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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

WORLD HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: PRESIDENT BUHARI ASSURES NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OF SUPPORT.[PHOTO].#PRESS RELEASE.

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President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the management of the National Human Rights Commission of his continuous support in its efforts to get closer to the people in order to assuage their grievances. The President spoke Friday at State House, Abuja when he received in audience the Governing Council of the Commission. “I am very pleased that you have the facilities throughout the country. This is very good and I am pleased with the way you approach your work; and the way you are on the ground. “I will try and see the minister working with you and find out within our limited resources what we can honestly do for you,” said the President. In her remarks, the Chairperson of the Commission, Dr. Salamatu Suleiman said the Council decided to visit the President today being World Human Rights Day to intimate him with the efforts of the Commission in tackling petitions before the organisation. She commended President Buhari for his generosity towards the Commission especially with its allocati

DON'T ENCOURAGE BULLIES, THEY'RE PERVERTS, GOV. SANWO-OLU COUNSELS PUPILS.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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DON'T ENCOURAGE BULLIES, THEY'RE PERVERTS, SANWO-OLU COUNSELS PUPILS •Report them immediately, Governor Advises •Governor commissions new classroom blocks, 182-bed dormitory in Lagos Model College   At the commissioning of four newly delivered school infrastructure projects in Lagos State Model College in Igbokuta, Ikorodu division, on Friday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu spared time to engage in a heart-to-heart talk with pupils on bullying. The Governor frowned at any action taken up by pupils to become overbearing on their mates and anyone partaking in organised intimidation of students. He described bullying as “perversive culture” alien to the virtue of education. Sanwo-Olu told the pupils that bullying must not be seen as a sign of courage, but antics of physical weakness, urging them to immediately report anyone intimidating them. He said: “The choice of school projects we are delivering is to raise the standards of our schools and ensure that you pupils learn under the m

FIGHT AGAINST SGBV: LAGOS FIRST LADY COMMENDS JUDICIARY.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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 FIGHT AGAINST SGBV: LAGOS FIRST LADY COMMENDS JUDICIARY The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has commended Lagos State Judiciary for supporting the fight against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), especially on the conviction of those found guilty in a bid to send a clear message to would-be perpetrators in society. Dr. Sanwo-Olu gave the commendation during an advocacy visit to the Office of the Lagos State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Kazeem Alogba, at the Lagos High Court in Ikeja. She said the visit was part of her contribution to the ongoing global 16 Days of Activism against SGBV designed to eliminate violence against women and girls. The Governor's wife acknowledged the efforts of the leadership of the Judiciary, particularly Justice Alogba, in ensuring that the administration of justice has continued to prevail on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence offenders.  Her words: “I say a big thank you to the judiciary for all they are doing in Lagos State.

FASHOLA LEADS FG'S DELEGATION ON CONDOLENCE VISIT TO THE FAMILY OF LATE JUSTICE BOLARINWA BABALAKIN (RTD) IN LAGOS TODAY.[PHOTOS].#PRESS RELEASE.

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FASHOLA LEADS FG'S DELEGATION ON CONDOLENCE VISIT TO THE FAMILY OF LATE JUSTICE BOLARINWA BABALAKIN (RTD) IN LAGOS DECEMBER 10, 2021 PIX ONE: Representative of President Muhammadu Buhari and Hon. Minister of  Works & Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola,SAN (2nd right), Hon. Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare (2nd left), Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina (right) being welcomed by the Chairman of The Bi-Courtney Group of Companies, Dr Wale Babalakin (left) during the condolence visit of a Federal Government delegation led by the Hon. Minister of  Works and Housing, to the Family of the late Justice Bolarinwa Babalakin (rtd) in Lagos on Friday, 10th December 2021. More photos below.

