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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

FG: N1.580 TRILLION CAPITAL COST RELEASED TO MDAs FOR 2017 FEDERAL BUDGET.#PRESS RELEASE TODAY.

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       FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE HEADQUARTERS, AHMADU BELLO WAY, CBD PRESS UNIT, 4TH FLOOR News Release Tuesday, June 19, 2018 The Federal Government has announced that a total of N1,580,270,755,084.44(One trillion, five hundred and eighty billion, two hundred and seventy million, seven hundred and fifty-five thousand, eighty-four naira, forty-four kobo) capital cost was released to Ministries, Departments and Agencies for the 2017 federal budget. The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun made this known in Abuja on Tuesday. The N1,580,270,755,084.44 total capital releases for 2017 is remarkably higher than the N1,219,471,747,443.00 total capital releases for 2016. In the 2017 capital releases, Power, Works and Housing received the highest allocation of N523,011,701,723.25 which was 33.10% of the total capital releases. The sector also received the highest releases in the 2016 capital budget, which was a total of N307,411,749,682.00 (25.21%) of the 2016 capit

SOME NIGERIAN SENATORS ARE IN RUSSIA FOR A 3-DAY PARLIAMENTARY VISIT.{PHOTOS}.

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    Senate President Saraki Made the announcement on social media today few hours ago.He captioned all the photo '' A delegation of my Distinguished colleagues from the   Nigerian Senate   and I are in Russia for a 3-day parliamentary visit. Over the next few days, we will be meeting with the Chairperson of the Federation Council, Ms. Valentina Matviye, and I will be addressing the Council on ways both our countries can deepen our legislative best practices and forge a stronger relationship between both our parliaments''.More photos below.

ZAMBIA BUSINESSMAN USED A BRAZILIAN REVOLVER TO KILL A POLICE OFFICER AT A FUNERAL TODAY.{PHOTOS}.

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     The picture above is the photo of the policeman who was shut dead at a funeral in Zambia today. The gist: A Kabwe Businessman by the name of Simon Mbulo has admitted shooting dead a police officer (Samuel Tembo) of the anti-robbery sqard in Kabwe this morning around 01:30 hours. According to reports, Mr Mbulo said he used a Brizilian made revolver 38 special to kill a police officer who was also attending a funeral in Kasanda police camp at about 01:49hrs today. Central province commissioner of police Joel Njase, who confirmed the incident this morning added that, primary information reveals that Detective Sergeant Tembo and Mbulo were very close friends and were attending a funeral of another police officer Boyd Mutale. “A Revolver 38 special number PE 65569 Brazillian made is alleged to have been used in the act on 19th June 2018 at the funeral house of late Boyd Mutale at kasanda police camp. The suspect has since been arrested and pistol recovered while the body of

KHLOE KARDASHIAN MOVES BACK TO L.A WITH HER BABY YESTERDAY+SPOTTED WITH TRISTAN TODAY.{PHOTOS}.

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    According to People.com,'' Khloé Kardashian   and   Tristan Thompson   are back in Los Angeles for the first time since welcoming their  first child together , daughter  True , on April 12 — just two days before news broke of Thompson’s  alleged infidelity . Khloé Kardashian  and  Tristan Thompson  are back in Los Angeles for the first time since welcoming their  first child together , daughter  True , on April 12 — just two days before news broke of Thompson’s  alleged infidelity . They were joined by momager  Kris Jenner ‘s boyfriend  Corey Gamble . Later that evening, they partied at Peppermint Club, where Kardashian’s sister  Kendall Jenner  was also in attendance.And according to the source, the new mom is “so excited” to be back on her home turf.“Her sisters and friends  decorated her house , and Khloé seems very happy,” said the source. “She can’t wait to show off True to her friends that haven’t met her before. And she can’t wait to spend time with Kris and

FAKE TAX CLEARANCE CERTIFICATES: MDAs TO AUTHENTICATE CERTIFICATES BEFORE PAYMENT-ADEOSUN.#PRESS RELEASE TODAY.

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    FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE PRESS STATEMENT Tuesday, 19th June, 2018    The Federal Government has mandated all Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government (MDAs) and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to authenticate all Tax Clearance Certificates (TCCs) presented by companies and individuals engaged in public procurement processes. 2. This directive is in response to the proliferation of forged TCCs purportedly issued prior to the automation of the certificates from 22nd August, 2017. The validation of the TCCs will enhance the integrity of the tax system. 3. A Circular issued on Tuesday by the Honourable Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, requires the MDAs to authenticate all TCCs prior to making any payment. Electronic TCCS (e-TCCs) can be verified via logging into https//tcc.firs.gov.ng and taking the following steps: click on verify e-TCC, enter the TCC number and complete the captcha, and click on submit to view the TCC number entered.

WHY I WILL NOT TAKE A BREAK ON PROJECTS DELIVERY-GOVERNOR WIKE SAID TODAY.{PHOTOS}.

