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Update: DSS Sues El-Rufai Over Alleged Cybercrimes, Breaching Communications Act

Global UpfrontFeb 16, 2026February 16, 20260

The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a charge against the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai over his alleged involvement in

Nigeria Is Epicenter for Chinese Cyber Scams

Global UpfrontJan 16, 2026January 16, 20260

By ADF Since the beginning of 2025, Nigerian authorities have arrested hundreds of Chinese nationals in connection with cybercrime syndicates operating in the country. In

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