The event took place at the Radio House, Abuja on 4 march 2025.
We have as a people experience what we would call historic bitterness with Ponzi schemes. “Once bitten, twice shy,” they say. But at this point, we at SEB think it should rather be a situation of “forever shy”.
Recall the following:
MMM (Mavrodi Mundial Moneybox): Originating in Russia, it collapsed in the 1990s and resurfaced in various countries, including Nigeria, before crashing again.
Bernie Madoff's Scheme: One of the largest in history, it defrauded investors of billions before unraveling in 2008.
Bitclub Network: A cryptocurrency-based Ponzi scheme that operated globally before its collapse.
Spitzedersche Privatbank: A 19th-century scheme in Germany, promising high returns but ending in fraud.
Well , we came by this article captioned "CBEX scam: Folly of Greed", courtesy, Punch Newspapers, and we thought it wise to bring you up to speed with its submissions to perhaps, disabuse the minds of many about the Ponzi scheme menace in our society.
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Holidays are usually a form of unity and oneness in the affairs of mankind. So today, 26 April 2025, showcases its own instituted holidays to be observed by all concerned.
Holidays Calendar submits that "World Intellectual Property Day" is a holiday that’s observed every year on April 26th. It was first established in 2000 by the World Intellectual Property Organization to raise the public’s awareness of how trademarks, copyrights, and patents impact everyone’s daily lives.
They also created it to show the public the importance to artists and creators of ensuring their intellectual property remains safeguarded. Since intellectual property is important for innovation and creativity, this is a day that everyone should consider celebrating when it rolls around in April.
The History of World
Intellectual Property Day
In September of 1998, this holiday was first proposed by the Director-General of the National Algerian Institute for Industrial Property. The following April, the institutionalization of the idea was proposed to the U.N. General Assembly.
In August of 1999, the Chinese delegation to the World Intellectual Property Organization also recommended the adoption of a World Intellectual Property Day. In October of that same year, WIPO’s General Assembly approved the adoption of this day, and in April of 2000, it was observed for the very first time.
Incase you wondering on what NEXT after the passing of the Pope, well wonder no more because Vanguard reports that the death of Pope Francis on Monday sets in motion centuries-old traditions which will culminate in the election by cardinals of a new pontiff — but with a few changes.
According to the report here is how the process unfolds:
– Sede Vacante –
The Catholic Church enters a period known as “Sede Vacante” (Vacant See) during which a senior cardinal takes over day-to-day affairs until a new pope is elected.
The cardinal, referred to as the “camerlengo” (“chamberlain”), in this case will be Irish-American Kevin Farrell, appointed to the role by Francis in February 2019.
He is the only top official in the Church hierarchy to remain in post, with all others required to resign following the death of the pope.
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21 June 2018, Geneva,
Switzerland: On 21 June 2018, the World Council of Churches receives a visit
from Pope Francis of the Roman Catholic Church. Held under the theme of
“Ecumenical Pilgrimage - Walking, Praying and Working Together”, the landmark
visit is a centrepiece of the ecumenical commemoration of the WCC's 70th
anniversary. The visit is only the third by a pope, and the first time that
such an occasion was dedicated to visiting the WCC. Here, an ecumenical prayer
service with religious leaders from all over the world. Photo: Albin
Hillert/WCC
According to World of Council of Churches report, the world today learned of the death of Pope Francis, the bishop of Rome and leader of the world’s 1.37 billion Catholics.
Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) said, “Pope Francis’s passing will be mourned around the world, not least among his many allies and admirers in the ecumenical movement and in the worldwide fellowship of the WCC. His papacy has been a great gift to the ecumenical movement, and he has been a dedicated collaborator in our efforts toward Christian unity and reconciliation and a prophetic voice for peace, the environment, and justice everywhere.”
January 25, 2025
PRESS RELEASE
NRM EXPOSES POLITICAL JOBBERS
The attention of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) has
been drawn to a publication by one Iliyasu Adamu, masquerading as leading the
northern caucus of the party pledging support for Edozie Njoku’s fake
leadership.
