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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

NIGERIA WON CAMEROON 4-0 IN A FOOTBALL MATCH TODAY.#CONGRATULATIONS NIGERIA.

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            Nigeria’s Super Eagles won neighbours Cameroon Lions 4-0 to register a decisive win in their bid for qualification for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Two of the goals were scored in the first half, while the other two were scored in the second half. Odion Ighalo opened scoring in the 29th minute.  Captain Mikel Obi added the second goal  two minutes before the break. Victor Moses curled in the third goal outside of the box in the 56th minute and substitute  Kelechi Iheanacho extended the score line on 77th minute later. Nigeria now lead their group B with nine points. Cameroon have two points.   Algeria and Zambia have one point each.

OIL THEFT: COURT REMANDS 9 FOREIGNERS,2 NIGERIANS IN PRISON IN PORT-HARCOURT.{PHOTOS}.

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                     Justice J.K Omotosho of the Federal High Court Sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has remanded nine foreigners and two Nigerians in Port Harcourt's prison for alleged oil theft. The suspect are Mohammed Ejaz, Naseer Khan (Pakistani), Oleksandr Nazarenko, Oleksandr kashernvi (Ukrainians), Romeo Annang, Francis Ahorlu, Kwesi Attah( Ghanaians), Victor Mikpayi (Beninois ), Fredrik Fatin Omenu (Indonesian), Victor Azebiri, David Otuhohi (Nigerians) and a Company: Asztral Shipping Corporation SA, and a Vessel, MT. TECNE( a.k.a MT STAR). They were remanded pending arraignment and hearing of a 4-count charge bordering on conspiracy, dealing in petroleum products without a license and tampering with oil pipelines.One more photo below.

NIGERIAN BRIDE DIES JUST 11 DAYS AFTER WEDDING.{PHOTOS}.

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             A Nigerian man is mourning following the reported loss of his wife just 11 days after their wedding. According to Reporters, a bride has reportedly lost her life just few days after getting married. The couple Zalman and Salim Sodangi got married in Abuja on the 19th of August. Sadly, Zainab passed away on Tuesday, August 29th. A friend, Maryam Musa hinted about the woman’s death saying: “She lost zainab today in the afternoon.” Family and friends have taken to social media to mourn the sad death of the woman.One more photo below.

GOVERNOR FAYOSE PHOTOGRAPHED WITH OTHERS AT THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY PRAYING GROUND IN EKITI.{PHOTOS}

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    Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose offering prayers to God during 2017 EID-EL-KABIR Celebration at the muslim community praying ground, Odo-Ado, Ado-Ekiti on Friday, 1st of September, 2017.He also wished all musilm a happy feast today by say '' On behalf of the Government and the good people of Ekiti State, the Governor, Chief (Dr) Peter Ayodele Fayose felicitate with our muslim brothers and sisters on the celebration of this year EID-EL-KABIR. It is our prayer that we celebrate many more years to come as we urge us all to live in peace and harmony in the spirit of this EID-EL-KABIR. Thank you and God bless you''. More photos below.

NIGERIAN ARMY ARTILLERY BOMBARDMENTS AND NIGERIAN AIR FORCE AIR INTERDICTIONS NEUTRALIZE TOP BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS COMMANDERS.{PHOTOS}.

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              Based on received information abo ut the location of some suspected top Boko Haram terrorists’ leaders, the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Air Force have been carrying out heavy artillery bombardments and air interdictions on registered targets that have killed a large number of Boko Haram terrorists including some of the group’s key leaders. The Nigerian Army artillery using Multi-Barrel Rocket Launchers has lobbed many rockets over the suspected location the terrorists’ leaders are hiding. Video clips obtained on battle damage assessment shows clear success of the exercise. More details of successes achieved will be made available as the operation continues. The key Boko Haram terrorists Ameers neutralized within the week during the joint Artillery and Nigerian Air Force air bombardments include; Abu Dujana, Man Tahiru (Deputy to Boko Haram terrorists group Hisba leader), Man Chari, Malam Abdullahi Abu Sa'ad and Goni Bamanga. The Nigerian military would co

READ THE STORY OF A CRIPPLE WHO CONTROLS TRAFFIC IN LAGOS.{PHOTOS}.

