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Summarily, China’s main system for handling cross-border money transfers in yuan hit a record high, processing over 1 trillion yuan in a single day. Analysts say this surge is partly because of the conflict in the Middle East. When tensions rise there, countries involved in oil trade start looking for alternatives to the US dollar. They’ve turned more to China’s yuan, which has remained stable. This trend didn’t happen overnight—China has been building up its payment infrastructure for years, and now those efforts are paying off.

In simple terms, think of it like this: when a popular payment method (the US dollar) becomes risky or uncertain, people look for a reliable backup. The Iran conflict made the yuan look like a safer option, especially for buying and selling oil. So more people used China’s payment system, breaking records. The yuan has also been getting stronger against the dollar, meaning it takes fewer yuan to buy one dollar—another sign that more people want to hold and use yuan.

Dalohad:
Are you one of the thieves?

I'm sure or I'll pretend you didn't ask me that. It's either you're a teenage and if you're not. Go home and ask your DAD or MUM if they're one the thieves you mentioned. Do you understand me?

Validated:
Who is Sowore please, is it a janitors name or carpenter

Really? Maybe you're not family with Nigerian politics in-depth. You need to go back to read articles or news on Junta, etc... Period before 1999. You'll understand the emergence and activities of Omoyele Sowore up to date or simply Google him.

Macphenson:
They always catch the perpetrators in other climes but here in Nigeria, majority of them go scot free. Imagine bandits displaying Ransome on tiktok. Even the devil himself won't try that in America.

You're right. Apprehension rand prosecution rate is not effective or let me say, is not yielding results.

MarketDispatch:
Why must you reference USA when Borno and Jos is near you?

You perhaps have issues with comprehension. I'm comparing countries and not states or cities. If you're saying official crime statistics in Maryland or Texas against Borno, that's another thing entirely but the Op is generalising leadership in presidential capacity.

MrBadNews:
This is what you get when you're been governed by incompetent people.

Now I know you're actually not thinking right.. Crime occurs everywhere and it's relative. For example, Mass shootings and stabbings occurs in the US frequently. Does that mean all their past presidents and the present one are incompetent? Think very well before you make comment and do not create a toxic environment here online.

If this were to happen in Nigeria, most Nigerians are likely to term it as "Village people" in action.

Summary
Donald Trump says he agrees to a proposed two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran if shipping traffic is allowed to move through the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says Iran will agree to the end in fighting "if attacks against Iran are halted"

The US president had set a deadline of 20:00 EDT (01:00 BST) for a deal or else "a whole civilisation will die tonight"

Pakistan, which has been acting as a mediator, called on Trump to extend his deadline for two weeks, and has invited both sides for talks in Islamabad on Friday

The Pakistani intervention has given both Trump and Iran a ladder to climb down, writes our State Department correspondent, but are we back to square one?

Earlier, Iranian state media reported two people were killed after a strike on a bridge in Kashan, hours after Israel warned Iranians not to take trains "for the sake of your security"

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c5yw4g3z7qgt?utm_campaign=WhatsApp+April+1&utm_medium=bitly&utm_source=WhatsApp2026

God1000:
This is what they do all over the world, they fund and support militias and armed groups to destabilize other countries, and whenever they fall out with them, they lebel them terrorist organization

I wanna believe this is one of the deception strategy in military intelligence to misinform the general public and perceived enemies. America rarely miss targets. Precision on targets is keen for every operation and coming to the public to admit this claim is a strategy in my own experience.

