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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

SEN. DINO MELAYE IS CURRENTLY IN POLICE CUSTODY ON A FOURTEEN DAY REMAND WARRANT-JIMOH MOSHOOD.#PRESS RELEASE.

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       In reply please quote   Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.2/ Date: 11th January, 2019 The Director of News   PRESS RELEASE SENATOR DINO MELAYE UNDER INVESTIGATION BY THE POLICE FOR CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY AND ATTEMPTED CULPABLE HOMICIDE, CURRENTLY IN POLICE CUSTODY ON A FOURTEEN (14) DAY REMAND WARRANT OBTAINED FROM THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY (FCT) HIGH COURT, HAS BEEN TAKEN FROM THE POLICE HOSPITAL TO ANOTHER GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL FOR FURTHER MEDICAL ATTENTION Senator Dino Melaye under investigation and currently in Police custody on a fourteen (14) day remand warrant obtained from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on 9th January, 2019, for the offence of criminal conspiracy and attempted culpable homicide, committed on 19th July, 2018, when Senator Dino Melaye and his armed thugs attacked Police personnel, shot and wounded SGT Danjuma Saliu on stop and search duty along Aiyetoro Gbede, Mopa Road in Kogi State, has been taken to another Government hospital

LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH GETS NEW PERMANENT SECRETARY TODAY.#PRESS RELEASE.

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       Dr. Titilayo Goncalves, an accomplished Dental Surgeon and 1982 graduate of University College Hospital, Ibadan, has been appointed the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health. A recipient of many of the departmental awards including the Dr. V. Oki Prize for the best graduating student, Dr. Goncalves pioneered the Orthodontic Department of the General Hospital, Lagos and also directed affairs at the Lago s State Dental Service. Due to her achievements and expertise in handling the establishment of the Orthodontic Department of the General Hospital in Lagos, Titilayo Goncalves was invited to set up the Orthodontic Department at the National Hospital, Abuja. A Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons, she is an offspring of the illustrious Durosinmi Etti Family - her father being the first Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education in Lagos State. She was sworn-in as a Permanent Secretary in the Lagos State Civil Service by His Excellency, Mr. Akinw

PRINCE CHARLES AND WIFE ALL DRESSED IN SCOTTISH OUTFIT AS THEY VISIT SCOTLAND TODAY.{PHOTOS}.

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        Today The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay (as The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall are known when in Scotland) visited The Fife Arms in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, to mark the inn’s re-opening. Dating back to 1856, The Fife Arms is located in the village of Braemar, home of the Highland Games. The new inn brings together Scottish heritage, craftsmanship and culture and one of the rooms is decorated with artwork by Gideon Summerfield, a graduate of the Royal Drawing Schoo l. The Duke and Duchess often visit local communities when in residence at Birkhall, their Scottish home.More photos below.   

TROOPS ARREST BOKO HARAM TERRORIST AT BULABULIM NGARNAM COMMUNITY .{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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        Gallant troops of 7 Division Garrison carrying out cordon and search operations in conjunction with troops of 195 Battalion, Mobile Policemen and CJTF, in some parts of the fringes of Maiduguri today discovered and arrested a wanted Boko Haram terrorists group member called Babagana Abubakar (aka Alagarno), hiding at Bulabulim Ngarnam community. He was found hiding in a room in possession of 2 military B allistic helmets, a pair of military desert boot, a fragment jacket, a Jersey pull over, military backpack, camouflage design shorts, 2 voters identification cards, National identification card, amulets, camouflage T-shirts and military jungle hat. He has since been moved out of the area for further interrogation.  The Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division, who is also the Commander, Sector 1 of Operation LAFIYA DOLE had visited the troops and conveyed the Theatre Commander, Operation LAFIYA DOLE's commendation to them for the painstaking efforts and professionali

MONEY LAUNDERING: MAGU SEEKS COLLABORATION WITH CUSTOMS.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE

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      EFCC PRESS RELEASE Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu has called on the Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, to see itself as an important ally of the EFCC in the fight against corruption and to assist the anti-graft agency in ensuring that Nigeria’s borders are not used for illicit fund movement. He gave the charge through the Zonal Head of the South-East Zone, Enugu, Usman Imam, on January 10, 2019 during a courtesy visit to the Customs Area Comptroller, Jammal Adediran. He said: “The EFCC works with the Customs closely especially at the airports in the enforcement of the Money Laundering Prohibition Act (2012) therefore, I want to solicit your assistance in strengthening our operations at our entry points.” Adediran, while commending the EFCC for its various efforts in ridding the country of economic and financial crimes, gave assurance that the Customs remains unalloyed in its support for the EFCC, especially in combating

GOV. ORTOM, DEPUTY, OTHERS ATTEND REMEMBRANCE SERVICE FOR 73 VICTIMS OF HERDERS ATTACKS TODAY.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE

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       Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom and his deputy, Engineer Benson Abounu among other top government functionaries are part of the memorial church service in honour of the 73 victims of herdsmen attacks on Benue communities on 1st January, 2018. The victims who are heroes of the Benue State Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law 2017 were buried on the 11th day of Janua ry, 2018. The international church service is anchored by the Catholic Bishop of Makurdi Diocese, Most Reverend Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe and is being held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral, Makurdi. The defender of the Benue Valley, Governor Samuel Ortom took the first reading.More photos below.

SOME SOUTH WEST ELDERS,STORMED ASO ROCK TODAY.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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           Highness 2: President Buhari receives a presentation from Ooni of Ife Imperial majesty Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II during a courtesy visit by some Traditional Rulers from South West in State House on 11th Jan 2019 Highness 4: President Buhari with R-L: Ayangburen of Ikorodu Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi, Alake of Egbaland HRM Oba Oludotun Aremu Gbadebo, Ooni of  Ife Imperial majesty Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, Oloye of Oye and Chairman Ekiti Council of Traditional Rulers Oba Michael Oluwole Ademolaju Adugbole III, Chairman Ondo State Council of Traditional Rulers Olukare of Ikare Akoko Oba Akadri Saliu Momoh and Deji of Akure Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi (Odundun II) as he receives in courtesy visit some Traditional Rulers from South West in State House on 11th Jan 2019.More photos below.