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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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SENATOR KWAKWANSO DUMPS PDP FOR NNPP.(PHOTO)

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In a letter addressed to his ward chairman, Kwankwaso said,  “May I begin by thanking my Ward Chairman and all friends and well wishers in my ward, and indeed from across the country and beyond for the very respectful relationship we have had and the tremendous support I have enjoyed during my stay in the PDP "It is with deep sense of responsibility that I write to notify you that as a result of some serious and irreconcilable differences I have reached the conclusion that my continued stay in the PDP is untenable and therefore, effective from Tuesday the 29 day of March, 2022, I have withdrawn my membership from the People’s Democratic Party, PDP.”.  
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TINUBU @70: GBAJABIAMILA PAYS TRIBUTE. (PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has paid glowing tributes to the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his 70th birthday. He said the Jagaban of Borgu kingdom has demonstrated an uncommon and unyielding commitment to a progressive and prosperous Nigeria. The speaker noted with delight Tinubu’s invaluable contributions to Nigeria's democracy in the past decades, saying he has unmatched credentials. With these, Tinubu’s services to his fatherland are most needed at a time like this, the speaker stated further. Speaker Gbajabiamila recalled how Tinubu used his acumen to turn things around in Lagos State when he served as governor for eight years. Referring to Tinubu as the pillar of modern developmental strides in Lagos State, Gbajabiamila said he believes the APC national leader will go down in history as one of the best and most impactful democrats Nigeria has had. The speaker wished the Asiwaju more
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GBAJABIAMILA CALLS FOR ACTION ,MOURNS VICTIMS OF ABUJA-KADUNA TRAIN ATTACK.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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Gbajabiamila calls for action, mourns victims of Abuja-Kaduna train attack, commiserates with grieving families. One more photo below.   
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EFCC ARRESTS SUSPECT ON FBI WANTED-LIST IN ENUGU.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.

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EFCC Arrests Suspect on FBI Wanted-List in Enugu The Enugu Zonal Command of the EFCC, has arrested Emmanuel Dike Chidiebere, a suspect on the watch list of the American Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, for conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering. Acting on verified intelligence, operatives of the Commission on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, tracked the suspect to Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State where he was arrested Chidiebere is alleged to have defrauded some victims in America, Cote D’Ivoire and Poland of some undisclosed amount of money and went underground.  Three of his accomplices are still at large. For details of this and other stories visit our website wwwww.efccnigeria.org.   
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YAHOO BOY'S MOTHER JAILED FIVE YEARS IN BENIN.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE

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Yahoo Boy's Mother Jailed Five Years in Benin Debest Osarumwense, mother of Endurance Osarumwense, an internet fraudster was today March 29, 2022, sentenced to five years imprisonment by Justice M. S. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court sitting in Benin City. Debest was arraigned by the Benin Zonal Command of the Commission on a one count charge for aiding her son to receive the sum of N91,296,150 (Ninety One Million, Two Hundred and Ninety Six Thousand, One Hundred and Fifty Naira) only, being proceeds of his criminal activities. Upon arraignment, the defendant pleaded guilty.   
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NAMES OF THE 16 VICTIMS OF THE KADUNA-ABUJA TRAIN ATTACK SURFACED.(PHOTO).