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       Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that he will not slow down on projects delivery because the people of the state deserve the very best. Speaking after inspecting projects in Obio/Akpor and Ikwerre Local Government Areas on Tuesday, Governor Wike said that he is motivated to maintain the tempo of projects delivery to make up for the eight years that the state lost during the tenure of t he immediate past administration. Accompanied by Senator Samuel Anyanwu (PDP, Imo East) and Cross River PDP Chieftain, Dr Sandy Onor, Governor Wike said that he will make the maximum use of the opportunity to serve Rivers State to leave his positive footprints on the sands of time. He said: "Not everyone has the privilege to serve. What we are doing is to serve Rivers State to the best of our ability. "These basic amenities are meant to attract attract investors. The atrraction of investors will create employment opportunities and enhance the economy

A MAN SURVIVED A GHASTLY ACCIDENT UN-HURT AFTER HIS CAR TUMBLED 4 TIMES ON SUNDAY.{PHOTOS}.

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     One of my reporter Chinenye Genevieve sent in this photos today with the caption ''Help me and thank God..Am alive in the land of the living. .,...My testimony. My testimony ...... I went to village to see my grand mum.I was at the village happily . Enjoying myself  without knowing that not everyone was happy with me...On Sunday my sister called me and ask me to go and help her husband. .. I  wanted to go but my spirit said know.,. I called my sister and tell her that I will not go again,She asked me why?. I said nothing, ,,,,, but later i was disturbed to go and help my in law...So on my way going fear enters my body ...  I ask myself why am afraid today, One thing whispered on my ear that today is the end of my life  ..I shouted devil you are a liar .... So I wave bye bye to my people and tell them that I will come back anytime I have chance ....They all wave back and wish me well... I was going to meet my sister's husband in his own village So that he will joined m

A MAN KILLED HIS WIFE IN LAGOS,PUTS HER CORPSE IN HIS CAR & DROPPED IT OFF HER PARENTS HOUSE.{PHOTOS}.#DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

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     Gloria Onyedikachi Obinna, a beauty from Arondizuogu in Imo state has been killed by her husband via domestic violence.According to report,the deceased tied the knot on 10th Feb 2018 with her supposedly heartthrob MGBEODINMA SAMUEL from AWO-IDEMILI,Imo state.On Saturday,she was killed by her husband who after her demise put her corpse in his car,drove to his parents' house in Lagos and did not inform them till Sunday by 9am.Ladies lets pray against bad husbands.More photos below.

ARMY ARRESTS SUSPECTED MEMBERS OF A MILITIA GANG IN BENUE STATE.#PRESS RELEASE.

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       1. Troops of 72 and 93 Battalions have arrested two suspected members of a militia gang terrorizing residents of Katsina Ala in Benue State and its environs following a tip off. 2. Items recovered include: a. One locally made gun. b. One pistol. c. Seven rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition. d. Nine rounds of 9mm ammunition. 3. Preliminary investigation revealed that they belong to a notorious militia gang led by one Mr Gana who is now at large. 4. Efforts are on to arrest other members of the gang including their leader. 5. The public is once again reminded to report any suspicious activities in their areas to the law enforcement agents. 6.You are please requested to disseminate this information to the public. 7. Thank you for your kind cooperation. TEXAS CHUKWU Brigadier General    Director Army Public Relations

OVER 2000 IDPs RETURN HOME TO GUZAMALA LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF BORNO STATE TODAY.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of Guzamala extraction living in Bakassi IDP Camp in Maiduguri today Tuesday 19 June 2018 commenced movement to return to their original homeland in Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno state. The IDPs numbering about 2,043 individuals, making up 378 households constitute the first batch of IDPs who willingly expressed the desire to return to their communities to resettle and resume their traditional occupation of farming and fishing, as well as other socio-economic activities. Speaking during the flag off of the movement at the Bakassi IDP Camp, the Theatre Commander Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Rogers Nicholas, stated that the earnest desire of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai has been to ensure that IDPs who are willing, return home to begin a normal life. He noted that the modalities to return the IDPs home was jointly worked out by the Theatre Command, the Borno State Government and the Guz

V.P OSINBAJO RECEIVED GERMAN INDUSTRY & COMMERCE DELEGATES TODAY.{PHOTOS}.

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      Today, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo received a delegation of German Industry & Commerce in Nigeria, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.. The delegation was led by Mr Ulrich Konstantin Rieger.More details later and more photos below.

PRESIDENT BUHARI WILL SIGN THE 2018 APPROPRIATION BILL TOMORROW+FEC MEETING WILL NOT HOLD TOMORROW.#ANNOUNCEMENT.

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       INFORMATION: President Muhammadu Buhari will sign the 2018 Appropriation Bill into law tomorrow Wednesday June 20, 2018, at noon (12pm). Also, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting will not hold tomorrow.More details later.