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Nigeria

Court grants Sowore ₦200m bail over alleged cybercrime charges

A Federal High Court in Abuja has reinstated and granted activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore bail in the sum of ₦200m in his alleged cybercrime case Justice Mohammed Umar restored Sowore’s bail after previously revoking an earlier bail granted on self-recognition and ordering his remand for failing to appear in court. The new bail reportedly comes with conditions, including two sureties and restrictions tied to his movements and public comments Sowore is standing trial over social media posts in which he allegedly referred to President Bola Tinubu as a “criminal,” with prosecutors claiming the comments violate Nigeria’s cybercrime and defamation laws. He has pleaded not guilty and insists the case is politically motivated The court had earlier fixed June 30 to rule on his application seeking the restoration of bail and the vacation of a bench warrant issued against him. […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 30, 2026

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Nigeria

U.S.-based Nigerian pleads guilty in $927,000 email fraud scheme

A U.S.-based Nigerian has pleaded guilty for his role in a sprawling business email compromise scheme that defrauded victims of about $927,000 as part of a wider $215 million global fraud network. The case is one of dozens tied to an international email hacking ring that targeted businesses and individuals in 19 countries, including the United States. According to court documents, the Nigerian defendant admitted to conspiring with others to hijack business email accounts, alter payment instructions and divert funds into accounts they controlled. Prosecutors said the group used phishing, spoofed domains and fake invoices to trick companies and clients into sending money to the wrong accounts. U.S. authorities revealed that the wider scheme involved more than 1,000 identified victims and was coordinated by cells operating from Nigeria, Ghana and within the United States. In total, 25 defendants have been […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA May 13, 2026

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Nigeria

FG warns Nigerians on fake diplomatic recruitment scams

The Federal Government has warned Nigerians to beware of fake diplomatic recruitment schemes and fraudulent ambassadorial offers circulating online and offline. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said criminal groups are using fake diplomatic titles, recruitment letters and promises of jobs in foreign missions to defraud and exploit unsuspecting citizens. In a statement issued by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the government raised alarm over individuals and organisations falsely parading themselves as ambassadors or diplomatic envoys. He explained that these groups issue bogus appointment letters, demand large fees for supposed diplomatic postings and sometimes provide fake diplomatic passports, identity cards and vehicle number plates. The ministry stressed that only the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has the constitutional power to appoint and accredit ambassadors. It added that no private organisation, association or individual is allowed to confer diplomatic or […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA May 2, 2026

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Nigeria

Marwa urges stronger intelligence sharing to fight insecurity

Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Buba Marwa has called for closing key intelligence gaps as a central step in tackling Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. He spoke at the Army War College Nigeria Interagency Seminar in Abuja, where he warned that the country faces a complex mix of threats, including insurgency and terrorism in the North East, farmer herder clashes in the North West and North Central, secessionist agitations in the South East, and organised crime and drug trafficking in the South South and South West. Marwa said criminals are becoming more sophisticated, using technology, government systems and cross border networks, and insisted that security can no longer be seen as only a military or police issue. He called for a whole of government and whole of society approach that brings together all security agencies and the public. He […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA April 9, 2026

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Entertainment

Tonto Dikeh warns TikTok impostor over alleged fan scams

Actress Tonto Dikeh has issued a stern warning to a TikTok user she accuses of impersonating her and using her identity to defraud fans. She said the individual has been reposting her videos and posing as her, not as a fan page, but as the real Tonto Dikeh.​ In a video broadcast, she revealed that security agencies are already tracking the suspect. She vowed to pursue legal action and ensure the impersonator is prosecuted once caught.​ Dikeh condemned the alleged fraud, describing it as a scam against both her followers and her brand. She stressed that the person must stop immediately or face serious consequences.​ “I know my impersonator is a girl because we have been trailing you, and the police are on you,” she said. She added that when the culprit is arrested, “nobody is going to save you… […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 21, 2026

