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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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IBRAHIM MAGU RELEASED TODAY AFTER 10 DAYS IN DETENTION.{PHOTO}.

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      The suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, has been released from police custody after 10 days in detention. Magu was arrested on July 6, 2020 amid allegations of corruption and brought before the Justice Ayo Salami-led Presidential panel. The suspended EFCC boss was accused of being unable to account for the interest accrued to recovered funds of about N550bn. He was also accused of insubordination and purchase of property in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.More details later.
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WIFE OF THE NIGERIAN VICE PRESIDENT 'DOLAPO OSINBAJO' SHARED PHOTOS FROM HER BIRTHDAY TODAY.{PHOTOS}.#HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

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     Happy Birthday to the wife of the Nigerian vice President 'Dolapo Osinbajo '' who added a year today.She shared all these photos on social media with the caption ''  Praise. Prayers. Flowers. Cake at midnight. I thank God for another year. #ByGraceAlone #Glory  to God  ''.More photos below.
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GUNMEN KILLED LABARAN MAKU'S NEPHEW, ABDUCT WIFE.{PHOTOS}.

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     By Ahmed Tukur July 15, 2020 Suspected gunmen have abducted and killed Salisu Usman, nephew to a former Minister of information, Labaran Maku. DAILY NIGERIAN gathered that the gunmen stormed his residence in Gudi town of Akwanga Local Government of Nasarawa State. The gunmen took away Mr Usman who is an immigration officer along with his wife. Speaking to The Nation, father of the victim, retired ASP Usman Salisu, said the gunmen scaled the fence to gain access before firing three shots at the Late Sa’adatu through her window. “I was on the dining table eating when I heard the first gunshot, second shot then third, as a police officer, I concluded these are robbers. Then shortly I heard my children screaming with their late sister in a pool of blood” “I quickly put a call to one of my friends, who is also a retired police officer. But before the police came, they had killed my daughter and went away with my son, Usman Salisu who is an Immigration officer and his wife before the
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LAGOS DOCTORS SUSPEND STRIKE.{PHOTO}.

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     Medical doctors in Lagos State have agreed to suspend a three- day warning strike which they began on Monday. The doctors also agreed to resume work at their respective duty posts in various hospitals in the state effective Thursday. This was contained in a statement signed on Wednesday by the Chairman, Medical Guild Representative Council, Dr Oluwajimi Sodipo. Sodipo said the doctors agreed to call off the strike after it held a virtual meeting with stakeholders including the state governor , Babajide Sanwo - Olu ; Oba of Lagos , HRM Oba Rilwan Akinolu, amongst others. He said the doctors observed “ positive change in attitude” amongst relevant government agencies . The doctors ’ resolutions read, “ The 3 days warning strike should be suspended and work resume by 8am on Thursday 16th July , 2020. “ The officers committee should continue to engage relevant government agencies on all the issues that precipitated the strike action . “ The officers committee should call
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EX-NIMASA BOSS BAGS SEVEN YEARS FOR N1.7B FRAUD.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE

