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Thursday, 7 May 2015

Dubai banks reportedly closing accounts of Nigerians in the UAE

Saw that Dubai was trending in Nigeria and checked to see why, and saw these tweets from Nigerian journalist Fidelis Mbah! So I went to dig and found more details.

The UAE Central bank this week enacted a new policy prohibiting Nigerians who do not work in their country from operating accounts in any of their local or foreign banks. They say this is to prevent money laundering by Nigerian politicians which they claim has become rampant.

Now, they have reportedly closed accounts of all Nigerians not working in the UAE and issued them cheques equivalent to the amount they have in their accounts. All account holders reportedly have 5-working days to cash their money. See more tweets after the cut..




at 5/07/2015 02:38:00 pm

114 comments:

  1. Davido's driver7 May 2015 at 14:39

    They r sick

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    1. Unknown7 May 2015 at 15:38

      Well it a nice idea but I don't think it wil make any significant difference. Trust me it wouldn't go far@all.

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    2. Unknown7 May 2015 at 16:20

      Mr Man r u sick? Dnt u get d message?

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    3. Unknown7 May 2015 at 16:52

      D should transfer Mi moni oo

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    4. Unknown7 May 2015 at 17:20

      GenGen....

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    5. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 18:55

      Help me ask him o, this is a good thing!

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    6. Unknown7 May 2015 at 19:02

      Am sure he didn't read it before commenting. It's like he's so busy driving Davido that he has lost some sense of understanding and reasoning..

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    7. ebony7 May 2015 at 19:39

      Mr Driver u are dumb.

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    8. Unknown7 May 2015 at 23:32

      Wow! Dis is great, all dos thrives stealing our money wl run down if dey don't act fast. Gud move jare

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  2. Davido's driver7 May 2015 at 14:40

    This is gonna be a hard one for them

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    1. Unknown7 May 2015 at 20:39

      I like that...
      I wish they will expose them




      #Commenting thru Glo 4G LTE

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  3. Unknown7 May 2015 at 14:40

    OKAY

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  4. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 14:40

    Yay! Defrosted kpomo on deck, can't wait #kpomo lover#

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  5. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 14:41

    very good. I hope other countries do the same

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  6. Elixir7 May 2015 at 14:41

    Good move!

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  7. Unknown7 May 2015 at 14:42

    Mmmmmmmmmmmh!

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  8. NaijaDeltaBabe7 May 2015 at 14:43

    See wat south Africa has caused

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  9. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 14:43

    Good move!

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  10. frank7 May 2015 at 14:43

    Good one

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  11. Unknown7 May 2015 at 14:43

    Good moves.

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  12. Mzz_Mary7 May 2015 at 14:44

    All this rotten politicians be creating trouble for everybody

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  13. Unknown7 May 2015 at 14:47

    Good radiance...

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  14. Unknown7 May 2015 at 14:47

    Good news!!!

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  15. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 14:48

    This is serious!

    Messi does things nobody else can do, says Iniesta

    Chelsea await Icardi decision

    Guardiola: Bayern were in control... then Messi showed his class

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  16. knowurway.com7 May 2015 at 14:48

    Nice one that is very good

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  17. Unknown7 May 2015 at 14:50

    Well.. I dnt really blame them..their country their policy and rules.. Much less our politicians aren't helping matters.. D corruption is too much and obvious

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  18. Unknown7 May 2015 at 14:51

    Nice move UAE.........Good for our politians......


    Moye says so via BB Passport...Courtesy LIB....

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  19. Bolty7 May 2015 at 14:52

    The politicians that are looting our money are in trouble.

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  20. Juleslouis7 May 2015 at 14:52

    I kinda like this idea. I wish every country would do this.

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  21. eka7 May 2015 at 14:53

    nice move
    hope Swiss Banks follow suit soon..

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  22. APPLE7 May 2015 at 14:53

    It serves Nigerian politicians well. Let the looting stop.

