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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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EASTER CELEBRATION: CP KURYAS ASSURES NDI ANAMBRA OF ADEQUATE SECURITY PROTECTION.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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  ...As 24hours visibility patrols Intensified The Anambra State Police Command wishes to assure all "Ndi Anambra" and residents alike that this year's Easter period , like the previous ones would be celebrated peacefully. 2. The Command has prepared an elaborate operations order which effectively covers all places of worships, recreation centres ,public buildings, flashpoints,black spots and other vulnerable areas in order to ensure adequate protection of life and properties in the State. Individuals or groups desiring and planning to truncate this noble intention are warned to desist forthwith as any breach of the public peace will attract full wrath of the law. 3. Consequently,the Commissioner of Police CP Monday Bala Kuryas,fsi while wishing all Christians a happy and peaceful Easter celebration also enjoined them to use the period and pray for sustainable peace in the State and Nation at large. 4. Finally, the Public is assured of our commitment to ensure Safety and
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MAN BAGS THREE MONTHS IMPRISONMENT FOR FRAUD.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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  A Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja presided over by Justice Peter Affen on March 25, 2021 sentenced one Ogbelegba Emmanuel Abel to three months imprisonment for offences bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and internet fraud. The convict was arrested on February 25, 2020 in his apartment in Maitama, Abuja following reports received by the Commission on his suspicious activities and questionable lifestyle. Upon conclusion of investigation, the convict was arraigned in Court on one count charge of obtaining by false pretense. He pleaded ‘guilty’ to the charge preferred against him. Consequently, the court convicted and sentenced him to 3 months imprisonment with an option of fine of One Hundred Thousand Naira. The Court also ordered the convict to restitute his victim the sum of $150 USD and forfeit his smartphone to the Federal Government.
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OLOKOLA FREE TRADE ZONE CAN POSITION OGUN STATE AS MAJOR INDUSTRIAL HUB IN NIGERIA-AFCFTA.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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  The National Action on African Continental Free Trade Area AFCFTA has described the Olokola Free Trade Zone as a critical investment which has the potentials of further positioning Ogun State as a major industrial hub in the country. The chairman of the Committee, Mr. Babafemi Lawal made this known during a sensitization visit to the Olokola Free Trade Zone stressing that the renewed commitment of the the State government would ensure more attention is given to the project. Lawal lauded the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration for showing committment towards the project. He added that the Committee was in the State to ensure government and businesses key into the various opportunities and benefits that are available through the African Free Continental Trade Agreement stressing that businesses based in the country must see the Agreement as an opportunity rather than a threat. Also speaking, the Chairman, Ogun Water side Local Government Area, Hon. Femi Onanuga lauded the present
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LAGOS JUDICIARY TO SUPPORT LASCOPA ON CONSUMER RIGHTS PROTECTION .{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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  The Lagos State Judiciary has pledged its support to the Lagos State Protection Agency (LASCOPA) in ensuring that the rights of consumers across the State are well protected with relevant legal backing. The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, gave the pledge on Monday, while welcoming the management of LASCOPA, led by its General Manager, Mr. Afolabi Solebo, to his office in Ikeja. Justice Alogba commended the Agency for its efforts so far in bringing succour to many homes and advised that the agency be more deliberate in its advocacy and publicity plans in order to get the populace aware of its various activities. While noting that there are a lot of citizens who are not aware of their rights and many who had fallen victims to substandard products in the past, he implored the delegation to strengthen the intelligence team of the agency to be more proactive in the discharge of their duties, describing them as the foot soldiers. Alogba pledged that the Judiciary would e
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SANWO-OLU FULFILLS PROMISE OF CAR GIFTS TO OUTSTANDING TEACHERS.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE

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  … Lauds Teachers for Placing Lagos on National Pedestal … Inaugurates Finalists as Ambassadors of the State The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, today presented cars, among other gifts, to outstanding teachers and school administrators in the State in fulfilment of his promise to reward excellence and hard work in the teaching profession. Speaking at the grand finale of the Y2020 Teachers Merit Awards held at the Sports Pavilion, Lagos House, Ikeja, Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasised that the initiative is in line with the State Government’s commitment to using education as a weapon to change the world, adding that through education, which represents the third pillar of the present administration’s T.H.E.M.E.S agenda, a template was developed towards rewarding selflessness, dedication and diligence amongst teachers in the State. While appreciating the feats achieved by teachers in the State, especially in national competitions, he declared that “Our teachers keep plac
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FG DECLARES FRIDAY 2ND, MONDAY 5TH APRIL, 2021 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS TO MARK EASTER CELEBRATION.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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  The Federal Government has declared Friday 2nd and Monday 5th April 2021, Public Holidays to mark this year’s Easter Celebration. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, urged Christians to emulate the attributes of forbearance, forgiveness, kindness, humility, love, peace and patience, which were demonstrated by Jesus Christ (pbuh). He called on them to use the occasion of this year’s Easter Celebration to pray for the Peace, Unity, and Progress of our country. Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola assured that the Federal Government will leave no stone unturned in dealing decisively with the spate of kidnapping, armed banditry and other crimes and criminality being perpetrated by enemies of the country in parts of Nigeria. “Security is everybody’s business, I therefore encourage all Nigerians and foreigners resident in Nigeria, to display high level of patriotism at this critical time in the history of our country, to sup
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HEALTH, ONE OF THE TOP PRIORITIES OF MY ADMINISTRATION - GOV ORTOM.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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  Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom says guaranteeing good health for people of the State remains one of the top priorities of his administration. Governor Ortom reiterated this today at the commissioning of a permanent office complex of the State Primary Health Care Board, SPHCB, Makurdi. He noted that health is wealth, hence the resolve to make it one of the five pillars of the present administration which informed the establishment of SPHCB in 2015 at the inception of his reign. According to the Governor, since establishment, he had continued to monitor and support SPHCB to ensure that health service delivery to the grassroots is optimised. He stated that the SPHCB and the Benue State Health Insurance Agency are working in synergy to ensure Universal Health Coverage, UHC in the State. Governor Ortom said disbursement of funds to eligible primary health care facilities in the state and enrollment of most vulnerable for easy access to service delivery would soon commence across the S
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BUHARI'S OVERSEAS TREATMENT,AA BADGE OF FAILURE-PDP.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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  March 30, 2021 Press Statement Buhari’s Overseas Treatment, A Badge of Failure -PDP...Asks Mr. President to Think of Other Nigerians The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the routine overseas medical checkup embarked by President Muhammadu Buhari is a direct indictment of his Presidency over its failure to fix our healthcare system, which has been wrecked by his administration. It is indeed worrisome that under President Buhari, even the hitherto highly rated State House Clinic, has become so moribund that it cannot provide a simple medical checkup service for Mr. President. While the PDP has nothing against where any person, including President Buhari, seeks his or her medical services, our party is worried that the Buhari Presidency is taking no decisive steps to fix our health care system, ostensibly because Mr. President can afford overseas medical treatment at tax payers’ expense. The PDP is disturbed that while Mr. President jets out for medical treatment in well-equipped hos
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