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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

TROOPS ARREST SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS IN KADUNA+RESTORED PEACE IN OTUKPO.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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       1. Troops of the Mobile Strike Team II in Kaduna while on patrol around Rijana apprehended 2 suspected kidnappers. The suspects are still in the custody while investigation is ongoing. 2. In another development, troops of the 72 Special Force Battalion have restored peace in Otukpo, Benue State following an altercations that ensued after suspected cultists invaded a political meeting and opened fire. Members of the All Progressive Congress were holding a meeting in a hotel along Old Otukpo road when the armed men reportedly stormed the venue and started shooting sporadically. Two persons were killed and another was wounded. 3.Troops have dominated the general area with patrol to avert any breakdown of law and order. 4. Also, troops of 101 Special Force Battalion on clearance operation in Taraba State have continued to patrol Suntai and environs to deny armed bandits any freedom of action. 5. The Nigerian Army continue to appeal to members of the public to report

REPORTS ON RE-INTRODUCTION OF NEW POLLING UNITS.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      The attention of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been drawn to some newspaper reports alleging that the Commission had perfected plans to re-introduce 30,000 new polling units in order to compromise the 2019 General Elections. The fact of the matter is that in response to 3,789 requests so far received nationwide for the creation of new polling units, the Commission directed its Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to thoroughly asses and provide it with information on: 1. New settlements that are not served or inadequately served by existing polling units; 2. Areas with natural barriers that hinder access to existing polling units; 3. Areas that are distant from existing polling units; and 4. Areas affected by communal and other conflicts that make voting in existing polling units unsafe for voters. These reports are still being awaited from the States. It is these reports and the information they contain that will be collated

MRS AMBODE WITH 2 OF THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES AT THE HOFOWEM OFFICE IKEJA.{PHOTOS}.

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       Wife of the Governor of Lagos State & Founder, Hope for Women in Nigeria Initiative (HOFOWEM), Mrs. Bolanle Ambode; scholarship awardees, Miss Oladunni Akisanmi; and Master Agwu Victory James, during the presentation of letters to the beneficiaries of the 2017/2018 scholarship awards, at the HOFOWEM Office, Oregun, Ikeja.More photos below.

KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN LOOKING STUNNING FOR V MAGAZINE,WEARING THE NEW KOURTNEY & KYLIE COSMETIC.{PHOTOS}.

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      It's no news to anyone that Kourtney Kardashian is just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside, but for now, she's keeping all eyes on the outside. In an exciting announcement earlier this week, Kourtney's collaboration with Kylie Cosmetics is finally here, and she's giving  V   an online-exclusive first look at her debut collection with her sister's mammoth makeup brand, delivering an electric, fashion-forward beauty shoot. The beauty mogul is thrilled that her sister-sister collaboration is finally out in the world, saying,  "I'm so happy that Kourt is showcasing our collection in a unique way!" Keeping up (and close) with her passions, beauty, and creativity, this collection delivers a different side to Kardashian's relationship with makeup and further diversifies the range of classic Kourtney looks. Read the exclusive interview and check out the daring photoshoot below. Can you tell me how this collaboration with Kyl

3 MASQUERADE ARRESTED IN ANAMBRA FOR DISRUPTING A CHURCH PROGRAMME ON FRIDAY.

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           The Anambra Police Command says it has arrested three masqueraders for allegedly disrupting a church programme on Friday night at Uke, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state The Police Public Relations Officer in the state,  Nkeiruka Nwode , told journalists on Saturday in  Awka  that the suspects attacked worshipers at the  Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry , Uke. “ Three masqueraders have been arrested in connection with the church attack. We have commenced investigation into the cause of the incident and would notify you when concluded ,”  Nwode  said. The  News Agency of Nigeria  gathered that the masqueraders were celebrating a festival known as “ Uzo Iyi ” festival. Mr  Nwode , however, denied that the masqueraders attacked the police officers from Special Anti Robbery Squad, who responded to calls on the breach of peace. NAN further gathered that about 10 masqueraders invaded the church, assaulted the worshipers and attempted to whisk away t

OKADA & BUS DRIVER COLLIDE IN NNEWI SOUTH, 2 DIE ON SPOT, OTHERS INJURED. (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)

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        A terrible involving 4 people happened in Osumenyi,Anambra state. According to report,a bus driver collided with an okada man identified as Celestine Okonkwo from Obiuno with the woman he was carrying. The cyclist and the woman his female passenger died on the spot while 2 others who were severely injured were rushed to the hospital.More photos below.

LAGOS IS SET TO UNVEIL GANI FAWEHINMI NEW STATUE TODAY AT OJOTA PARK.{PHOTOS}.

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         The Lagos State Government is set to unveil a new statue of Chief Gani Fawehinmi, SAN sited at the beautiful park in Ojota which is named after the late legal luminary and human rights advocate on Sunday. State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, with members of the Gani Fawehinmi family, leading voices in human rights and other dignitaries across the state, will unveil the edifying statue in commemoration of the late activist’s 80th posthumous birthday. Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Steve Ayorinde in a statement, said the remodelling of the magnificent Gani Fawehinmi statue was part of the State’s strategy to enhance the aesthetic beauty of open public spaces and parks across the state and to celebrate and immortalise worthy icons that contributed immensely to the development of Lagos State. According to the Commissioner, the new statue was also informed by the desire of Lagos State government to project and entrench the enduring legacy of the country’

QUEEN ELIZABETH CELEBRATED HER 92ND BIRTHDAY YESTERDAY,21TH OF APRIL,2018.{PHOTOS}.

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       This photograph above was taken in July 1946 when The Queen, then Princess Elizabeth, was 20 years old. On her 21st birthday, The Queen made a speech dedicating her life to service and to this day continues to carry out Royal Duties, from visits to charities and schools, to hosting visiting Heads of State and leading the nation’s celebratory events. Just this week, The Queen, as Head of the Commonwealth, hosted a dinner for Representatives and Heads of Government to celebrate the Commonwealth during   # CHOGM2018   week.Happy Birthday Queen Elizabeth.One more photo below.