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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

FRESH FACTS EMERGED: MOTHER OF THREE WHO DIED IN CAR CRASH WHILE CHASING HUSBAND SIDE-CHICK.(PHOTOS).

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Update: Mother of Three Who Died In Car Crash While Chasing Husband, “Side-Chick” Fresh facts has emerged late Sunday night about the identity of the Man whose wife allegedly gave a hot chase resulting in an accident which claimed her life. Findings showed that both couple Mr and Mrs Sonnie Bassey are lawyers and the deceased was a mother of three boys. Recall that the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), in Cross River, Maikano Hassan, had earlier confirmed a lone incident that killed a middle aged woman who has now been identified as Mrs Bassey, lawyer and mother of three in Calabar who died in a ghastly motor accident while allegedly trying to catch husband with “Side chick. the woman was said to be in pursuit of her husband who was alleged to be with a “side chick” in his car when she lost control of her vehicle , killing herself in the process. A source at the hospital said Mr Sonnie was allegedly begging the lifeless body of his wife to forgive him while urging her

NDLEA BUSTS COCAINE WAREHOUSE,SEIZES N193BILLION WORTH OF CRACK IN LAGOS,ARRESTS 4DRUG BARONS,1 OTHER.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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NDLEA busts cocaine warehouse, seizes N193billion worth of crack in Lagos . Arrests 4 drug barons, 1 other   In what appears to be the biggest singular cocaine seizure in the history of Nigeria’s premier anti-narcotic agency, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have busted a major warehouse in a secluded estate in Ikorodu area of Lagos where 1.8tons (1,855 kilograms) of the illicit drug worth more than Two Hundred and Seventy Eight Million Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($278, 250,000) equivalent of about One Hundred and Ninety Four Billion, Seven Hundred and Seventy Five Million (N194, 775,000,000) Naira in street value were seized. At least, four drug barons including a Jamaican and the warehouse manager have been arrested in the well coordinated and intelligence led operation that lasted two days across different locations in Lagos state. Kingpins of the cocaine cartel in custody include: Messrs Soji Jibril, 69, an indigene of Ibadan, Oyo state; Em

PRESIDENT BUHARI ARRIVED IN NEW YORK AHEAD OF THE 77TH SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY.(PHOTOS).

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President Buhari arrives New York ahead of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on 19th Sep 2022. More photos below   

N712M FRAUD: YOU HAVE A CASE TO ANSWER,COURT TELLS EX-GOV. LAMIDO,SONS,COYS.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.

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N712 Million Fraud: You Have a Case to Answer, Court Tells Ex Gov. Lamido, Sons, Coys The Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja and presided over by Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu has dismissed the no case submission filed by a former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, who is being prosecuted by the EFCC on a 37-count amended charge bordering on abuse of office and money laundering to the tune of N712, 008, 035 (Seven Hundred and Twelve Million and Eight Thousand and Thirty Five Naira. He is to open his defense on November 8-11, 2022. Ex governor Lamido was arraigned alongside two of his sons – Aminu Lamido and Mustapha Lamido; Aminu Wada Abubakar, Bamaina Holdings Ltd and Speeds International Ltd for allegedly defrauding the state. He allegedly abused his position as governor between 2007 and 2015 by awarding contracts to companies where he had interest, using his two sons as fronts.  

RE: DIRECTIVE OF SHUTTING DOWN OF AIRPORTS IN SOUTHWEST AND ILORIN BY NANS HEADQUARTERS,KWARA STATE STUDENTS PLEDGES NOT TO JOIN IN THE PROTEST.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.

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KWARA STATE POLICE COMMAND'S PRESS RELEASE. SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 RE: DIRECTIVE OF  SHUTTING DOWN OF AIRPORTS IN SOUTHWEST AND ILORIN BY NANS HEADQUARTERS.  *Kwara State students pledges not to join in the protest. The commissioner of police, Kwara State Police Command, CP Paul Odama (psc+) had a consultative meeting with the president and some  executive members of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Kwara State chapter on the need to stop the planned  shutting down of flight  operations of the Airports in South West zone including Ilorin International Airport,  in compliance with the directive of the national students body in solidarity with members of ASUU who are on strike. The Cp spoke to the students leaders on the need to set aside the planned protest and allow the government and ASUU settle their differences amicably. Cp Paul Odama made it clear to the students that he was ready at all times to cooperate with the students as well as expecting them to reciproc

