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DSS to Arraign El-Rufai on Feb. 25 Over Alleged Cybercrime, National Security Breach

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The Department of State Services (DSS) is set to arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Mr. Nasir El-Rufai, on 25 February over alleged cybercrime and breaches of national security, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court fixed the date after the Chief Judge, Justice John Tsoho, assigned the […]

Cybercrime among greatest threats of digital age, ICPC warns students

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has described cybercrime as one of the greatest challenges confronting the digital age. The commission said that while laws and institutions play critical roles in addressing the menace, ethical individuals remain society’s strongest defence. An ICPC Chief Superintendent, Mr. Laaro Sulyman, stated this on Wednesday […]

Sowore Freed on Bail as Court Warns Against Inciting Public Amid Cybercrime Allegations

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Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday granted Mr. Omoyele Sowore bail on self-recognition, cautioning him against making any statements capable of inciting the public against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Sowore’s bail followed his arraignment by the Department of State Services (DSS) on a five-count charge bordering on alleged cybercrime. He […]

Senator Natasha Pleads Not Guilty to Cybercrime Charges, Gets Bail

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The Federal Government on Monday arraigned Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central at the Federal High Court, Abuja, on six counts bordering on alleged cybercrime. The charges relate to comments she allegedly made about Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker pleaded not guilty. Justice […]

Fraud Crackdown in Lagos: Jewellery, Laptops, Luxury Cars Seized in EFCC Sting

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 120 individuals suspected of engaging in cybercrime across various locations in Lagos State. In a statement posted on Monday via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the Commission said the arrests were made by operatives from the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 following intelligence-led operations and sustained […]

VDM Back in Court: Cybercrime Allegations Stir Online Controversy

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Social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been re-arraigned before Justice Musa Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of cyberstalking and offensive online content targeting several public figures. Otse is facing a five-count charge bordering on cyberstalking and the alleged dissemination of offensive material against actress Iyabo […]

Nigeria Police Force Tackles Cybercrime, Dismantles Thousands of Malicious Networks

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the dismantling of 5,049 malicious domains, networks, and cybercrime syndicates operating within and beyond Nigeria in 2024. Addressing a press conference, NPF spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi highlighted the achievements of the National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC). Over the year, the centre recovered over ₦8 billion and $84,000, which were restituted […]

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DSS to Arraign El-Rufai on Feb. 25 Over Alleged Cybercrime, National Security Breach

Cybercrime among greatest threats of digital age, ICPC warns students

Sowore Freed on Bail as Court Warns Against Inciting Public Amid Cybercrime Allegations

Senator Natasha Pleads Not Guilty to Cybercrime Charges, Gets Bail

Fraud Crackdown in Lagos: Jewellery, Laptops, Luxury Cars Seized in EFCC Sting

VDM Back in Court: Cybercrime Allegations Stir Online Controversy

Nigeria Police Force Tackles Cybercrime, Dismantles Thousands of Malicious Networks