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Police Secure Conviction Of 21 Foreign Nationals In Abuja Cybercrime Case

The Nigeria Police Force has secured the conviction of 21 foreign nationals linked to a high-profile cybercrime syndicate uncovered in Abuja in November 2024.

Force spokesperson, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the breakthrough followed a major raid carried out on November 3, 2024, at a building in Jahi, Abuja, acting on credible intelligence. The operation — part of a broader cybercrime crackdown — led to the arrest of 130 suspects, including 113 foreign nationals, mainly of Chinese and Malaysian origin, and 17 Nigerian collaborators.

The suspects were accused of engaging in large-scale internet fraud, hacking operations, and other cyber offences deemed a threat to Nigeria’s national security and economic stability.

After months of investigation, bolstered by digital forensic evidence and expert testimonies, the accused were arraigned in court on December 2, 2024. By August 1, 2025, 21 of them had been found guilty and sentenced, while trials for the remaining suspects are still ongoing.

Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, hailed the convictions as a strong warning to local and international cybercriminals that Nigeria will not be a safe haven for illicit activities.

He reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to intensifying the fight against cybercrime through advanced technology, international collaboration, and thorough investigative work, promising further updates as prosecutions progress.

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Side Chick Crashes Wife’s New Car, Kills Passenger In Tricycle Accident

A tragic accident in Delta State has sparked outrage after a side chick, allegedly driving a newly purchased car belonging to her lover’s wife, rammed into a commercial tricycle, killing one passenger.

Human rights activist Comrade Israel Joe disclosed the incident in a Facebook post on Saturday, August 9, 2025. According to him, the vehicle — recently bought by the married man’s wife for her personal use — was taken by her husband to a hotel where he was lodging with his mistress.

While at the hotel, the side chick reportedly told the man she needed to go shopping. He then handed her the car keys. Moments later, she was involved in a collision with a tricycle, which resulted in the death of one of its passengers.

The woman was immediately detained by police, and the car was impounded. Meanwhile, Joe revealed that the unsuspecting wife had been calling her husband to return the car so she could pick up her children and resume her business for the day, unaware of the incident.

The post, which has since gone viral, was laced with criticism of the man’s actions, with Joe expressing support for the wife in the unfolding drama. Police are expected to carry out a full investigation into the fatal crash.

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Leaked Audio Links KWAM 1 To Threats Against ValueJet Airline Boss, Kunle Soname (Audio)

Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, has come under fresh scrutiny after a leaked audio emerged in which he allegedly threatened Kunle Soname, the owner of ValueJet Airlines, following their recent public clash.

The recording, now circulating widely online, captures the musician recounting his version of events during a heated altercation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

KWAM 1 maintained in the audio that the contents of his flask were water, not alcohol, as the aircraft’s pilot reportedly claimed. He said his health condition required him to drink water frequently, accusing airline staff of disregarding this and subjecting him to what he described as “public embarrassment.”

In the clip, the singer appeared to issue a warning to Soname, vowing that the airline boss would “feel me in his business.” He also boasted of having supported Soname’s ventures in the past through political connections.

“My name is Wasiu Ayinde, nobody does that with me and gets away with it,” the Fuji star said, insisting he neither jumped the queue nor caused trouble before being told he could not board the flight. He alleged that the situation escalated unnecessarily, prompting him to open the flask and pour out its contents to prove it contained only water.

The dispute comes just days after reports of the airport confrontation surfaced, fuelling online debates over the treatment of high-profile passengers and the limits of airline authority.

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Lady celebrates breaking family curse by completing NYSC

LA Nigerian lady has taken to social media to celebrate breaking family curse after completing her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), claiming she is the first in both her father’s and mother’s side of the family to achieve the milestone.

The celebration was shared in a post on X, formerly Twitter, by user @AriesSpicies, who expressed gratitude for what she described as the Lord’s mercy in enabling her to finish her service year.

