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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

CARDI B, ARRIVED NIGERIA THIS EVENING AHEAD OF HER PERFORMANCE IN LAGOS TOMORROW.{PHOTOS}.

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     American musician Cardi B arrived Nigeria today and she is set to perform tomorrow at Eko Atlantic.Nollywood actress Adunni Ade shared a video of herself chatting with Cardi B.I got this photos from the video with the caption '' If you truly know me, you know I rock with   @iamcardib   #fanmoment❤️   Get to know folks before passing your judgement! Told ya she cool like that!!!!   @livespotnation   y’all made this happen! ❤️❤️ Yep!!! New Yorkers are dah baddest! 😂😛 My edges and makeup snatched  @bibyonce Styled by dah baddest  @houseofjahdara_ Hi Sisssss!  @banksbmpro  Thank you for capturing the moment!!!    ''.More photos below.

NIGERIANS IN DIASPORA CRITICAL IN DRIVING NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT – OSINBAJO.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT PRESS RELEASE NIGERIANS IN DIASPORA CRITICAL IN DRIVING NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT – OSINBAJO VP adds: FG’s Diaspora Commission established to further harness Diaspora contribution to economic growth Nigerians in the Diaspora can contribute more to the growth of the nation’s economy and other sectors through the sharing of ideas and investment opportunities with relevant agencies of government, according to the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Speaking during a meeting on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, with a delegation from the Nigeria Diaspora Group for Good Governance led by Dr. James Fadel, Prof. Osinbajo further stated that harnessing the contributions of Nigerians in the Diaspora was a major reason why the Buhari administration established the Diaspora Commission. According to him, the establishment of the Diaspora Commission is an important milestone for government where all the activities of Nigerians in the Diaspora cou

ONLY PERSONS WITH SOLID BASE WILL BE ELECTED INTO PARTY POSITIONS, PRESIDENT BUHARI TELLS APC STATE CHAIRMEN.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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        President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja told state chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) that only members with solid base from the grassroots to national level will represent the party in elective positions. Receiving state chairmen of the party led by the National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, at State House, the President urged them to serve the party with all their might and see their ‘‘chairmanship’’ as part of national service. President Buhari said the ‘‘bottom-to-top approach’’ would ensure that only popular party men and women represent the party’s interest at the national level. ‘‘In my own opinion, this is necessary so that Nigerians will know and understand that whoever sits in your states has the support of your respective constituencies from the state, to the local government, wards and polling units. ‘‘I want you to revisit the constitution of the party sooner than later. Your election will soon hold and I am going to take personal interest

INTERNAL SECURITY: NAF GRADUATES 717 PERSONNEL, TRAINS 3,629 IN FORCE PROTECTION IN JUST OVER FOUR YEARS.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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       In furtherance of its continued efforts to build the capacity of its personnel for the effective protection of its bases and air assets as well as improve its capability to tackle the current security challenges in the Country, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today, 6 November 2019, graduated 717 personnel, comprising 623 Regiment and 94 Air Police personnel, trained in Force Protection in Complex Air-Ground Environment (FP-CAGE). The combined graduation of Basic Regiment Officers’ Course 15/2019, Advanced Regiment Airmen’s Course 4/2019, Basic Regiment Airmen’s Course 28/2019 and the FP-CAGE Course 9/2019, which took place at the Shittu Alao Hall, Regiment Training Centre (RTC), Kaduna, brings the total number of personnel trained in FP-CAGE since the NAF entered into partnership with the British Military Advisory Training Team (BMATT) in 2015 to 3,629. Speaking during the graduation ceremony, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, stated that the RTC h

*NIGERIAN ARMY TROOPS NEUTRALISE MORE BOKO HARAM/ISWAP CRIMINALS RESCUE WOMEN AND CHILDREN AND DECIMATE OTHER CRIMINAL ELEMENTS NATIONWIDE*.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE

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       In what has now become a recurring decimal for the Boko Haram criminal elements across Operation LAFIYA DOLE Theatre, owing to the growing effectiveness of the Nigerian Army Super Camp Concept, some criminal Boko Haram elements mounted on 5 Gun Trucks and motorcycles attempted to infiltrate 112 Task Force Battalion troops’ location at Mafa in Mafa LGA of Borno State on 1 December 2019. In a shameless display of poor training and tactics, the marauding criminals made themselves easy target, as they fell prey to the superior fire power power of the resilient and highly professional troops of the said Battalion. At the end of the encounter which lasted for about 40 minutes, the criminals once again suffered heavy casualties in both men and equipment as they were seen retreating in dissaray with some of their dead and wounded. However, the dogged troops of the Unit embarked on a hot pursuit of the scampering insurgents and exploited their withdrawal route. During the exploitati

LASCOPA WARNS RETAILERS AGAINST SELLING UNWHOLESOME PRODUCTS.#PRESS RELEASE.

