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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
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NIGERIAN YORUBA ACTOR & ACE BROADCASTER FALETI ADEBAYO,PASSED AWAY TODAY AT THE AGE OF 86.{PHOTOS}.

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                                                            Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has described as sad, the death of veteran broadcaster and actor, Pa Adebayo Faleti. The governor described the deceased, who died at the age of 86, as a zealous promoter of culture, noting that his works will always be cherished. Amosun also stated that the poet and writer will be remembered for his contributions to the birth and growth of the Broadcast Industry, particularly the Television. "His role as one of the pioneers of the Western Nigeria Television (WNTV), the first television station in Africa and a consistent television personality, made him a pride to Broadcast Industry. "Baba Faleti, as a broadcaster, poet and writer targeted his energy at the promotion of culture and his death at this time is regrettable. His sound wisdom would have been valuable now that we are all battling to restore our fading traditional values. "He will be missed b
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PRESIDENT BUHARI HOST APC GOVERNORS & LEADERS TODAY AT ABUJA HOUSE,LONDON.{PHOTO}.

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                 President   Muhammadu Buhari   this afternoon received and hosted to lunch a delegation of APC Governors and leaders in Abuja House, London. The delegation included Party Chairman Chief John Oyegun; the Governors of Imo, Kaduna, Kogi, Nasarawa, and the Honorable Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi.
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LG POLLS: AMBODE CONGRATULATES APC FOR THE 57 CHAIRMANSHIP SIT WON YESTERDAY+THANKS LAGOSIANS FOR PEACEFUL CONDUCT.

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               Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) for recording landslide victory at the just concluded Local Government election in the State, saying that the development was an eloquent affirmation that Lagosians have confidence in the party. It was a clean sweep for all the 57 chairmanship candidates of the APC as they were all declared winners by the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) defeating all their rivals in the keenly contested election. Governor Ambode, in a congratulatory message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, said the development was not just a victory for democracy but the people at the grassroots, who he said would experience continuity with improvement in terms of dividends of democracy. The Governor said it was particularly gratifying that the party emerged victorious in all the positions not only for the chairmanship positions but also the councillo
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NEW PORTRAIT FOR PRINCE GEORGE,AS HE CELEBRATED HIS 4TH BIRTHDAY YESTERDAY.{PHOTO}

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                                                              New portrait of Prince George surfaced the internet of friday to celebrate his 4th birthday yesterday saturday. The Duke and Duchess are very pleased to share this lovely picture as they celebrate Prince George's fourth birthday, and would like to thank everyone for all of the kind messages they have received.   The photograph was taken at Kensington Palace at the end of June by Chris Jackson, Getty Images Royal Photographer.
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LUPITA NYONG'O IS SHARING STUNNING PHOTOS FROM HER MEXICO TRIP..{PHOTOS}.

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                    Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong'o is sharing hot bikini photos of herself in Mexico.She captioned the photo above ''Bye,Mexico! I miss you already''.Then from the photo below,she captioned ''This is not a pool.This is me floating through a natural canal in the Chunyaxche Lagoon.More photos below.
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AMOSUN TO HOST SOUTHWEST GOVERNORS TOMORROW MONDAY IN ABEOKUTA.{PHOTO}.

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                  Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun will host his colleagues from the Southwest, under the platform of the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission at the MITROS Gateway Annex, Ibara, Abeokuta on Monday. The meeting will address the challenges confronting the region and set goals towards ensuring it becomes a force to be reckon with in the nation. Other areas of common interest that the forum will deliberate upon, include security, education, agriculture, infrastructure, rail and road networks. Expected at the one day meeting are, governors of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose; Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu; Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi. Amosun believes the forum will further deepen multilateral and bilateral cooperation among the states. Bashorun Adebola Adeife Honourable Commissioner for Regional Integration, Ogun State.
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SENATOR SHEHU SANI IS SHARING THROWBACK PHOTOS OF HIMSELF TODAY ON SOCIAL MEDIA.{PHOTOS}.