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      Justice I.N. Buba of Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 convicted and sentenced Captain Ezekiel Bala Agaba, a former executive director, Maritime Safety and Shipping Development, in the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA to seven years jail term for N1.7billion fraud. The convict was prosecuted on seven-count amended charges, bordering on criminal breach of trust and  money laundering by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Office, following a 2015 intelligence report of fraud in NIMASA and subsequent investigations that unearthed several suspicious transactions to the tune of N1,699,808,666.60, traced to him. One of the charges read: "That you, Captain Ezekiel Bala Agaba between the 23rd of December, 2013, and 13th of March, 2014 in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this court, converted through Seabulk Offshore Operator Ltd, the sum of N437,726,666.60 (Four Hundred and Thirty-Seve
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LASG COMMENCES RECRUITMENT OF MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS INTO GENERAL HOSPITAL.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      Lagos State Health Service Commission has announced the commencement of recruitment exercise for medical professionals into General Hospitals across the State with the opening of a recruitment portal: Jobs.lagosstate .gov.ng for interested applicants on Wednesday, 15th July, 2020. According to a release issued by the Commission today, the decision to fill the vacant positions in the 27 General Hospita ls across the State followed the approval granted by the State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to increase the staff strength of medical personnel in the hospitals. According to the Commission, “Some of the vacant positions for employment opportunities include that of Medical Consultants, Medical and Dental Officers, Pharmacists, Nursing Officers, Pharmacy Technicians, Dental Therapists and Dental Technicians”. While noting that the recruitment portal: Jobs.lagosstate .gov.ng will only be accessible for three weeks from 12 noon on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, to 12 noon on Wed
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POLICE NAB ANOTHER SUSPECT FOR ALLEGEDLY DEFILING A MINOR.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      On the 13/7/2020 following a tip off, Police operatives attached CPS Awka arrested one Sunday Eyim 'm' aged 31 years of Oruana village Amawbia in Awka South LGA of Anambra State. Suspect had on the 11/7/2020 allegedly defiled a 4 years old girl in his room.Scene was visited by police detectives and victim taken to the hospital for medical examination where penetration was confirmed.. Meanwhile,the Commissioner of Police *CP John B.Abang,fdc* has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal investigation Department,Awka for discreet investigation after which suspect would be charged to court for prosecution. Consequently,members of the Public particularly parents/guardians are enjoined to be watchful and caution their children against strangers and also encourage them to report any person making sexual advance or harassment on them to enable the parent take a proactive measure before it becomes intractable. The public should also be security cons
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CHARCOAL FUMES KILLED A WOMAN AND HER HOUSE BOY AT EKWULOBIA ANAMBRA STATE.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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     *SUDDEN DEATH*: Today being 15/7/2020 there was a report at Aguata Police Station by one Bernard Ezeuboaja 'm' of Umuchiana village, Ekwulobia in Anambra State that on the same date at about 9:am,he discovered that his wife one Obiageli Ezeuboaja 'f' aged 65 years and her house boy one Chikamso 'm' surname unknown aged about 12 years never woke up from sleep since the previous night.As a result, he opened the door and discovered their lifel ess bodies. Following the report,Police detectives attached to Aguata division visited the scene and rushed victims to the hospital for medical attention but they were all certified death on arrival by a medical doctor. Preliminary investigation revealed that the deceased set a charcoal fire in order to warm the room due to cold weather leaving all the windows closed and without ventilation. Meanwhile,the charcoal container was recovered as exhibit while corpses deposited at Ekwulobia hospital mortuary for au
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LT GEN TY BURATAI COMMENDS ZAMFARA STATE GOVERNOR FOR ESTABLISHING RUGA SETTLEMENT.{PHOTOS].#PRESS RELEASE.

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      In a show of solidarity with developmental projects that impacts on security and socio-economic activities in Zamfara state, the Chief of Army, Lt Gen TY Buratai accompanied the Zamfara State Governor Hon, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle to inspect an ongoing RUGA settlement project on Tuesday, the 13th of July 2020 in Maradun LGA of Zamfara State. After a guided tour of the vast expanse of land, Gen Buratai expressed satisfaction with the level of ongoing works and provision of facilities in the RUGA settlement. He applauded the Governor for seizing the initiative to address one of the root causes of the perennial Herders - Farmers clashes with attendant deaths and destruction of valuable properties running into huge amounts of money. He urged other States' executives to key into this laudable project which has multiplier effects on both security and the economy. He observed that on completion, the RUGA project would provide ample opportunities for youth employment, ag
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PRESIDENT BUHARI MOURNS FIRST FEMALE COMBAT HELICOPTER PILOT, TOLULOPE AROTILE.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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     President Muhammadu Buhari received with deep pain the passing of Flying Officer, Tolulope Arotile, condoling with the family on loss of such a promising officer, whose short stay on earth impacted greatly on the nation, especially in peace and security. The President salutes Arotile's bravery in the field to protect the country from onslaught of bandits and terrorists, assuring that her memory wil l be indelible, and her efforts remembered. President Buhari commiserates with the Nigerian Air Force, airmen, airwomen and all friends of the deceased, recalling her deft skills in manoeuvring combat helicopters, which he had physically witnessed with pride. The President sympathises with government and people of Kogi State on the loss. President Buhari prays that the Almighty God will receive the soul of the departed, and comfort the family she left behind. Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) July 15, 2020. One More photo below.
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