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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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AIT/RAYPOWER: PDP COMMENDS JUDICIARY FOR UPHOLDING JUSTICE,RULE OF LAW.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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     June 8, 2019 Press Statement AIT/Raypower: PDP Commends Judiciary For Upholding Justice, Rule of Law The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) commends the judiciary for upholding justice and the tenets of democracy, particularly the right of fair hearing, by ordering the immediate reopening of African Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower radio. The party says by the reopening order, which spurred spontaneous jubilation by Nigerians across the nation, the judiciary has again restored hope in our democracy and the rule of law, as well as demonstrates that it is indeed the last hope of the common man in the face of an oppressive system. The PDP states that it is clear to all that the unrelenting assault on media houses and journalists, under the All Progressives Congress (APC) is a calculated plot to cow and emasculate the press, asphyxiate free speech, suffocate public opinion, foist a siege mentality on the citizenry and prevent them from raising a voice against the impu
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EFCC HAS COMMENCED INVESTIGATION INTO THE ACTIVITIES OF 29 SUSPECTED OIL THIEVES.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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       The Economic And Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt's Zonal Office has commenced investigations into the activities of twenty nine (29) suspected oil thieves alleged to be involved in illegal oil bunkering. The suspects: Dickson Friday, Ibe Emeka, Saviour Friday, Akuro Clinton, Abraham Azuwa, Stephen Daniel, Sunday Abedingo, Samuel Smubai, Anazodo Emmanuel Ejike, Daminabo Apiah, Benneth Sobere, Emmanuel Gala, Ephraim Utono, Michael Jeremiah, Ib itimmy Azan, Rufus Animi, Atubi Precious. Others are Ojuboworima Ebenezer, Bobo Banigo, Habibu Mohammed, Yobo Okwata, Tammy Ibibo, John Tamumodiepiriye, Jack Joel, Ubiakamre Lucky, Nisidibe Adolfus, Victor Francis, Omotola Timothy and Okojie Charles Ehis. They were handed over to the EFCC on Friday, June 7, 2019 alongside 4 Vessels comprising one Barge and 3 Wooden boats. They were handed over by Nigerian Navy Ship JUBILEE (NNS JUBILEE) in Ikot- Abasi, Akwa Ibom State. Other items handed over to the EFCC include
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PRESIDENT BUHARI WRITES ACTING CJN ON APPOINTMENT OF FIVE JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT.#PRESS RELEASE.

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     President Muhammadu Buhari has written the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Tanko Muhammad, on the appointment of additional five Justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The President wrote: ‘‘Pursuant to the provisions of Section 230(2) A&B of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), I am pleased to request that you initiate in earnest the pro cess of appointing additional five Justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria to make the full complement of 21 Justices as provided by the aforementioned provisions of the Constitution. ‘‘This is in line with the Government’s Agenda of repositioning the Judiciary in general and Supreme Court in particular for greater efficiency, with a view to reducing the backlogs of appeals pending at the Supreme Court. ‘‘Please accept, your Lordship, the assurances of my highest regards.’’ Meanwhile, President Buhari has accepted the voluntary retirement from service of Hon. Justice Walter Onnogh
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COAS COMMISSIONED A WATER PROJECT IN OYO STATE.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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     The Chief of Army Staff in continuation of the Nigerian Army' s Civil Military Relations drive and as part of the Nigerian Army's corporate social responsipibilty , commissioned a water project in Saki West LGA of Oyo State on 7 June 2019. The commissioning ceremony took place at the Saki Parapo city hall in Saki West LGA and was well attended by sons and daughters of Saki land worldwide from all works of life . In their various remarks and goodwill messages , eminent citizens of Saki land were full of praises to the Chief of Army Staff for the provision of the water project and the newly approved Command Science Secondary School also located in Saki.The Chief of Army Staff was represented at the ocassion by the GOC 2 Div Maj Gen OF Azinta and accompanied by COA (A). Also in attendance were the CCMA, Ag CC Edn and other principal staff officers from HQ 2 Div. His Imperial Majesty the Olubadan of Ibadan land was also in attendance alongside other distinguished personalitie
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POLICE ARRESTS 3 FOOD ITEMS SUPPLIERS FOR BANDITS IN KATSINA.{PHOTO}.

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     1. Hamisu Yusuf, m, aged 35yrs, 2. Mubarak Sani 30yrs and 3. Habibu Yakubu, m, aged 50yrs all of Dumburun village, Zurmi LGA of Zamfara state, in Rugu forest with a motor vehicle Toyota pickup with reg. No. RS 979 NSZ loaded with food items and cartons of assorted drinks.
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DUCHESS MEGHAN,KATE,CAMILLA AND PRINCE HARRY ALL IN ONE CARRIAGE FOR THE QUEENS BIRTHDAY YESTERDAY.{PHOTOS}.

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        The Queen’s actual birthday is 21 April but is officially celebrated in June with   # TroopingtheColour , which has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign for over 260 years. Over 1,400 parading soldiers, almost 300 horses and 400 musicians from The Household Division and The Household Calvary took part in Trooping the Colour. It is the 69th time The Queen has attended #TroopingtheColour - a great display of military precision, horsemanship and fanfare to mark her official birthday  # QBP2019 Her Majesty was joined by Royal Colonels of the Regiments, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge, The Duke of York, The Princess Royal and The Duke of Kent. The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank, The Duke of Kent, The Earl and Countess of Wessex and their children, were also in attendance at #TroopingtheColour. The Colour of the 1st Battalion Grenadier G
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LASG WARNS AGAINST PICKING,DROPPING OF PASSENGERS IN UNAUTHORISED PLACES.#PRESS RELEASE.

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       Lagos State Government has warned those in the habit of picking and dropping passengers at undesignated bus stops, especially on the highways, to desist or face the full wrath of the law. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transportation, Dr. Taiwo Salaam, who handed down the warning, stated that the practice would not be condoned as it is disrupting free flow of traffic on the roads. He further stated that the directive is in line with Section 49 of the Lagos State Traffic Law which stipulates that it is an offence for commercial buses to pick or drop passengers on the fast lane, walkways or at undesignated bus stops. Salaam said that drivers of commercial vehicles are to utilise the relevant road infrastructures provided by the government for the drop off and pick up of passengers such as the lay-by and slip roads at various bus shelters/terminals across the metropolis. He also emphasised that tricycle and motorcycle activities should be kept 50 metres away f
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