10-MAN ARM ROBBERY GANG INCLUDING A DISMISSED DSS PERSONNEL IN CONNECTION WITH THE BANK BULLION VAN ROBBERY ALONG ENUGU-PORTHARCOURT EXPRESSWAY,WERE PARADED TODAY.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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The Abia State Police Command has arrested a 10-man arm robbery gang in connection with the bank bullion van robbery along Enugu-Portharcourt expressway near Ntigha Junction in Isiala Ngwa North Local government Area. Recall that on 26 July 2022, a bullion van loaded with cash, belonging to New Generation bank was ambushed by a large number of arm robbers.  Parading the suspects, the commissioner of Police in Abia state, Mrs. Janet Agbade said the dreaded armed robbers killed the cash officer of the bank and made away with all cash in the bullion van, adding that one of the armed robbers was neutralized in the process.  According to the Police chief, Prosper Israel, a dismissed DSS personnel was among the arm robbery gang including Adesoji Adeniyi, Nnamdi Nwaosu aka prophet, Nwachukwu Albert, the lead Armourer, Felix Ajalaja, Moshood Opeyemi, Matthew Christmas, Azubuike Amaefula, and Monday Samuel. She called on Abians to always give useful information to the police in order to enhance

MAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED CHILD TRAFFICKING AND KIDNAPPING IN IBENO LG.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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MAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED CHILD TRAFFICKING AND KIDNAPPING IN IBENO LG. The Police in Eket Area Command  have arrested a 37-year old man from Ibeno Local Government Area, Mr. Honest Okon Ufokiko for allegedly kidnapping and trafficking a 14 year old girl, Miss Enobong Udotai Mr. Ufokiko was arrested by the police crack team led by Inspector Wisdom Ndak over the week sequel to a petition by the Child’s Right and Rehabilitation Network (CRARN) to the Police Commander of Eket Area Command after the victim went to the Organization and registered her complaints.  The victim who is an orphan of both parents from Effoi, Eket accused the culprit of luring her over the internet while claiming to be her biological father. She said she was in a government orphanage home  in Uyo and a student of Connelly Cornelia College Uyo and was billed to write her final Senior Secondary Certificate Exams of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) when Mr. Ufokikot lured and kidnapped her in 2019 and did no

POLICE ARRESTS SUSPECTED CULTIST ON HIS WAY TO INITIATION CEREMONY. (PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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Police Arrests Suspected Cultist On His Way To Initiation Ceremony Police Operatives attached to Obosi Divisional Headquarters, in conjunction with the members of the Vigilante Group Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, have arrested one Izunna Ifeobu, a suspected cultist. DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, the Spokesperson Anambra Police command said the 21 years old Izunna Ifeobu, a native of Ugamuma village Obosi was arrested by their Operatives that were on patrol following the information received on 12/09/2022 at about 6:30pm, that a cult group has a meeting scheduled on the above mention date. “Izunna was intercepted at eke Obosi, by Obosi/Nkpor Road and one cut to size single barrel gun concealed in a bag was recovered from him. “He confessed to be a member of Baggers confraternity and was on his way to the initiation ceremony. “Meanwhile the other gang members on hearing of his arrest flee the venue of the initiation meeting. The case has been transferred to Anti- Cu

TERRORISTS ABDUCTED 40 WORSHIPPERS FROM CHERUBIM AND SERAPHIM CHURCH DURING VIGIL IN KADUNA.(PHOTO).

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Terrorists Abduct 40 Worshippers, Residents From Cherubim And Seraphim Church During Vigil In Kaduna, Demand N200million Ransom Terrorists stormed the Cherubim and Seraphim Church, during a vigil programme at the Bayan Kasuwa quarters of Kasuwan Magani Town, Kaduna State, the Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU) confirmed on Monday. The union noted that the terrorists kidnapped over 40 worshippers including residents of the area, according to a statement by its National President, Awemi Maisamari, made available to journalists in Kaduna, the state capital on Monday. Maisamari in the statement said that the terrorists reached out to families of the victims and were demanded N200million ransom before the abductees could be set free. SOKAPU explained that victims were abducted on September 12 and 13 of this month at Kasuwan Magani area of Kajuru LGA, which is some few kilometres away from the state capital. Maisamari said, “There is still no breathing space for communities in Southern K

ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT ON IFEANYI UBAH: ANAMBRA PROGRESSIVES PLACES N20M BOUNTY.(PHOTO).

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Assassination Attempt On Ifeanyi Ubah: Anambra Progressives Places N20m bounty. The Anambra Progressives, Diaspora branch has said it will pay a sum of 20 million naira to anyone or persons who have information that would lead to the arrest of those who attempted to assassinate Senator Dr Ikemba Ifeanyi Ubah at Enugu-Ukwu on September 11. According to a statement signed by Barr Dr Peter Nwosu, the Diaspora branch condemned the attack on the Convener of Anambra Progressives which claimed the lives of two of his aides and two police orderlies. Barr Nwosu said anyone with useful information to the arrest of the criminals will be rewarded with N20m. The Anambra Progressives is a group of eminent Anambra indigenes who came together to contribute to the development of the state.  

