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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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A WOMAN CARRYING FUEL ON A BIKE,EXPLODED TODAY IN DELTA STATE.{PHOTOS}.

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       According to a facebook user Hon Shedarck who posted this photos today with the caption '' Dis happened right here in oghara delta state. A lady riding on a ladies bike carrying fuel was hit by lexus jeep, d fuel explode and she burns to ashes. Oh Lord pls forgive us our sins d death is too much Lord''.More photos below.
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THE QUEEN,PRINCE WILLIAMS,ALL DRESSED UP IN ROBES FOR THE 'HOLY ROOD WEEK' TODAY.{PHOTOS].

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      On the final day of Holy Rood Week   , The Queen, joined by The Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn and The Princess Royal, attended the Thistle Service at St Giles' Cathedral. The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle is the highest honour in Scotland.More photos below.
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PRESIDENT BUHARI IN BORNO TODAY TO ATTEND THE 2018 NIGERIAN ARMY DAY CELEBRATION.{PHOTOS}.

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      President Muhammadu Buhari in Borno State, attends the 2018 Nigerian Army Day Celebration in Monguno.  More details later and more photos below.
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KOREAN AMBASSADOR SEEKS CLOSER TIES BETWEEN NAF AND KOREAN MILITARY.{PHOTOS}.

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           The Ambassador of the Republic of South Korea to Nigeria, Major General Lee In-Tae (Retired), today 4 July 2018, revealed the desire of his country for closer ties between the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the South Korean Armed Forces. This disclosure came when he paid a courtesy call on the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, in his office at the Headquarters Nigerian Air Force (HQ NA F), Abuja earlier today. The proposed partnership is aimed at enhancing the operational capability of the NAF in the prosecution of the ongoing fight against insurgency and other forms of criminality in Nigeria. In his remarks, the South Korean Ambassador revealed that the South Korean leadership was not unaware of the major successes that had been recorded by Nigeria in the fight against insurgency. He further stated that his country recognizes the contributions of the NAF to enhancing security in Nigeria and was therefore willing to provide support in the area of
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IGP SETS UP INVESTIGATING TEAM TO INVESTIGATE THE AMBUSH AND KILLING OF THE 7 POLICEMEN IN ABUJA.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      PRESS RELEASE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE SET-UP A HIGH POWERED SPECIALIZED CRACK INVESTIGATION TEAM TO INVESTIGATE AND UNRAVEL THE AMBUSH ATTACK AND KILLING OF SEVEN (7) POLICEMEN AT GALADIMAWA ROUNDABOUT, FCT, ABUJA ON THE 2ND JULY, 2018 BY ARMED ROBBERS /BANDITS The Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim K. Idris, NPM mni, has on the 3rd July, 2018 set-up a team of Specialized Crack Investigation Detectives, Police Scene of Crime Experts and Technical Intelligence Unit of the Force to investigate the ambush attack and killing of seven (7) Policemen while on duty on 2nd July, 2018 by Armed robbers/Bandits. 2. This specialized investigation Team is headed by an experienced, crime bursting and a seasoned investigator, CP Bala Ciroma. He would be assisted by the following officers (i). Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the IGP Special Tactical Squad (STS) (ii) Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations FCT Police Command (iii) Deputy C
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SENATOR AKUME CONDOLES WITH PLATEAU GOV. TODAY OVER KILLINGS.{PHOTO}.

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       Former Governor of Benue state  and serving Senator representing   Sen George Akume on Friday paid a condolence visit on the Executive Governor of Plateau State Simon Lalong  over the recent attacks in Gashish Districts and other parts of the Northern Senatorial districts of the state which led to the loss of over 200 lives. A statement by Emmanuel Nanle ,the director of Press and Public affairs to Gov Lalong Emmanuel Nanle reads that  The Senator commiserated with the entire peace loving people of the state and called on all to rally round the governor as he joins hands with the federal government to put an end to the repeated attacks by marauding herdsmen which he said are not only limited to plateau.  He said" this is the time for plateau to stand united and not to allow any political or ethnic difference make citizens loose sight of the common collective battle it must fight for the restoration peace". The statement also reads that the Ex Governor was accompanied
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WE'LL ACCEPT FG's PILOT RANCHING IF IT CONFORMS WITH OUR RANCHING LAW-ORTOM.{PHOTO}.

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     Governor Samuel Ortom has stated that Benue State will accept the pilot ranching proposed by the Federal Government only if it conforms with the provisions of the Benue Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law 2017. He spoke yesterday at NKST Central Mkar, Gboko while addressing pastors and the congregation at the 2018 Synod. Governor Ortom stated that the idea of having many ranches in a particular area which translates to cattle colony was a good one but Benue has no free land to donate for such venture. While noting that he was ready to give his all to put Benue and Nigeria in general on the global map in modern animal husbandry, Governor Ortom reaffirmed Benue’s position on ranching according to the provisions of its law. He solicited the prayers and support of the church in addressing the security challenges in the state, adding that he and his predecessor were working together for peace and development of the state. In his address, President
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AMBODE GIVES N500M GRANT TO 275 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS TO COMPLETE PROJECTS,YESTERDAY.{PHOTOS}.

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     Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday doled out N500million as grant to 275 Community Development Associations (CDAs) to enable them complete their ongoing self help projects. Governor Ambode, who presented the grant to the CDAs at De Blue Roof, LTV, Agidingbi, said it was not in doubt that the various self help projects, ranging from community halls, street light, transformers, police post, drainage and health centres by these communities were complementing the efforts of the State and Local Government to engender growth and development. He said his administration was totally committed to supporting CDAs in the initiation and implementation of community based development projects, adding that apart from being in line with his administration’s policy of inclusive governance, such approach would guarantee ownership of such projects by the communities. “These projects have contributed immensely to make our communities to be more liveable for residents. I
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A MAN SET HIMSELF ON FIRE INFRONT OF OMOLE PHASE 1 GATE,IKEJA,TO PROTEST AGAINST THE HARDSHIP IN NIGERIA.{PHOTOS].

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       A man believed to be in his early 20s Wednesday afternoon, set himself ablaze in the Omole Phase 1 area of Ojodu, Lagos. The man, whose identity has not be confirmed, was said to had armed himself with a gallon of petrol and lighter and started narrating how Nigerians were going through hardship.A witness, Ben Chinedu, told Daily Sun that: “I was  Gate when I saw a crowd and I stopped to make enquiries. I saw a young man in his 20s; he was armed with a gallon of fuel. He was shouting on top of his voice saying that he was tired of life. He narrated how he had been running from one person to other for assistance and everyone was saying things were difficult. He told people who cared to listen that the country was under a spell that cannot be cleansed. “He said there was no hope and future for the youth, he could no longer bear the ‘suffering-and-smiling’ syndrome and pretence  showed by most people. He threatened to kill himself, but people thought he was making empty threats
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ADAMU CIROMA: NIGERIA HAS LOST A LEGEND-SARAKI.{PHOTOS}.

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     President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has described the death of former Minister of Finance and Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mallam Adamu Ciroma, as monumental loss to the country. Saraki, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu in Abuja, said with the death of Ciroma, Nigeria has lost one of its illustrious sons and highly respected elder statesman, with vast experience in many spheres of life. “Although death is painful, but it gladdens my heart that late Ciroma lived a worthy and successful life,” Saraki said. “As a public servant, late Ciroma’s integrity was unparalleled, as a politician, he was unblemished and as a journalist, he was among the finest breed.” He added: “Indeed there is no word or adjective that will be enough to describe late Ciroma, considering his invaluable contributions to the development of the country. “We have lost a detribalized Nigerian, bridge builder and a strong
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