- Since Independence Day, Zenith Bank has found itself in the eye of a storm, facing relentless backlash from furious customers who feel financially stranded and powerless, unable to access their own hard-earned money.
- In a dramatic and explosive reaction, enraged customers descended on one of the bank’s branches, their voices rising in a chorus of discontent as they demanded answers and accountability for their suffering.
A fiery video capturing a crowd of irate customers besieging a branch of Zenith Bank, one of Nigeria’s foremost multinational financial service providers, is sweeping across social media and igniting outrage.
The chaos erupted after the bank announced a maintenance window just before Independence Day, declaring that from midnight until the early hours of the holiday, all transactions would be suspended.
What was initially presented as a minor inconvenience quickly spiraled into a maddening ordeal as the maintenance dragged on for days, leaving countless customers stranded and financially crippled.
As frustration mounted, customers took to social media to share their harrowing experiences. Many expressed their anger over being completely unable to access their funds, while others reported that money sent to their accounts failed to reflect creating an unprecedented financial crisis for families and individuals who rely on their accounts for everyday necessities.
In the midst of this escalating saga, an enraged customers rallied outside one of the bank’s branches, demanding that the locked gates be flung open so they could voice their grievances directly.
The atmosphere was electric with tension as some customers pounded on the gates with furious abandon. Others, unable to contain their anguish, vented about how this financial debacle had thrown their lives into turmoil, disrupting everything from household budgets to critical transactions.
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Meanwhile, a Nigerian Catholic priest found himself at the center of a social media firestorm after a shocking incident during a wedding ceremony.
The priest, whose actions sparked widespread outrage, was caught on camera smacking an altar server on the head, triggering an immediate backlash online.
In response to the growing criticism, the priest swiftly released a video, expressing profound regret for his actions. He openly apologized to the altar boy, his family, and the entire congregation, acknowledging the hurt and embarrassment his behavior caused.