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      Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested six suspected internet fraudsters also known as ‘yahoo yahoo boys’ in one of their hideouts, Kubwa area, Abuja. The suspects are: Ihoeghian Aghasomwan, Precious Osarumen, Enabulele Osazee Frank, Osahon Scott, Efe Ehieorobo and Peter James. The operation, which was carried out on May 11, 2018 by the Advance Fee Fraud Section, AFF, of the Commission throug h a sting operation followed an intelligence report on the activities of the fraudsters.Surveillance was carried out and the identity and location of the fraudsters who specialize in defrauding innocent citizens both within and outside the country through internet was identified.On arrest, some of items recovered from the suspects include - one Toyota Camry 2009, 10 laptop computers, 4 ECOWAS International passports, 17 mobile phones, 2 flash drive, HP printer and Certificate of Award of Asian Professional Security Association in favour of Sun Yaje.

    Nollywood actress Mary Remmy Njoku is shocked to see a dry snake in a bag of crayfish she bought from a market.She shared this story on line with the photo of the snake,and she captioned it '' Just found a dried snake in the crayfish I bought. We are safe, not because of the absence of danger, but because of the presence of God! It is well''.You never can tell that snake might still be poisonous .One more photo below.

    Gambia President Adama Barrow on Sunday Mothers day wished his three wives happy mothers day.He captioned this photo above on social media '' Happy Mother’s Day to the mothers of my children, and all hard working Gambian mothers!. I am grateful for your service to our country, be it in the civil service, the business and private sectors, the security services, among others.   Congratulations!''.But like seriously I didn't know Gambian president have three wives.

       The Honourable Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, said on Tuesday that the Federal Government would settle the inherited debts and contractual obligations to local contractors between 2006 and 2015. The Minister made this known while appearing before the Ad-Hoc Committee of the Senate on “Promissory Note Programme and Bond Issuance”. The Committee is chaired by the Deputy Chief Whip, Senator Francis Alimikhena. She explained that the debts owed to various classes of contractors, including the terminal benefits of ex-Nigerian Airways workers, would repaid through promissory notes and bonds issuance. The Minister stated that the unpaid Federal Government obligations constituted a drag on economic activity across many sectors, adding that the present Administration was determined to address the problem. She listed the unpaid obligations to include obligations to pensioners and salary & promotion arrears to civil servants; obligations to contractors and

      Today The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of York and The Countess of Wessex, hosted the first of the annual Buckingham Palace Garden Parties. Her Majesty and Their Royal Highnesses met and chatted to a number of today's 8,000 guests, who are invited from all walks of life. Garden Parties have been held at Buckingham Palace since the 1860s and are a way of recognising and rewarding public service.Usually Almost  30,000 people are invited to Garden Parties. The Queen, The Duke of York and The Earl and Countess of Wessex arrive on the West Terrace for the National Anthem, which today was played by the Band of the Irish Guards. Yeoman of the Guard act as Royal Bodyguard to the Sovereign at Garden Parties. The Yeoman were created in 1485 by King Henry VII & are the oldest Military Corps still existing in the UK.More photos below.

       1. Troops of operation LAFIYA DOLE on clearance operation at Gashigar repelled an attack and neutralized 6 Boko Haram terrorists. 2. Some of the terrorists were also wounded during the encounter. 3. Items recovered include a. 1 Anti aircraft Gun. b. 4 AK47 rifles. c. 6 AK47 Magazines. d. 2 Mortar Bombs. e. 2 Gun Trucks. 4. Unfortunately, two soldiers were wounded during the operation. 5. Similarly, troops successfully cleared Gambori, Dumbawa, Damsu, Awardi, Kanaram, Laridi, Malumdi and Yuramdi villages. 6. Items recovered include; a. One Refrigerator. b. One 14inch TV. c. two DVDs. d. A box filled with drugs. 7. Efforts are on to arrest fleeing other members of the terrorists group. 8. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public through your medium. Thank you for your kind 9. cooperation. TEXAS CHUKWU Brigadier General   Director Army Public Relations

      1. The Nigerian Army flagged off Exercise AYEM AKPATUMA on the 20th February 2018 to practice troops in the North Central and parts of North West on planning and conduct of “Military Operations Other Than War”. The Exercise was also aimed at further sustaining Nigerian Army’s constitutional roles of defending the territorial integrity of Nigeria as well as aiding the civil authorit y to maintain peace and security. Exercise “AYEM AKPATUMA” recorded tremendous successes inspite challenges. The Exercise was sustained in some areas in order to consolidate on the gains. 2. However, having consolidated on the gains achieved and the Nigerian Army’s effort of ridding the affected areas of militants and other criminal elements, the Army wishes to conclude Exercise AYEM AKPATUMA earlier extended in Benue, Taraba and Kogi States on 14 May 2018. 3. The Nigerian Army wishes to express its appreciation to the States government, Traditional Rulers, Religious and Youth leaders as well as

