- Interpols Operation Red Card led to 306 arrests across seven African countries, targeting cyber-enabled scams such as mobile banking and investment fraud
- Nigeria recorded the highest number of arrests, with 130 suspects, including 113 foreign nationals, linked to large-scale online fraud operations
- Authorities seized 1,842 devices, along with vehicles, properties, and large sums of money, as part of efforts to dismantle cybercriminal networks
EFCC has taken tough measures to reduce the surging rate of Nigerians opting for cybercrime. Image: GettySource: Getty ImagesNigeria leads in arrests and seizuresThe EFCC, in its relentless effort to rein in crimes, has promised to be rewarding whistleblowers. Image: FB/Official EFCSource: FacebookRwanda, South Africa, and Zambia also targetedEFCC set to go after Yahoo boys in Nigeria
Nigerian PhD Student Ikenna Okehie Joins IFTSA Leadership Team
Nigerian PhD student Ikenna Okehie has been elected as a Member at Large of the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA) With a background in food science and technology, Okehie has studied at FUTA, UI, and Texas A&M, focusing on sustainable food innovation In an interview, he shared insights on his journey, leadership vision, ... Read more Continue reading here 
FG declares March 31, April 1 as public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr celebration
The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr festival The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, confirmed this in a statement released to the press on Wednesday He encouraged Nigerians to use the holiday period for prayers, unity, and acts of generosity to ... Read more Continue reading here
“Deeply troubling”: Akpabio asked to resign over Natasha’s allegation
Action Collective (AC) has demanded the resignation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senate Ethics Committee Chairman Neda Imasuen The pressure group raised concerns over judicial independence after a judge withdrew from the sexual harassment case involving Senators Akpabio and Akpoti-Uduaghan AC also made a strong allegation against the APC, just as it called on ... Read more Continue reading here
Rivers: Coalition backs Fubara, raises alarm over ‘fake’ security allegations
The Coalition of Human Rights Monitoring Group dismissed allegations linking Governor Siminalayi Fubara to security issues in Rivers State, calling them politically motivated fabrications The report found no financial or operational connections between Fubara’s administration and militant groups, instead pointing to political power struggles as the source of the allegations The coalition urged an end ... Read more Continue reading here
Bills to create 4 states scale second reading at National Assembly
The House of Representatives have passed four bills for second reading seeking to create new states in Nigeria This came amid the ongoing constitutional review meant to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) The House of Representatives passed 42 bills, which were categorised under various headings, and were passed for ... Read more Continue reading here