Summarily, the Central Bank of Nigeria took over Union Bank in early 2024 because a secret investigation found serious problems with how the bank was being run. According to the report, the old owners and directors did questionable things with the bank's money. For example, they took a $300 million loan from another bank (Afreximbank) and moved the debt onto Union Bank's books without being honest about it. They also allegedly used that loan money to buy shares in Union Bank itself—meaning the bank was basically being forced to pay back a loan that was used to buy its own ownership. Investigators say this broke normal banking rules and put the bank at risk of running out of money, especially in foreign currency like US dollars.
None of these accusations have been proven in court yet, and no one has been convicted of a crime. But the Central Bank stepped in to prevent Union Bank from collapsing and possibly hurting Nigeria's entire banking system. Since the takeover, things have improved—the bank is recovering, gaining more customers, and paying back what it owes. The Central Bank has also confirmed that Union Bank remains under its control for now, despite a recent court ruling that it is reviewing. For regular customers, nothing changes: the bank is still open and safe to use. However, a few banks (including Union Bank) are still facing legal and regulatory issues, which the Central Bank says it is handling through proper channels.

There's no statistics to prove that.
It's impossible to say how true it is.

Kingsasian:
Op, don't bother yourself. I experienced same thing last year. My facebook account of 15 years was just deactivated for no reason and subsequent accounts I created were deactivated almost immediately. This is what I did, I waited for like almost 3 months (October - January) without doing anything before creating another which was successful. I think Facebook is deactivating old accounts.

Mine too was last year. I'm yet to create another one though.

grandiose4ever:
Omo if I were ever to join military na US o.

See how they are deploying resources to find pilot like it's the president they are rescuing.

Yea, you're right.
In Criminology and military intelligence, it's called denial and deception. Operations can be overt or covert.

First name: Director
Last name: Committee


I've seen other names like, Police, AirForce, Exactly, Independence, Niger, etc. My list is endless. Let me stop here.

Jehovah’s Witnesses have announced a major clarification on blood transfusions, giving members the right to choose whether their own blood can be used during surgery or other procedures.

The move maintains the ban on transfusions of another person’s blood but allows individual discretion in life-saving treatments.

Religious reasoning and biblical guidance
In a video statement released on their website on Friday, Governing Body member Gerrit Lösch said the clarification aims to give Christians the freedom to make personal decisions regarding the use of their own blood during surgeries or other medical treatments.

He emphasised that while Christians must abstain from blood as a doctrinal principle, the Bible does not comment on using one’s own blood in medical care.


Regarding the use of one’s own blood…a Christian must decide for himself how his own blood will be handled in the course of a surgical procedure, medical test, or current therapy,” he said.

He cited biblical instructions from Noah and the Mosaic Law, noting that Christians today are not bound by the command to pour out blood and cover it with dust: “The Bible does not comment on the use of a person’s own blood in medical and surgical care.”

According to him, many members already accept procedures involving their own blood, including blood tests, heart-lung machines, cell salvage devices, and kidney dialysis.

Lösch further explained that Christians may now choose whether their blood is removed, stored, and returned during surgery.

“Therefore, after much prayer and consideration of the Scriptures, the Governing Body has decided to clarify our position on the use of a patient’s own blood in medical and surgical care.

“Some Christians may decide that they would allow their blood to be stored and then be given back to them. Others may object. Each Christian must make his personal decision on all matters involving the use of his own blood with regard to medical or surgical care,” Lösch added.

Nigeria spotlight: the AuntieEsther case
The debate has taken on renewed attention in Nigeria following the death of cancer patient and social media personality, Mensah Omolola, also known as AuntieEsther, who died in December 2025.

She publicly rejected a blood transfusion recommended by doctors, citing her faith, and instead chose alternative treatments supported by Nigerians who donated over ₦30 million.

Despite warnings from her church about possible disciplinary action, including disfellowship, she followed her beliefs. Her passing has sparked national debate on the tension between faith and medical guidance.

Jehovah’s Witnesses’ clarification now allows members to exercise personal choice regarding their own blood, reflecting both their religious principles and modern medical possibilities.

Historical context: why blood is avoided
The prohibition on receiving blood transfusions has long been a defining principle for Jehovah’s Witnesses, rooted in biblical teachings rather than medical concerns.

A 2019 statement clarified common misconceptions, emphasising that Witnesses do not reject medical care. “God views blood as representing life. So we avoid taking blood not only in obedience to God but also out of respect for him as the Giver of life,” the statement said.