      1. Troops of 177 Guards Battalion while on raid operation at Ugya village in Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State destroyed some armed militia camp. 2. The Spiritual Head of the militia group, one Angulu Idaku was also arrested. 3. Items recovered include: a. Seven locally made guns. b. Twelve cartridges. c. 200 rounds of 7.62MM special ammunition. d. 76 rounds of 7.62MM NATO special ammunition. e. Four knives. f. Fifteen cutlasses. g. 6 mobile phones. h. One DSTV decoder set. i. 4 solar panel sets. 4. Members of the public are once again reminded to report any suspicious activities to the security agents. 5. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public. 6. Thank you for your kind cooperation. TEXAS CHUKWU Brigadier General     Director Army Public Relations More photos below.

     President Muhammadu Buhari is back from his two- day official visit in Jigawa State and just arrived at the new Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Headquarters, to formally commission the Office in Jabi, Abuja.   SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, AT THE COMMISSIONING OF EFCC HEADQUARTERS IN ABUJA, TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018 PROTOCOLS: This is another milestone in our determined and collective fight against corruption. Throughout my journey in national service and since 2015, I have made a very conscious decision to pursue a vigorous fight against corruption in public life. Since 2015, we have made significant progress in the fight against corruption. Everyone now knows that corrupt officials will be held to account, no matter how long it takes. We have recovered and are still recovering trillions of naira that were stolen in the past few years by people without conscience. We are pursuing recoveries everywher

     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office on Monday May 14, 2018 arraigned the duo of Dr. Peter Kolawole Ojedele and Ali Ahmadu, former Director General and Bursar of the National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) respectively, before Justice Abdul Dogo of the Federal High Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State on 9-count charge bordering on forgery, obtaining money under false pretence and offences contrary to Section 16 (1) (b) and punishable under Section 58 (5) (a) of the Public Procurement Act, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria. The duo, Dr. Peter (62) and Ali (61) journey to the dock followed a petition alleging that the duo whilst acting in their capacity as public officers; Director General and Bursar of the National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) respectively, received in excess the sum of Two Hundred and Eight Million Naira from the Federal Government as Personnel Funds in 2011 and 201

     Though according to E! News Meghan Markle's dad is still attending his daughters wedding this Saturday but according to TMZ  Meghan Markle's dad, Thomas Markle, told   TMZ   that he will not attend the royal wedding and walk his daughter down the aisle following the controversy about his   staged paparazzi photos . He also told the site that he suffered a heart attack six days ago but checked himself out of the hospital to attend the nuptials. However, "he's now decided not to go because he doesn't want to embarrass the Royal Family or his daughter." Markle admitted to TMZ that he made a deal allowing paparazzi to photograph him getting ready for Meghan's upcoming wedding to Prince Harry. The site adds that he "meant no harm to Meghan or the Royal Family" by the act. Thomas Markle explained to  TMZ  that he's been approached by the media numerous times since Meghan's relationship with Harry made news. The site adds: &quo

        Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of Nigeria, has called for more collaboration amongst African countries, stressing that it was key to winning the fight against corruption. He said: “It is only through collective action that we can stay ahead of the criminal elements who rob our countries and our citizens of their present and their future. “We must also work hard to build cooperation and mutual understanding. We must insist that recovered stolen assets be returned to countries of origin, without any preconditions in line with article 51 UNCAC”. Osinbajo, who represented President Muhammadu Buhari at the opening ceremony of the 8th Annual General Meeting and Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa, held at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, May 14, 2018 also reiterated the commitment of the current administration to the corruption fight. Describing corruption as “a crime against humanity”, he said it was only through “collaborations and mutual under

       The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) yesterday, 14 May 2018, unveiled its new Base in Kerang, Plateau with the commissioning of newly constructed office and residential accommodations for the 205 Combat Search and Rescue Group (CSARG). The newly commissioned projects include the Group Headquarters Complex, a 10 x one-bedroom accommodation for Non-Commissioned Officers and a 6 x one-bedroom Single Officers’ Quarters. Other commissioned projects include the Commander’s Official Residence and a 4 x 2-bedroom residential accommodation for Senior Non-Commissioned Officers serving in the Unit. The commissioned projects were in fulfillment of the promise made by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, during the Ground Breaking Ceremony of the new Unit on 7 March 2017, to ensure timely and adequate provision of infrastructural facilities for the smooth commencement of operation by the Unit. The 205 CSARG, which had been operating from Jos since its establishment one an