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[LIST] 16 Victims Of Kaduna-Abuja Train Attack Admitted At 44 Army Reference Hospital The names of the 16 victims of the Kaduna-Abuja train terror attack hospitalised at the 44 Army Reference Hospital have been revealed. Names on the list obtained by our correspondent include; Haruna Muhammed, Mohammed Modibo, Ibrahim Wakala; Yakubu Nuhu; Abdulahi Yahaya, Ismail Saidu, Abdumalik Rasheedat,  Umar Mohammed. Also on the list are Hadiza Umar, Musa Ishawan, Aisha Yusuf, Mohammed Ameen, Abubakar Hauwau, Aliyu Sulaiman, Olaosebikan Bilikisu and Mrs Leola Abdulbasit.  
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KADUNA TRAIN ATTACK: PRESIDENT BUHARI DIRECTS IMMEDIATE IMPLEMENTATION OF SECURITY SOLUTION; CONDEMNS INCIDENT.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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KADUNA TRAIN ATTACK: PRESIDENT BUHARI DIRECTS IMMEDIATE IMPLEMENTATION OF SECURITY SOLUTION; CONDEMNS INCIDENT   President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the immediate conclusion of all the processes for the implementation of the integrated security surveillance and monitoring solution for the Abuja to Kaduna railway line and that this be extended to cover the Lagos-Ibadan railway line. He also directed the Nigerian Railway Corporation management to speedily repair the damaged lines and resume normal service without delay. The President gave these directives in Abuja, Tuesday, after receiving briefs from the Service Chiefs led by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-General Faruk Yahaya, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Isiaka Amao, the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, as well as Major General Samuel Adebayo, the Chief of Defence Intelligence and the Director General of the Department of State Services, DSS, Yusuf Magaji Bichi
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ANAMBRA HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY RECEIVES LIST OF COMMISSIONER NOMINEES.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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Anambra House Of Assembly Receives List Of Commissioner Nominees  Anambra State House of Assembly has received list of commissioner nominees from the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo for confirmation.  The commissioner nominees are: Dr. Foster Ihejiofor, Professor Offornze, Engr. Ifeanyi Okoma,Miss Chiamaka Nnake,Dr. Afam Obidike,Mr. Patrick Aghamba,Mrs Ifeyinwa Obinabo,Dr. Obinna Ngonadi,Engr. Julius Chukwuemeka, Professor Ngozi Chuma-Udeh,Mr. Paul Nwosu,Mr. Ifeatu Onejeme. Others are Mrs Patricia Igwebuike,Engr. Felix Odimegwu,Mr. Chikodi Anara,Professor Sylvia Ifejeme,Mr. Collins Nwabunwanne, Mr. Donatus Onyenji,Barrister Anthony Ifeanya and Mr. Paulins Onyeka.    In his remarks,the Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Right Honourable Uche Okafor  explained that the commissioner nominees shall constitute members of the Executive Council upon confirmation by the House in line with section 192 of the 1999 constitution as amended.  The speaker referred the l
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COAS ON ASSESSMENT VISIT TO SCENE OF KADUNA-ABUJA TRAIN ATTACK.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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COAS ON ASSESSMENT VISIT TO SCENE OF KADUNA-ABUJA TRAIN ATTACK. .. Orders troops to intensity Search and Rescue Operations, Hunt down terrorists The Chief of Army Staff (COAS)Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has today 29 March 2022 visited the scene of Kaduna - Abuja train attack. The COAS, who was accompanied by some principal staff officers of the Army Headquarters and the General Officer Commanding 1 Division, on arrival at scene, assessed the security situation around the general area of the attack and inspected the attacked train, as well as the rail track to evaluate the degree of damage. He ordered the troops of the NA and other security agencies to intensify their search and rescue operations to ensure that the kidnapped victims are rescued unconditionally. The COAS has also assured Nigerians that the troops will be undeterred and vehement in the fight against banditry and other forms of criminality.  He urged members of the surrounding communities and all Nigerians to continue
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POLICE FOIL ATTACK ON DANGOTE REFINERY.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.

