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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

LAGOS SELECTS 43 PUBLIC,53 PRIVATE SCHOOLS AS CODE CENTRES+AMBODE HOLD 2ND QUARTER TOWN HALL MEETING AT OTO AWORI LCDA.

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                  The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Education ,Mr Obafela Bank-Olemoh has disclosed that a total number of 43 Public and 53 Private Schools have been caregully selected as code cemtres from the six education districts,adding that State Public Libraries located at Herbert Macaulay,Ilupeju,Isolo and Ipaja would also be used for people that are out of school but interested in being part of ''Code Lagos'' programme of the State.Speaking at an interactive session with stakeholders in his office,Bank-Olemoh revealed that there are many Private Organizations parternering with the State Government on the programme in order to ensure its success.He said that the Master Trainers and Facilitators of the programme have alrady been trained and will soon be deployed to selected Schools and Public Libraries to facilitate the Code Lagos Project.Bank-Olemoh explained that the initiative is an after School programme for students,while it has morning and e

SARAKI MOURNS THE DEATH OF THE CHAIRMAN OF CHANCHANGI AIRLINES TODAY.{PHOTOS}

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                  Senate President Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki,has expressed grief over the demise of the Chairman of Chanchangi Airlines and foremost businessman,Alhaji Ahmadu Chanchangi,who he described as an accomplished entrepreneur and philanthropist.Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser,Media and Publicity,Yusuph Olaniyonu,said the late Chanchangi would be missed for his philanthropy,diligence,management finesse andd humble lifestly.He said Chanchanhi would be remembered as one of the nation's great men who grew from a humble beginning to become a highly respected international figure through dint of hard work.He commiserated with the immediate family of the deceased,especially his son,Honourable Rufai Chanchangi,a member of the 8th House of Representatives,the people and governments of both Kaduna and Taraba States.While praying Allah to grant the soul of the departed a place in Aljanah Firdaus,Saraki called on his family to take solace in the fact that Chanchangi lived

KIM KARDASHIAN & KYLIE JENNER IS SET TO LAUNCH THEIR 4 PIECE NUDE LIP KIT 25TH OF APRIL.{PHOTOS}.

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                Kim Kardashian West and her younger sister Kylie Jenner collaborated for a new lip kit.Kim herself posted the photo above on social media with the caption ''The KKW X KYLIE collab of 4 nude lip kits with the new creme liquid formula launches Tuesday April 25thth.So proud to collab with my little sissy! KylieCosmetics.com''.Then Kylie Jenner also posted the a similar photo below with almost similar post with with her elder sister but with a twist.She captioned the photo below ''I love being able to collaborate with mu sisters.The KKW X KYLIE 4 piece launces next Teuesday 4/25 at 3pm pst only on KylieCosmetic.com it was so fun creating something authrntic and organic to Kim Kardashian West with this new Creme Liquid Lipstick formula hopee you guys love it!''.More photos below.

TROUBLE IN ANAMBRA KINGDOM AS KINGMAKERS DETHRONED PROMINENT TRADITIONAL RULER IN AWKA.{PHOTO}

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                                                                       According to sources,the traditional ruler of Awka kingdom,Obi Gibson Nwosu,has been officially dethroned by the Council of Kingmakers on sunday after an announcement at a press conference.The Awka Council of Kingmakers in Anambra State,on Sunday,announced the dethronement of the traditional ruler of Awka Kingdom,Obi Gibson Nwosu.According to ThisDay,the council listed alleged violation of the community's constitution perpetrated by the monarch as part of the reasons for his removal.They accused him of violating the Traditional Ruler's Amended Constitution for Awka 1986; as well as Code of Conduct which he reportedly signed in January1,2000 after he was crowned.At a press conference attended by the members of Awka Council of Kingmakers held at the Obu of Chairman of Awka Council of Kingmakers in Umuogbu Awka,Ozo Obuora Essell,the council said the action took place on April 14,2017 in liason with the Ndichie

LAGOS COMMISSIONS COMPUTERIZED VEHICLE INSPECTION CENTRE.

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                     Lagos State Governor,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has expressed his determination to mitigate the high level of road carnage which has resulted in loss of 416 lives and 2,498 injured persons in the last year on Lagos roads as he commissioned the Ojodu computerized Vehicle Inspection Cemtre.The Centre,one of the 57 to be built in all the Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas in the State,is to address the issue of the state of vehicles on the roads and determine the road-worthiness of such vehicles.Speaking at the event,the Governor,represented by the Acting Commissioner of Transportation,Prince Olanrewaju Elegushi,stated that Lagos State being the fastest growing megacity in Africa has come to a stage where the establishment of the computerized vehicle inspection cemtre is necessary to enhance the inspection of all vehicles in line with international best practices.He stated that the State Government will continue to innovate and create a platform for opport

MILITANTS: AMOSUN CALLS FOR BETTER POLICING YESTERDAY.{PHOTOS}

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            Ogun State Governor,Senator Ibikunle Amosun,has charged security agencies to checkmate the infiltration of militants terrorising riverine areas of the state.The governor stated this yesterday wednesday,while receiving the Deputy Inspector General of Police overseeing the South West region,D.I.G Foluso Adebanjo at his Oke Mosan,Abeokuta office.Governor Amosun,who harped on the need for proactive measures to be taken to nip criminal activities in the bud,expressed confidence that the police and other security agencies are up to the task.The Governor,while commending the efforts of the state police command in maintaining peace and order,solicited for an increase in the number of police zones in the state.The governor called for more police presence in the three Senatorial Districts of the state.He further assured that Ogun State would not be a comfort zone for criminals.In order to further boost police operations in Ogun State,Governor Amosun also seized the opportunity to ann

MINISTER OF AGRIC RULES OUT FAMINE IN NIGERIA.{PHOTO}.

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                       Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development,Chief Audu Ogbeh has again ruled out the issue of famine in Nigeria,as being speculated in some quarters.''There may be tough times,in view of activities of Boko Haram and other crises in other parts of the country,as people can't farm.There may be food shortages and high prices,but Government is doing its best to ensure that there is no famine in Nigeria'',the Minister stated.

OHANEZE,AREWA YOUTH PASS VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN EFCC YESTERDAY.{PHOTOS}.

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                  The Ohaneze Youth Parliament and Arewa Youth Parliament on April 19,2017 passed a vote of confidence in Ibrahim Magu,the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,EFCC,for the vif=gour he has brought to the operation of the anti-graft agency.Okonkwo Patrick,Speaker of the Ohaneze Youth Parliament,who led a team to the Abuja headquarters of the EFCC,also presented a meritorious Certificate of Credence to the EFCC boss.''The EFCC under the leadership of Ibrahim Magu has recorded tremendous achievements since he assumed office,'' he said.While assuring Magu of the group's support,he said,''the fight against corruption is not just for Magu alone,it is for each and every one off us and we believe that this fight is to secure a positive future''.According to him,''Magu has brought transparency,hard work and accountability in the affairs of the Commission''.He further stressed that ''we are goi