“It has happened, broke a generation curse yesterday. I completed my NYSC service, and I’m the first to do it in my mom and dad’s side of the family. Thank you, Lord,” she wrote, accompanied by a smiling emoji.

Her announcement quickly drew attention online, with many users congratulating her and sharing their thoughts in the comment section.

See some reactions below: 

@naijaclasscapt: “Congratulations! Stay with God’s covenant now that you’ve obtained favour. Don’t take the mercy that brought you here for granted.”

@okafor_solomon: “Big congratulations.”

@_legendaryprinz: “Big congratulations 🎉 to you, You have fought the good fight and won, Your testimony will be Permanent in Jesus name.”

@Brighter6N: “It’s not a generation curse… Your parents did the best for you to get there… Make sure you take care of them.”

@weston_union: “this tweet shows how dysfunctional the educational system is in Nigeria. this is really not a ‘graduate’ type of thing to do lol.”

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Man caught at Alaba market for ₦750k fake POS transfer

A Nigerian man has been apprehended at Alaba International Market for allegedly attempting to scam a POS agent of ₦750,000 through a fake transfer.

The incident was captured in a video shared on TikTok, showing the suspect being held and escorted by several people from behind.

In the background of the video, one of the onlookers at the market could be heard saying, “We’ve caught one criminal trying to do fake transfer of ₦750,000.”

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Suspended pilot details alleged altercation with KWAM 1 at airport

Suspended ValueJet Airlines pilot, Capt. Oluranti Ogoyi, has given a detailed account of her confrontation with Fuji legend King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

 

Ogoyi and her co-pilot, Flight Officer Ivan Oloba, were suspended by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for safety regulation violations, while K1 has been banned from flying in Nigeria for six months.

 

In a written statement cited by The Will, Ogoyi said boarding for flight VK201 began at 8:10 am, when K1 approached the aircraft with a gold flask containing an unknown substance.

“Ground staff requested, as per standard procedure, to verify the contents of the flask, but he refused. He was seen drinking from it, and the staff suspected it contained alcohol, which is prohibited onboard aircraft in Nigeria,” she stated.

According to her, the musician allegedly snubbed the request, saying, “Do you know who I am? You have no right to tell me to open my flask.”

Security at the aircraft entrance repeated the instruction, but K1 reportedly became confrontational, halting boarding.

“To manage the situation, I left the cockpit to engage him amicably. Without warning, he poured the contents of the flask on me, security personnel, and some nearby passengers,” Ogoyi claimed.

Airport security then intervened, and the Head of Security advised that K1 should not be allowed on the flight, a decision Ogoyi agreed with for safety reasons. She said the incident caused delays, disruptions, and posed risks to passengers and crew.

“After shutting the aircraft doors, I saw Mr. Ayinde still near the aircraft, obstructing movement. I made a public announcement to explain the delay while security worked to move him away. Once he was out of sight, I commenced taxiing and departed for Lagos at about 8:50 am,” she added.

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“If Nigeria was working, I wouldn’t control diesel market” — Femi Otedola

Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has said his control of Nigeria’s diesel market was not driven by a grand ambition but by “necessity” and the urgent need to respond to the country’s chronic infrastructure and energy failures.

In his upcoming memoir, Making It Big, Otedola recounts how widespread power outages, fuel scarcity, and a broken supply chain in an oil-rich nation created an urgent need he decided to fill.

“If Nigeria had been working well, I would have no business controlling the diesel market. There was no good reason for diesel to be scarce in an oil-producing country. But scarce it was. I simply saw a gap and capitalised on the inefficiency in the system,” he states.

He recounts how the 1993 military coup led by General Sani Abacha and the collapse of finance houses pushed him to seek a business entirely his own.

“In a sense, it took the coup for me to start thinking of a line of business that would be entirely my own, not connected to my father or the family in any way,” he says.

Contrary to claims that backdoor deals gave birth to Zenon Petroleum, he described the venture as a “blood, sweat and tears” effort, built through strategic investments and persistence.

