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NIN-Account Linkage: Customers Besiege Banks In Ibadan, Say Policy Unnecessary—-Many Nigerians are now spending long hours in banks, seeking to link their National Identification Number (NIN) to their bank accounts.

The development is sequel to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s directive to banks to place restrictions on all Tier 1 bank accounts without BVN or NIN by March 1.

Some of the bank customers, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Tuesday, however, considered the decision as unnecessary, as most account owners already had Bank Verification Number (BVN).

NAN reports that while some banks had released some self-service guidelines for customers to link their NIN and BVN to their bank accounts, others have yet to do so.

A bank customer, Mrs Anike Adewoye, said the development was a waste of time and resources, as many Nigerians already had BVN linked to their NIN.

“It is a waste of time and resources as well as a mere duplication of efforts. It is absolutely unnecessary.

“Worst still, Nigerians were not informed about the need to link their NIN to BVN until last week. This is unacceptable,” Adewoye said.

Another bank customer, Mr Yinka Olanrenwaju, said he was denied transaction on his account when he visited his bank on Monday.

Olanrewaju said he was asked to link his NIN to his account before he would be allowed to make deposit or withdrawal from his account.

“When I got to the customer service, I was directed to join those on the queue to link their NIN with their bank accounts.

“I left in frustration, as I could not get it done. The attendant requested my NIN slip, even after I had provided the number from where I wrote it,” he said.

NAN also observed the presence of many people at the NIMC office in Ibadan, wanting to obtain their NIN with a view to linking it with their bank accounts or using it for other purposes.

One of them, Mr Olaniyi Olawuyi, however, said he had not started the process, as he expressed the fear that going to bank to queue might a big challenge to him.

Olawuyi said it would be better if banks could provide other means for their customers to do the NIN-account linkage without being physically present at the banks.

A bank official, who spoke with NAN on condition of anonymity, said though some banks had devised other means of linking NIN to the accounts for their customers to reduce traffic in the banks, others had yet to do so.

“You will have to come to the bank to get it done or go through your account officers,” she said.

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BREAKING: Cole Palmer Sent Off as Tottenham Beat Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge

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BREAKING: Cole Palmer Sent Off as Tottenham Beat Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge—-A Mike Penders own goal and Mathys Tel’s late strike handed Tottenham a memorable London derby victory, while Chelsea finished the contest with 10 men after Cole Palmer’s dismissal.

Tottenham Hotspur secured a memorable 2–0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, October 24, 2026, as Cole Palmer was sent off in a frustrating afternoon for the Blues.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side broke the deadlock through a second-half own goal by Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders before Palmer received a second yellow card. Mathys Tel then produced a superb individual effort to seal the victory and condemn Chelsea to defeat in front of their home supporters.

Tottenham Dominate Despite Goalless First Half

Tottenham began the contest with greater control, enjoying long spells of possession and creating several promising opportunities.

Chelsea goalkeeper Penders was called into action to deny Spurs forward Omar Marmoush, while Tel also threatened as the visitors searched for an opening goal.

Chelsea, meanwhile, struggled to turn their attacking moments into clear-cut chances. Tottenham goalkeeper Antonín Kinský made important saves to keep out efforts from Palmer and Morgan Rogers as the first half ended goalless.

Despite failing to score before the break, Spurs continued to apply pressure after the restart.

Penders Own Goal Gives Spurs the Lead

Tottenham finally broke the deadlock in the 77th minute following a corner delivered by Mateus Fernandes.

Under pressure inside the penalty area, Chelsea goalkeeper Penders attempted to punch the ball clear but inadvertently directed it into his own net, handing Spurs a crucial 1–0 advantage.

The unfortunate mistake left Chelsea chasing the game, but their hopes of mounting a comeback suffered another major setback just minutes later.

Palmer Sent Off After Second Yellow Card

Chelsea’s situation deteriorated in the 80th minute when Palmer was shown a second yellow card and dismissed.

The England international had earlier escaped a straight red card following an incident involving Fernandes. However, his subsequent challenge on Conor Gallagher resulted in another booking, leaving Chelsea with 10 players for the closing stages.

Palmer’s dismissal further complicated Chelsea’s attempt to recover from the deficit, giving Tottenham greater freedom to manage the game.

Mathys Tel Seals Tottenham’s Victory

Tottenham took full advantage of their numerical superiority when Tel scored a brilliant second goal in the 87th minute.

The forward drove towards the Chelsea penalty area, cut inside and fired a low shot into the bottom-left corner, leaving Penders with little chance of making the save.

The strike capped an impressive performance from Spurs, who maintained their advantage to secure all three points and celebrate a rare league victory at Stamford Bridge.

Spurs End Stamford Bridge Wait

The result marked Tottenham’s first Premier League victory at Stamford Bridge since 2018, ending a lengthy wait for success at the home of their London rivals.

The victory also gave De Zerbi’s side consecutive league wins and delivered a significant boost to their campaign.

Chelsea, on the other hand, were left to reflect on a disappointing performance, with Penders’ costly error and Palmer’s dismissal proving decisive in the defeat.

 

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BREAKING: Nico Jackson Nets Brace as Aston Villa End Manchester City’s Perfect Start

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BREAKING: Nico Jackson Nets Brace as Aston Villa End Manchester City’s Perfect Start—-The Senegalese striker scored twice at Villa Park to hand Manchester City their first Premier League defeat of the season, despite Erling Haaland’s second-half equaliser.

Aston Villa brought Manchester City’s perfect start to the Premier League season to an end with a 2–1 victory at Villa Park on Saturday, October 24, as Nicolas Jackson delivered a decisive brace.

City arrived seeking an eighth consecutive league victory, but Jackson struck in each half to secure all three points for Unai Emery’s side and inflict Enzo Maresca’s team with their first league defeat of the campaign.

Jackson Fires Villa in Front

Villa made a fast start and took the lead in the sixth minute after capitalising on a defensive mistake from Manchester City.

John McGinn seized the opportunity to release Jackson, who drove into the penalty area, moved past Elliot Anderson and fired a powerful finish beyond goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

The early goal lifted the home crowd and forced City to chase the game. The visitors responded with increased attacking pressure, but Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki produced important saves to keep his side in front.

City also came close through Iliman Ndiaye, whose effort struck the post as the visitors searched for an equaliser.

Haaland Restores Parity

Manchester City’s pressure finally paid off seven minutes after the interval.

Erling Haaland rose to meet a cross from Ndiaye and powered a header into the net in the 52nd minute, bringing City level at 1–1.

The goal appeared to put the visitors in a strong position to continue their winning run, but Villa responded quickly and found another breakthrough before City could take control.

Jackson Completes His Brace

Jackson restored Villa’s advantage in the 60th minute, finishing a swift counterattacking move to put the hosts back in front.

The Senegal international converted Ibrahim Mbaye’s low pass, completing his brace and making it 2–1.

City pushed for another equaliser as the contest entered its closing stages, but Villa remained organised defensively and held on to secure a significant victory.

Villa End City’s Winning Run

The result ended Manchester City’s run of seven consecutive Premier League victories at the start of the season and handed Maresca his first league defeat in charge of the club.

For Villa, the win continued their recovery after a difficult opening to the campaign and rewarded a disciplined performance built around clinical finishing and resilient goalkeeping.

Jackson was the standout performer, with his two goals proving the difference in a contest where City enjoyed periods of pressure but could not find a second equaliser.

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