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PRESS STATEMENT RE: PURPORTED ENFORCEMENT OF A JUDGMENT AGAINST GTBANK Lagos Nigeria ~ March 29, 2019: The attention of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (“the Bank”} has been drawn to statements circulating in the news and social media in respect of  a purported enforcement of a Judgment of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo State. at one of its branches in Anambra State. The Bank as a law-abiding corporate citizen is taking all necessary legal steps to address this situation and ensure that no illegal or fraudulent execution is carried out. It is important to state that the Judgment allegedly in issue is in respect of Garnishee Proceedings against the account of the Nigerian Customs Service Board domiciled with the Bank and not against the Bank as an entity. The Bank remains committed to providing best-in-class customer experience to all its valued Customers. Thank you. Yours faithfully, For: Guaranty BANK PLC ERHI OBEBEDUO Company Secretary

Members of Parliament (MPs) have rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s agreement  on the date UK should leave EU. The UK had originally planned to leave the EU on Friday but divisions within the country and May’s own party made her delay the planned departure date. British lawmakers had voted on the agreement date but the government lost by 58 votes after a 344 to 286 count. The UK has missed an EU deadline to delay Brexit to 22 May and leave with a deal. Britain now has until April 12 to present another plan to seek a longer extension to the negotiation process to avoid a no-deal Brexit. The defeat is coming less than three months after members of parliament reject May’s Brexit deal by 230 votes, and  Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of the opposition party, called for a vote of no confidence in the government, which is expected to lead to a general election in the country. The prime minister said the UK would have to find “an alternative way forward”. That would require Britain to ta

Governor Darius Ishaku has approved the composition of transition and stock taking committees to ensure a smooth transition. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor, Hassan Mijinyawa says Ambassador Idris Waziri would serve as the Chairman of the transition committee. Members are Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Abel Peter Diah, Edward Baraya, Anthony Jellason, Gebon Kataps, Victor Bala Kona,and Simon Dogari. Other members are Yusuf Nya Akirikwen, Jesse Ashumate, Innocent Vakkai, Johannes Jigem, David Ishaya, Alhassan Hamman Gassol, Lois Emmanuel, Simon Angyu, Aminu Jika and Alfred Yahaya Kobiba. It further stated that Agyo Nwuneke, Abubakar Bawa, Fatima Hassan, John Mamman, Philip Duwe,Tukura Bashir, Peter Gambo, Stephen Agya and Jovita Shafe would also serve as members while Isah Hassan is to serve as Secretary with Sunday Maiyaki and Abdulkadir Abubakar as Co Secretary one and two. According to the statement, the Stock taking Committee woul

The Court of Appeal Sokoto Division on Friday struck out a motion seeking a stay of judgment delivered by the Zamfara High Court, allowing the All Progressives Congress (APC) to field candidates in the 2019 Election. The motion was filed by the appellant, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream), Kabiru Marafa, and 129 others through their counsel, Mr Benson Igbanoi. Delivering judgement, Justice Ahmad Belgore ordered the parties in the suit to exchange necessary correspondences according to stipulated rules concerning pre-election matters. Belgore adjourned the case until March 13, for hearing. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a Zamfara High Court recognised the primary elections held by APC in the state and declared that INEC accept the party candidates for the elections. Unsatisfied with State High Court decision, the appellants approached the appeal court challenging the decision on the ground that the State High Court lacked jurisdicti

The need for Christians and Muslims to coexist peacefully has again been brought to the fore. Governor Darius Ishaku emphasized this when he paid a visit to officials of the Muslim Council at its Secretariat in Jalingo. He revealed that no family in the State exists without Christians and Muslims among it’s kinfolk hence the need for tolerance among both faith. The Governor requested for prayers from people of the State and pleaded with Tarabans to embrace peace during the electioneering period. Governor Ishaku also solicited for their votes in order for him to continue the good work he has done. Commenting, Acting Chairman of the Muslim Council, Khadi Mohammed Bose, thanked the Governor for his effort in sponsoring Muslims Pilgrims and his continuous support to the Chairman of the Council. He pledged the commitment of the Muslim Council to praying for him to subdue all evil forces bent on distorting peace in the State. On his part, Khadi Abdulmumini who quoted from the Holy qur

The need for Christians and Muslims to coexist peacefully has again been brought to the fore. Governor Darius Ishaku emphasized this when he paid a visit to officials of the Muslim Council at its Secretariat in Jalingo. He revealed that no family in the State exists without Christians and Muslims among it’s kinfolk hence the need for tolerance among both faith. The Governor requested for prayers from people of the State and pleaded with Tarabans to embrace peace during the electioneering period. Governor Ishaku also solicited for their votes in order for him to continue the good work he has done. Commenting, Acting Chairman of the Muslim Council, Khadi Mohammed Bose, thanked the Governor for his effort in sponsoring Muslims Pilgrims and his continuous support to the Chairman of the Council. He pledged the commitment of the Muslim Council to praying for him to subdue all evil forces bent on distorting peace in the State. On his part, Khadi Abdulmumini who quoted from the Holy qu