The guidance stems from multiple passages in both the Old and New Testaments, including Genesis 9:4, Leviticus 17:10, Deuteronomy 12:23, and Acts 15:28–29, which instruct abstaining from blood.

Over the years, Witnesses have consistently sought the best available medical care, adapting modern procedures to align with their faith.

The statement also debunked myths, noting that Witnesses do not rely on faith healing and that avoiding blood transfusions does not automatically result in worse outcomes.

Bloodless techniques, including cell salvage, heart-lung machines, and dialysis, allow patients to receive high-quality care while adhering to religious principles.

Source: https://punchng.com/jehovahs-witnesses-relax-blood-transfusion-rules-allows-self-donation/

Real talk. I was a cafe operator at the time.

raumdeuter:
There was romance scam then too
There were senior men using email extractor that slowed down servers, then bombing, exploring classifed ads, s
All those "I am the son of Sanni Abacha" format dey that time well

Those days when most people didnt know how to type and some will be using 1 finger to type

The days when to open yahoo page fit take 15mins

And we thought Mailer Daemon was the name of a real person

AnnaDavey:
Thanks for this.

You welcome Dear.

AnnaDavey:
My cam toe is always noticeable/visible whenever I put on certain shorts/trousers. This is one of the reasons I don't have a leggings or all those sports wears people do wear to gyms or for workouts. I got a leggings last month( not the light ones though, those thick ones), but I've been finding it difficult to wear it. Wore it yesterday but not for long though.

I want to get those ones used for sports because I do workouts. This issue of my camel feet showing is what has been discouraging me from getting one. Infact when I put them one you can even see the the divide. It's somehow bulky and puffy, and I don't like it that way. It's somehow embarrassing.

Please I need help on how I can make it less noticeable when I put on certain wears. Any suggestion?

Thank you!



***I would have dropped some pictures of it that I took so you all can see what I'm talking about and why I'm worried about this, but I might get bann**d. Unless private. Might get ban**d if I drop it.

I understand why that might make you feel uncomfortable, but honestly it’s a lot more common than you think. Many women experience the same thing with certain leggings or trousers because of the way they’re designed or how the seam sits. It doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with your body at all.
If you still want to wear workout leggings, you could try ones with a thicker fabric, a different seam design, or slightly looser styles. Some sports brands even make leggings specifically designed to avoid that issue. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable and confident while working out.
Please don’t feel embarrassed about it. Your body is normal, and you deserve to wear whatever helps you feel good during your workouts.

Human-shields strategy.

The mobile app is not so good. I think it needs improvement.

donleo92:
That other one had his own personal interest to heart, and not that of the governor!!!

So the governor had to sack him

He was not sacked, the former deputy governor died. Verify your information correctly.

Do most women know what they really want?

A bold move... Centre of Excellence.

idonhammer:
ACESS NA NUMBER ONE SEF... CORRECT BANK WITH SWAG

The list was arranged in alphabetical order.

iwaeda:
APC requiring your NIN, Ward, polling Unit, Your Voter's Identification number. What else do you need to rig? Hope sane Nigerians can read meaning into this.

Stop misleading people. This same exercise was conducted in 2014. I registered then... The party wants to have the database of their party members. It's like a register.

For purpose of education, alcohol should be considered one of the major food groups. Here are some reasons why: Of course beer is a beverage, as the majority of its composition is water; however, given that it's also made with cereal grains, hops and yeast, all of this combined goodness is oftentimes a meal in itself.

mascot87:
Association of Delusional Clowns - 0

Alliance of Displaced Conmen - 0

press9jatv:
INEC has fixed the Presidential and National Assembly elections for Saturday, February 20, 2027, while the Governorship and State Assembly elections will hold on Saturday, March 6, 2027.

NO TIMETABLE YET.

Life is beautiful! Enjoy it.

Hit you up later.

writetopoker:
no picture of the shooting or the ID card abi?

I-don't-believe-it

Classified!

Brazil: ~56.7% Catholic (2022 census).
Mexico: ~78% Catholic (2020 census).