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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

FRSC, DRIVING SCHOOL ASSOCIATION ADOPTS RESOLUTIONS ON ROAD SAFETY AND TRAINING OF DRIVERS IN NIGERIA.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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        One of the aims and objectives of the FRSC is to ensure road safety and quality drivers on the road. And to avoid road crashes and hitches, The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Driving School Associations (DSA) have adopted resolutions towards promotion of quality drivers training and ensuring safety on Nigeria roads. The Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, and representatives of Driving School Associations (DSA) gave these resolutions at the meeting held on Friday in Abuja. According to the Corps Public Education Officer, (CPEO) Mr Bisi Kazeem, The associations that attended the meeting includes Nigeria Driving School Proprietors Association (NDSPA), Association of Driving Instructors of Nigeria (ADIN) And Driving School Association of Nigeria (DSAN). "The three associations were encouraged to close ranks by working as a team to forge a common front for the development of quality driver training and safety on the roads. "Interested Driving Schools shall put in plac

THREE FEARED DEAD AS IPOB MEMBERS AND SECURITY AGENTS CLASHED IN ENUGU.{PHOTOS}.

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      A clash between members of the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB and operatives of the Department of State Security DSS has left at least three persons dead and several others injured at Emene, Enugu state today August 23. According to reports, trouble started at about 7:00am when some policemen invaded Community Secondary School in Emene where members of the group were meeting to disperse and arrest them. The attempt was resisted, with the IPOB members reportedly overpowering the security operatives. In a swift reaction, a large reinforcement of security agents was called and over a dozen patrol vans loaded with armed policemen, army, and DSS personnel arrived at the scene and faced the Biafran agitators. The number of casualties is yet unknown.More photos below.

FRSC HELPED A MOTORIST TO CHANGE HER TYRE ON THE HIGHWAY.{PHOTOS}.

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        As part of the responsibilities of the Federal Road Safety Corps to remove obstruction to ensure safe usage and free flow of traffic on the highway, a patrol team was able to assist a motorist whose vehicle had a flat tyre on the highway-FRSC.More photos below.

NAF FLAGS-OFF MEDICAL OUTREACH TO PROVIDE FREE SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF ARMED BANDITRY IN SOUTHERN KADUNA.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE

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         Some succour has come the way of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Zonkwa, Zangon-Kataf Local Government Area (LGA) and Mariri in Lere LGA of Kaduna State as the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) commenced 3-day medical outreach at each of the 2 locations for victims of recent armed banditry attacks in the State. The free medical services, an initiative of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, began today, 23 August 2020, and is aimed at enhancing good civil-military relations between the NAF and host communities as well as alleviating the hardship being experienced by the IDPs who are currently camped at Mercy IDP Camp in Zonkwa and the Mariri IDP Camp in Lere LGA. The first phase of the medical outreach will end on 25 August 2020 while the outreach in Mariri will commence on 27 August 2020. The free healthcare services that would be offered during the outreach include; free medical check-up and consultation with treatment of malaria, hypertension, d

LAGOS BEGINS CONSTRUCTION OF 1KM DRAINAGE AT IKORODU FISH FARM ESTATE.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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         Lagos State Government has commenced the construction of a one-kilometre drainage system within the premises of the Ikorodu Fish Farm Estate in Odogunyan to tackle the issues that may arise from flooding and its many impacts. The State Acting Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, who made this known over the weekend while on an inspection tour of the Farm Estate, explained that the construction of the drainage system would go a long way in improving the productivity of the Farm Estate as crop growth rates and fish production would be maximised. She said that the drainage system would control water bodies, prevent ponding, gather excess water from the land area as well as direct the water away from the farm to the outlet point where it is drains out into the canal. In her words, “We are here at the Odonguyan Fish Farm Estate owned by the Lagos State Government. We found it imperative to inspect the Fish Farm Settlement since we invested a lot of money in this plac

UPDATE: SUSPECTED OYO SERIAL KILLER, SUNDAY SHODIPE, BACK IN POLICE CUSTODY.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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         In reply please quote Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.3/6 Date: 23rd August, 2020 The Director of News. Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Oyo State Police Command, have re-arrested the notorious murder suspect, Sunday Shodipe who escaped from lawful custody on 11th August, 2020. He was re-arrested today, Sunday, 23rd August, 2020 by Police operatives at the Bodija area of Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital. It would be recalled that the erstwhile fugitive is a prime suspect in multiple murder of innocent citizens at Akinyele Local Government Area, Moniya, Ibadan, Oyo State. The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM,mni while commending the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Joe Nwachukwu Enwonwu and his Team for a job well done, equally expressed his sincere appreciation to the citizens for their support and understanding while the manhunt for the rearrested Shodipe lasted. Meanwhile, the IGP has warned against any form of complacency on the part of the

LASG ISSUES MODALITIES FOR REOPENING HOSPITALITY, TOURISM ESTABLISHMENTS.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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         … Says Violators Risk N1 Million Penalty Fee The Lagos State Government has listed some modalities, set of protocols and guidelines that must now be put in place and implemented by hospitality and tourism establishments for re-opening of business activities in the State. In a statement issued by the Honourable Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf over the weekend, the protocols and guidelines are meant to ensure the health and safety of all guests and staff in all the facilities involved. According to her, “The new rules affect all Accommodation Establishments such as Hotels, Motels, Apartments, Suites, Inns, Guest Houses etc; Tourism Enterprises like Event Centres/Entertainment Places, and Food Establishments, like Restaurants, Eateries, Fast Food, Lounge and Bars, and Cinemas”. The Commissioner explained that the Ministry arrived at the set of protocols for the practitioners after due consultations with relevant stakeholders in the hospital

A TOUT TAPPED THE BACKSIDE OF A LADY WEARING A VERY SHORT-PINK DRESS IN COMPUTER VILLAGE,IKEJA.{PHOTOS}.

