blackmantis: For many Nigerians it has become the norm to get to the banking hall and hear "there is no network now you can only deposit" message, many approach ATMs of other banks with great caution and anxiety not knowing if they will get the Issuer or switch Inoperative message, or worse still get debited but not paid and then have to go through the hassles of filling forms and waiting for days or weeks for the money to reverse. In fact some have marked some ATMs notorious for debiting without payment and would never approach them even if you held a knife to their neck.
We have conditioned our minds to take all of these blunders, inefficiency, unprofessional conduct of bank staff who speak to customers as they like as normal when that should not be case. Today I tried withdrawing money from my account using my atm card at 3 Banks after standing in a long line for several minutes got the same message, Issuer Or Switch Inoperative. I tried withdrawing from these mobile pos vendors and the story was still the same so I embarked on a long journey to the nearest branch of my Bank(Polaris Bank) to withdraw cash from the banking hall only to meet scores of dejected looking people sprawled both in and outside the bank premises. Some were sitting and a lady was lying on the bare floor, on inquiry I learnt that since yesterday morning (Monday December 3rd) there has been no network to withdraw cash.
I was taken aback when a staff of the bank casually said we should wait and that by 1pm today if the situation persists they would resort to plan B. Time they say is money. People on their way to work will have to wait hours due to no fault of theirs except that they patronized a Bank to keep their money. Well some of us waited till 1pm to see what the plan B was. At 1pm we were all called into the banking hall and we were addressed to put it kindly, in a most unprofessional way by a man probably the branch manager and a lady. They apologized for the network failure and said it was being worked on and tried to justified it by saying that some other banks are currently having the same problem too.
To our horror they then said that that will take a risk and pay only those who opened their account at that particular branch and that others like me whose account were opened at other branches of the same bank(Polaris Bank) should find our way to the branch were our account is domiciled as they will not attend to us. When other customers who had been at the bank since 8am protested they threatened to throw us all out. From their tone it was as if they were doing us a favor, paying us money that we gave to them to keep for us.
Well I really don't blame them, its the financial regulators, CBN in particular that I blame. Because if Small incidents of ATMs debiting you yet you don't get cash are taken seriously, if online transactions that you will be debited and the receiver will not get the money for days and without even an apology from the erring institutions are promptly penalized these institutions will not take its customers for a ride.
An elderly woman who had not had breakfast was there in the banking hall till 1pm if she collapses there when she has money in her account to take care of her needs who will be held responsible. A girl who was to travel to Bauchi from Abuja was stranded with no hope in sight. Many business men like me who wanted to get money to run around and do some work were grounded after spending productive hours on end at the banking hall and yet got no money.
Nigeria When will we get it right. I hope someone up there will read this and do something to make our financial institutions work like their counterparts in other climes. Else we would have no other option than to return to the dark days of keeping money under our beds and take the risk of moving cash physically.
May that never happen
BLACKMANTIS writing from Abuja
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Na banks una for dey Get power... .when all the Electricity discos are giving nigerians estimated billing.... Nobody dey talk.... Rubbish!
BoneBlogger: Police authorities in California, USA, have declared a Nigerian man wanted in connection with series of crimes. The suspect identified as Agboghidi Irabornehi, 24, has been declared wanted by the Fugitive Recovery Warrant Division in connection with armed robbery, carjacking, assault with a firearm.
According to a police statement, the suspect's last known location(s) are Moreno Valley, CA/ Calabasas, CA/ Pasadena, in California.
The police also offered a $25,000 (almost N9million) reward for anyone who will provide them with information that would lead to the arrest of the young man who has gone into hiding.
9jaAmerican: That critique sure doesn't know anything about Christ embassy members. They are the most indecently dressed church goers ever. There women are always dressed like they going to club or something. So therefore, that nighers reply is not a surprise
Daddy G. O Approves of such dressing... Maybe to please his eyes. Little wonder his ex wife accused him of extra-marital affairs....
Ecstasy154: Despite the spirited moves aimed at stalling the defection of Senate President Bukola Saraki and members of the Reformed All Progressives Congress (R-APC) to the rival Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) indications have emerged that the President of the Senate is set to launch his presidential aspiration for the 2019 race.