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          Chinenye Genevieve is reporting today that '' I have been in Lagos for the past fifteen years. I was a bicycle repairer before then and came here to hustle. Due to my decision not to beg, I started controlling traffic. I've worked around Guiness road, Toyin Street, Olowu and Eko Idumota. Some people give me money when they see me working. I have been disabled for as long as I can remember. If I wasn't, I would have loved to be a soldier. But with things being this way, I still struggle to survive. I have a wife and two children who are in Zamfara with my parents. Asides helping the community to manage the traffic, I also drive a Maruwa. It is not mine so I pay N1500 to the owner from the 3K or N3500 I make daily. What is left after fueling it is what I take home. I dream of owning a Maruwa and be empowered someday. My name is Sani Labaran, my friends call me Sani Abacha. I am 35 years old and come from Gumi local government area of Zamfara. This is my story.&#

FIRST LADY OF LAGOS STATE WILL JOIN ALL MUSLIM FAITHFUL TO CELEBRATE THIS YEARS'S EID-EL-KABIR TOMORROW SATURDAY.{PHOTOS}

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                        His Excellency ,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos State and Her Excellency, Mrs Bolanle Ambode, First Lady of Lagos State will join all Muslim faithful to celebrate this year's Eid-El-Kabir on Saturday September 2, 2017 in all the 20 Local Governments across the State. Please go to the nearest Local Government and join in the celebration. The Local Governments and venues are as follows

MY NIGERIAN BOYFRIEND PLANTED COCAINE IN MY BAG-RUSSIAN WOMAN FACING EXECUTION ALLEGES.{PHOTO}.

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             A 30-year-old Russian woman facing the death penalty in Vietnam for being a cocaine mule has fingered her Nigerian boyfriend. Maria Dapirka, who has already written a ‘farewell letter’ to her mother, claims she was set up by her lover who posed as a top footballer. Her lawyers have said she has accepted she may soon be executed, but still clings on to some hope she will be freed after th ree years in prison. Dapirka, who lived in Thailand when she met her lover, known as Nick, was caught with almost 3kg of cocaine by Vietnamese customs on a flight from Singapore. She said the cocaine was planted in her luggage by Nick — or ‘Chib Eze’ — who apparently has a penchant for seducing attractive young women before conning them into carrying drugs. Dapirka’s verdict and sentence was due to be handed down by a Vietnamese judge on Thursday in a Ho Chi Minh city court, but the session was postponed ‘for further investigation’ for the fifth time. In a letter to her mother Olga, a

EFCC QUIZZES 13 SUSPECTED OIL THIEVES.{PHOTOS}.

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                            Thirteen suspected oil thieves are being interrogated in Port Harcourt, Rivers State by operatives of the EFCC in connection with their alleged involvement in illegal oil bunkering. The suspects: Jude Egwu; Ebi Akoto; Philip Orinya; Friday Ikuonu; Chuks Oyibona; Peter Ogunfuyi; Udak Esang; Roman Omiyenye; Augustine Jagun; Mike Obasi; John Camday, Elvis Egbule and Salvation Rowland were handed over to the EFCC, alongside five wooden boats, a vessel: MT PREYE 1, a tugboat: PKII and a barge: NAOMI 0 by the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER in Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, for further investigation and prosecution.More photos below.

PRESIDENT BUHARI DIRECTS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO BENUE FLOODING; SYMPATHISES WITH AFFECTED COMMUNITIES.#PRESS RELEASE.

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        President Muhammadu Buhari has received with great concern reports of the flooding in Benue State, which, according to early estimates, has affected thousands of homes and displaced more than 100,000 persons in 12 local government areas. Consequently, the President has directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to immediately mobilize personnel and resources to come to the aid of the victims of the flooding. The President is closely monitoring the situation, and will be receiving regular updates on the scale of the disaster, as well as the Federal Government's humanitarian response. The President extends his sympathies to the Government and people of Benue State, and assures that the Federal Government will make available any assistance needed to enable the State Government and the affected communities cope with and surmount the impact of the flooding. GARBA SHEHU Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media and Publicity) August 31st,2017