Welcome To Sandra Spicy Blog: December 2023

Friday, December 22, 2023

Desist from hoarding Naira or face sanctions, CBN warns DMBs, POS operators

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) and Point of Sale (PoS) operators to stop disrupting the seamless distribution of Naira notes.

It’s that time of the year where parties are very rampant in Lagos and trust us, you don’t want to turn up looking just ordinary. you need, actually you must turn heads with your style, hence we will not be doing our job.

Actor Kunle Remi of Nollywood has taken to his page to drag colleagues in Nollywood as he describes the industry as petty and dirty.

The actor, who had an incredible performance in the film “Anikulapo,” but was unable to win any awards at the 2023 African Magic Viewers Choice (AMVCA), revealed this in a message on X (previously known as Twitter).

Kunle says people would unfollow or block you if they can’t use you in the film industry. He added that the only one who can use him is God.

Taking to his Twitter page, Kunle wrote: “Petty, dirty industry if they can’t use you, they will block or unfollow you. Shiorrr..

“It’s only God I give my soul to and allow to use me anyhow and anyway. Everyone or thing that is not God can REST!

“See you in the future.. oh ye users. I still no go gree.”

Baby and woman trapped as building collapses in Lagos

A baby and a female adult are trapped in the rubble of a one-storey building that collapsed in the Ebute-metta area of Lagos State.

Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji and his wife Mo Bimpe are celebrating their 2nd wedding anniversary today.

To celebrate their special day, the actor took to his Instagram page to re-affirmed his love for his woman writing;

”Which of the blessings of Allah will I deny . None at all .

A great marriage happens when an imperfect couple comes together and learns to enjoy each other’s differences .

It’s two years today , forever to go and

Your heart is always full of love and affection.

Your hands are always caring.

I am lucky to have you as my wife .

No greater light illuminates my path than the love and change you have brought into my life .

The celebration of our lives together will last a lifetime and beyond.

If my life was a boat, floating over the choppy waters of destiny, you are the set of sails which will see me through. Happy wedding anniversary my love. Cheers for forever my love , iyawo Alhaji , my obim 💜💜💜 @mo_bimpe”

Emefiele operated 593 illegal US, UK, China accounts – CBN investigator

A presidential panel investigating the activities of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the tenure of former Governor Godwin Emefiele has uncovered unauthorised investments of Nigeria’s funds in 593 foreign bank accounts across the United States, China and the United Kingdom.

Singer Spyro has shared the incredible account of his journey from financial difficulties at the start of 2023 to what he calls “double blessings.”

Gunmen suspected to be Fulani militants have killed a 19-year-old man identified as Jude Nicodemus and injured two other people at Gana Rop village in Barkin-Ladi local government area of Plateau State.

Former Big Brother Naija winner Josephine Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has been invited by the Nigeria Police over her alleged failure to return a rented wig after the expiration of the rental period.

TOPIC: God’s Banking System [22 Friday, December 2023]

MEMORISE: “And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.” – Matthew 19:29 (KJV)

Lagos state government reopens 3rd mainland bridge

The Lagos state government has announced the reopening of the third mainland bridge.

Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo is 46 today.

The Federal Government has identified five transport companies participating in the agreement for a 50 percent fare reduction during the Christmas festival.

The Tinubu-led administration has announced the reintroduction of the school feeding programme to address the challenges of out-of-school children.

Sonia Ighalo, the ex-wife of footballer, Jude Ighalo, has come out to clarify on their status as a couple.

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old, Muhammad Ibrahim, for the gruesome murder of his girlfriend at Bayan Gari area of Bauchi.

Williams Uchemba, the popular Nigerian actor, has cried out about the poor electricity supply and lack of diesel to power generators across the country.

Men of the Lagos state police command have arrested two persons identified as Imo Lawrence and Magnus Nwonka, for allegedly operating a fake factory where fake drinks were being produced.

