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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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EFCC ARRAIGNED FAKE EMPLOYMENT OFFICER TODAY IN EDO STATE.{PHOTO}.

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        The Benin Zonal office of the EFCC on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, arraigned a suspected fraudster, Favour Eyawie Isikhuanele a.k.a Mr Atekhame, before Justice Efe lkponmwonba of the State High Court, Benin City ,Edo State on a one count charge bordering on intent to defraud. Isikhuanele was alleged to have received the sum of Fifty Eight thousand , Five Hundred Naira (N58,500) from one Silifatus Ohigweni Abu under the pretence that the money was to process employment letter for the victim.
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EX-IART D-G,OGUBODEDE & GANG BAGS 40 YEARS JAIL TERM OVER N177M FRAUD TODAY.{PHOTOS}

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      The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 secured the conviction and sentencing of Prof. Benjamin Adefemi Ogunbodede, a former Director-General, Institute of Agriculture Research and Training, IART, Ibadan, Oyo State before Justice Nathaniel Ayo-Emmanuel of the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State. Ogunbodede had been prosecuted alongside the trio of Zacheaus Tejumo la, Adenose Clement and Jalekun Omotowoju on a 17-count charge bordering on conspiracy, misappropriation and diversion of funds to the tune of N177 million. Trouble started for the convicts following receipt of a petition dated December 17, 2012 written by the Academic staff Union of the institute by the Commission. The petitioners had alleged that Ogunbodede falsely claimed to have used the sum of N115million to pay hazard allowance to the members of staff of the institute in December 2013. It was also alleged that Ogunbodede claimed to have used the sum
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N1.64BN FRAUD: EFCC CHALLENGES EX-TARABA GOV NYAME'S TESTIMONY IN COURT TODAY.{PHOTO}.

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         The EFCC, on October 3, 2017 confronted a former Taraba State governor, Jolly Nyame, with documents challenging his testimony in court, and his claim that he was never involved in state transactions, which formed the basis of his N1.64 billion fraud trial. Nyame, who took to the dock to defend himself, after Justice Adebukola Banjoko, of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Gudu, on February 14,  2017 dismissed his “no-case” submission, had exonerated himself during his evidence-in-chief, led by his counsel, Olalekan Ojo, denying all the charges. Testifying as the 4th defence witness, Nyame had on September 20, 2017 described as “the figment of his imagination”, testimony of the 8th prosecution witness, Abdulrahman Mohammed, an accountant with the state, who in court testified that he brought N24.3 million cash “meant for purchase of grains” to the former governor.
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KIM KARDASHIAN IS CONFIRMING SHE,KHLOE & KYLIE ARE EXPECTING A BABY.{PHOTOS}

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      Kim Kardashian confirmed she is expecting a third child via surrogate last week in a Keeping up with the Kardashian preview.Though there have been multiple reports of pregnancies in her family including the recent confirmation that she is welcoming a third child Kim Kardashian is also excited about the next generation of additions.The Kardashian-Jenner family believes that the soon-to-be-born children will make them an even tighter-knit unit a source told People today Tuesday.She hopes that the youngsters will be as close as she and her siblings are.A source claimed ''They're focusing on the babies.Everyone is genuinely happy about what's happening''.One more photos below.
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NIGERIA WILL NOT DISINTEGRATE-BISHOP OYEDEPO.

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      Dr. David Oyedepo , the Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, says Nigeria will not breakup in spite of its present challenges. He said this in a satellite telecast of the church’ s prayer session monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria in Jos on Monday . The Bishop had led the church in a 30 - minute breakfast prayer for the country. Oyedepo said it was made known to him via divine revelation in 1979 while praying for the well- being of the country that Nigeria would never disintegrate. “The good news is that Nigeria will rise again to glory ,” he assured . The Bishop led members in prayer for peace and prosperity of the country. Prayers were also made for God to intervene and direct the government to make policies that would be to the benefit of the people and the country. “Nigeria shall not see war ; God will visit eternal silence on every religious bigot being used to cause war; there will be no bloodshed in the country  “Let Nigeria know peace ; make this o
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BUHARI RECEIVED OBIANO AND AKEREDOLU SEPARATELY TODAY.{PHOTOS}.

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       President Muhammadu Buhari received Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano and Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu separately at the State House in Abuja. Governor Akeredolu was accompanied by the Minister of Mines and Steel, Dr. Kayode Fayemi.More photos below.
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AMOSUN ASSURED THE STUDENT OF MAPOLY TODAY THAT THE CREATION OF ''MAUSTECH'' WILL NOT DISRUPT THEIR ACADEMIC CALENDAR.{PHOTOS}.

