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Wow...kudos to them girls....Nigeria's got talents. We just need a stable government.

Hello peeps, I need to change some money into dollars, but none of the banks I checked are accepting to do that. I don't want to use the black market for some reasons. Is there any bank that can change naira to dollars? Someone suggested first bank head office in Marina, Lagos. Can anyone confirm that they are actually changing?

Vaughanlanrewaj:
Then find someone who needs USD and sell to him or her.

Are you a banker? Someone told me they can change for me at firstbank head office in Marina Lagos. How true is it?

Vaughanlanrewaj:
Black market does not pay more. They even source their funds from the banks. You can pay USD directly into your dorm account so you don't need to go through black market

I need to convert to naira first for a reason

Hi guys, I got a few dollars to change and I am wondering if there is any Nigerian bank that can do that for me, because all I see is the black market. I know it is more profitable with the black market, but I needed a bank for a purpose, plus I want to pay in the money into a domiciliary account. But none of the banks are changing, and it baffles me to know this, when virtually all of them have the exchange rates blinking in their banks for customers to see. I wonder why they do that in the first place.
Can anyone help here?

Are they coming for war?

In other words, what the government is saying is that Katsina citizens should be will ing to sacrifice their lives at the hands of kidnappers rather than pay their way out. Meanwhile same government negotiates with and fraternizes with the terrorists. Can any one tell me another definition of a failed state?

According to an eye witness account, trouble started in the early hours of Tuesday 20th October 2020 when a group of #ENDSARS protesters who were mostly Yorubas blocked the major ring road at Fagba junction in Iju-Ishaga area of Lagos, making movement of vehicles impossible. A fleet of about five trucks were stuck in the traffic, including a truck owned by the Hausas which was conveying cattle to Abbattoir.

After much pleading by the Hausas to let their truck pass, since some of the cows were on the verge of dying, the protesters refused to let them pass. Reports said the Hausa butchers even offered them one of their cows, as well as cash gifts to appease them, which they collected but still denied them passage.

Trouble was let loose when one of the sick cows died after a delay of over six hours. This provoked the Hausa butchers. Insults and name callings soon deescalated into fight which took about five lives on the spot, and saw about six trailers carrying salt, flour, and PMS products torched.

The fight did not end there as reprisal attacks have seen more lives claimed along the Fagba axis, as well as houses, shops etc. either vandalized or completely razed by fire. As at the morning of 22nd October, some dead bodies still litter the streets of the area, while hoodlums are still attacking people and plundering shops.

All the Hausas living around the area are currently in hiding while their shops are being plundered, same also with the shops of other non-Hausa residents.

No security operatives have been seen at sight, nor is anyone doing anything to rescue the situation.

Below are some pictures and videos of the events.

Na wao, na so Lagosians take hate Mr Lagoon?

These people still don't get it. You call them hoodlums because they are poor and probably uneducated. But the bigger, richer and more educated hoodlums are the polithiefcians in office siphoning our common wealth since ages. Well, time will tell. If IGP says he is a man let him come out and know whether he will go back safely.

Before I continue, I have to advise that you read carefully, and read till the end before you draw your conclusion. The obvious reason is that the issue of terrorism is a very delicate one which is of utmost concern to the world at large.
Terrorism by definition is the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political/religious aims.
This article is not an attempt to throw Islam in a bad light. On the contrary, it is actually a move towards restoring her somewhat fading prestige in the committee of religions. Furthermore, Islam does not have a monopoly of violence. There are traces of violence in most religions of the world, including Christianity and Judaism to mention but a few.
But to call a spade a spade, when the word terrorism is mentioned, a good number of eyes turn to Jihadism. The reason is that stats don’t lie: Over 98% of about 200+ designated terrorist groups by the United Nations, are linked to Islam. (Pls Cf.Wikipedia). This includes the most notable ones such as ISIS, Taliban, ISWA, Boko Haram, Al Shabab etc. One may ask then, why are many (and by many, I don’t mean most) Moslems inclined to terrorism?
There is a cliché reply to this question, which is that it is only those who do not understand the basic tenets, and true teachings of Islam who indulge in such acts. This leads automatically to another question: what is it that Islam teaches that some people tend to misunderstand?
This is the crux of the matter. The simple solution to the problem of terrorism in Islam is Doctrinal revolution. Every religion needs this at some point in their history though.