Fire has engulfed a section of the popular Nkpor Main market in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra state, near the commercial city of Onitsha.

As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approve a 50 per cent reduction in interstate bus fares to enable people travel during the Yuletide season, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC ) has now declared free train rides across the country from December 21, 2023, to January 4, 2024.

TOPIC: You Can’t Box God In 2 [21 Thursday,December 2023

MEMORISE: “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,” – Ephesians 3:20 (KJV)

Why we’re finding it difficult to end oil theft in Niger Delta – Nigerian military

The Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, has explained why the Nigerian military has been unable to permanently end oil bunkering and theft in the Niger Delta region.

Vee Iye, a Big Brother Naija season 5 finalist, marked her mother’s gold jubilee with sweet rare photos of herself and her mother.

Following the intervention of President Bola Tinubu in the crisis rocking Rivers State, renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has said that the President cannot reinstate 27 cross carpeting members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

Wizkid has said life has been meaningless since he lost his mom.

Following a request from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has ordered the demolition of 200 houses in Nuwalege community, close to the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja, to make way for the Presidential Fleet.

A British schoolgirl has become the best female chess player in Europe after winning a continental tournament at the age of eight.

The Nigerian Communications Commission has given a directive to all network providers.

Nollywood actress, Tricia Eseigbe has recalled the wickedness she and her husband, Kingsley Kelly, faced from trusted family members, friends and domestic workers.

A man, Olaniyan Gbenga Amos has been sentenced to seventy-five years imprisonment by Justice Bayo Taiwo of the Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan, on Thursday, December 14, 2023, for multiple investment fraud.

The deputy governor of Edo state, Philip Shaibu, has said that he has not received the allocation to his office in the last six months, noting that he has been running the office on personal sacrifices and goodwill.

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has vowed to sanction members who worked against its corporates interests, including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, at the appropriate time.

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday, December 19, that former US President Donald Trump is disqualified from contesting for the presidency under the Constitution's insurrection clause and ordered the secretary of state to exclude his name from the state's Republican presidential primary ballot.

Edozie John Akunyili, one of the sons of former NAFDAC boss, Dora Akunyili, has stated that nobody has sacrificed for Nigeria like the way his family has and that he and has siblings have constantly asked if it was all worth it.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, FCT Command, has arrested two suspected vandals of railway infrastructure and 11 illegal miners.

TOPIC: You Can’t Box God In 1 20 Wednesday, December 2023]

MEMORISE: “O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!” – Romans 11:33 (KJV)

I was stigmatised for being Fela’s son – Seun Kuti

Grammy-nominated singer, Seun Kuti has recounted how he suffered stigmatisation while growing up for being the son of the late Afrobeats legend, Fela Anikulapokuti.

The wives and girlfriends of mobilised Russian soldiers have demanded that president Vladimir Putin goes to the frontline ‘and dies’.

Nollywood actress, Bukola Arugba is grateful to her maker as she turns a year older today.

The United Nations Migration Agency, International Organization for Migration (IOM), has advised migrants to be cautious of a syndicate that specializes in offering fake employment letters to Nigerians who want to work in the United Kingdom, UK.

Former Chelsea and Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho has explained why he changed John Mikel Obi from an offensive midfielder to a defensive midfielder during his tenure at Stamford Bridge.

The Ogun State police has arrested an elderly woman who sells human parts and her accomplices.

BBNaija star, Omashola, has shared lovely family o photos ahead of his wedding on December 23.

A yet-to-be identified husband allegedly murdered his wife in the Olota area of the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos over her failure to cook his meal last Thursday.

Bina, the wife of Nigerian comedian, Josh2funny has taken to her Instagram page to praise her husband.

Nigerians have taken to social media to react to reports of the Rivers state governor, Sim Fubara, signing a peace deal with his predecessor/godfather, Nyesom Wike.

Nigerian singer, Peruzzi, has finally opened up about his reason for secretly moving out of Davido’s house after Chioma got pregnant.

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