pistol was recovered from them as exhibit.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Maiyaki Muhammed Baba, reiterated the Command’s commitment to decisively deal with any attempt by any person or group to cause any security breach leading to the breakdown of law and order in the state.

The suspects will be charged to court after further investigation.


 

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