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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

INSECURITY: PDP MOCKS,BERATES BUHARI FOR CANCELLING TRIP TO ZAMFARA STATE. (PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.

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January 28, 2022 Press Statement Insecurity: PDP Mocks, Berates Buhari For Cancelling Trip to Zamfara State The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) berates President Muhammadu Buhari for cancelling his planned visit to troubled Zamfara State. The Party dismisses President Buhari’s excuse of not travelling to Zamfara State because of inclement flying weather, when he had the option of travelling the short trip from Sokoto to Gusau by road. We ask, did Mr. President cancel the trip to Zamfara State out of fear of terrorists? Was Mr. President, an Army General, with all the security apparatus under his command afraid to travel by road because he was not sure of his security as well as the dilapidated state of our roads under his watch? From Sokoto to Gusau, the Zamfara State capital is about 206 kilometers, a journey a leader who has the interest of the people at heart and who is sure of his security could have undertaken by road. President Buhari ought to have reassured Nigerians by travellin

PDP EXTENDS TENURE OF ANAMBRA CARETAKER COMMITTEES. (PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.

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January 28, 2022 Press Statement PDP Extends Tenure of Anambra Caretaker Committees  The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the extension of the tenure of the various Anambra State Caretaker Commitees for a period not exceeding 30 days. The decision of the NWC is in exercise of its powers under the PDP Constitution (2017 as amended). To this effect, the current members of the Anambra State Caretaker Committees are to continue in their respective capacities for an additional duration not exceeding 30 days, beginning from the expiration of the present tenure on February 6, 2022 to March 6, 2022. The PDP urges all leaders, critical stakeholders and teeming members of our Party in Anambra state to remain united and focused as we work collectively to Rescue and Rebuild our nation from misrule. Signed: Hon. Debo Ologunagba  National Publicity Secretary  

ANTI BANDITRY OPERATIONS: ARMY GETS ACCOLADES FROM GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE OF JIGAWA. (PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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ANTI BANDITRY OPERATIONS: Army Gets Accolades from Government and People of Jigawa The Governor of Jigawa State Muhammed Abubakar has expressed the appreciation of the government and people of Jigawa state to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya and troops of the Nigerian Army (NA) for their sacrifices and commitment in tackling banditry and other sundry crimes in the state. The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Mallam Umar Namadi gave the appreciation today Friday 28 January, 2022 during COAS' visit to the Governor, while on a working cum operational tour of formations and units in North West Nigeria. The Governor described the visit as a clear indication of the commitment and resolve of the NA to deal with banditry and other forms of criminalities in the region. He further assured the COAS of the support of the government and people of Jigawa state in partnering with the NA and other security agencies in the state to restore normalcy in the state and th

FMOJ HAS MADE STEADY PROGRESS UNDER MY WATCH – AG SGF/PS. (PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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FMOJ HAS MADE STEADY PROGRESS UNDER MY WATCH – AG SGF/PS The outgoing Solicitor General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Justice Umar Etsu Mohammed Esq, has said that the Ministry had made steady progress under his watch despite his short duration as the Accounting Officer. Mr. Mohammed stated this in his remarks during the handing over ceremony recently held at the Conference Room of the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation to mark the end of his career in the Federal Civil Service. “Six months is such a short time to measure the success and achievements of any administration. But such is the rare challenge that has been bequeathed to me to sincerely measure my humble contribution in the milestones of this Ministry’s journey”. He stated. He disclosed that he had sustained the gains made by his predecessor which had resulted in the following achievements among others: Engagement of Valuers to assess Assets forfeited to the Federal Government; Sust

JUBILATION AS ANAMBRA AIRPORT WELCOMES FIRST BOEING EMBRAER 195 E2 AIRCRAFT. (PHOTOS).

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JUBILATION AS ANAMBRA AIRPORT WELCOMES FIRST BOEING EMBRAER 195 E2 AIRCRAFT. (PHOTOS). Thursday, 27th January, 2022 will always be remembered by Ndi Anambra and lovers of South East Nigeria development. On this day, Airpeace Airlines, owned by Anambra- born Chief Allen Onyema landed a Boeing Embraer 195 E2 aircraft at Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport, Umueri. The airline and United Nigeria airline, also owned by Anambra -born High Chief Dr. Obiora Okonkwo have been operating small aircraft into and out of the airport in line with regulatory approval.  However, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) had in a letter to Governor Willie Obiano dated 24th January, 2022 given its approval for the airport to operate Boeing 737-700 aircraft or its equivalent.  Anambra state Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, accompanied by some members of the state executive council and other guests was on hand to witness the history making landing, and excitedly shook the hands of the pass

ANAMBRA COMMISSIONER FOR WOMEN VISITS 98-YEAR-OLD WIDOW WHOSE HOUSE WAS PULLED DOWN BY STEPSONS IN UMUNZE. (PHOTOS).

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Anambra Commissioner For Women And Children Affairs, Mezue Visits 98-Year-Old Widow Whose House Was Pulled Down By Stepsons In Umunze Anambra State Commissioner for Social Welfare, Children and Women Affairs, Lady Ndidi Mezue has visited the Nwafor family of Imeohia, Ururo, Umunze, Orumba South Local Government Area, where a bungalow being erected by a stepson for his 94-year-old stepmom was reportedly pulled down by other stepsons and their accomplices. The visit followed a directive by the state government to immediately intervene in the issue, to ascertain the reasons for such heinous action and seek timely solution. Just over a week ago, social media was awash with gory scenes showing images of a broken down house which had gone as far as roofing stage. Other amateur footages showed a 98-year-old widow in deep grief and loud wails, while concerned relatives and friends were trying to console her. The reported stories accompanying the footages threw social media users and concerned

ANAMBRA MAN CONVERTED TOYOTA VENZA INTO ROLLS ROYCE SWEPTAIL. (PHOTOS).

