Posts

Showing posts from February 7, 2022

EFCC TASKFORCE ARRESTS 34 SUSPECTED CURRENCY SPECULATORS IN ABUJA. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

Image
 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

KYLIE JENNER AND TRAVIS SCOTT WELCOMED A BOUNCING BABY BOY. (PHOTOS).#CONGRATULATIONS.

Image
The blue 💙  love sign means she gave birth to boy. American rapper, Travis Scott, and reality TV star, Kylie Jenner, have welcomed their second child together. Jenner announced the good news as she shared a black and white picture in which the baby’s hand is being held by an older person’s hand. Sharing a blue love emoji, she captioned the picture “2/2/22”, which implied that she welcomed her baby last Wednesday. Her family members and fans took to the comment session to congratulate the new mum on her baby delivery. Kylie’s mum wrote, “Angel Pie” while her sister, Kourtney Kardashian, wrote, “Mother of two life (sic)”. Khloe and Kim Kardashian also congratulated Kylie with blue love emojis. .One more photo below   

KADUNA: TROOPS FOIL ATTACK,RESCUE SEVEN PERSONS IN CHIKUN LGA. (PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

Image
KDSG Security Update: Monday 7th February 2022.  Troops foil attack, rescue seven persons in Chikun LGA.  Security agencies have reported to the Kaduna State Government that troops foiled an attack by bandits in Ungwan Garama, located in the Maraban Rido general area of Chikun LGA.  According to the report, a distress call was received from the area and security forces swiftly responded, mobilizing to the location and engaging the bandits. After an intense exchange, the superior firepower of the troops forced the criminals to flee in disarray.  The security forces exploited the withdrawal route of the bandits, and were thus able to rescue seven persons who had been kidnapped. The seven rescued persons are listed as follows:  - Buba Samuel - Janet Buba  - Rebecca Buba  - Precious Buba  - David Yohanna  - Johnson Yohanna  - John Daniel  All of the rescued have been reunited with their families.  Receiving the report, Governor Nasir El-Rufa'i commended the security forces for their sp

104 ISWAP FIGHTERS AND THEIR FAMILIES,SURRENDERED TO THE NIGERIAN TROOP.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE

Image
BREAKING: ISWAP fighters and their families numbering 104 comprising 22 males, 27 females and 55 children surrendered to troops of 25 Task Force Brigade Damboa, Borno State on Saturday 5 February 2022. More details later and more photos below.  

A GOOD NIGERIAN BROUGHT TWO GIRLS TO THE ENUGU STATE COMMAND AFTER THEY WERE FOUND WANDERING ALONG OKPARA AVENUE .(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.

Image
ENUGU STATE POLICE COMMAND BULLETIN OF 7TH FEBRUARY, 2022 FOUND CHILDREN The general public, particularly residents of Enugu State, are hereby informed that a Good Samaritan brought to Central Police Station (CPS) Enugu, two (2) female children of about 6 and 3 years respectively, who were found wandering and crying along Okpara Avenue, Enugu. 2. The children, who are suspected to be siblings, gave their names as Amanda and Chioma (surnames unknown) respectively; while Amanda, the older of them, mentioned the name of their mother as Ifunnaya, who sells food. 3. Meanwhile, all efforts so far made to locate the parents or relatives of the children for identification and claim, have proved abortive. Hence, anyone who can identify or assist the Police to locate and reunite the children with their family is hereby enjoined to visit Central Police Station (CPS) Enugu or call 08068820580. 4. Kindly disseminate widely alongside the attached pictures of the children, please. ASP DANIEL NDUKWE,

NEW ANAMBRA NUJ EXCO CONTINUES FAMILIARIZATION VISIT WITH UNIZIK VC. (PHOTOS).

