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EFCC TASKFORCE ARRESTS 34 SUSPECTED CURRENCY SPECULATORS IN ABUJA. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 EFCC Taskforce Arrests 34 Suspected Currency Speculators in Abuja Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, attached to the Taskforce on Currency mutilation, Dollarization of the Economy and Forex Malpractice, have arrested 34 suspected currency speculators  for alleged foreign exchange fraud. They were arrested on Friday, April 26, 2024 in a sting operation following credible intelligence about illegal sales of dollars at the Wuse Zone 4 area of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja.   The suspects are :Usman Mohammed, Abdullahi Nasir, Abubakar Saleh, Mohammed Kabir Ibrahim, Abubakar Ghadafi, Muktar Usman, Umar Abubakar Abba, Yakubu Sani, Aminu Abubakar, Muhammed Suleman Abara, Yusuf Tahir, Usman Lawal, Usman Lawal, Usman Umar, Amina Garba Rola, Muhammed Aliyu, Murtala Haruna, Sani Mohammed, Umar Farouk, Muhammed Sagiuru, Aminu Salisu, Lawal Bello, Munzali Hashim, Jamilu Suleiman, Mustapha Umar, Mubarak Tanimu, Adamu Garba, Mohammed Usman, Bello Musa, Saleh Moha

NCAA DECLARES ABUJA AIRPORT READY FOR OPERATIONS TODAY+RE-OPENED ON WEDNESDAY.{PHOTOS}.

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           The Director-General,Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority {NCAA},Mr Usman Muktar,says the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,Abuja,runway is ready for operation and can be opened on wednesday.''We have carried out the inspection and we have confirmed that the job has been done quite satisfactorrily in line with the International Civil Aviation Organisation {ICAO} standard and recommended practices.So,the airport,the runway is very ready to accept flight operations safely.By this,we are declaring that the airport and its runway are quite operational at the time that has been determined as the official opening of this airport,'' he declared.Muktar said that the agency had already issued ''Notice to Airmeen {NOTAM}'' to all aviators worldwwide that the airport was ready for reopening Wednesday as scheduled. Earlier on  Managing Director Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria,FAAN,Engr. Saleh Dunoma over the weekend declared that the Nnamdi Azikiwe I

KHLOE KARDASHIAN ''REVENGE BODY'' SERIES ON E! IS BACK FOR A SECOND SEASON.{PHOTOS}.

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                                                                Khloe Kardashian's inspirational series 'Revenge Body With Khloe Kardashian'' will be returning for a second season with eight all-new episodes and even more motivational comeback stories.The upcoming season will feature a longer period of time for the makeovers and a fresh batch of participants hoping to transform physically and mentally and confront the negative influence in their lives.With Khloe's guidance and the help of Hollywood's elite celebrity trainers,stylists and beauty gurus,the men and women will have that extra encouragement and support to reinvent themselves from the inside out.''I am so happy to have the opportunity to help people who are determined to make a change by allowing us to share in their personal struggles'', host ans executive producer Khloe said ''I'm proud to be part of their journey and contribute to each one of them gaining more strength,s

PETER OKOYE IS SHOWING OFF HIS FLYING JET LIFE STYLE TODAY ON SOCIAL MEDIA.{PHOTOS}

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                Peter Okoye from the brotherly group P-square post some photos on their official social media one hour ago two photos of him enjoying life and being flown around in a jet plane.She captioned the photo above ''JetLife'' and the photo below ''HapyChild''.You like?.More photos below.

DRUMS FESTIVAL: OGUN TO UNVEIL LOGO TUESDAY.{PHOTO}

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                                     A World Press Conference and unveiling of the logo of the second edition of the African Drums Festival,organised by the Ogun State Government,will hold next Tuesday,18 April,2017 at the banquet Hall of the June 12 Cultural Centre,Kuto Abeokuta,at 10a.m.According to a statement by the State Ministry of Information and Strategy,the Secretary to the State Government,Barr. Taiwo Adeoluwa is expected to address the conference alongside the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism,Barr. Muyiwa Oladipo and his Information and Strategy counterpart,Chief Adedayo Adeneye.The statement added that stakeholders in the Arts and Culture sector from within and outside the country are also expected to attend the briefing preparatory to the African Drums Festival 2017,with the theme,''Reviving our Culture in Drums'',holding between Thursday,20th to Saturday 22nd April 2017.The maiden edition of the festival was held last year as part of the State Governme

NEWLY CONSTRUCTED WALKWAY AT JAKANDE ALONG LEKKI-EPE+ONGOING CONSTRUCTION WORK AT THE RELOCATION SITE FOR MILE-12.{PHOTOS}.

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                 As seen in the pictures above and below,the newly constructed walkway at Jakande,along Lekki-Epe Expressway,today monday,April 17,2017.Then the ongoing construction work at the relocation site for the new Mile 12 market in Imota,Ikorodu,being built by the Lagos State Government,on Monday,April 17,2017.More photos below.

IGP ORDERS IMMEDIATE DISMANTLING OF ILLEGAL & UNLAWFUL ROAD BLOCKS MOUNTED BY REVENUE AGENTS,TRANSPORT UNIONS & OTHERS RELATED ILLEGAL TASK FORCES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

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                                           The Inspector General of Police,IGP Ibrahim K. Idris NPM,mni has deployed Special X-Squad Teams of the Force across the country to commence with effect from Monday,17th April,2017 the removal of all forms of illegal blockage of Highways and Roads,and other obstructions on public Highways and Roads created by unlawful Revenue/Tax collectors,Road Transport Unions,Labour and Trade related unions inhibiting vehicular movement and smooth passage of passengers and goods,and other road users across the country. 2.The Special X-Squad Teams deployed are under strict instructions to also arrest,investigate and prosecute any person or group of persons found committing this illegal act.It is unlawful and contrary to the laws for any individual,or group under any name to take laws into their hands and block any Road or Highway in full or any part of it under the guise of collection of Revenue/Tax or enforcement of the interests of such irganisations. 3.

FG HAILS WHISTLE-BLOWER POLICY YESTERDAY,CALLS IT EFFECTIVE TOOL OF FIGHTING CORRUPTION.

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                The Federal Government has hailed its whistle-blower policy,which has led to the recovery of looted funds in many currencies that may otherwise not have been discovered,describing it as an effective tool of fighting corruption in Nigeria.In a statement issued in Lagos yesterday sunday,the Minister of Information and Culture,Alhaji Lai Mohammed,said the policy has also shown the depth of support among Nigerians for the fight against corruption.He therefore thanked Nigerians for the enthusiasm and commitment that they have shown in helping the government to tackle the hydra-headed monster of corruption through the useful leads they have been providing to appropriate government agencies.''Since we launched the whistle-blower policy,we have received immeasurable support from Nigerians.Yes,there is monetary reward for any information that leads to recovery of looted funds,but from what we have seen,most of the Nigerians who have come forward with useful leads were d