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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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PRESIDENT BUHARI DEPARTS MADRID SPAIN+ ENGAGES SPANISH COMPANIES DOING BUSINESS IN NIGERIA BEFORE DEPARTING SPAIN.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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President Buhari departs Madrid, Spain and arrives in Abuja after his Official State Visit on 3rd June 2022. Also  President Buhari engages Spanish Companies doing Business in Nigeria in Madrid, Spain on 2nd June 2022  GB Foods 2: President Buhari with L-R: CEO GB Foods Africa Vicenc Bosch, Ambassador of Nigeria to Spain Amb. Demola Seriki, Minister of Trade and Investment Otunba Niyi Adebayo, Ambassador of Spain to Nigeria Amb. Juan Sell, Chairman & President Agrolimen Artur Carilla Mas, MD GB Foods Nigeria Vincent Egbe as he engages Spanish Companies doing Business in Nigeria in Madrid, Spain on 2nd June 2022 NATURGY 5: President Buhari with L-R: International Manager Naturgy David Gallardo, Ambassador of Nigeria to Spain Amb. Demola Seriki, Minister of Trade and Investment Otunba Niyi Adebayo, Naturgy President Francisco Reynes, Ambassador of Spain to Nigeria Amb. Juan Sell and Naturgy Manager Carlos Humphrey as he engages Spanish Companies doing Business in Nigeria in Madrid,
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THE ROYAL FAMILY ATTENDED A THANKSGIVING SERVICE TODAY TO CELEBRATE THE QUEEN’S 70TH YEAR OF RULING.(PHOTOS).

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Thank you, Your Majesty, for 70 years of unwavering and dedicated service 🙏 The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, along with other members of The @RoyalFamily, attended a Service of Thanksgiving at @StPaulsLondon in The Queen’s #PlatinumJubilee year. Over 400 people were invited to attend in recognition of their contribution to public life at both a community and national level. Drawn from all four nations of the United Kingdom, this included NHS and key workers, teaching staff and representatives from the Armed Forces, charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups. More photos below.   
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APC PRIMARIES: GOODLUCK JONATHAN WASN'T SCREENED- OYEGUN. (PHOTO).

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APC Primaries: Goodluck Jonathan Wasn't Screened - Oyegun  The All Progressives Congress’ presidential screening committee has disqualified 10 aspirants from its primaries scheduled for next week. Chairman of the Committee, John Oyegun, revealed this on Friday. According to Mr Oyegun, only 13 out of the 23 aspirants screened were cleared by the committee. However when asked about the identity of the disqualified aspirants, Mr Oyegun declined to disclose the names. Oyegun added that contrary to rumours making the rounds, it didn’t screen former president Goodluck Jonathan. The committee held the screening exercise between Monday and Tuesday this week. Cleared aspirants are expected to contest the presidential primary at a scheduled special convention in Abuja between June 6 and 8.  
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NIGERIAN ARMY HOLDS SOCIAL MEDIA SEMINAR  IN SOKOTO.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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HAPPENING NOW:   NIGERIAN ARMY HOLDS SOCIAL MEDIA SEMINAR  IN SOKOTO Army Headquarters Department of Civil-Military Affairs in conjunction with Security Affairs Limited today Friday 3 June 2022 is holding the 20th edition of the  Social Media Seminar for Social Media Influencers, bloggers and Civil Society Organizations in Sokoto Guest Inn, Sokoto State. The Seminar which was conceived in 2018 is aimed at strengthening Nigerian Army's Civil-Military Cooperation and curbing the menace of fake news syndrome. The theme of the Seminar is, "The Nigerian Army's Non-Kinetic Lines  of Operation: Critical Roles of the Social Media". More photos below. 
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NEMESIS AS IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE PLANTED BY IPOB BLOWS UP MEMBERS.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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NEMESIS AS IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE PLANTED BY IPOB BLOWS UP MEMBERS An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN) has exploded, causing severe injuries to two members of the outlawed group. The incident occured along Eke Ututu - Orsu road in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo state on 1 June 2022. The dissidents, inadvertently stepped on the IED which they had earlier planted along several routes in Orlu, Orsu Local Government Area, while they were attempting to evade troops' onslaught against terrorists in the area. The outlawed group have severally planted IEDs along troops' patrol routes in failed effort to bring harm to the troops.   We urge all peace loving people of the South East to please inform troops of possible areas where these explosives have been buried for proper evacuation and disposal. ONYEMA NWACHUKWU  Brigadier General  Director Army Public Relations  1
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EFCC GETS DIRECT ACCESS TO 114M INTERPOL CRIMINAL RECORDS. (PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE

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EFCC Gets Direct Access to 114m INTERPOL Criminal Records The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, in Lyon, France, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Interpol National Central Bureau for Nigeria. The agreement on Direct Access to and Use of Interpol Information Systems, grants the EFCC unrestricted access to nine key global databases containing 114 million records of 195 countries, hosted by the Interpol on its i24/7 secure global records and communication system. Access to the Interpol databases is a significant boost to the EFCC as it enhances the Commission’s operational capabilities by giving it an unparalleled global reach against suspected criminals and wanted persons attempting to flee from the long arm of the law. The global criminal databases that the EFCC now has unhindered access to, include:          i. Nominal Database containing records of personal data and the criminal histo
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EFCC ARRESTS 92 INTERNET FRAUD SUSPECTS IN PORT HARCOURT. (PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.

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EFCC Arrests 92 Internet Fraud Suspects in Port Harcourt Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the EFCC have arrested 92 suspected internet fraudsters (aka Yahoo Boys) in a sting operation in the early hours of Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at various locations in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Ninety Two (92) suspects were arrested for alleged internet fraud activities at locations including Choba and Ada George axis of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, following an intelligence report. Analyses of the devices recovered from the suspects established that 64 of the suspects have incriminating items in their phones and emails. The Sixty Four (64) suspects are: Lawrence Philip, Edewor Victor, Triumph Amgbu, Elvis Ogheze, Maduakolam Lius Fred, Edet Victor Akpan, Joshua Fidelis, Henry Wisdom, Isiah Ejarat, Destiny Waaogho Erigga, David Alli, Goodluck Edowru, James Otu, Asoulu Dare, Jerry Thankgod, Anawanti Finder, Edowuru Famous, Felix Osaro, Ukaegbu Franklin, Clinton Paul, Stansley .O.
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EFCC ARRESTS THIRTY-NINE CYBER-FRAUDSTERS IN IBADAN.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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EFCC Arrests Thirty-Nine Suspected Cyber-Fraudsters in Ibadan Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the EFCC on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, arrested thirty-nine (39) suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation in Ibadan, Oyo State. The suspects who claimed to be undergraduates of different tertiary institutions in Ibadan were arrested at Apete area of the Oyo State capital, following useful intelligence on their cyber-fraudulent activities. However, following analyses carried out on their devices, incriminating documents, and messages of their fraudulent bank transactions were recovered from thirty-four (34) of the suspects. They are Okeowo Abiodun Akeem, Yekini Ismail Omokayode, Odediran Abdulfatahi Dolapo, Isiaka Olumide Hammed, Obioma Honour Umaduabuchi, Olorunsola Eniola Johnson, Olabiyi Ifeoluwa Joseph, Razaq Adams Lekan, Oladimeji Abdulrahmon Olamide, Oyelaran Olayiwoola Jeremiah, Patrick Simon, Adefowora Omotayo David, Adediran Qudus Wale, Onipede Damilola Zacheaus, Aja
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BAWA VISITS KUKAH CENTER,SEEKS PARTNERSHIP IN FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE

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Bawa Visits Kukah Center, Seeks Partnership in Fight against Corruption The Executive Chairman of the EFCC on Thursday, June 2, 2022, visited the Kukah Center for Faith and leadership for dialogue on how the Commission can partner with the Center in preventing corruption and fraud in Nigeria. The Chairman of the Center, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah who received the EFCC boss noted that interfaith dialogue is at the core of the Center’s work and involves actively promoting conversations among Nigeria’s faith communities, as well as between leaders in faith and public policy. He introduced Bawa to staff of the Center and conducted him round its facilities. An elated Bawa, thanked Bishop Kukah for his efforts in promoting religious harmony, stressing that the Commission had long identified religion as a potent tool in fighting corruption which informed the establishment of an Interfaith Committee that produced a Preaching and Teaching Manual for Muslims and Christians in Nigeria. More phot
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COURT JAILS SEVEN YAHOO BOYS IN ENUGU.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.