Image
New Anambra NUJ Exco Continues Familiarization Visit With Unizik VC, Prof. Esimone, VC Paul University Awka, Venerable Prof Nwosu, And Deputy VC Paul University Awka, Professor Okunna  The newly elected Executive of the Anambra state Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, led by its Chairman, Dr Odogwu Emeka Odogwu has continued its familiarization visits with visits to the Vice Chancellor the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Professor Charles Esimone, his Paul University Awka counterpart, Venerable Professor Obiora Nwosu, as well as Paul University Awka, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor Stella Okunna, to seek for cordial relationship between the union and the institutions. During the visits, the Anambra NUJ officials were warmly received by their hosts at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka and Paul University Awka respectively. Addressing the delegation, Professors Esimone and Venerable Professor Nwosu commended the state council of the NUJ for believing in Dr Odogwu and his e

NOLLYWOOD ACTORS MEET MARWA, DECLARE SUPPORT FOR DRUG WAR. (PHOTOS)#PRESS RELEASE

Image
Nollywood actors meet Marwa, declare support for drug war Leaders of the Nollywood industry under the aegis of Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, have declared support for the ongoing war against drug abuse in Nigeria even as they expressed their preparedness to join the crusade against the scourge. They gave the assurance on Monday 7th February 2022 during a meeting with the Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) at the National Headquarters of the Agency in Abuja.  While commending the Nollywood actors and the entertainment industry for projecting the image of Nigeria, Gen. Marwa expressed confidence that the campaign against drug abuse in the country will go far with the offer of partnership and support from the leadership of AGN.  He said with drug use prevalence in the country three times the global average, the Agency needs committed partners like the Guild to mobilise the citizentry against the menace. Accordi

WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONARE SERIES IS BACK WITH FRANK EDOHO RETURNING AS THE HOST. (PHOTOS).

Image
The maximum sum to be won has also increased from N10m to N20m. Also, Unified Payment Service, (parent company of Hope Payment Services Bank Limited, Pay Attitude) and BLK HUT are the sponsors. The show will run for 52 weeks. The new show has provisions for viewers to participate from the comfort of their homes using their smart phones. -Fred Chukwuelobe. One more photo below.   

APC YOUTH LEADER DIES IN MOTOR ACCIDENT WHILE RETURNING FROM PARTY FESTIVAL.(PHOTOS).

Image
Kola Bello, the All Progressives Congress (APC) youth leader in Iseyin, Oke-Ogun area of Oyo state, is dead. Bello died in a car accident along Ibadan-Iseyin road at the weekend while returning home from the APC’s ‘Southwest Progressive Youth Festival’ held in Ibadan. His body has been deposited at a morgue in the state. One more photo below.   

HELP COMES FOR MAN SEEN IN VIRAL VIDEO ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE TO RETURN TO NIGERIA FROM INDIA.(PHOTO)

Image
Ndi Nnewi have come to the aid of Nnewi-born, Anthony Arinzechi, the man who was seen in a viral video sleeping rough on the streets of India. New photos have surfaced online showing the man in a care facility confirming that truly, help is on the way. According to Mazi Ifeanyi Nwosu; “Our brother, Mr. Anthony Arinzechi whose video went viral last week is currently at WOCKHADT HOSPITAL MUMBAI INDIA for medical treatment which our brother, Hon. Okwuchukwu Okafor, the Chairman of Nzuko Ora Nnewi India is taking care of”.  Mazi Nwosu also confirmed that Mr. Anthony Arinzechi, “will be home as soon as possible”.  Continuing, he said that Ndi Nnewi are not soliciting for funds on Arinzechi’s behalf and cautioned the public to “beware of ndi 419”, for according to him, “Nnewi zuru ka emee na nke a”.   

ACTOR ZUBBY MICHAEL SPENT OVER N8M FOR HIS BIRTHDAY PARTY.(PHOTO).

Image
Ozubulu, Anambra state- born Nollywood actor, Zubby Michael whose birthday was on the 1st of February has reportedly ‘blown’ a whopping sum of N8,455,900.00 at his birthday party which held at an undisclosed Lagos night club on Sunday, 6th February, 2022. The star-studded party was attended by Nollywood stars and music artistes, as seen in the videos and pictures shared by the celebrant on his Instagram page. The socialites and Nollywood stars at the event were Kanayo O. Kanayo, Alex Ekubo, Ini Edo, Yul Edochie, E-money, Cubana Chief Priest, Uche Jombo, etc. Music stars who graced the party included Davido, Olamide, Phyno, Portable, KCee, Rudeboy, and a host of others. He also reportedly received a gift of a plot of land in Abuja from an undisclosed individual.   