Doctrinal Revolution
Every religion is founded by mavericks; but it’s the intellectual elite that give it a face as it grows. While most of the basic tenets as outlined by its founder might be retained, a good number of doctrinal items are often made to adapt to the changes of time.
The earliest men were mostly barbarians who had to conquer their environment by decimating their hosts. But as man continued to evolve and understand his fellow man better, he discovered that there are more that unites us than divides us.
Unfortunately, most of the major religions in the world were established in the earlier stages of civilization, and as such most of the basic tenets of these religions, as formed by the earlier men are flawed or outdated to say the least. It is therefore of paramount importance that these creeds be reviewed and made to answer to the demands of time. And when these belief systems become inimical to human existence, this need becomes a matter of urgency.
Yes given the status quo, there is an urgent need for de-radicalization of religions. This de-radicalization should start with a thorough review of the sacred doctrines, in this case the Quran and other ancillary texts.
This duty should be undertaken by the Islamic Mallams and intellectuals, as well as the religious leaders. Islam professes to be a religion of peace. This is literarily an irony when juxtaposed with reality. The peace should reflect in the real life of every muslim, and to achieve this, the holy book of Islam should in all its pages profess peace. Any page that doesn’t do so, should be reviewed. This is the only way by which we can hope to put a long lasting stop to Islamic terrorism in the proximate and remote future.
I therefore call on all Islamic elites and intellectuals to wake up, for there is work to be done.
NB: Every religion needs some form of doctrinal revolution. But the focus of this write up is on terrorism.
Your thoughts are welcome.

This might sound incredulous, especially given the fact that Europe and America are generally more technologically developed than Africa. But here is the shocker:
Studies show that learning a language helps in brain development. Thus, people who can speak more than one language generally tend to be smarter than their counterparts who only speak one language. Africa is a multi-lingual continent. The average African speaks at least one form of a foreign language (English, French, Spanish, German Portuguese, even pidgin, etc.) in addition to his/her mother tongue. This is obviously due to the influence of colonialism.
But in the western world, most people speak just their mother tongue, although a few others actually take the time to learn one or two other languages.
Learning a language early in life helps to sharpen the intellect, and this is what happens with most Africans. This actually provides the reason an African man is more likely to be smarter than his oyibo counterpart.
But the narrative has been to the contrary. The ordinary oyibo man regards the African as dumb, and at worst a monkey. Well, the reason for this denigration is not far-fetched since the environment of underdevelopment, amidst political instability has made most Africans unable to maximize their potentials.
But most Africans excel abroad, even more than their host, when they are given the opportunities which they lacked in their home country; and this is a clear proof to the fact that Africans are not dumb after all, but actually smarter.
Do you agree with this narrative, or do you think that Africans are not as smarts as the Europeans and Americans?

The long awaited Edo 2020 is all but over. The coast is clear, and the battle has virtually been lost and won.
With all the local government results, and the overall winner already announced by the INEC, it is clear that PDP has had the day.
A lot of people would have thought that APC could have had their way by hook or crook, but alas, the will of the people prevailed in what is arguably one of the freest and fairest elections so far conducted in the history of the country.
However, there are lessons to be learnt from the whole of this, especially for the APC as they re-strategize for subsequent elections. There are obviously a number of things they did wrong which saw them loose to PDP. Here is a list of them.
1. Poor governance: From hike in fuel price and every other commodity in the market, to increase in tax rate and electricity tariffs, to hike in the level of insecurity; it is clear that people are not having it easy with the present administration. All the promises on which this party rode to victory have been all but mere paper slogans. Thus, a lot of people who were APC loyalists became too disenchanted to vote, and some even had to switch party to PDP.
2. Making Governor Ganduje the Campaign Chairman for the Party: He who comes to equity they say, must come with clean hands. The president Muhammadu Buhari rode on the back of ‘integrity’ when he was voted into power in 2015. Everyone wanted a change for the better, a politician without a tag of corruption to his name. Alas, the president is apparently not different from the others. He not only associated himself with a lot of corrupt politicians, he seemed to condone them and fraternize with them, sending the wrong signals to the disappointed masses. Thus, when Ganduje’s bribery video scandal trended, people expected vehement reprisal from the president, and possible prosecution of the Kano state governor, but nothing of the sort happened. To rub insult to injury, Ganduje was announced, to the shock of many, as the APC campaign coordinator for EDO 2020.
Needless to say, the opposition (PDP) played their game well by cashing in on this wrong move. Thus, Ganduje’s bribery video was played repeatedly at the biggest ring road in Edo state, reminding all who may have forgotten what sort of party APC has become, and why it is dangerous to give their mandate to them. It worked perfectly well for PDP as we have seen.
3. The Oshiomole Conundrum: The former National chairman of the party is the arrowhead of APC in Edo state if not the entire south-south. The way the party handled the saga that led to his removal left a lot of his fans embittered. Some of the embittered fans chose this crucial election to vent their anger to the Party. Even Oshiomole himself I am sure was caught between the devil and the deep blue sea: either to show his anger to the party or continue his feud with Obaseki, his successor. Alas, he chose the lesser devil which is to remain with the party; else he would lose both ends. But he did so not without some grudges. Well, it is clear that the party is still paying for their actions.
4. The Unruly ‘Kabaka Declaration’: Not many have forgotten in a hurry the infamous statement by an APC chieftain Tony Kabaka a fortnight to the election, in which he chided the governor and his wife for being childless. Well, if there is anything people should learn not meddle in, it is people’s natural misfortunes. That a woman is childless is definitely not her own making, and certainly not a thing to mock her publicly with. But Mr. Kabaka went that far. Whatever he intended to achieve with that, we do not know, but it sure backfired, because it generated a lot of sympathy for the governor and his wife. I am sure a lot of sympathy votes he got was on account of this.
5. The last minute Tinubu speech: If there is anything the Edo election had been about, it is the issue of godfatherism vs political independence. Prior to the election, #Edo is Not Lagos was one of the most popular trends. Most people did not want a repeat of what happened to ex-governor Ambode of Lagos where his godfather Chief Tinubu booted him out ignominiously. It was therefore in the best interest of the ex-Lagos state governor to remain mute like he did in most cases. But he chose at that late hour to remind the people what some might have forgotten…the issue of godfatherism. Well as we can all see, it didn’t pay off. People are obviously tired of political dictators who decide who comes and who goes.