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  23. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 14:53

    This is good.They keep making bad name for Nigeria. UAE should have even sent the chqs to Nigerian Authority and our people should present evidences before the chqs are released to them. If that is done,large number of people wont be able to explain the source of the large sum in their accounts.

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    1. Unknown7 May 2015 at 17:37

      True talk

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    2. Eze7 May 2015 at 19:35

      Mumu, who cares if they can explain the source of there money or not.....the important thing is that, its there fcuking money.....even if they stole it, do u know how much time and money it took them to achieve it

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  24. Unknown7 May 2015 at 14:54

    No one saw that coming. A lot of them will have to rush to Dubai to get their money else they will have to forfeit it.

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  25. Unknown7 May 2015 at 14:54

    Hmm...

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  26. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 14:54

    That's a good one....let them use the money to improve Nigeria's economy. But how come all this foreign countries are now returning politicians money after GMB won the election? #shakingmyhead# same apply to Switzerland

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  27. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 14:56

    Politicians too shuld stop disgracing us

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  28. Unknown7 May 2015 at 14:56

    Hmmmm, dis is wht I call second chance. D reason behind dis action is not reliable to stop any form of money transactions taking place witout a/c.

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  29. Thatigbobabe(Lilyflower)7 May 2015 at 14:56

    What hve we done this time..
    Nigerians in every news.why?

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  30. lucybings amebo7 May 2015 at 14:56

    I dnt agree wit dis yes Nigerian politicians are so into dis bt we've got people who are Nigerians but do legitimate businesses.dis is unacceptable!

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  31. ama mango7 May 2015 at 14:57

    So hw do dey want dem to survive without deir monies.

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  32. Unknown7 May 2015 at 14:58

    Every day Nigeria must be in the news for the wrong reasons. Nawa ooooo..

    Linda cogitate

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  33. ary7 May 2015 at 14:58

    Nigerians have become a stench the world over! A damn shame!!

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  34. Unknown7 May 2015 at 14:58

    Every day Nigeria must be in the news for the wrong reasons. Nawa ooooo..

    Linda cogitate

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  35. Subomi7 May 2015 at 14:58

    they can afford to do a mad thing like this but I dont see how this is cool, I mean I get it and I understand why we need to reduce or eradicate money laundering but still ....

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  36. Unknown7 May 2015 at 14:59

    Na wa o

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  37. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 15:00

    Hummm

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  38. OSINANL7 May 2015 at 15:01

    Good...
    Our politicians are thieves

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  39. Man Of God7 May 2015 at 15:01

    God have mercy on us! when most states cannot pay workers salaries; politicians are smuggling dollars to UAE! there is God ooooo!

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  40. Oj7 May 2015 at 15:04

    Yes that is what they do....smuggle millions in the name of school fees.

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  41. Livvsreamblog7 May 2015 at 15:04

    Good for them

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  42. Livvsreamblog7 May 2015 at 15:04

    Good for them

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  43. Pidgin Mistress7 May 2015 at 15:06

    WTF!!

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  44. Unknown7 May 2015 at 15:07

    What a shameful thing for our corrupt politicians. The efforts of Central Bank UAE is laudable. Wish other countries will do same.



    #TeamBlessed#

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  45. Unknown7 May 2015 at 15:09

    This is good

    IS NIGERIA WORTH DYING FOR? FIND OUT...

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  46. Walata7 May 2015 at 15:10

    That's a welcome development, the wind of change is blowing hard!

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    1. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 16:39

      Which wind of change? Last time I checked GEJ was still the president.

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  47. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 15:10

    Sorry to say, this guy is stupid. Where did he get this stupid information from?am currently a student here in Dubai and even my brother and they didn't even touch our accounts. Have not even heard any story that they are closing account of Nigerians who don't work here in Dubai or students

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    1. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 16:33

      Sorry to say, u r an ignorant idiot.

