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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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KANAYO .O. KANAYO TURNS 60-YEARS TODAY AS HE WENT FOR THANKSGIVING EARLIER TODAY.(PHOTOS).

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Anayo Modestus Onyekwere is a Nigerian actor and lawyer. In 2006 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in the movie "Family Battle". Kanayo In 1992 made his debut movie appearance in the film Living in Bondage. Kanayo has starred in over 100 films.   Born:  1 March 1962 (age 60 years), Mbaise.  He shared this photos few hours ago with the caption "Started the day in the house of God at St Mulumba Catholic parish,New Haven ,Enugu". I wish him a happy 60th birthday.  More photos below.   
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PRESIDENT BUHARI URGES NIGERIANS TO GET MORE INVOLVED IN SECURITY, HAILS SECURIY AGENCIES, SERVICE CHIEFS FOR COURAGE. (PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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PRESIDENT BUHARI URGES NIGERIANS TO GET MORE INVOLVED IN SECURITY, HAILS SECURIY AGENCIES, SERVICE CHIEFS FOR COURAGE   President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja urged Nigerians to get more interested in working with security agencies to tackle myriad challenges facing the country, extoling the courage and bravery displayed by security agencies and service chiefs in promoting peace and order. In an address at the opening ceremony of Alumni Association of the National Defence College (AANDEC), the President said more could be achieved in bringing law and order to various parts of the country with full cooperation of citizens. “Security is not just a military concern but a challenge for all Nigerians. No matter the amount of money invested in military operations, without the support of the people, display of patriotism and preparedness for everyone to be ready to take ownership of securing our environment, success will be limited. “Consequently, we must look beyond the military and the
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PRESIDENT BUHARI REJOICES WITH PASTOR E.A. ADEBOYE ON 80TH BIRTHDAY.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE

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 PRESIDENT BUHARI REJOICES WITH PASTOR E.A. ADEBOYE ON 80TH BIRTHDAY President Muhammadu Buhari joins members of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), the Christian community, particularly clergymen in Nigeria and abroad, in celebrating with Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye on the auspicious occasion of his 80th birthday, March 2, 2022. President Buhari felicitates with the wife, Pastor Foluke Adenike Adeboye,  family members, friends and relations as the General Overseer turns an octogenarian, with clear evidences of walking the path of a righteous man by dedicating his life to the service of God, and humanity. The President recalls his private and public meetings with the renowned preacher and teacher of the Bible over many years, most remarkably the visit when he was recuperating in London, 2017, appreciating Pastor Adeboye’s warmth and friendliness, which he also extends to leaders and others from all walks of life. On the cleric’s 80th birthday, President Buhari believes his contri
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UKRAINE: SOME NIGERIANS NOT WILLING TO RETURN SAYS MINISTER.(PHOTO).

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  Ukraine: Some Nigerians Not Willing To Return, Says Minister  The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyema, has disclosed that some Nigerians caught in the Russia-Ukraine war do not want to return to the country. Onyema disclosed this in a meeting with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday. The Minister also stated that the Federal Government could start evacuation of Nigerian citizens, who have been able to find refuge in neighbouring countries, from Wednesday. He said, “We hope to start evacuation hopefully Wednesday although some do not want to come back. We are doing everything possible to ensure that come Wednesday we will dispatch planes for evaluation.”
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FG COMMITTED TO OPTIMAL OPERATIONS OF ONIGBOLO CEMENT AND SAVE SUGAR COMPANIES .(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.

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FG COMMITTED TO OPTIMAL OPERATIONS OF ONIGBOLO CEMENT AND SAVE SUGAR COMPANIES . The Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Amb. Mariam Yalwaji Katagum has said Nigerian government is committed to the progress and optimal operation of Onigbolo Cement and Save Sugar Companies for economic development between Nigeria and the Republic of Benin.  The Minister made this known during the Ministerial Session and Signing of Resolutions and Communique of the 26th Ordinary Session of the Joint Supervisory Authority (JSA) on Onigbolo Cement and Save Sugar Companies between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Republic of Benin held in Abuja. Amb. Katagum reiterated the commitment and friendship of the Nigerian Government to not only the Government of Benin and her people, but to also the progress and optimal operation of the two enterprises. Amb. Katagum revealed that the enterprises have experienced mixed fortunes over the years, leading to the full privatisation
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ABIA STATE TO COMPENSATE EACH MURDERED CATTLE TRADER FAMILY WITH N2M. (PHOTO).