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      Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has assured the current students of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, that the creation of the Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology (MAUSTECH), as well as the Ogun State Polytechnic, Ipokia, will not in any way disrupt the existing academic calendar of their institution. Amosun gave the assurance, while addressing students of MAPOLY, who staged a peace ful protest to his office, to express their grievances over the refusal of their lecturers to conduct their examination, three weeks after it was scheduled to hold. Describing the action of the lecturers as a ploy to hold the government to ransom, he assured that the representatives of the institution will be invited immediately to give reasons for their decision. The governor, who said the lecturers want the current academic staff of MAPOLY to be automatically transferred to the new university, stated that this cannot be the case, as only those,
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COLOUR BLOCKING THE GOWN & WEDGE HEELS FOR NIGERIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY+MY COMPLETE SUNDAY LOOK.{PHOTOS}.

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      On sunday October 1st was my country Nigeria independence day.Alot of people wore green and white to church,even on social media alot of white and green outfit was displayed.Instead of wearing Green and White,i decided to wear a colour blocking gown,that have green,peach and black.My necklace green colour is the same with the gown green,but because the necklace is shining,it appears as if its different green on camera.The necklace am putting on is green and white,and that is how i want to show off my independence look.Am so proud of my country Nigeria so rocking my country's flag might not be a problem,but as a fashionista '' With A Twist'' should always be at the back of our minds.I know am 5.9 but the gown really made me look very tall as if am 6ft because of the black and brown wedge I was wearing {blocking the dress & wedge},I also wore a green mirror sunglasses,two Roman silver bangles,then carried a fur black purse.More photos below.
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IGP COURTESY VISIT TO AKWA IBOM STATE GOVERNOR TODAY.{PHOTOS}.

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       Photo news of IGP Ibrahim Kpotun-Idris's courtesy visit to Gov Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State in Government House, Uyo. The IGP is in the State for South South Zone National Security Summit.Remember it was reported earlier that  The Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Kpotun-Idris NPM, mni, received by His Excellency, Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Udom Gabriel Emmanuel. The IGP is in the state for a Security Summit in Uyo the state capital slated for Tuesday, October 3, 2017.More photos below.
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AMBODE COMMISSIONS RCCG'S DRUG REHABILITATION CENTRE IN EPE TODAY.{PHOTOS}.

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       Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday urged parents, guardians and caregivers to watch out for drug addiction signs in their children and wards, saying the negative impact of drug abuse is not only harmful to the victims but can threaten the peace of the society. Speaking in Araga-Epe while commissioning the Christ Against Drug Abuse Ministry (CADAM) Rehabilitation Centre of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Governor Ambode said it was important for parents to be vigilant as victims of drug addiction can be easily lured into crime which would ultimately threaten peace and development. He lauded RCCG and its leadership for deeming it fit to join the fight against the menace of drug abuse, just as he assured that the State Government would support the initiative to achieve the desired results. He said: "As we support this rehabilitation centre, let me use this opportunity to implore parents, guardians and care givers to be vigilant in ord
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KWARA STATE GOVERNOR ABDULFATAH AHMED APPROVES MINOR CABINET RESHUFFLE TODAY.

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         The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle involving four commissioners to re-energise  governance in the state. According to a statement by the Secretary to the Kwara State Government, Alhaji Isiaka Sola Gold, Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed  approved the movement of Engineer Idris Garba from the Ministry of Energy to the Ministry of Industry and Solid Mineral Resources while  Alhaja Fumilayo Isiaka Oniwa moves from Ministry of Industry and Solid  Mineral Resources to the Ministry of Commerce and Cooperatives. Continuing, the Secretary to the State Government said Alhaji Ahmed Muhumamed Rifun is posted from the Ministry of Commerce and  Cooperatives to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development whose erstwhile Commissioner, Hon. Muideen Olaniyi Alalade, is now in charge of the Ministry of Energy. Alhaji Gold said all the postings are with immediate effect.
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PHOTOS FROM ''KILL CORRUPTION'' CONCERT HELD IN ABUJA BY THE EFCC.{PHOTOS}.

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       Ambassador Wahala and his gang, with the support of the EFCC using music and comedy to spread the anti-corruption message at Unity Fountain, Abuja today, October 1, 2017. Find pictures taken at the event.More photos below.
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ANAMBRA ELECTION: NGO TO DEPLOY PVT TO MONITOR CREDIBILITY OF ANAMBRA GUBER POLL.

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       A group, Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth and Advancement (YIAGA) has said it would deploy the Parallel Vote Tabulation (PVT) methodology to ensure the fairness of the November 18 governorship election in Anambra State. The group stated this in a media roundtable it held with some journalists in Awka, Wednesday. The group’s head of training, Mr Paul James who spoke to journalists at the event said YIAGA would deploy 500 already trained election observers to polling units selected through a random sampling method to ensure that the process was fully monitored. He also added that 27 local government coordinators would be in the various local government areas to monitor and coordinate the activities of the observers and ensure prompt transmission of information to the group’s data center which would be set up in Awka before the election. He explained that PVT is an advanced election monitoring process that uses statistics and information communication technology
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