Sources in the polity said that since Saraki is of the view that the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has already been ceded to President Muhammadu Buhari, the next available sport is the coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) which will be fielding candidates on the ticket of the PDP.
It was confirmed that notwithstanding the offers that might be placed on the table by President Muhammadu Buhari and the leadership of the APC at a meeting to be held in the presidential Villa later on Sunday, the R-APC has concluded on the need for defection.
Sources said that by listening to the President and members of the APC, the R-APC leaders were only showing courtesy to the office of the President.
“We don’t want to be seen as greedy lots and that is why all the juicy offers cannot sway the defection plans,” said a leader of the R-APC who claimed not to be named.
A source further said that the R-APC was aware that the leaders of the APC would come after its members with carrot and stick and that the aggrieved members were prepared for the worst case scenario. “We have taken the legal option early enough to preserve our members and we are taking steps to ensure all needed agreements are signed with a coalition of opposition parties. It is a meticulous plan to rescue Nigeria,” another R-APC leader said.
Sources said that Saraki was already perfecting the launch of his presidential bid with some whistle stop trips around different states of the federation since his victory at the Supreme Court.
It was also gathered that Saraki might have secured some international backing for his ambition, following his recent invitation to the United States Congress, where he was said to have held parliamentary talks as well as political discussions.
“I can assure you that notwithstanding the outcome of the meetings being orchestrated by leaders of the APC and the juicy offers being placed on the table, the Senate President and a number of bigwigs in the R-APC have signed out of the ruling party. It is just a matter of days.
“For them, the issue is not really about personal gains but good governance that would propel Nigeria to greatness in the comity of nations,” the source said, adding that the APC has failed to show the desired leadership in the last three years.
Patrioticooduan: Split Nigeria. We are not compatible. Oodua Republic for Yoruba people. Biafra for Igbo people. Arewa Republic for North West and North East. Middle belt for minorities in the North. Niger Delta Republic for Minorities in the South.
The 2018 and the 21st FIFA World Cup is finally here.
There are 32 countries taking part but only one will be crowned world champions.
World Cup holders Germany, five-time winners Brazil, Euro 2016 winners Portugal, 2014 runners-up Argentina, Belgium, Poland, 1998 winners France and host Russia are all the 8 seeded teams.
Brazil, Germany,star-studded Spain, France, Argentina and Belgium are favourites and potential winners this year.
A South American team has never won the World Cup in Europe since 1958, while Germany are aiming to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since 1962.
Brazil have appeared at every single World Cup but they have not won the tournament since 2002.
Aside from the aforementioned favorites, the underdog countries like Nigeria can also spring surprises. The case of world cup debutant,senegal beating france, the reigning champions in 2002 comes to mind. They were finally eliminated in the quarter finals.
Which of the 32 qualifying teams in this year's 2018 FIFA World Cup do you think will finally be crowned Champions on July 15?
A photo taken on August 28, 2017 shows a view of the inside of the Kaliningrad Stadium in Kaliningrad. Kaliningrad Stadium will host several games of the FIFA World Cup 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Mladen ANTONOV Capacity: 35 212 Opened: 2018
Matches at the Kaliningrad Stadium 16 June 2018: Croatia vs Nigeria – Group D 22 June 2018: Serbia vs Switzerland – Group E 25 June 2018: Spain vs Morocco – Group B 28 June 2018: England vs Belgium – Group G
JONNYSPUTE: I didn't know Obj is a liverless fool,crying like a baby.A very deceitful man who always want to be in control. He should enjoy his change.
I heard this is typical of the Afonjas. (Dont quote me)
Kennedyiheme: Lol the red indians/native americans believes that there are 4 kind of sex... male, female, female but have manly feelings, male but acts like a woman.....
Trust me everythung you know now is what you where taught.. we all know nothing... we all wonna follos whT we think ia right... how canbyou judge right when you are limited in knowledge... to all you ignorant people saying being gay is demonic.. why haven't we heard of any case where the demonic spirit was casted out....so someone will just make a choice to be knac king priiiick.. as sweet as po ooosy is... na wa for una... go the science way snd you'll see it all has to deal with hormones... you dont have to always behave like a nigerian thinking you are smart .. most of you are just bags of dust..
