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Cybercrime Act, Emergency Rule Protests: Uphold Rights Of Nigerians, Amnesty Tells FG, Defence And Security Agencies

Global UpfrontApr 7, 2025April 7, 20250

As Nigeria prepares for nationwide protests organised by the Take-It-Back Movement for today Monday April 7, 2025, Amnesty International has called on the federal government

The EFCC And Epidemic Of Organised Crime

Global UpfrontMar 4, 2025March 4, 20250

By Dakuku Peterside Organised crime has not just emerged but has firmly established itself as a dominant force in Nigeria, thriving on systemic weaknesses and institutional

Organized Foreign Fraud Syndicates Establishing Cells in Nigerian Cities, Recruiting Youths, Says EFCC Chairman

Global UpfrontFeb 26, 2025February 26, 20250

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede on Wednesday alerted Nigerians that organized foreign fraud syndicates are establishing

DSS Files Terrorism Charges Against Dr Mahdi Shehu After Rearrest

Global UpfrontJan 22, 2025January 22, 20250

The Department of State Services (DSS) has lodged five terrorism-related charges against Kaduna-based activist Dr Muhammad Mahdi Shehu. PRNigeria gathered this move followed his rearrest

Police Officers Protecting Foreign Cybercriminals On Illegal Duty – IGP

Global UpfrontNov 12, 2024November 12, 20240

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Monday, raised the alarm that some of the police officers accused of guarding a house where its

Abuja: Police Arrest 113 Chinese, Malaysian Nationals, 17 Nigerians Over Cybercrimes

Global UpfrontNov 4, 2024November 4, 20240

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Sunday said its operatives have arrested 130 suspects for high-level cybercrimes, hacking whose activities were threatening national security. Police

Police Name David Hundeyin as Accomplice in Cybercrimes Charges Against ‘PIDOM’

Global UpfrontSep 4, 2024September 4, 20240

The Nigeria Police Force has named journalist and social critic David Hundeyin, along with Bristol Isaac Tamunobifiri, whom it alleges operates under the X handle

No To Cybersecurity Levy, Daily Trust Editorial of Sunday May 12, 2024

Global UpfrontMay 12, 2024May 12, 20240

As Nigerians grapple with unprecedented high cost of living due to fuel subsidy removal, flotation of the naira, hike in electricity rate for Band A

EFCC Arrests 20 Alleged Internet Fraudsters in Ibadan As Court Convicts 11 for Internet Fraud in Ogun, Oyo

Global UpfrontSep 4, 2023September 4, 20230

Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested twenty (20) alleged internet fraudsters. The suspects were arrested

Three Internet Fraud Kingpins Bag Jail Terms in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Global UpfrontJul 25, 2023July 25, 20230

Justice P.I. Ajoku of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has convicted and sentenced three internet fraud kingpins, Gospel Asawari, Asuquo