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‎‎NAF RECEIVES FIVE NEW HELICOPTERS AS FG ACCELERATES AIRPOWER MODERNISATION. (PHOTO).

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 ‎‎NAF RECEIVES FIVE NEW HELICOPTERS AS FG ACCELERATES AIRPOWER MODERNISATION ‎ The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of five new helicopters as the Federal Government accelerates efforts to modernize Nigeria’s airpower capabilities and strengthen the Armed Forces’ capacity to respond effectively to contemporary security challenges.  ‎ ‎A statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame indicates that the platforms comprise three AW-109 Trekker B helicopters  and two H-125 helicopters. ‎ The three AW-109s, which form part of 10 recently acquired by the Federal Government, were received in Lagos on 15 September 2026, with the remaining seven expected to be delivered before the end of 2026. ‎ ‎The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, described the acquisition as another significant milestone in the Federal Government’s sustained investment in the modernization and re-equipment of the NAF noting that the new pl...

V.P. OSINBAJO PRESIDED OVER THE NIGER DELTA POWER HOLDING COMPANY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING TODAY.{PHOTOS}.

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      Vice President Yemi Osinbajo presided over the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) Board of Directors meeting today, at the State House, Abuja.More details later.More photos below.

OGUN EAST: OGSG COMPLETES IJEBU ROAD, CONTINUES WORK ON SIX OTHERS.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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       The Ogun State Government, under Prince Dapo Abiodun, has completed the road on Ayegbami Street in Ijebu-Ode in the Ogun East Senatorial District. This was disclosed in a message personally posted by the Governor on social media. According to Governor Abiodun, his administration takes their "campaign promises very seriously," and will accordingly continue to deliver on them. Already, work is simultaneously ong oing on six other roads within the district - Aiyegun, Ayegun Oke, Fusigboye-Idewon, Molipa, Ashafa Oke, Ashafa Isale and Ojofa. The Governor stated that the administration has made sure that these road projects spread across all three senatorial districts of the State, in a bid to bring succor to all the people through relentless infrastructural development. It would be recalled that the State Government recently went out of its way to ensure road safety for its people, when Governor Abiodun approved the construction of the Ijebu Ode-Epe Road, a...

THERE'S NO MULTIPLE TAXATION IN LAGOS-SANWO-OLU.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      Lagos State Government has reiterated that there is currently no multiple taxation in Lagos State revenue system. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu stated this during a courtesy visit to Lagos House, Ikeja by the Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, (FIRS) Mr. Muhammad Nami. Placing emphasis on startups, the Governor stated that his administration will always improve on the ease of doing business in the State rather than stifle the economy with loaded taxes. Mr Sanwo-Olu promised to embrace and support the activities of start-ups who are scared of the tax burden associated with businesses. He also urged Nigerians to pay their taxes regularly in order for the Government to attain a balanced development at all levels, which according to him, include social infrastructure, security among others. The Governor promised that Lagos State Government would continue with the existing relationship and further collaborate with the Federal Inland revenue Serv...

ILLEGAL OIL BUNKERING: NIGERIAN NAVY HANDS OVER TWO MOTOR TANKERS,BOAT TO EFCC.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      The Nigerian Navy Ship Delta, NNS Delta, on Monday, February 17, 2020 handed over two Motor Tankers, Neli and Madam Esther, a Barge and a Wooden Tugboat allegedly used for illegal oil bunkering to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office for further investigation. Captain AV Kujoh who represented NNS Delta at the handing over in Warri stated that the motor tanker s, were arrested by Forward Operating Base Escravos and Nigerian Navy Ship Bomadi for allegedly being used for illegal oil bunkering and theft. The Barge and the Tugboat were arrested around Ogbodo Creek in Warri South local government area. At the time of arrest, the tankers and barge were found to be with unspecified quantity of suspected illegally refined AGO, black oil and contaminated crude oil.More photos below.

EFCC FOILS MAN'S ATTEMPT TO SMUGGLE IN HARD DRUG FOR DETAINED SON.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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       The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested a 60-year-old fish-farmer, Muyiwa Otuyalo, for attempting to smuggle in substance believed to be hard drug for his son, Damilola Otuyalo, who is currently in the custody of the Commission’s Ibadan zonal office. The older Otuyalo was at the premises of the EFCC in Ibadan on Monday, February 17, 2020 supposedly to visit his son. But while discussing  with the son, an officer noticed that he brought out a sachet of tablets and handed same to him. The officer subsequently raise alarm which led to the confiscation of the drug. When the in-house nurse was called upon for assessment of the content, it was revealed that the said item was Rohypnol, a tranquilizer used under strict prescription for treatment of severe insomnia and assist in anesthesia.One more photo below.

WE’LL CONTINUE TO SEEK AND SECURE RELEASE OF ALL CHILDREN AND CAPTIVES OF TERRORISTS – PRESIDENT BUHARI.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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       On the second anniversary of Dapchi, Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria makes the following statement: “Two years ago, 110 innocent children from the town of Dapchi were taken, against their will, by the terrorists of Boko Haram. 107 survived the ordeal. Today all but one – Leah Sharibu – are returned to their families. “Now aged 16, Leah remains in the hands of the terrorists – they say because she refuses to renounce her Christian faith. “We say, as the government for and of all Nigerians, that no person has the right to force another to change their faith against their will and that all life is sacred. “This government continues and seeks to secure the release of all children and captives of terrorists – and we do so regardless of their creed or the name of their creator. “As we redouble our efforts for Leah’s return, we can never allow the terrorists to divide us - Christian against Muslim, Muslim against Christian....

NO GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL TRANSACTION WILL BE DONE IN SECRET, PRESIDENT BUHARI ASSURES AT THE EFCC PASSING OUT PARADE TODAY.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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       President Muhammadu Buhari is in Kaduna for the Passing Out Parade (POP) ceremony of the Detective Inspector Course of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA). NO GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL TRANSACTION WILL BE DONE IN SECRET, PRESIDENT BUHARI ASSURES President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that with the various reform agenda implemented by his administration, very soon, all government financial transactions will be done in the open. The President gave this assurance Tuesday in Kaduna at the Passing-Out Parade of Detective Inspector Course Five, of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). “My resolve is to ensure that the reforms are deepened such that there will be no hiding place for corrupt persons and proceeds of corruption. My aim is to ensure that no government financial transaction is done in secret and all are subjected to public scrutiny. “The objective of this administration is to in...