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  48. Unknown7 May 2015 at 15:11

    Nice idea

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  49. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 15:16

    Good move, am beginning the feel the change that we so want. I have the feeling that Buhari's election win is having an effect on a lot of things especially on those political criminal.

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    1. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 15:53

      You really think they are doing it because of Buhari?. Nigerians Nigerians hmmm!. We are just too dillusional in our thinking. How do you think that they would make policies because of political events in Nigeria. You guys must think that you are very important

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  50. Unknown7 May 2015 at 15:18

    Na wa o! Every country dey treat us anyhow dey like cos our leaders don tarnish our image to the outside world. Well its not their fault. Linda take note!

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  51. Unknown7 May 2015 at 15:23

    how i wish they could return this money Nigeria government.............oles

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  52. Unknown7 May 2015 at 15:24

    For me, I think its a good move

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  53. Unknown7 May 2015 at 15:24

    For me, I think its a good move

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  54. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 15:25

    Good news!

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  55. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 15:26

    NICE MOVE....#YAAGA#

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  56. TONIA "D TITAN7 May 2015 at 15:27

    NICE MOVE....#YAAGA#

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  57. ds~production7 May 2015 at 15:28

    I call it nemesis

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  58. Chidinma Grace7 May 2015 at 15:30

    Nice move, I wish oda countries will do same so as to stop embezzlement bc if u don't av a. Place to hide ur money, den dia will be no need to steal public funds.

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  59. Unknown7 May 2015 at 15:31

    Na wah

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  60. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 15:32

    Why are they singling out Nigeria first if your below 40yrs can't travel to Dubai alone visa restrictions now closing accounts this one is getting too much sef

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    1. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 16:34

      Yes. Stay and make ur own country good. We don't need you here.

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    2. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 16:35

      It's was just a rumour. Nigerians can travel to dubai at anytime without restrictions.

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    3. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 16:36

      It's good for them. Jonathan is giving them the final blow before he goes. He will do much more in the next 2 weeks before he goes.

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  61. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 15:46

    Chyyyyy my money my money my money oooooooooooooooo

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  62. Unknown7 May 2015 at 15:47

    Great news!

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  63. Unknown7 May 2015 at 15:47

    Its a good thing bt why re the always singling out Nigerians ? Re we the only corrupt country in the world? In no time now they will ban Nigerian from coming there!, well, that won't affect me directly bc I ve never like that place!

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  64. Unknown7 May 2015 at 15:48

    Cant blame them jare.

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  65. yawanow7 May 2015 at 15:57

    Its an eye opener for EFCC to catch politicians involved in money laundry, also a plus for GMB to use them as example.

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  66. Shakitibobo7 May 2015 at 15:57

    The UAE should have gone a step further to collaborate and investigate with EFCC to determine and bring to book those engaged in money laundering. Na dem go loose.

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  67. Unknown7 May 2015 at 16:00

    see what greedy politicians in 9ja are causing us. making us look so horrible. not cool jur

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  68. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 16:11

    I KNOW IS COMING BECAUSE THIS ARABS ALL THEY USE NIGERIAN MONEY ALOWED ALL THIS THIVES TO BRING MONEY NOW THEY WONT TAKE IT FROM THEM.UAE IS USING NIGERIN MONEY

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  69. Unknown7 May 2015 at 16:33

    They should send the names and amount involved to the media,

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  70. Unknown7 May 2015 at 16:34

    North, South, East and West, home is best. Nigerians can make Dubai out of any part of Nigeria. Even d Sambisa forest can be turned into a Dubai. If left to waste, terrorists may return.

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  71. chivalon Larry7 May 2015 at 16:38

    the best news ever
    all the thieves will soon run out of places to hide their loot

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  72. Amy7 May 2015 at 16:38

    Good move.

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  73. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 16:43

    Good, all those actresses who they use to launder the money to Dubai, after they must have finished depositing the money given to them to launder , they will start taking pictures in hotel lobbies, oya time up for you all.