Those are some of the ways in which APC got it all wrong. Do you think there are other ways in which the ruling party misfired? Let’s get to know.
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Thanks for reading

Before I continue, I have to advise that you read carefully, and read till the end before you draw your conclusion. The obvious reason is that the issue of terrorism is a very delicate one which is of utmost concern to the world at large.
Terrorism by definition is the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political/religious aims.
This article is not an attempt to throw Islam in a bad light. On the contrary, it is actually a move towards restoring her somewhat fading prestige in the committee of religions. Furthermore, Islam does not have a monopoly of violence. There are traces of violence in most religions of the world, including Christianity and Judaism to mention but a few.
But to call a spade a spade, when the word terrorism is mentioned, a good number of eyes turn to Jihadism. The reason is that stats don’t lie: Over 98% of about 200+ designated terrorist groups by the United Nations, are linked to Islam. (Pls Cf.Wikipedia). This includes the most notable ones such as ISIS, Taliban, ISWA, Boko Haram, Al Shabab etc. One may ask then, why are many (and by many, I don’t mean most) Moslems inclined to terrorism?
There is a cliché reply to this question, which is that it is only those who do not understand the basic tenets, and true teachings of Islam who indulge in such acts. This leads automatically to another question: what is it that Islam teaches that some people tend to misunderstand?
This is the crux of the matter. The simple solution to the problem of terrorism in Islam is Doctrinal revolution. Every religion needs this at some point in their history though.

Doctrinal Revolution
Every religion is founded by mavericks; but it’s the intellectual elite that give it a face as it grows. While most of the basic tenets as outlined by its founder might be retained, a good number of doctrinal items are often made to adapt to the changes of time.
The earliest men were mostly barbarians who had to conquer their environment by decimating their hosts. But as man continued to evolve and understand his fellow man better, he discovered that there are more that unites us than divides us.
Unfortunately, most of the major religions in the world were established in the earlier stages of civilization, and as such most of the basic tenets of these religions, as formed by the earlier men are flawed or outdated to say the least. It is therefore of paramount importance that these creeds be reviewed and made to answer to the demands of time. And when these belief systems become inimical to human existence, this need becomes a matter of urgency.
Yes given the status quo, there is an urgent need for de-radicalization of religions. This de-radicalization should start with a thorough review of the sacred doctrines, in this case the Quran and other ancillary texts.
This duty should be undertaken by the Islamic Mallams and intellectuals, as well as the religious leaders. Islam professes to be a religion of peace. This is literarily an irony when juxtaposed with reality. The peace should reflect in the real life of every muslim, and to achieve this, the holy book of Islam should in all its pages profess peace. Any page that doesn’t do so, should be reviewed. This is the only way by which we can hope to put a long lasting stop to Islamic terrorism in the proximate and remote future.
I therefore call on all Islamic elites and intellectuals to wake up, for there is work to be done.
NB: Every religion needs some form of doctrinal revolution. But the focus of this write up is on terrorism.
Your thoughts are welcome.