In his words: “The collapse of the finance houses provided the opportunity for me to put my brains and talent to use. I was not going to get involved in collecting deposits and promising big returns. Not many know this behind-the-scenes origin story of Zenon, and how we came to dominate the market. Some seem to think we came out of nowhere and were handed a monopoly on a silver platter. In fact, there is a story behind every success… It took blood, sweat and tears for me to build Zenon from the ground up.”

He also advises aspiring African entrepreneurs to be discerning about their networks, warning, “You will encounter people who are waiting like angels to open the door and others intent on slamming it shut in your face.”

Beyond his personal story, the memoir also critiques Nigeria’s systemic dysfunction, from fuel scarcity in an oil-rich nation to chronic power outages, portraying his rise as both a testament to resilience and an indictment of governance failures that create space for private empires to thrive on public sector weaknesses.

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9mobile rebrands as T2

Telecom company, 9mobile officially rebranded as T2 on Friday, unveiling plans to position itself as a digital-first telecom operator with a strong focus on innovation and customer experience.

Chief Executive Officer Obafemi Banigbe described the move as a strategic transformation rather than a mere name change.

The rebranding event drew the attendance of the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, along with key industry stakeholders.

He said …

“We are no longer who we were; we are becoming something greater, more ambitious, and more in tune with the future.”

Under its new identity, T2 aims to evolve into a fully digital operator by harnessing cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to offer tailored products and accelerate service delivery.

The strategy is designed to meet the growing needs of Nigeria’s expanding community of startups, creatives, and remote workers, who are fuelling demand for fast, flexible, and accessible digital solutions.

“Our challenges are reminders, not defeats,”Banigbe said, noting the company’s renewed focus on placing customer experience at the heart of its operations.

He expressed gratitude to regulators, shareholders, partners, and staff, dedicating the rebranding to “every Nigerian dreaming of something better.” He also called on the country to “reimagine, rebuild, and relaunch.”

The rebrand comes on the heels of a significant three-year national roaming agreement signed in July with MTN Nigeria, the nation’s largest telecom operator. Approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission, the deal grants T2 customers access to MTN’s extensive network nationwide, boosting coverage and service quality, particularly in underserved areas.

The partnership reflects a growing trend of collaboration among Nigerian telecom firms seeking to optimise resources amid stiff competition.

9mobile’s roots trace back to 2008, when it launched as Etisalat Nigeria, a joint venture between UAE-based Etisalat Group, Mubadala Development Company, and Nigerian investors.

The company quickly gained traction by introducing 3G and 4G LTE services, targeting Nigeria’s youth market and growing its subscriber base to more than 15 million by 2012.

However, regulatory headwinds, financial strain, and intense market rivalry eventually took their toll. By 2017, debts of about $1.2 billion forced Etisalat Group’s exit. The business subsequently restructured, rebranding as 9mobile and undergoing ownership changes, with Teleology Holdings Limited acquiring a controlling stake in late 2018.

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“President should be allowed to serve only 5-year single term and leave” – Peter Obi

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for a single five-year tenure instead of the current four years for Nigeria’s president.

Obi made the proposal on Friday during a courtesy visit to Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, at the Government House.

He argued that removing the option of a second term would enable the president to concentrate fully on delivering on campaign promises without being distracted by re-election plans.

“I’ve said it and I want to say it again in this Government House that if I have the opportunity, we should stop having a second tenure for president. It should be five years straight, so that people can come in knowingly they have a job to do. What people do now is to be president for one year and use the rest of the years thinking about their next tenure. We must stop it, let’s face the real job, do your own and go,” he said.

The 2027 presidential candidate also stressed the need for stronger political party structures, independent of elected officials.

“I want the party to be bigger than the president and the governors so that we can have orderliness,” he added.

In response, Governor Mohammed called on Obi to return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing it as his political home.

