<p>His release from detention was welcomed by the staff of the apex bank, many of whom were worried that they were being specifically targeted.</p>
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The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in charge of Economic Policy, Dr. Kingsley Obiora, has been released by the Department of State Services (DSS). This development was confirmed Saturday afternoon by a source close to Obiora, who also admitted that the apex bank’s deputy governor spent some days with the DSS. The source, who is an official of the CBN, said he had no knowledge of what transpired between Obiora and DSS while in detention. He said the deputy governor’s release from detention was welcomed by the staff of the apex bank, many of whom were already worried that they were being specifically targeted.
The CBN official said the Jim Obaze-led Special Investigations Panel had “requested for several documents from many departments as part of its investigation to unravel what transpired in the CBN under Godwin Emefiele”. He also disclosed that the Special Investigation Panel had requested for documents from Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL Plc) and the NIRSAL Microfinance Bank (NMFB). Following the arrest of Emefiele, President Tinubu appointed a special panel led by Jim Obazee to investigate the CBN. As part of this ongoing audit, the panel has been questioning the deputy governors of the CBN and other senior officials of the bank
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/two-women-enjoying-korean-bbq-food-right-a-korean-dance-party-in-montreal.jpg?id=61174558&width=1245&height=700&coordinates=0%2C0%2C0%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>One of <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-food-festivals" target="_blank">Montreal's most hyped food festivals</a> is coming back this summer, and you'll want to bring more than just your appetite.</p><p> <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/pocha-mtl" target="_blank">POCHA MTL</a>, the Korean street food and K-pop celebration, is returning to Peel Basin in Griffintown from July 24 to 27, and it's shaping up to be one of the liveliest weekends of the season.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLgH54HpaiM/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>If you've never been, here's the vibe: sizzling Korean BBQ, deep-fried kogos, dumplings, noodles, drinks, dance circles, music, and a ton of K-pop energy. It's part night market, part street party, and part fan fest, with a merchant zone and food stalls bringing a taste of Seoul to Montreal.</p><p>As for the food, POCHA MTL will feature over 20 vendors serving up all kinds of Korean street eats, from fried chicken and tteokbokki to croffles and yakult drinks. You’ll be able to grab bites from spots like Ganadara Verdun, Katsuya, Cloud 8, Dano, and The Crazy Chickens — with plenty more to discover.</p><span></span><p>This year's cultural programming spans all four days and includes everything from freestyle battles and martial arts demos to vocal performances, open mic stages, and multiple K-pop Random Play Dances. </p><p>Thursday night opens with a full lineup of dance workshops and performances, while Saturday features a full K-pop dance competition followed by taekwondo and open mic sessions into the night. Sunday closes out with live sets from 2KSQUAD and one last crowd-powered dance session.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLyPkLjIsEe/?img_index=1" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>The festival is also very pet-friendly. And if you're the proud owner of a Pomeranian, Poodle, or Bichon, you get in for free. Same deal if you show up wearing a traditional Korean hanbok. Kids under 12 and seniors 65+ also don't pay admission.</p><p>Last year's edition drew over 25,000 visitors, and organizers say they're expecting even more this time around. Entry is $4 if you buy online ahead of time or $5 at the gate.</p><h3>POCHA MTL 2025 – Korean Street Food Festival</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLf-ZGoIZxk/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Where: Peel Basin, Griffintown</p><p><span></span>When: July 24–27, 2025</p><p><span></span>Price: $4 in advance / $5 on-site, Free for kids under 12, seniors 65+, Pomeranian/Poodle/Bichon owners, and anyone wearing a Hanbok</p><p>Tickets: <a href="https://bit.ly/billetterie-pochamtl2025" target="_blank">Buy here</a></p><p>Event info: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1769666063442033" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.asiasie.com/pochamtl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Official site</a></p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
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