Ordinarily we would not have dignified the said Iliyasu
Adamu who obviously is a political jobber that must have been sponsored by the
embattled Edozie Njoku, who is desperately seeking relevance to the illegality
perpetrated in connivance with Isaac Udeh, the former National Chairman of
National Rescue Movement; but to avoid the situation where unsuspecting and
ignorant members of the party will be misled by this political propaganda, we
have decided to clarify issue as follows:
1. That the Iliyasu Adamu has ceased to be a member of our great party, having been expelled from the party since 2022, when a validly constituted National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, chaired by Mr. Isaac Udeh who was then the National Chairman of the party. Funny enough it is the same Udeh that has turned the same Adamu to a mere tool of propaganda.
NATIONAL RESCUE MOVEMENT (NRM)
January 23, 2025
PRESS RELEASE
NRM COMMENDS INEC, IPAC FOR PROMOTING PARTY INTERNAL
DEMOCRACY.
The National Rescue Movement NRM) has expressed its
appreciation and commends the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
and the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) over their firm position and
support for the rule of law and internal democracy.
This was reiterated at the Consultative Meeting with Political Parties which held on 22nd January, 2025 at the INEC Headquarters. INEC noted that Political Parties should abide by their Constitutions when nominating candidates for elections, disciplining members, and changing leadership. Adhering to Party’s Constitutions and the rule of law will help reduce crises that hinder the progress of our developing democracy.
This was Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye's maiden speech to the nation, a speech delivered on April 3rd, 2024, coincidentally on the eve of Senegal's 64th Independence Day.
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| Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of Nigeria |
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 63RD INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA ON SUNDAY, 1ST OCTOBER, 2023
It is my unique honour to address you on this day, the 63rd anniversary of our nation’s independence, both as the President of our dear country and, simply, as a fellow Nigerian.
2. On this solemn yet hopeful day, let us commend our founding fathers and mothers. Without them, there would be no modern Nigeria. From the fading embers of colonialism, their activism, dedication and leadership gave life to the belief in Nigeria as a sovereign and independent nation.
3. Let us, at this very moment, affirm that as Nigerians, we are all endowed with the sacred rights and individual gifts that God has bestowed on us as a nation and as human beings. No one is greater or lesser than the other. The triumphs that Nigeria has achieved shall define us. The travails we have endured shall strengthen us. And no other nation or power on this earth shall keep us from our rightful place and destiny. This nation belongs to you, dear people. Love and cherish it as your very own.
Today, September 21st is the International Day of Peace, a day observed annually. It is a day dedicated to promoting peace and raising awareness about the importance of peace in our lives. On this day, many world leaders, including the Secretary-General of the United Nations, deliver speeches to highlight the significance of peace and call for action to achieve it.
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| Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addresses the 78th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City on September 19, 2023 |
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made his debut speech at the 78th United Nations General Assembly session on Wednesday, September 19, 2023, addressing key issues. He spoke on Africa’s potential to achieve prosperity through democratic ideals while overcoming foreign exploitation. In other words, he highlighted the importance of prioritizing African development for international investments and the urgency of addressing climate change impacts.
See the full speech below:
STATEMENT DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AT THE GENERAL DEBATE OF THE 78TH SESSION OF UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 18TH SEPTEMBER 2023
Mr. President,
Heads of State and Government, Secretary-General,
Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Mr. President,
On behalf of the people of Nigeria, I congratulate you on your well-deserved election as President of this Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
April is National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention (SAAM) Month, in the United States. As such, in commemoration of the month of SAAM, comes a Presidential Document from the Executive Office of the President dated 04/05/2023 and titled ‘A proclamation on National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, 2023.
Read the Full text below:
A Proclamation on National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, 2023
Freedom from sexual assault is a basic human right. Yet tens of millions of Americans –- our family and friends, colleagues, neighbors, and classmates –- carry the trauma of sexual assault with them. National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month is an important time to speak out, stand with courageous survivors, and finally change the culture that has allowed sexual violence to exist for far too long.