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Igbo Creativity to the World Anambra man converted Toyota Venza into Rolls Royce sweptail. Mr Nonso Offor from Awor Ifite Oraifite in Ekwusigo LGA Converted Toyota Venza into Rolls Royce Sweptail. Igbos are Naturally endowed..This is great. More photos below. 

YAHOO BOYS WHO MOCKED PASTOR IBIYEOMIE REPORTEDLY DIED IN A CAR CRASH IN PORT HARCOURT. (PHOTOS).

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A lady has come out to claim that some ‘yahoo boys’ got involved in a fatal accident after mocking Portharcourt based clergyman, Pastor David Ibiyeomie. This comes after the Salvation ministries Head pastor said Internet fraudsters who scam people and buy cars with the fraudulent money, will have accident in those cars. Early Friday morning, January 28, a lady known as Archibomg Kemkem took to her Facebook page to share a chat she had with someone claiming that some Yahoo boys who were mocking the pastor over his curse on them, had a fatal accident and all died except the cab driver who didn’t ‘mock’ the clergyman. The lady claimed the incident happened in Rukpokwu area of Port Harcourt. She captioned her post; “Don’t Insult any Man of God for no reason. If you don’t like what he is saying or said. Keep mute.You are not the one who called him and you can’t dictate to him what he will say. Papa David Ibiyeomie is not a regular kind of Prophet.The word of GOD cannot be mocked. Who get ea

HUSBAND AND WIFE CONVERTS TO ISLAM IN ENUGU STATE. (PHOTOS).

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Husband and wife, Chizoba and Chidera converts to Islam in Enugu State According to a post by Islamic Calling in Igbo Land, the couple converted to Islam today and were received to their new faith by the Imam of Central Mosque, Ibagwa. Islamic Calling in Igbo Land: "They accepted Islam today at Central Mosque Ibagwa-aka in Enugu State.   "Brother Chizoba is now Musa  and Sister Chidera is now Adina. May Allah make them useful to Islam in Igbo Land... Amen..".  More photos below.   

DON'T COLLECT MONEY FROM YAHOO BOYS-PASTOR IBIYEOMIE. (PHOTO).

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Don't Collect Money From Yahoo boys - Pastor Ibiyeomie He said, “Internet fraud must stop in Nigeria. Police, all those ‘yahoo boys’, jail them arrest them. If you take bribes from ‘yahoo boy’, you policeman, that money will kill you. Do you know why? “They stole from somebody who died and you collected the money. Then you and your family will die with it. Police, stop taking that kind of money but arrest them and jail them. It is blood money.” Ibiyeomie noted that some victims of fraudsters have died due to the amount of money they lost to scam. “It is a demonic satanic way of getting money. What kind of nonsense money is that? You are a thief. No matter how you colourise it, you’re a thief. You love stealing. Is it your money?” he said.

PRESIDENT BUHARI SYMPATHISES WITH VICTIMS OF MARKET FIRE INCIDENTS IN ONITSHA.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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 PRESIDENT BUHARI SYMPATHISES WITH VICTIMS OF MARKET FIRE INCIDENTS IN ONITSHA   President Muhammadu Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to the victims of the fire incident at the Main Market and Relief Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, respectively, which reportedly destroyed several goods.   The President directs Federal Government’s agencies, working with the State Government, to give the necessary succor, while also urging public spirited individuals and corporate organizations to assist those whose means of livelihood have been affected by the unfortunate incidents.   Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) January 28, 2022 More photos below 

OGUN STATE GOVERNOR PAID A COURTESY THANK YOU VISIT TO PRESIDENT BUHARI TODAY. (PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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Today, Governor Dapo Abiodun led a delegation to the Presidential Villa for a 'Thank You' visit to President Muhammadu Buhari who recently paid a working visit to our dear State to commission some of our legacy projects.  PRESS RELEASE  PRESIDENT BUHARI RECEIVES ‘THANK YOU TEAM’ FROM OGUN, PRAISES QUALITY OF PROJECTS IN THE STATE  President Muhammadu Buhari Friday received illustrious citizens of Ogun State at State House Abuja, who had come to show appreciation for the visit paid their State a fortnight ago.  During the visit, the President had commissioned landmark and legacy projects like roads and housing estates, which he describes as “projects of outstanding quality” during the ‘thank you’ visit.  President Buhari particularly said the new roads would cut travel time considerably, lauding Governor Dapo Abiodun for also working hard on security, and other projects that touch the lives of the people.  He recalled that he began his military career in Abeokuta as a Second Lie

RIDING ON LAGOS BLUE AND RED LINES WILL BE AFFORDABLE - GOV. SANWO-OLU. (PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE

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RIDING ON LAGOS BLUE AND RED LINES WILL BE AFFORDABLE - SANWO-OLU •Govt will continue to earn the trust of our people •Feasibility study, traffic count being carried out on other lines •Lagos still has good sustainability ratio for project financing Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured that riding on Lagos Red and Blue Lines rail system will be affordable and cost-effective to passengers. Governor Sanwo-Olu made this known on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television breakfast programme, while speaking on the State of Lagos Infrastructure this morning. The Governor stated that the provision of infrastructure; (construction of tracks, terminals, communication gadgets, acquisition of rolling stock and others), which are items on the Government balance sheet, has limited the factors that will determine the price of riding on the trains to running and maintenance cost, payment of personnel and few others. His words: "Our administration is willing to extend the cost-recov