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                    Senator Shehu Sani who few hours ago was writing on social media that ''The Young is a man on a Journey,the old is a man on departure'' also shared throwback photos of himself one hour ago with th caption ''1984 and 1995''.Am sure the photo above was taken in 1995 while the photo below was taken in 1984.More photos below.
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FLOODING:LAGOS GIVES QUIT NOTICE TODAY TO OWNERS OF PROPERTIES BLOCKING DRAINAGE CHANNELS+TO REESTABLISH DRAINAGE RIGHT OF WAY.{PHOTOS}.

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              In a bid to mitigate the incidence of flooding, the Lagos State Government on Sunday ordered owners of properties erected on drainage channels and impeding the free-flow of water to immediately vacate or risk being removed. The Government, in a statement signed by the Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Babatunde Adejare, expressed dismay that the lawless activities of some people was constantly putting the lives and property of residents at risk. He listed some of the areas where properties were erected on drainage channels to include Illubirin, Dolphin Estate, Osborne Foreshore Estate, Ikoyi, Osapa London, Ikota, Ogombo, Lekki, among others, noting that the massive investment of public fund into drainage clearing and de-silting had been compromised by structures hindering the free-flow of water. The Commissioner said the State Government was seriously concerned that man-made causes, particularly impediment of free-flow of storm water through indiscriminate
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OVERLOAD,SUBSTANDARD MATERIALS CAUSED MEIRAN BUILDING COLLAPSE-LASG.{PHOTOS}.

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                The Lagos State Government on Sunday attributed the building collapse which occurred at 7 Saidu Okeleji Street, Meiran in Agbado Oke -Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of the State on Saturday to heavy loads placed on the building and substandard materials used for the construction work. Reacting to the collapse, the State’s Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Tpl. Wasiu Anifowoshe commiserated with the families of those that lost their loved ones to the unfortunate incident but appealed to property owners and developers to henceforth adhere strictly to Planning and Building laws and regulations to forestall re-occurrence of incidents of building collapse in the State. He said the call became imperative in view of the need for property owners and developers to be mindful of the fact that people will reside in these structures and their lives are valuable. According to the Commissioner, the State Government is deeply concerned abo
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CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF GIVES THEATRE COMMAND OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE DEADLINE TO CAPTURE ABUBAKAR SHEKAU.

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                     Today, Friday 21st July 2017, the Chief of Army Staff, Nigerian Army, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, has directed the Theatre Commander, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru, to capture Abubakar Shekau, the so-called and self-styled leader of Boko Haram terrorists group, dead or alive. The Theatre Commander has further been directed to do so within  40 days. He is to employ all arsenal at the disposal of the Theatre Command to smoke out Shekau wherever he is hiding in Nigeria. The general public is please requested to also assist and volunteer information that would lead to the accomplishment of this task. Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman Director Army Public Relations.
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43 BOKO HARAM WHO SURRENDERED WERE AIR LIFTED YESTERDAY TO JOIN OTHER SURRENDERED INSURGENTS IN GOMBE.{PHOTOS}.

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                  Forty three Boko Haram insurgents who recently surrendered to troops of Operation Lafiya Dole were on Saturday air lifted to join other surrendered insurgents in Gombe where they are to immediately commence a de-radicalization and rehabilitation programme under the auspices of Operation Safe Corridor. Speaking while handing over the surrendered insurgents to Operation Safe Corridor, the Theatre Commander  Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru gave assurance that the penitent insurgents will be given a new lease of life as they commence their journey back into the civil society through the de-radicalization and rehabilitation processes. He urged them further to embrace and undertake the programme whole heartedly to enable them benefit and positively reorient their views about life and the society in general. It will be recalled that over 70 Boko Haram insurgents had earlier in this month, surrendered to troops of Operation Lafiya Dole in the North
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