WE’LL ENSURE FREE, FAIR ELECTIONS IN 2023, TRANSFER OF POWER TO WINNERS -- PRESIDENT BUHARI.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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WE’LL ENSURE FREE, FAIR ELECTIONS IN 2023, TRANSFER OF POWER TO WINNERS -- PRESIDENT BUHARI   President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians and the international community of free and fair elections in 2023 general elections, and peaceful transfer of power. In his remark at a Virtual Summit for Democracy organized by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Buhari said necessary mechanisms will be strengthened to ensure that Nigeria witnesses another peaceful transfer of power. “As we countdown to our next general elections in 2023, we remain committed to putting in place and strengthening all necessary mechanisms to ensure that Nigeria will not only record another peaceful transfer of power to an elected democratic government, but will also ensure that the elections are conducted in a free, fair and transparent manner. “Your Excellencies, Nigeria will continue to actively support the democratization processes in our region West Africa and the African continent at large. 

BEN BRUCE'S NIECE RECEIVED THE ''MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF THE BRISTISH EMPIRE {MBE} FROM PRINCESS ANNE.[PHOTOS].#CONGRATULATIONS.

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Ben Murray-Bruce flaunts pictures from his niece Member of the British Empire {MBE} ceremony from the Princess Royal ''Anne'' who is the the daughter of Queen Elizabeth ,he captioned all the photos '' My beautiful niece, June Angelides, receiving her MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) last week ''.More photos below.

POS OPERATOR,ONYEANU,UNIVERSITY STUDENT JAILED FOR IDENTITY THEFT,CYBER FRAUD IN ILORIN.[PHOTO].#PRESS RELEASE..

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Justice Mohammed Sani of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin on Thursday, December 9, 2021 sentenced two suspected internet fraudsters found guilty of offences bordering on cyber fraud contrary to Section 22(2) (b) (ii) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention etc.) Act, 2015 and punishable under Section 22(2) (b) (iv) of the same Act. The two convicts: Onyeanu Chukwuemeka David and Anthony Anyadiora Obumneme were prosecuted on separate one count charge each by the Ilorin Zonal Command of the EFCC.

EFCC ARRAIGNS COMPANY EXECUTIVES FOR FORGERY AND TAX FRAUD.[PHOTO].#PRESS RELEASE

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on December 9, 2021 arraigned the duo of Engr. Hakeem Saka, Sani Abdulrasheed and their company, ECMC Engineers Limited before Justice A. A Fashola of a Federal High Court sitting in Jabi, Abuja for allegedly submitting a fake tax clearance certificate and audited accounts to secure a World Bank- Assisted Project with the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project, NEWMAP, of the Federal Ministry of Environment.

THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE JUST RELEASED THEIR 2021 CHRISTMAS CARD.{PHOTO}.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released their Christmas card photograph for 2021. The picture, taken in Jordan earlier this year, shows a smiling Prince William and Kate with their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. 📷: The Royal Family.

ABIA STATE OWES DOCTORS UP TO 23 MONTHS SALARY-NMA.{PHOTO}.

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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Thursday urged three states to pay up doctors’ salaries and allowances. It said Abia has not paid doctors for up to 23 months. NMA President, Prof Innocent Ujah, spoke in Abuja during a briefing on the outcomes of its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Sokoto. He said: “The NEC expressed its disappointment with the failure of Abia, Ondo and Ekiti State governments to pay salaries in full and other allowances of doctors and other health workers for up to 23 months in Abia State and down to four months in Ekiti state.

16 YEARS AFTER,ACTOR ADEBAYO SALAMI REMEMBERS SOSOLISO 2005 PLANE CRASH VICTIMS.{PHOTOS}.

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''December 10 is a dark day in Nigeria. Back in 2005, A Sosoliso Flight airplane carrying 110 people from Abuja crashed into the Port Harcourt airport and burst into flames. 103 people died on the spot. 7 were taken to hospital. (Including Pastor Bimbo Odukoya). Only 2 survived. We remember them all''- Adebayo Salami . One more photo below.