Lukman Abdulmalik In the busy Jaba community, East of Sabon Gari, a section of Fagge Local Government area in Kano, a quiet threat has been brewing for years, hidden behind …
Cybercrime
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Ghanaian security agencies have arrested at least 48 Nigerians over their alleged involvement in romance scams, online investment fraud and other cybercrime-related offences. The arrests, which were carried out during …
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The Nigeria Police Force has secured the conviction of 21 foreign nationals involved in a high-profile cybercrime syndicate uncovered in Abuja in November 2024. According to a statement signed by …
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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the National Assembly, was arraigned on Monday before Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja on a six-count charge …
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Peace and Security
Immigration Arrest 127 For Cybercrime in Kano, NEMA Receives 111 Returnees From Niger
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has apprehended 127 foreign nationals in Kano State for their involvement in cybercrime and irregular migration. The arrests took place in the Hotoro Ring Road …
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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has reaffirmed the capabilities and expertise of the Nigerian Police Force in tackling cybercrimes and protecting cyberspace in Nigeria and beyond. The …
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Global cybercrime has increased dramatically in recent years, with over twice as many successful hacks over the previous five years. In Africa, there is also evidence of this worrying tendency. …