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PRESS RELEASE                                                                                                     POLICE FOIL ATTACK ON DANGOTE REFINERY -      CP Alabi Emplaces Fortified Security   Security operatives in the early hours of yesterday Monday March 28, 2022 foiled an attempted attack on Dangote Refinery, Lekki Free Trade Zone, Lagos.   Armed hoodlums numbering about twenty who gained access to the refinery through the lagoon side were repelled while attempting to cart away already-installed armored cables in the refinery.   The hoodlums on sighting security operatives fled the scene. One of the hoodlums was hit in the ensuing gunfire and died on the way to the hospital.   Investigation has commenced with a view to arresting the fleeing attackers.   Meanwhile, on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Abiodun Alabi fdc, minm, psc, security at the refinery has been fortified.   E-SINGED   SP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, anipr, mipra POLICE PUBLIC RELATI
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45 NEW CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 IN NIGERIA.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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45 new confirmed cases of COVID19Nigeria; Lagos-27 FCT-10 Rivers-3 Bauchi-2 Kaduna-2 Kano-1 255,341 confirmed  249,566 discharged  3,142 deaths  #TakeResponsibility This report includes: ▪️Data for 26th, 27th and 28th March 2022 ▪️6 States with zero cases reported: Abia, Cross River, Delta, Nasarawa, Plateau and Sokoto For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng One more photo below.   
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KADUNA TRAIN ATTACK: 2 BODIES DEPOSITED AT KADUNA HOSPITAL,MANY INJURED.(PHOTO).

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Two cleaners and workers of the attacked Abuja-Kaduna train identified as Loretta and Abdul have been confirmed dead. some security personnel and passengers have also been confirmed dead but their names have yet to be released. A lot passengers were also injured or abducted, it was learnt, it was gathered. "Meanwhile, two dead bodies have been deposited at St. Gerald’s Catholic Hospital in Kaduna while some persons are being treated for gunshot injuries,"   
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2023: MY FOCUS AT THIS TIME IS FIGHTING INFLATION NOT POLITICS-EMEFIELE.(PHOTO).

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2023: My Focus At This Time Is Fighting Inflation Not Politics – Emefiele  Amid speculations that he may be running for President in 2023, Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele on Monday said his focus was on solving macroeconomic challenges, including fighting inflation. Banners of Mr Emefiele as a presidential candidate has flooded parts of the country, suggesting he might be interested in politics. “My focus at this time is a robust monetary policy and fighting inflation which is now a global problem; building a strong financial system in an increasingly uncertain global economy,” Mr Emefiele said in a series of tweets.  
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ISWAP/BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS: ON GOING CLEARANCE IN BORN BY THE NIGERIAN ARMY.(PHOTOS).

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BREAKING: In continuation of ongoing clearance operations & dominating the battlefield, in the early hours of today troops of Operation Desert Sanity neutralized several ISWAP/BokoHaram terrorists who attempted to infiltrate Wulgo and Marte axis in Borno State. Troops recovered large cache of Weapons, ammunition and two gun trucks amongst others. More photos below   
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EVACUATION OF TRAPPED TRAIN PASSENGERS-KDSG.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.

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KDSG Security Update: Tuesday 29 March 2022 Evacuation of trapped train passengers concluded  Evacuation of passengers on the trapped Kaduna-bound train from Abuja has been concluded this morning by security forces, officials of Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and Nigerian Red Cross.  Passengers who sustained injuries, and other fatalities, have been moved to hospitals.  The passengers were evacuated from different hard-to-reach areas in forests and rocky locations in Audujongom, off the Kaduna-Abuja Road.  As stated yesterday, the Kaduna State Government is still liaising with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to ascertain the list from the passengers manifest for efficient tracking. Governor Nasir El-Rufai who commended all those who participated in the evacuation, appealed to the hospitals to attend to the victims diligently.  The Governor also directed the Ministry of Health to be in contact with the hospitals as government will bear the cost of their treatment
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AIRLINE SUSPENDS FLIGHT OPERATIONS TO KADUNA.(PHOTO).

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Azman Air has announced the suspension of flights to Kaduna over the recent attack on the Kaduna International Airport. The airline’s management disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday. On Saturday it was reported how terrorists had shot into the runway of the airport, killing a security guard. The terrorists were, however, repelled by security operatives. An Azman Air flight was said to have been delayed for 44 minutes as a result of the incident, but passengers on the aircraft flew safely from Kaduna to Lagos. Giving an update on its decision following the incident at the airport, Azman Air said the suspension is to ensure that the safety of travellers and workers is guaranteed.  
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