Look at this one. Please where did you graduate from? Do you even read? You are so daft to link genes and sexual orientation. Is this how you will teach your kids? You are so so wrong. Please learn up!
Kennedyiheme: Lol the red indians/native americans believes that there are 4 kind of sex... male, female, female but have manly feelings, male but acts like a woman.....
Trust me everythung you know now is what you where taught.. we all know nothing... we all wonna follos whT we think ia right... how canbyou judge right when you are limited in knowledge... to all you ignorant people saying being gay is demonic.. why haven't we heard of any case where the demonic spirit was casted out....so someone will just make a choice to be knac king priiiick.. as sweet as po ooosy is... na wa for una... go the science way snd you'll see it all has to deal with hormones... you dont have to always behave like a nigerian thinking you are smart .. most of you are just bags of dust..
Look at this one. Please where did you graduate from? Do you even read? You are so daft to link genes and sexual orientation. Is this how you will teach your kids? You are so so wrong. Please learn up!
delugajackson: Generation of vipers. These are the type of people that give Christianity a bad name. Remember, God cannot be mocked. Speaking in tongues is not what you do for fun or because you feel like. It is a gift! Moreover, It takes a certain kind of commitment to God and the Holy Spirit before one can truly be able to speak in tongues. Your spirit-man has to be broken!
I don't blame her, though. It's what modern-day Christianity is all about. Her type will be worshipping God with her camera on record. Radical kor, Rakitiç ni.
What makes you think she is not gifted tongues... Is it not same gibberish your pastor speaks that she has spoken? What is the difference?... Speaking in tongues is what happened on pentecost day. A tongue is a language and characteristic of a language is communication(understanding) it conveys meaning and can be interpreted not all those jargons u guys speak out of emotional outburst
who says going to school is synonymous with making money.... It's only expected that learned people should have high level of reasoning... And that you lack Mr teckno... Even your lyrics show you are brainless. Money doesnt buy you brains Mr!
samysamy: A Nigerian pastor Ephraim Ononye has taken to Facebook to share the story of how he healed a mad man on his way to Onitsha.Read the shared by him before...
In a world where our generation scarcely seek knowledge beyond immediate trends , it is expedient one watches this video to understand and debug the myths generally peddled by anti-christians and anti- catholics about the origin of the crusades. Follow link below:
mhisbliss: I came across a thread where a guy claimed he discovered his sister is a lesbian, some of the comments on that thread got me annoyed and amused, most of the comments were "She's born that way, its natural" i know that this comment is influenced by the western world but we're not like them, we have norms, culture and a way of life, and we're supposed to be who we are.
Theres no evidence anywhere to prove that homosexuality is natural, it cannot be genetically or biologically defined, theres no gene responsible for homosexuality, and nothing about the human anatomy suggests homosexuality is natural, if you examine the male and female sex organ you'd know that it is designed to complement each other, and to reproduce, both needs to work together, therefore by design, we're supposed to be heterosexual not homosexual,
Our culture frowns at it, it is clearly unafrican, abnormal and every religion frowns at it, including christianity Romans 1:26–27 follows this same reasoning. Paul says that men abandoned the natural sexual function of women and engaged in unnatural sex with men. His words make it clear that homosexual behavior is unnatural because it is a rejection of God’s design for sex. Homosexual desire, then, would also be unnatural for the same reason: it drives people to abandon the natural design and function of human sexuality.
No one is born gay, its a psychological and societal problem and it needs to be curtailed as soon as it is discovered.
Good, but how long can we hold up against the moral corruption of the west? When we are economically dependent on them? How long cos I see us loosing this war if we cant win economically...
What is trending on giving today is a drive by the preachers to keep their source of survival open... Why is nobody preaching "help the poor"... Rather they have so much basterdized poverty to now make d poor look like being poor is always their own making hence deserve nothing from the well to do... But the church deserves all our coin? Ignoring the poor and enriching the church is rubbish... Lets not forget Mother Theresa
Business › Re: Polaris Bank Network Failures And The Silence Of CBN by livebullet(m): 10:28pm On Dec 04, 2018