CUBANA CHIEF-PRIEST IS SET TO EMPOWER 2,700 IMO YOUTHS WITH MOBILE PHONES. (PHOTO).

Image
Cubana Chief-Priest Set To Empower 2,700 Imo Youths With Mobile Phones. He shared the news on his Facebook page.  “Just concluded a partnership deal and purchase of 2,700 Infinix Mobile Smart HD 2021 Phones that will be given out to imo youths on saturday 12th Feb. 2022 At Hero's Square. These phones are super smart with an amazing 13 Months Warranty. Feel free to google it to know better. These phones will give opportunities to Imolites to take advantage of the amazing social media space to better their lives & that of our dear IMO state. More Updates Co4ming !!! Plenty Love❤❤ In The Air... WE RISE BY LIFTING OTHERS “.  #Celebritybarman #DrEzemuo  

EFCC CROSS EXAMINES WITNESSES IN SENATOR ALBERT BASSEY’S MONEY LAUNDERING TRIAL.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE

Image
EFCC Cross Examines Witnesses in Senator Albert Bassey’s Money Laundering Trial The money laundering trial of Senator Obong Albert Bassey before Justice Agatha A. Okeke of the Federal High Court, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State continued today February 7, 2022 with the cross examination of defence witnesses by the prosecution. The EFCC had at the last sitting closed its case, while the defendant was ordered to open his defence. At today’s sitting, the defence called two witnesses, Kubiat Etah and Kennedy Ekong, who were cross examined by prosecuting counsel, Attah Ocholi.   

P&ID SCAM: EFCC ARRAIGNS MARQOTT COMPANY LIMITED AS FIRST WITNESS GIVE EVIDENCE. (PHOTO)#PRESS RELEASE

Image
P&ID Scam: EFCC Arraigns Marqott Company Limited As First Witness Give Evidence   The EFCC, on Monday February 7, 2022 arraigned a company, Marqott Nigeria Limited, an alleged accomplice in the $9.6bn Gas Supply and Processing Agreement between the Ministry of Petroleum Resources and Process and Industrial Development Limited, P&ID Limited, on four counts of Money Laundering.   

LASG FROWNS AT ENCROACHMENT ON SETBACKS AT LEKKI-EPE CORRIDOR.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE

Image
The General Manager, Lagos State Planning and Environmental Monitoring Authority (LASPEMA), Tpl. Daisi Oso, has condemned all encroachments on setbacks and incidental open spaces in some parts of the State.  Oso made this known over the weekend during routine monitoring of the Lekki/Epe Expressway and Lekki Phase I, lamenting the way some citizens have encroached on the setbacks and incidental open spaces in the Lekki Phase I/Lekki Epe Expressway axis. He said such encroachments violate the provisions of setbacks which, originally, are meant for future developmental projects, warning that the Agency will soon take appropriate actions against violators.  In his words: “First and foremost, we will enlighten the public that the setbacks are not where anyone can just occupy. They are for future expansion. Some of the government utilities and infrastructure pass through such corridors and they are so designed in the regional and other developmental plans with the intent of beautifying urban

GOV. SANWO-OLU SWEARS-IN SPECIAL ADVISERS ON PPP, AGRICULTURE.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

Image
SANWO-OLU SWEARS-IN SPECIAL ADVISERS ON PPP, AGRICULTURE …Signs Bills Regulating Real Estate, Cooperative Societies, Prohibiting Dangerous Animals Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sworn in Mr. Ope George and Dr. Oluwarotimi Fashola as Special Advisers on Public-Private Partnerships and Agriculture (Rice Mill Initiative) respectively. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who swore in the two advisers during the weekly State Executive Council meeting at the Executive Chamber in Lagos House, Ikeja, on Monday also signed three bills into law. The three bills were – law regulating the real estate transactions in Lagos State; law to provide for the registration of Cooperative Societies in Lagos State; and law to regulate ownership, licensing and sales of pets and to prohibit and restrict people from having in custody dangerous animals in public places.   Speaking about his new advisers, Governor Sanwo-Olu said George and Fashola are coming into the State Executive Council with a lot of exper