So yesterday, Arsenal beat Chelsea to the FA cup trophy, and a group of people and I were having a discussion about it. Most of my interlocutors were of the opinion that the match was poorly officiated in favour of Arsenal. But what interested me most was the comment by one of them, to which the rest concurred. He was like: ‘God has said that Arsenal would win the trophy, so let’s leave the ref out of it’
And I am like…what! Why would God decide that Arsenal should win and not Chelsea? I mean the God I know would be like…let the better team win. So basically, what the guy is saying is that we should not question any irregularities in the game since God has destined it to be so. This is incredulous. God’s omniscience should not be confused with his omnipotence.
This takes me back to 2019 when President Buhari won his second tenure in office amidst allegations of massive rigging. The discussion was again on, and one fellow was of the opinion that it is God who decided that Buhari should win again, and there was nothing anyone could do about it.
So God would want Buhari to win even if he is apparently incompetent?
So I ask again: why do Nigerians always drag God into their petty matters?
If we have bad politicians in government,… it is God that willed it so?
If our roads are bad, our schools in bad shape, and our health infrastructures moribund…It is God that willed it so?
If we fail to pass our exams because we did not prepare well…it is probably God too that destined that we should fail?
Men must not wait for God to do for them, what they can do themselves.
Your thought and comments are highly welcome and appreciated.

We are all aware of the recent drama that ensued between the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, and Hon. James Faleke representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, Lagos.
In case you missed it, here is a summary:
Ngige was invited to explain the suspension of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) management amidst allegations against him.
As proceedings went on, Faleke, while asking his question, seemed to have ridiculed the minister.
The lawmaker suggested that Ngige was appointed a minister even though President Muhammadu Buhari lost in his area during the presidential election. He also made some allegations against the wife of the minister in a move that seemed personal.
Ngige responded:
"You are like my junior brothers...except Faleke that they say he's up to 60, I don't know," Faleke then cut in, saying "I'm sixty-plus..." To which Ngige retorted: “So you are near my age, at least I am seven years older than you. I’m the same age with your mentor in Lagos, Asiwaju,” (making reference to Bola Tinubu, the national leader of the APC and former Lagos governor.) “And I was governor with him at the same time. He was a senator, I was a senator. I am a two-time minister, he isn’t a two-time minister,” he added. Again, Faleke interrupted saying “but he (Tinubu) won all his elections very well,” in an apparent reference to the controversies that trailed Ngige’s election as governor of Anambra state.
Meanwhile, when Faleke asked the minister to respond to questions, he said: “I’m responding my friend, if you yab me, I yab you ten times. I am a Lagos boy, you are just a small boy in Lagos. Look at this Mushin boy, he’s talking to a VI boy. I live in Victoria Island. Look at this Mushin boy from Kogi o.”
While the whole debacle was somewhat hilarious, there are however some pick ups therefrom:
1. Our government officials will not cease to embarrass us.
Watching the whole event on Youtube, one would think this was just a meeting of friends who are having some scores to settle over some bottles of liquor. It didn’t have the seriousness and decorum expected of top government officials discussing issues of serious importance bothering on allegations of corruption. ‘Mushin boy’; ‘V.I. boy’… These terms were way too much of a joke on such an occasion. It tells a lot about the caliber of people we elect into positions of governance in this country.
2. The second arm of government is increasingly becoming a joke in Nigeria. First it was Festus Keyamo, having a brawl with some senators, which almost went fisty., now Chris Ngige turning a house committee probe panel into a ‘bunch of small boys’. Well the reason for this is not far-fetched. He who fetches ant-infested firewood should be ready to entertain the Lizard as his guest. The legislature had earlier made itself a stooge to the executive who in an unprecedented move has taken the responsibility of handpicking the Senate president and the Speaker of House of Representatives. No wonder the house has been tagged a ‘rubber-stamp’, which means that they don’t question the decisions of the executives as they should, but simply vetoes them. The legislature should be an independent arm of government, serving as a proper watch dog to the executive and judiciary. But lately, this hasn’t been the case in Nigeria.
3. Tinubu is overhyped:
The national leader of APC was dragged into the fiasco by the minister, and this was done in such a casual manner that it didn’t befit a man whom his people have held in so much awe and reverence. He refers to him by his first name, he compares himself with Tinubu, and from the comparison, he (Ngige) has a better CV. He is at par with Tinubu in every other of Tinubu’s achievements and even goes beyond him in that he is a two time minister and Tinubu is not.
This raises again the old question of how relevant Tinubu is in Federal politics, especially in the face of his recent fallout with his party APC. Tinubu is no doubt the most relevant politician in the southwest currently. One would even think that he was an ex-president. Indeed, it would be understandable if it was Obasanjo that holds the kind of sway that Tinubu holds in the west. But apparently, it is just in the West, and maybe even in Lagos alone that Tinubu’s influence ends. The way Ngige, who is a federal minister and an experienced politician called him out is reflective of how he is regarded in Abuja. Ngige knows his onions very well, make no mistakes about that. He wouldn’t dare to step on toes that would hurt him.
He was directly sending a message to Faleke, and indirectly to Tinubu. He seems to be saying to Faleke: ‘I know who is behind your new found bravado, and trust me he is not my match by any ramification’.
On the long run, we might wait to hear from Tinubu. But aside the fact that the West knows how to project their own via the media, Tinubu might just be another ambitious ex-governor.