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Abia State To Compensate Each Murdered Cattle Trader Family With N2 Million  Following the killing of nine persons at a cattle market, the Abia State Government, on Monday, sent a delegation to condole with the families of the deceased in Gombe State. Seven of the victims, who were killed by hoodlums, were said to be indigenes of Gombe State. According to the acting President, Cattle Dealers Association of Nigeria, Yahuza Yusuf, no government from the southern part of the country had shown sympathy to the body like the Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu.  
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SCHOOL-GIRL SHOT DEAD BY RUSSIAN SOLDIERS IN UKRAINE. (PHOTO).

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Schoolgirl Shot Dead By Russian Soldiers In Ukraine According to Ukraine's president, a schoolgirl was shot dead in Kyiv, raising the total number of children murdered in Russia's invasion to at least 16. Polina, who was nine or 10 years old at the time, was in her final year of primary school. According to reports, she and her parents were killed when Russian saboteurs opened fire on their family automobile. According to the city's deputy mayor Volodymyr Bondarenko, her sister is in intensive care and her brother is being treated at a children's hospital following the attack in the capital's northwest. Ukraine reports that 45 children have been injured in addition to the killings five days into the invasion.  
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BRIGHT CHIMEZIE ANNOUNCED THE DEATH OF HIS MOTHER ON SOCIAL MEDIA. (PHOTOS).

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officialbrightchimezie Today with immense sadness in my heart, I regret to announce the demise of my lovely mother Nneoma ihedinma leticia Ironmuoh. My beautiful Ever-smiling and joyous Mother left this Earth to the great beyond on the 22nd of February, 2022 at the ripe age of 95. My consolation remains in the fact that she lived a fulfilled long life, she was showered with Love, attention, and care, and her memories remain forever enshrined in our hearts. RIP MAMA With Love, Bright chimezie. More photos below 
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A MAN FALLS IN LOVE WITH THREE SISTERS (TRIPLETS) AND MARRIES THEM SAME DAY. (PHOTOS).

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A man falls in love with three sisters (triplets) and marries them same day. A young man has shown the world what loving many ladies at once is as he married triplet sisters on the same day. One of the ladies said they are all happy with the arrangement as they earlier thought marriage to different men would separate them. Even though his close friends were present, the man's parents never attended the ceremony. A Congolese man identified as Luwizo is the latest King Solomon in town. The polygamous man from Kalehe, South Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, recently married triplets Natasha, Natalie, Nadege in a colourful wedding ceremony. One more photo below. 
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P&ID SCAM: EFCC SEEKS ARREST WARRANT AGAINST MARQOTT DIRECTORS.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.

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P&ID Scam: EFCC Seeks Arrest Warrant Against Marqott Directors The EFCC on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, urged Justice D. U. Okorowo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, to issue a warrant of arrest against Giovanni Beccarelli, Valentina Fontoli and Dimitri Duca, directors and shareholders of Marqott Nigeria Limited, who are currently at large.  Prosecution counsel, Bala Sanga, informed the court that the application which was filed in February 4, 2022 is pursuant to “Section 3, 35, 36 and 37 of ACJA 2015.” Justice Okorowo however reserved ruling on the application till March 15. Marqott Nigeria Limited, an accomplice in the $9.6billion Gas Supply and Processing Agreement, between the Ministry of Petroleum Resources and Process and Industrial Development, P&ID, Limited is facing prosecution by the EFCC on money laundering charges.   
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CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF CHARGES COMMANDING OFFICERS TO THINK OUT OF BOX IN DEALING WITH CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES. (PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF CHARGES COMMANDING OFFICERS TO THINK OUT OF BOX IN DEALING WITH CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES The Chief of Army Staff ( COAS) Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya has charged the Commanding Officers of the Nigerian Army to think out of box in coming up with well thought out strategies in dealing with contemporary security challenges in a joint environment across the country. He made the charge during the opening ceremony of first commanding officers Workshop on Monday 28 February 2022 at Headquarters 82 Division Enugu. The COAS who was represented by the Corps Commander Nigerian Army Engineers Maj Gen Kamilu Kadiri urged the participants to pay deep attention to the lectures and actively participate in discussions so that they would achieve a positive change of attitude to training and conduct of operations across theatres. Lt Gen Yahaya added that in order to achieve the desired end- state which is defeat of the adversary, there is the need to enhance the capacity of officers and soldier
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ARREST,QUESTIONING AND DETENTION OF OYO STATE ACCOUNTANT GENERAL ON FRIDAY.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.