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       In its bid to promote consumer rights, against hazardous and sub-standard products through regular public enlightenment, the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has warned retailers who sell unwholesome or expired goods to unsuspecting consumers to desist from such or face the wrath of the law. The General Manager of LASCOPA, Mrs. Kemi Olugbode gave the warning recently while speaking on a Radio Lagos  programme “Ojutaye”, adding that the mandate of the Agency is ensuring that consumers derive satisfaction from goods or services. She disclosed that some suppliers of products and services have been discovered to be in the habit of altering the details of their products or services before delivering them to retailers with the aim of depicting their products as original or genuine. Citing the recent sealing of a Supermarket in Surulere area of Lagos for continuous display and sales of expired products contrary to the provisions of the Lagos State Consumer Prote

LASG TO COMMENCE ISSUANCE OF LICENSE,PERMIT FOR BOREHOLE DRILLING IN 2020.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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        Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission is to commence issuance of licenses and permits for water abstraction in the state by first quarter of 2020. Addressing stakeholders in the water sector, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Mrs. Funke Femi Adepoju revealed that the exercise which is to be launched by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is to regulate the process of water abstraction in the State. “What is paramount to government is how abstraction affects us as a people not just today but the future with emphases on pollution, contamination of water bodies, saline filtration into the system, over-abstraction and unregulated abstraction”, she stated. Adepoju affirmed that licensing is a significant process in the regulation of any industry as the Commission is determined to ensure its availability and sustainability to prevent the effect on unregulated water abstraction. While assuring that only registered companies captured in data will be issued a 2-year renewab

GOV. ABIODUN SETS UP 'OGWAMA' TO FIGHT DIRTY ENVIRONMENT.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      In order to improve waste disposal and create a clean and healthy environment,the Ogun state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has established the Ogun state Waste Management Authority,OGWAMA. The Governor has also appointed designated Mr Ola Oresanya as Special Adviser to oversee waste evacuation and management in the State. The Adviser who has since resumed duty told Waste Managers how the new Agency would work at a meeting in Abeokuta Wednesday. He said henceforth waste Managers in the state must have at least two compatibles, evidence of three years tax payment to the Ogun state government and valid registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission. Mr Oresanya also disclosed that the agency which would become fully operational in January and would partner with contractors and investors in the sector for optimal performance. He therefore urged the waste managers to be up and doing as the state government is determined to have a clean, healthy and prosperous environme

THE RIVERS STATE GOVERNMENT FROWNS AT SEA PIRACY.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      The Rivers State Government has expressed concern about sea piracy in the various Marine Corridors of the State. Dr. Banigo stated this while playing host to members of the Bonny Women Patriotic Movement at the Government House in Port Harcourt, on Thursday, 5th December 2019. According to Dr. Banigo, the Security Council under the watch of Governor Wike is leaving no stone unturned to put an end to this ugly situation. She frowned at the situation where women have been attacked, abused and have lost their properties to these criminals, noting that it is not acceptable and should not be happening to us. “This is what informed the Governor's decision to Launch Operation Sting to stamp out all forms of criminality in the State”. Dr. Banigo stressed. The Deputy Governor who said the family is the bedrock of our society disclosed that if we do not get it right in our families we cannot get it right in the society. “you have been making sure that your sons and daugh

PRINCE CHARLES PRESENTED HONOURS TO REMARKABLE PEOPLE FROM ACROSS THE UK AT THE BUCKINGHAM PALACE.{PHOTOS}.

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      Yesterday , The Prince of Wales presented honours to remarkable people from across the UK during an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace. 🎵  Congratulations to award-winning songwriter Mitch Murray, who received a CBE for Services to Music. Major Nicola Wetherill was awarded an MBE after she made history by planning and leading the first all-female team across the Antarctic unassisted. Corporal Netra Rana was seriously injured when his vehicle hit an IED south of Kandahar in January 2008. Since recovering from his injuries, Corporal Netra Rana has competed in sitting volleyball competitions and is a GB Paralympian and Invictus Games medal winner. He was awarded an MBE during today’s Investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace. ⛳  Golfer Georgia Hall won the 2018 Women’s British Open. Today Georgia was presented with an MBE from The Prince of Wales for Services to Golfing.More photos below.

EFCC NABS A WONDER BANK MANAGER IN SOKOTO.{PHOTO}.

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      The EFCC, Sokoto Zonal Office, has arrested one Amina Kabo (a.k.a Firdausi Kabo) a wonder Bank Manager and promoter of Olive Micro Finance Bank, located at No. 26 Dubabe Plaza. She was arrested for alleged offences of Conspiracy, Forgery and Obtaining Money by False Pretence to the tune of N897, 500 (Eight Hundred and Ninety Seven Thousand, five hundred Naira). The Zonal Head, Abdullahi Lawal, while parading the suspect at a press briefing in Sokoto on Friday, December 6, 2019, described the arrest as “a big success”.

EVERGREEN MUSIC COMPANY,IS SET TO RESURRECT AND PRESERVE INDIGENOUS MUSIC.{PHOTOS}.

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      It is common knowledge that great impact made by both late and living legendary musicians, such as the late Bobby Benson, Chris Ajilo, Dauda Epo akara, Ambrose Campbell, Adeolu Adesanya, King Sunny Ade, Dele Ojo, Dele Abiodun, Victor Olaiya, Victor Uwaifo, Tunde Nightingale, Ayinla Omowura, Jim Rex Lawson and E C Arinze, Ebenezer Obey etc. The great vibes of these iconic Nigerian musicians in the 60s and 70s, are gradually diminishing. Today, their genres of music are rarely being produced, promoted or appreciated, due largely to generational shift, and the demise of some of the older music practitioners, or introduction of new genres of music, thanks to civilization. In order to bring back the lost legacies of these great musicians and preserve indigenous band culture, as well as give Nigeria quality musical identity as of old, the management of Evergreen Musical Company, led by Bimbo Esho, initiated Ariya Eko Music Festival holding on December 15 at the Lagos City Hall. Th