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         A woman was filmed angrily cursing a tout who grabbed her butt in Computer Village, Ikeja. The woman was walking when the street urchin walked up to her, slapped her butt, then ran away. The woman stopped in her tracks, turned back, and went after the man, cursing him. "God will punish you," she told the man.One That someone wore a short dress doesn't give you the right to lay your hands on them that is harassment,people should learn how to mind their business and train their children very well.More photos below.

OYO SERIAL KILLER,RE-ARRESTED BY THE POLICE.{PHOTOS}.

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        The police have re-arrested Sunday Shodipe, the prime suspect in the series of ritual killings at the Akinyele Local government Area of Oyo State. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mr Olugbenga Fadeyi, confirmed this to newsmen on Sunday. The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, had dispatched additional investigative aids to Oyo State, including crack detectives to track down the fleeing serial killer. The fugitive, who is the prime suspect in the multiple murder of innocent citizens at Akinyele Local Government Area, Moniya, Ibadan, Oyo State, had escaped from police custody in suspicious circumstances. But the force spokesman, DCP Frank Mba, in a statement, said, “The IGP, who condemned the unfortunate escape from the lawful custody of the suspect, has directed the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, to intensify efforts and ensure the prompt re-arrest of the fleeing suspect. “The CP has also been directed to speed up investigations into the ci

GOV. EL-RUFAI WELCOMED HRH SANUSI TODAY TO KADUNA SINCE HIS RELOCATION TO LAGOS IN MARCH.{PHOTOS}.

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        Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has welcomed HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II, and thanked him for making Kaduna the first place he is visiting since relocating to Lagos in March. HRH Sanusi told Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai that he is grateful to have in him a friend he can always count on. He thanked the governor for standing by him and assured that he will do his best as Vice Chairman of the Kaduna Investment Promotion Agency (KADIPA) and Chancellor of the Kaduna State University, KASU.One more photo below.

KADUNA FILES CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST ANGLICAN BISHOP OVER “DEFAMATORY REMARKS” MADE AGAINST NASIR EL-RUFAI, THE GOVERNOR.{PHOTOS}.

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         The Kaduna state government has filed criminal charges against Abiodun Ogunyemi, bishop of Zaria diocese, Anglican communion, over “defamatory remarks” made against Nasir el-Rufai, the governor. Ogunyemi was arraigned before a chief magistrate’s court in Kaduna on charges bordering on criminal defamation, injurious falsehood and criminal int imidation. The bishop had in a statement in November 2019, criticised the governor over the planned demolition of St George Cathedral in Zaria. Ogunyemi had said the governor was being groomed to take over from President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023 but he would never be president. The government has since rescinded on its plans to demolish the 110-year-old cathedral because of its historical value. After several interrogations from the police, Ogunyemi was arraigned with the approval of the ministry of justice. He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail. A member of the Kaduna Synod and a canon of the cathedral church of St Michael Kaduna sto

RECRUITMENT INTO THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE (CONSTABLES).READ THE VARIOUS DATES FOR SCREENING.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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        Physical and Credential Screening Exercise 24th August, 2020 - 6th September, 2020 Approved Comprehensive Recruitment Screening Schedule for all States and the FCT ======================== 1 Abia State VENUE: Police Officers’ Mess Umuahia TIME: 9am daily Monday, 24th August, 2020 ABA NORTH ABA SOUTH Tuesday, 25th August, 2020 AROCHUKWU BENDE Wednesday, 26th August, 2020 IKEWUANO ISIALANGWA NORTH Thursday, 27th August, 2020 ISIALANGWA SOUTH ISUIKWUATO Friday, 28th August, 2020 OBINGWA OHAFIA Monday, 31st August, 2020 OSISIOMA UGWUNAGBO Tuesday, 1st September, 2020 UKWA EAST UKWA WEST Wednesday, 2nd September, 2020 UMUAHIA NORTH UMUAHIA SOUTH Thursday, 3rd September, 2020 UMUNNEOCHI Friday, 4th September- 6th September, 2020 GENERAL MOP-UP ======================== 2 Adamawa State VENUE: POLICE CHILDREN SCHOOL, KAREWA POLICE BARRACKS 7am Daily 24th August, 2020 MADAGALI/MICHIKA LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 2. 25th August,2020 MUBI NORTH/SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 3. 26th August,2020 MAIHA/GOMBI