[b][/b]The countdown to the Edo State gubernatorial election slated for September 19, 2020 is on. The build up to this election has been an interesting one, with the two major contesting parties APC and PDP having an intriguing show so far. Top among the unfolding drama has been the switching of camps between the flag bearers of these two political parties, amidst Godfather/godson squabbles. Then there is the appointment of two feisty fellows each as the campaign coordinators for these two parties, in the persons of Governor Umar Ganduje (for APC), and Governor Nyesom Wike (for PDP), both of whom have been serving it hot to each other.
The election promises to be another riveting encounter. It would also be a test on how INEC has improved since 2019. Would it be marred with irregularities like most Nigerian elections, or are we going to experience the most credible election in the country’s history. Furthermore, while it promises to be a close call between the two aforementioned political parties, it is yet to be ascertained where the people’s choice would tilt towards.
Nonetheless, based on experience, and based on recent happenings, here are a list of things we can expect on the D-day:
1. There will be ballot box snatching
The history of elections in Nigeria is fraught with irregularities, and judging by the trend of events, there is no reason to suggest that things are going to change for the better. Right now, nerves are frayed, both parties are poised and their frontline warriors are ready to do anything to make sure they deliver their units to their parties. This includes snatching of ballot boxes for manipulation of results.
2. There will be violence, and possible loss of lives: This is not to sound a prophecy of doom; if anything, it is a clarion call for the electorate to be watchful. To be forewarned is to be forearmed. Edo is one of the states on red alert for cultism in Nigeria. The cult boys will not look back at shedding any blood that is inimical to their perceived progress. Election times in states like Edo, Rivers, Bayelsa, etc. are war times. This time around, history might very well repeat itself. Edolites beware! He who fights and runs away, lives to fight another day. Those politicians you are staking your lives for, are definitely not willing to reciprocate such gestures; nor are they going to employ their own children for such dirty jobs.
3. There will be Rigging:
It is almost impossible to attain a 100% accuracy of results in any election. But in Nigeria, rigging is usually done with such impunity by all parties that in the end, it’s all about who out-rigs the other. From the look of things, APC and PDP both have rigging machines lying in wait for this particular election. We will see who the highest rigger would be.
4. Obaseki will win: This is the most daring assumption of the four. Based on permutations however, the pendulum is tilting towards an Obaseki win for the following reasons:
a. Oshiomole, the arrow head of APC in Edo state has been bruised, if not fatally injured by his party. He is not likely going to work as hard as he used to in this particular election. He might even wish that the party loses. Moreover, his political fan base in the state is not happy with the way he was handled by the party. They might as well show him some sympathy by voting against their party, or by simply being apathetic about the entire process. If this happens, we might just see PDP cruising home with a victory.
b. The Incumbency factor: Obaseki is the current governor, and must have built some structures on ground. Judging by the way he has fought so far, it is obvious he is a dogged warrior. He will surely try to prove a point by ensuring he wins. PDP’s campaign coordinator, Governor Nyesom Wike is another political hard nut who has experience in fighting hard to win elections. He is sure going to give this battle everything, especially as his opponent Governor Umar Ganduje is very much into the fighting game.
c. The North/2023 factor: A lot of people have argued that Oshiomole’s woes with his party have a link with the 2023 ambition by the northern political cabal. From the look of things, the north isn’t ready to relinquish power come 2023. Oshiomole has been in alliance with Bola Tinubu who obviously has a 2023 presidential ambition. The idea is to weaken Tinubu/Oshiomole camp to pave way for this a northern presidency, and if it means sacrificing Edo state to PDP, so be it. He (Oshiomole) has apparently outlived his usefulness for the north since the 2019 battle has been fought and won.
Finally, all fingers are crossed. We will see as it goes come September 19. Remember, these are all permutations. What are your thoughts? Do you think Obaseki will win, or do you think otherwise?