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Nigeria

Tonto Dikeh warns TikTok impostor over alleged scams

Actress Tonto Dikeh has issued a strong warning to a TikTok user she accuses of impersonating her and defrauding unsuspecting fans. She said the person has been using her name and reposting her content while pretending to be her in order to collect money from people.​ In a video message, Dikeh revealed that security agencies are already tracking the suspect. She vowed to press charges and ensure the impersonator is prosecuted once caught.​ She stressed that the account is not a fan page but a deliberate attempt to pose as her for fraudulent purposes. She described the conduct as both a scam against her followers and an abuse of her image and brand.​ “To the girl who is impersonating me on TikTok, collecting money from people and posting my content as if you are me, when I catch you, nobody […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 21, 2026

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Nigeria

Senator Natasha breaks silence on FG’s withdrawal of criminal charges

Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan has reacted to the Federal Government’s decision to withdraw the criminal charges earlier filed against her over alleged defamation and cyber related offences. The Kogi Central lawmaker said the move vindicates her long standing claims that the case was politically motivated and aimed at silencing her.​ Court documents show that the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation filed a notice of discontinuance on December 12, 2025, effectively ending the case marked FHC/ABJ/CR/195/2025 at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The charges stemmed from petitions by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello after Natasha alleged during a TV interview that her life was being threatened.​ Senator Natasha thanked Nigerians, civil society groups and her constituents for standing by her throughout the legal battle. She maintained that public office holders must be […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 15, 2026

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Nigeria

Jimoh Ibrahim: modern sovereignty rests on cooperation, not isolation

Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, who represents Ondo South and is a scholar of modern war studies, says no country today enjoys absolute sovereignty and that contemporary security threats demand collaboration and multilateral engagement. In a statement issued in Igbotako, Ondo State, he defended President Bola Tinubu’s reliance on international partnerships to tackle Nigeria’s insecurity as consistent with global democratic practice.​ Ibrahim cited the United States’ response to the September 11, 2001 attacks to argue that even the world’s most powerful states depend on allies. He recalled that Operation Enduring Freedom involved extensive support from countries such as the UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia and New Zealand through troops, aircraft, naval assets and intelligence sharing.​ He said transnational threats like terrorism, cybercrime and pandemics are borderless and cannot be contained by one nation acting alone. If absolute sovereignty were truly […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 28, 2025

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Nigeria

Alleged Cybercrime: Judge’s Absence Stalls Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Trial

The trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, facing six counts of alleged cybercrime, was postponed at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday as Justice Mohammed Umar was absent. The adjournment shifts proceedings to February 4, 2026. Previous hearings were delayed due to defense objections and protests demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu. Akpoti-Uduaghan stands accused of transmitting false and injurious electronic information, allegedly inciting violence and maligning political figures, including claims against the Senate President and the former governor of Kogi State. The case falls under the Cybercrimes Amendment Act 2024, with ongoing disputes over court jurisdiction, the nature of prosecutorial powers, and witness statement procedures.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 24, 2025

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international

Three Thai Women Arrested Over Romance Scam Linked to Nigerians

Thai authorities have arrested three women allegedly linked to a romance scam network reportedly run by a group of Nigerians, which defrauded victims of more than six billion baht. According to the Bangkok Post on Monday, the suspects — identified only as Jutharat, Janjira, and Jiraphan — were apprehended on Sunday during coordinated police operations in Chachoengsao, Nonthaburi, and Yala provinces. Police said the women face charges of involvement in transnational crime and money laundering, following a months-long investigation into an online fraud ring that has operated since 2019. The operation was led by Pol Maj Gen Pattanasak Bupphasuwan, commander of the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD), who confirmed that the arrests were part of a broader crackdown on romance scams targeting Thai citizens. Investigators alleged that the suspects acted as facilitators for the Nigerian-led syndicate by recruiting people to […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 3, 2025

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