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  74. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 16:44

    Chyyyyyy chyyyyyyy my money my money my money ooooooooooo chyyyyy

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  75. 2niceNorthEast7 May 2015 at 16:45

    Nigeria again I tink nigerians are making wave all over the world das gud news bet pls UAE shud pls try and increase the days 5days is 2 small for peppo like ATIKU AND SAS dey can withdraw their money in 5days .........#funny

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  76. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 16:45

    Chyyyyyyy chyyyyyyyy my money my money my money ooooooooo chyyyyyyyy

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  77. 2niceNorthEast7 May 2015 at 16:47

    Linda pls also help to tell dem dey shud xtend dis good gesture to Swiss banks we are very happy wit dix improvement

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  78. Seu7 May 2015 at 16:55

    God don catch our politicians. How do you carry millions that you can't bring home or take to Europe?

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  79. Unknown7 May 2015 at 17:07

    I don't blame them, no time to entertain embezzling

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  80. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 17:09

    This is a welcome development! They should send all unclaimed money to the Nigerian Govt.
    UAE carry go! Ordinary Nigerians support you.

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  81. Unknown7 May 2015 at 17:16

    Na politicians cause am ooo...all their secret go cum out very soon

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  82. Unknown7 May 2015 at 17:28

    this my country sha. Trouble everywhere they go. It is well

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  83. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 18:17

    For the longest, I thought this guy was a butch lesbian.

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  84. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 18:21

    Look not just politicians alone even this so call yhaoo yhaoo people. I love it. Get ur self an handwork and stop playing people of d money dey labored for.

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    1. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 20:32

      na ur money dem scam...ass

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  85. Akin' Odunsi @gr8akin7 May 2015 at 19:18

    Good one! Next is Switzerland!

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  86. Unknown7 May 2015 at 19:49

    False, you can't operate a local account If ure not a residence. Or an investor Which automatically makes you a residence. please Let's stop all these false alarm.

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  88. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 20:09

    As for me, this law does not hold water in as much of the fact that the law did not band them from buying properties in Dubai. or investing in Dubai. The laundry will continue. Rubbish. Nigerians should learn to be smart.

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  89. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 21:26

    Where will the politicians put their CASH now na? 5 working days? And it is cash, so to wire it to Cayman Islands is impossible. They should use the money to buy houses immediately, that is, if they are allowed. I want to monitor my state's legislators for the next few days. Dem go say dem go Abuja. Hehehehehe. I pity the students though.

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  90. Chop Chop7 May 2015 at 23:01

    That's a very good idea.

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  91. Mr 478 May 2015 at 00:39

    Hmm! Now all the politician will be having sleepless night lol

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  92. Anonymous8 May 2015 at 06:02

    I will quickly make a brief so u get the real picture !! Nigerians away from the laundry pass around fake currencies in the country which in very strange way beats the scrutiny of the auto tellers and at times the cash tellers !! When deposited in their accounts it automatically becomes a loss to the government and a plus to this guys !! The other day a group of Yoruba dudes were picked up in a raid and had over a million dollars in fake currency and confessed to have successfully peddled even more !! Sad really the image this guys build for us in the UAE !! They even as much as buy cars with fake cash the other day it was the gold souk!! Linda there is GOD... Dr Harry

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  93. Anonymous8 May 2015 at 20:19

    This is totally False, I am a Nigerian and I live here in the U.A.E. There is no such news and the Journalist posting such comment should show proof before going ahead to try to spoil the image of our country. Linda you posting such news on your blog page makes it worse because not just Nigerians alone visit your page and you are in a way creating more negative image about our beloved country. Get true facts and proof before you post such news that as to deal with international relations. You are well educated and I believe you should have way of you getting real facts about such allegations on issues from a reputable source.

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  94. Anonymous11 May 2015 at 14:32

    THIS STORY IS FALSE

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