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Court Jails Seven Yahoo Boys in Enugu The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, June 2, 2022, secured the conviction of seven internet fraudsters before Justice I.M Buba of the Federal High Court sitting in Enugu on separate charges bordering on impersonation and obtaining money under false pretences from unsuspecting foreign nationals. The convicts are: Nwafor Clinton Chetachi, Utogbo Joseph,Omilo Collins Chimere, Enegide Ifeanyi Kizito, Chukwuajama Collins Arinze, Victor Udekwe and Chukwudi Emmanuel.  
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EFCC CAUTIONS NIGERIANS AGAINST VOTE BUYING. (PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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EFCC Cautions Nigerians Against Vote Buying The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has called on Nigerians to refrain from every act of vote buying and vote selling in the nation’s electoral processes. This call was made in Abuja on Friday, May 3, 2022, by the Secretary to the Commission, Dr. George Ekpungu, while receiving a delegation of the Civil Society Partners on Electoral Reform, CISPER, who paid a courtesy visit to the EFCC. The Secretary noted that every leadership’s recruitment process in the country is very vital, and called on Nigerians to avoid selling their votes and their future to the highest bidder in the course of elections. He commended CISPER for coming forward to partner with the EFCC in curbing the menace of vote buying and selling and called on other well-meaning Nigerians to come and partner with the Commission in fighting all sorts of economic and financial crimes in the country. One more photo below. 
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TWO ARRESTED VIA ICT/INTELLIGENCE IN TARABA+INSECURITY: IGP SPEAKS TOUGH ON CRIMINAL ELEMENTS, CHARGES OPERATIVES TO ADOPT NATIVE INTELLIGENCE, ICT-DRIVEN APPROACHES.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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 PRESS RELEASE INSECURITY: IGP SPEAKS TOUGH ON CRIMINAL ELEMENTS, CHARGES OPERATIVES TO ADOPT NATIVE INTELLIGENCE, ICT-DRIVEN APPROACHES As Police Confirm Arrest of Two via ICT/Intelligence in Taraba The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc, has charged operatives of the Force at various levels to embrace the use of native intelligence, and information and communication technology (ICT) driven approaches to combat the trend of crime and criminality that seem to defy traditional patterns of policing. He emphasized that engaging the citizens actively at the communal level is a key to major crime busting successes recorded in recent times.  IGP Usman equally emphasized the importance of strategically deploying technological assets such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), upgraded road-to-base operational vehicles installed with high-tech communication and reporting features, and technical intelligence apparatus. The IGP made this call even as dauntless ope
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K*LL THESE TYRANTS BEFORE THEY K*LL OUR FUTURE- FR. KELVIN UGWU MSP. (PHOTO).

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K!ll These Tyrants Before They K!ll Our Future If Nigeria doesn’t get it right this time around, Nigeria will NEVER NEVER get it right again. This is not a curse nor is it a prophecy. The reason is that anytime you get it right, you are feeding the common masses. Anytime you get it wrong, you are feeding your Tyrants.  In Nigeria, we can count more times we got it wrong than the times we got it right. Because we have gotten it wrong for the longest of times, we have fed the Tyrants to the point that they have grown bigger than we could ever imagine.  This particular election will be the biggest catch or the biggest meat the Tyrants will ever feed on. This is why it is so important to them. This election will be their biggest meat because: 1. Zoning was thrown away by PDP. What that means is that some people in one region are gradually beginning to feel that they are the one controlling everyone. That is the Tyranny of the North. 2. The system of using delegates and paying them huge mon
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BOVI, FLAVOUR,OTHER MUSICIANS TO ORGANIZE SOLIDARITY MARCH FOR PETER OBI.(PHOTO).

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Bovi To Peter Obi "Oga, Dem say you no dey give money, but you go give me" | See Peter Obi's Reply below...👇 BOVI, FLAVOUR, other Musicians, to Organize Solidarity March for Peter Obi In what seems to be the biggest endorsement so far for Presidential Candidate Peter Obi, Comedian Mr BOVI, FLAVOUR and other super stars are reportedly set to organize a road walk for the Labour Party Presidential candidate. In a town hall meeting organized in his honour, the Stars reportedly pledged their support to Mr. Peter Obi as BOVI jokingly asked Mr Obi to give him money: "Oga, Dem say you no dey give money, but you go give me o", to which Mr Peter Obi jokingly replied, "I no dey give shishi o..."  
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