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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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I RESPECT CHIEF BOLA TINUBU AND WILL NEVER MALIGN HIM-SAYS GOVERNOR WIKE.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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  The attention of the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has been drawn to false assertions attributed to him in an article written in The Guardian by Emmanuel Ande on February 5, 2021, titled: " Tinubu cannot see presidency gate in 2023, says Wike." We wish to affirm that it is true that Governor Wike was in Yola, the capital of Adamawa State on February 4, to inspect some projects being executed by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. And while inspecting the Greater Interchange and Underpass in Yola , some journalists requested for an interview which he graciously obliged them. The questions asked ranged from the purpose of his visit; the prospects of the Peoples Democratic Party winning the 2023 general election and Nigeria's rating in the global corruption index recently published by Transparency International. At no time during the interview session that lasted about five minutes did Governor Wike mention the names of Chief Tinubu and the APC's former
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PRESIDENT BUHARI GREETS EMIR OF JA’AMARE, ALHAJI AHMADU MUHAMMADU WABI III ON 5OTH ANNIVERSARY.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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  President Muhammadu Buhari sends warm felicitations to Emir of Jama’are, Alhaji Ahmadu Muhammadu Wabi III, on his 5oth anniversary on the throne, joining the Emirate, government and people of Bauchi State to celebrate with the royal father and his family. The President congratulates Alhaji Wabi for consistently promoting the values of peace and unity in his community, and demonstrating maturity in leadership by serving under various governments with strong recommendations. As the royal father marks Golden Jubilee on the throne, President Buhari believes the wisdom and understanding shown by Alhaji Wabi, coloured with years of tolerance, foresight and patience, set him apart for commendation, appreciating the Emirate Council for their support. The President urges the highly respected traditional ruler to keep upholding the principles of goodwill, hospitality and charity, and most importantly, his encouragement of citizens to place fear of God, search for knowledge and hard work abov
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NAPTIP TO PARTNER WITH LEBANESE GOVERNMENT IN THE FIGHT AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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  • Earlier today the ambassador the Lebanese embassy in Nigeria H.E Mr. Houssam Diab, paid a visit to NAPTIP in a bid to continue the fight against Human Trafficking and discuss ways forward. • The Ambassador talked about the Lebanese government stopping work permit visas specifically as preventative measure for Nigerians in particular so as to avoid irregular migration before a better solution can be reached. • The Director General’s response, she assured the Ambassador that there will be more collaborations with the Lebanese embassy in Nigeria in the future to perfect issues around legal migration for mutual benefit. #endhumantrafficking #IAmNotForSale #NotForSale #tipsom
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CBN BANS CRYTO-CURRENCIES IN NIGERIA.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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  CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA Barking Subpoena Department Centa use Strict PM 0107 Gan Ab BSOD ORIGINLAB 14/001 February 5, 2021 LETTER TO ALL DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS, NON-BANK FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS The Central of Bank of Nigorta's (CBN) circular of January 12, 2017 ref FPRDIR/GENOIR 08/010 which cautioned Deposit Money Banks (DMBA). Non Bank Financial Institutions (NBFI. Other Financial Institutions (OFis) and members of the pubic on the risk associated with transactions in cryptocurrency refers. Further to earlier regulatory directives on the subject the Bank hereby wishes to remind regulated Institutions that dealing in cryptocurrencies or facilitating payments for cryptocurrency exchanges in prohibited. Accordingly, all DBMS. NBFCS and OFis ar directed to identity persons and/or entities transacting in or operating cryptocurrency changes within their systems and ensure that such accounts are closed immediately. Plande note that breaches of this directi
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GIVE YOUR BEST IN SERVICE TO LAGOS, SANWO-OLU CHARGES NEWLY APPOINTED PERMANENT SECRETARIES.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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  •Governor Inaugurates Joint Revenue Committee On Tax Administration A rigorous screening process held for more than 400 top administrators in the Lagos State civil service has culminated in the appointment of 18 new Permanent Secretaries who will be driving the development blueprint of the State Government. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, swore in the successful candidates and assigned portfolios to them at a swearing-in held in the Banquet Hall of the State House, Alausa. The Governor also inaugurated Lagos State Joint Revenue Committee (SJRC), which will implement the decisions of Joint Tax Board and harmonise tax administration in Lagos. The Committee is headed by chairman of the Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), Mr. Ayo Subair. The competitive procedure of appointing the Permanent Secretaries set a new template for merit in the filling of the position. Sanwo-Olu set up a screening committee, comprising members of the State’s cabinet and the Office of the Head of Serv
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OGUN EDUCATION, HEALTH MINISTRIES WORK OUT MODALITIES ON DISEASE ELIMINATION.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology in collaboration with the Ministry of Health have agreed to make teachers available for successful administering of deworming drugs, towards eliminating prevailing Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD), across the 20 Local Government Areas of the State, as well as mobilise pupils and enlighten parents on the benefit of deworming. The indication came to the fore during an Advocacy visit to the Education Ministry by NTD Department of the Ministry of Health, on how to eliminate emerging deadly diseases among the people. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Abosede Ogunleye assured the team that his Ministry would continue to partner with relevant stakeholders on issues that could better the lots of school children, to make them excel in their studies. Speaking earlier, representatives of the Federal Ministry of Health, Mr. Gideon Uduak and Countdown
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