“We want you to come back to the PDP. Please come back because that is where you belong. We want you to be in the PDP, there are plans, desires and strategies,” he said.

Mohammed further urged opposition parties to set aside ego and personal interests to work together in the interest of Nigerians.

Netizens Reactions…

Prince Muhammed Tadese Gcfr reacted: “This is the person that tells u that 2 years is enough for him to solve Nigerian problem.”

PrinceDr Rich Adetule wrote: “Loading small small. 4 years to 5 years. This man na gbajue.

Moses Gbenga added: “From 4 years to 5 Years. Probably by next year it will be 6 years and before 2027 it will be & years, see inconsistency. We are waiting o.

Sesan Emmanuel Daodu wrote: “Madman has given you advice again.”

Dayo Emmanuel asked: “But 8years is good for the Governors…?

Layi Akanbi said: “That is a good idea. Let us start it with Tinubu on his second term.

U think say u wise……….”

Kehinde Abiodun Oke reacted: “So not 4 years again? I swear Obi is a confused man and original gbajue can you his followers see his master how confusing he is….. A man who doesn’t really know what he wants….. Mr packaging.”

Abdulhameed Ibrahim said: “The same Obi that said he will resolve Nigeria’s problems within two years is now clamoring for 5 years?

What does he need the extra 3 years for again?

Azoribe Kaycee Caleb said: “Confusion everywhere..”

Mr Mao added: “All I can see is desperation.

Olufemi Mustapha advised: “He should push for it if he ever become president.”

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Sowore Freed After Police Detention Sparks Nationwide Outcry

Human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener Omoyele Sowore was released from Nigeria Police custody late Friday, following nearly three days of detention that ignited widespread protests and condemnation from civil society groups.

Announcing his release on X, Sowore stated, “Nigeria Police Force and its illegal IGP has capitulated to the demands of the revolutionary movement, I have been released from unjust, unwarranted & unlawful detention.

“However, it is nothing to celebrate, but I can’t do without thanking you all for not giving up. You’ve all seen the power of unity #RevolutionNow.”

The detention began on Wednesday, August 6, when Sowore honoured a police invitation from the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit at Force Headquarters in Abuja, prompted by petitions alleging forgery and criminal defamation.

Accompanied by his legal team, A.K. Musa and Marshal Abubakar, and supporters from the Take It Back Movement, Sowore arrived prepared for potential detention, carrying a travel bag with essentials.

Tensions escalated when he demanded access to the petitions and refused to make a statement without seeing them, leading to his detention.

Reports emerged of alleged assault by police, with claims that Sowore sustained a broken arm during a forcible transfer to an undisclosed location on Thursday morning.

Civil society groups, including the Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) and the Youth Rights Campaign (YRC), condemned the detention as a “politically motivated witch-hunt” and an “assault on every Nigerian.” OYC’s statement, signed by National President Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, demanded Sowore’s immediate release and prosecution of involved officers, warning, “The more you treat the Nigerian people with disdain, violence, and flawless disregard, the closer you push this country to the edge of civil unrest and anarchy.”

The Take It Back Movement, led by Juwon Sanyaolu, threatened nationwide protests, stating, “The Nigerian people, students, workers, and our entire membership are hereby put on notice for a nationwide protest against the unlawful use of state institutions to suppress dissent.”

The petitions, presented by DCP Akin Fakorede, included one from Assistant Commissioner Bukola Yemisi Kuti, alleging defamation, and another accusing Sowore of forging a police document.

Critics, including the Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights, argued the charges were baseless, with YRC noting, “None of the cases against him are criminal; ‘insult of an IGP’ is not a known offence under the law.”

Sowore’s prior activism, including a July 21 protest for retired police officers’ welfare, was cited as a trigger for the police’s actions, with supporters alleging a vendetta by IGP Kayode Egbetokun.

The release follows intense pressure from activists, with Amnesty International and HURIWA demanding medical attention for Sowore’s injuries and an end to “phantom charges.”

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