In a sweeping, unprecedented international sting operation, the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced the arrest of 22 Nigerian nationals linked to a disturbing wave of financially driven sextortion cases that have devastated American families and claimed the lives of several teenagers. Codenamed Operation Artemis, the multi-agency global initiative was launched inContinue reading "Global Crackdown: 22 Nigerians Arrested in FBI Sextortion Sting as Teenage Suicide Toll Rises"
Cyberstorm at MTN: Telecom Giant Confirms Data Breach, Urges Vigilance as Cyber Threats Escalate
MTN Group, Africa’s telecommunications powerhouse with over 280 million subscribers across 19 countries, has confirmed a significant cybersecurity breach that may have compromised sensitive customer data in selected markets.The revelation, made via an official statement on Thursday, has sent shockwaves through the tech and financial ecosystems, as cybercrime continues to tighten its grip on institutionsContinue reading "Cyberstorm at MTN: Telecom Giant Confirms Data Breach, Urges Vigilance as Cyber Threats Escalate"
Crisis in the Skies: Aviation Minister Keyamo Engages Unions in Tense Negotiations to End Nationwide Strike
The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has entered crisis mode as the Minister, Festus Keyamo, holds a high-stakes, closed-door meeting with aviation union leaders, top ministry officials, and heads of critical aviation agencies in Abuja. This urgent engagement comes amid a paralysing nationwide strike that has grounded operations at airports across Nigeria, plungingContinue reading "Crisis in the Skies: Aviation Minister Keyamo Engages Unions in Tense Negotiations to End Nationwide Strike"
Terror at the Camp: Police Nab Three Suspects Over Grisly Boys Brigade Attack in Abuja
In a chilling turn of events, the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with a brutal nighttime assault on a Boys Brigade camp in Zhayidna Village, Orozo, Abuja — an attack that left one teenage camper dead and sent shockwaves through the community.The slain camper, identified as Johnson John, reportedlyContinue reading "Terror at the Camp: Police Nab Three Suspects Over Grisly Boys Brigade Attack in Abuja"
EXCLUSIVE: Mahmuda Terror Cell Plotting Escape to Benin Republic Through Kwara Border – Security Forces on High Alert
In a high-stakes development that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s security architecture, members of a newly identified terrorist faction, codenamed Mahmuda, are reportedly orchestrating a covert escape route into the Benin Republic via Kwara State’s porous border communities.This revelation comes amid intensified military operations targeting terror cells in Nigeria’s troubled northwest, forcing insurgents to seekContinue reading "EXCLUSIVE: Mahmuda Terror Cell Plotting Escape to Benin Republic Through Kwara Border – Security Forces on High Alert"
Nigerian Man Faces 20 Years for Masterminding $10 Million COVID-19 Fraud Scheme in the U.S.
In a case that underscores the global reach of cyber-enabled financial crimes, a 40-year-old Nigerian national, Yomi Jones Olayeye, also known by the alias “Sabbie,” has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a sophisticated multi-state fraud scheme that sought to siphon over $10 million from U.S. pandemic unemployment relief programs.The U.S. Department of Justice announced on WednesdayContinue reading "Nigerian Man Faces 20 Years for Masterminding $10 Million COVID-19 Fraud Scheme in the U.S."
Tinubu Govt Gambles on Second Chance: Relaunches Controversial School Feeding Programme May 29 Amid Past Corruption Scandals
In a bold and symbolic move to mark President Bola Tinubu’s second anniversary in office, the Federal Government has announced the relaunch of the Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (RH-NHGSFP), targeting 10 million primary school children across Nigeria.Despite a checkered history riddled with high-profile fraud and mismanagement, the administration insists the revamped programmeContinue reading "Tinubu Govt Gambles on Second Chance: Relaunches Controversial School Feeding Programme May 29 Amid Past Corruption Scandals"
Tremors of Fear: 6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Istanbul, Triggers Mass Panic
A powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Turkey’s commercial capital, Istanbul, on Wednesday, unleashing waves of panic as terrified residents poured into the streets, fearing the worst.The quake struck at exactly 12:49 p.m. local time (09:49 GMT), shaking the Silivri district along the Sea of Marmara—just 80 kilometers (50 miles) west of central Istanbul. The tremor originatedContinue reading "Tremors of Fear: 6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Istanbul, Triggers Mass Panic"
Power for the Palace, Darkness for the People: Nigerians Rage as Tinubu Govt Splurges N10B on Villa Solar Project Amid National Blackouts
As millions of Nigerians groan under the weight of unrelenting blackouts and a comatose national grid, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has ignited a firestorm of criticism over its latest budgetary priorities—chief among them, a staggering N10 billion allocation for the solar electrification of the Presidential Villa. While homes and hospitals across the country plunge intoContinue reading "Power for the Palace, Darkness for the People: Nigerians Rage as Tinubu Govt Splurges N10B on Villa Solar Project Amid National Blackouts"
Outrage in Enugu: Government Slammed for Imposing ‘Mortuary Tax’ on the Dead
The Enugu State Government is facing a storm of public outrage following the introduction of what critics have dubbed a "mortuary tax" — a daily levy of N40 imposed on corpses kept in morgues across the state. The policy has triggered a heated debate, with many describing it as not only bizarre but also deeplyContinue reading "Outrage in Enugu: Government Slammed for Imposing ‘Mortuary Tax’ on the Dead"
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