NASARAWA STATE SPEAKER ADVOCATES INTER-MARRIAGE TO PROMOTE UNITY.(PHOTO).

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NASARAWA STATE SPEAKER ADVOCATES INTER-MARRIAGE TO PROMOTE UNITY The Speaker, of Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Balarabe Abdullahi has advocated Intermarriage between various ethnic nationalities to boost peaceful coexistence and promote unity in Nigeria. Abdullah said this during a marriage ceremony of the Majority Leader, Benue State House of Assembly, Damian Chema and Lora Aboya in Sabon Gari Shabu, Lafia LGA of Nasarawa State on Saturday. He described the marriage as a bond that would continue to keep the two neighbouring States peaceful and united. The Speaker said; “This is the kind of synergy we always want, a synergy that will promote peace, unity, and more understanding between the two neighbouring states, in mathematics one plus one is two but in marriage, one plus one is one.” He advised the couple to show love and understanding to each other and learn to resolve their misunderstanding within their matrimonial home without involving a third party. The Speaker was represen

GOSSIP: CHURCH' WOMEN SPOTTED RELAXING WITH BEER AT DRINKING JOINT IN BENUE.(PHOTO).

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'CHURCH' WOMEN SPOTTED RELAXING WITH BEER AT DRINKING JOINT IN BENUE The photo has generated mixed reactions on Facebook, with some criticising the poster and the women for drinking alcohol while wearing 'church uniform'. A Facebook user identified as Lubem Terkula posted a photo of some women spotted drinking beer at a joint in Benue State. It was gathered that the women are members of a Christian women's organisation in the state. The photo has generated mixed reactions on Facebook, with some criticising the poster and the women for drinking alcohol while wearing 'church uniform'. "Nobody stop them to drink but at least they should have respect the uniform they are putting on," one Uba Shima wrote. "That uniform is meant for church activities not beer parlour activities," he added. "It's wrong posting those women here i dont just know what you are turning into. Is it wrong for them to have a relax time at your place,if eventual

QUEEN ELIZABETH FUNERAL: WATCH VIDEOS,PICTURES AND 360 LOOK OF MEGHAN MARKLE'S OUTFIT TODAY.(PHOTOS).

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The State Funeral for Her Majesty The Queen took place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19th September at 11am.  The Funeral Service and the associated ceremonial arrangements paid tribute to The Queen’s extraordinary reign, and Her Majesty’s remarkable life of service as Head of State, Nation and Commonwealth. As Big Ben tolled, Her Majesty The Queen’s coffin made its final journey through London. His Majesty The King, and The Royal Family, followed Her Majesty’s coffin to Wellington Arch where it was lifted into State Hearse by the Grenadier Guards to travel to Windsor for the Committal Service at St George’s Chapel. From Westminster Abbey, along Horse Guards, down the Mall to Wellington Arch, the Procession, led by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, included detachments from the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces who held a special relationship with The Queen. Representatives of the George Cross foundations from Malta, the former Royal Constabulary, and four representatives of the

WE DON’T CONDONE INDISCIPLINE, VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS - FPRO.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.

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WE DON’T CONDONE INDISCIPLINE, VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS - FPRO • As Police Reacts to Lagos Trending video of civilians assaulting Policemen in Uniform It has become pertinent to emphasize that the Nigeria Police Force has been a vanguard of sustainable democracy in the country via the aggressive protection of the fundamental rights of the citizens and other members of the Nigerian society. This has been evidential in the continuous sanctions meted out by the Police authority on officers engaged in violation of individual rights, as well as extant laws when reported via any of the available police complaint channels.  The Force Public Relations Officer reacted to a trending video where some individuals grievously assaulting a police officer, and attempting to disarm the officer by dragging his loaded AK47 rifle, restated the law on serious assault as enshrined on Section 356 (2) of the Criminal Code Act of Southern Nigeria with explanations. However, some media platforms deliberately m

25YRS OLD MAN MURDERED A DRIVER OF A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE AT OKIJA JUNCTION.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE

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The Command shall never allow some disgruntle elements make life unbearable for the residents, as today 18/9/2022 at about 12:05pm, arrested one Akpa Lebechukwu ‘M’ 25yrs from Enugu State, recovers one matchete. The suspect murdered a driver of a commercial vehicle at Okija junction. DSP Ikenga A Tochukwukenga Tochukwu