Lol.
What about those innocent Nigerians who have been fasting not because they don't want to eat, but because they don't have food. And many of these are minors.
Abeg shift joor. Anyway today is Friday, and he is a head slammer. Who knows if he has other spiritual motives.

Hey guys, I have to talk about this cos it’s been bothering me for a long time. I know this might sound offensive to some people, but I have to say it anyways, cos it’s the truth. We are three guys sharing a flat. Between the three of us, about six girl friends have visited in the past one year. Five of those have stayed for a fairly long time, making use of both the kitchen and of course toilet and bathroom. Of these five, only one is what I might consider neat, and it’s not like she is exceptional, but she at least has a pass mark in that regard.
The rest of them girls are just dirty straight up. In fact one of them is what I will call a doe (as in mother pig). This girl messes up everywhere from the toilet to the bathroom and kitchen. You literally cannot use a toilet she just used without first of all flushing and disinfecting thoroughly. Same goes with the kitchen and bathroom. Everywhere is always messed up. Even when you decide to personally tidy the whole place up, she goes back and just messes them up. I really do not know how to correct such people. Initially I thought it was just me, but the other guys in the house complain of the same thing. The funny thing is that if you see any of these girls on the road, you would think they are the cleanest of girls.
So guys what do you think? Why are many girls of nowadays so dirty? And what do you think can be done about it?

TheRareGem1:
SERAP are being mischief in their dealing. They have been seeking for president and VP assest declarations for more than four years bearing in mind that these two have been declaring their assets and transparent about it to the extent that Nigerians know their worth. SERAP should face something else please

Please show me the last one they declared. I have forgotten.
If you are not part of the looting bastards, then you are definitely a zombie. So tell me, which one are you?

Where is the 51 billion?

Cos my church (catholic) isn't opened yet here in Lagos. We are respecting the lockdown order. Life is more important than its accessories.

Those are robbers, not thieves. Can't you see their weapons?

This is where 40 percent of oil money goes to. 10 percent goes into state development. The rest are looted.

ubcandid:
Not only you dude, first bank carried out same shit with me. Mine was thrice during this lockdown. I forgone the first two, but, the last which happened when I tried to purchase airtime disgusted me.

I'm waiting for the lockdown to be over.

They won't even include it in the debit alert. You would only be aware if you know your last balance.

It's your money, nothing like too small. Send a complaint mail and cc CBN. If not, they would dribble you around.
Talking from experience.

Thanks so much.. How do I do this? Especially the 'copy CBN' part

Hello folks,
I went to withdraw money from my zenith account yesterday, and the debit alert sms I received showed my account was short of N3000 naira. This is not to include almost a N100 naira transaction charge. I discovered that some money had been deducted from my account illegally. This has never happened to me since almost 8 years now that I started running a Zenith account. Ordinarily, I would have rushed to the bank to know what's up, but I can't because banks are not operational due to the lock down.
To compound my fear, I checked my mail, (cos they normally send me credit and debit alerts via email as well as sms,) and to my utmost surprise, I saw a debit alert of N3000 on April 23. I never withdrew any money on the said date. I feel there is a foul play somewhere since that debit alert was never sent to me via sms, but only through email.
I don't really know how to contact the bank right now. I feel that delay might be dangerous in this situation. I know 3k is not much, but hey, it's my money. I don't want nobody extorting me, especially this lock down period, and especially not a bank.
Can anyone suggest what to do here, maybe how else to contact Zenith bank without visiting a branch.
NB: This is not a possible case of a friend or family deducting from me without my knowledge.

HundredWays:
go to the Appropriate section and "create a New Topic"

Alright, thanks.

abeg how can I write an article on naira land? I have a very important post to make.

Ikemefuna18:
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Who died?

Waiting for the tribal warlords...

In the East when humans die, we kill cows...somewhere in the north when cows die, they kill humans. What a Nigerian world!