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...

GUNMEN KIDNAP AKWA IBOM HIGH COURT JUDGE, KILL ORDERLY. (PHOTO).



Gunmen kidnap Akwa Ibom High Court Judge, kill orderly



Gunmen on Monday kidnapped a high court judge, Justice Joy Uwanna, and her driver, in Oron Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.


It was gathered that the judge’s orderly was killed in the attack which occurred along Uyo-Okobo road.


The Chairman of the Oron branch of the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, Toroscho Eyene, who confirmed the development to newsmen on Tuesday, said the judge was kidnapped on her away to Uyo after a court sitting.


He disclosed that members of the association have scheduled a meeting with the State Commissioner of Police and the Department of State Services, DSS, tomorrow (Wednesday).


Eyene said, “Yes, the sitting Judge in Oron was kidnapped yesterday (Monday) on her way back to Uyo after a court sitting. By tomorrow, Wednesday, we are moving down to Uyo to meet with the Commissioner of Police, Olatoye Durusinmi and the DSS on the issue.”


The Public Relations Officer of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, Odiko Macdon, could not be reached for comments as of the time of filing this report.

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