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Press Release on the Arrest, Questioning and Detention of the Oyo State Accountant General on Friday, February 25, 2022, and Subsequent Release on Monday, February 28, 2022 For Immediate Release The Oyo State Government is using this medium to update the good people of Oyo State regarding the arrest, questioning and detention of the Oyo State Accountant General on Friday, February 25, 2022, and subsequent release on Monday, February 28, 2022. The continued harassment and intimidation of the Accountant General and other officials of the state government by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is totally unconstitutional and unacceptable and is being contested in a court of competent jurisdiction.   The EFCC and its officials have, since last year been mounting pressure on Oyo State and its officials to provide documents regarding disbursements and expenditure of the Consolidated Revenue Fund, Contingencies Fund and Security Vote lawfully approved and passed into Appropria
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FUEL: LASG WARNS MOTORISTS TO SHUN TRAFFIC OBSTRUCTION.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE

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The Lagos State Government has warned motorists queuing up for fuel at filling stations to be orderly and not hinder the movement of others. “The government sympathises with motorists who are enduring the pains of the fuel shortage being experienced across the country. This, however, is no excuse to block roads and impede traffic flow”, Commissioner for Transportation Dr. Frederic Oladeinde said. Oladeinde frowned at the disorderly behaviour of some drivers, who queue up haphazardly and disrupt traffic flow around petrol stations. He urged petrol marketers to ensure that products are sold in an orderly manner that would not infringe on the rights of other road users to free movement The Commissioner said that traffic regulatory agencies had been directed to ensure free movement of vehicles and apprehend anyone that disrupts traffic around petrol stations. Any vehicle left on the road will be towed away. He warned residents that excuses of faulty and unserviceable condition of vehicles
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN STUDENTS NANS,EMBARKS ON PROTEST OVER ASUU STRIKE. (PHOTO)..

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  National Association Of Nigerian Students, NANS, Embarks On Protest Over ASUU Strike.   Students under the umbrella of National Association Of Nigerian Students have protested the strike action embarked upon by Academic Staff Union Of Universities, ASUU, and beckoned on the Federal Government and ASUU to settle their rift. The protest which took place around Aroma flyover, Awka  and environs, today, Tuesday, 1st March, 2022, had students from Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka and other Universities within Anambra participating. This obstructed the free flow of traffic on the expressway. The students carried placards and banners which all called on both Federal Government and ASUU not to jeopardize their education and end the strike action, as they chanted solidarity songs. Speaking during the protest, the Chairman, National Association Of Nigerian Students,  NANS, Anambra State Chapter, Mr. Peter Onyekweife explained that the strike action is becoming incessant, which affects their stud
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ANAMBRA HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY URGES GOVERNOR OBIANO TO DEVELOP OGBA CAVE.(PHOTOS).

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Anambra House Of Assembly Urges Governor Obiano To  Develop Ogba Cave. Anambra State House of Assembly has passed a resolution urging Givernor Willie Obiano to direct the Commissioner for Culture, Tourism and Diaspora Affairs and any other relevant agency to rehabilitate the Ogba cave in Orumba South Local Area for tourism purposes.  The House passed the resolution following a motion of urgent public importance sponsored to that effect by the member representing Orumba South Constituency, Honourable Emma Nwafor during plenary.  While describing tourism as one of the major revenue drive for most developd nations, the lawmaker  revealed that the cave can generate huge revenue to Anambra State if major facilities are put in place.  On his part,the member representing Nnewi North Constituency, Honourable Nonso Okafor who displayed his passion for Ogba cave because of its potential maintained that it will be a tourist site for the world if it is rehabilitated.  In his speech, the member rep
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