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The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered a large-scale cyber-enabled fraud that led to the illegal diversion of a telecommunications company’s airtime and data resources, with losses estimated at over N7.7 billion. The Force, through the National Cybercrime Centre, said six suspects were arrested in connection with the scheme, while several high-value assets believed to be proceeds of the crime were recovered. According to the Police, the investigation began after a Nigerian telecommunications company petitioned authorities over “suspicious and unauthorised activities” detected within its billing and payment systems. Investigators discovered that the fraudsters gained access to the company’s core infrastructure after…

Iyabo, the daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has joined the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ogun State. This was revealed by a former chairman of Abeokuta South Local government, Biodun Ajayi, on Wednesday. Ajayi is also a close ally to Iyabo. He confirmed to Vanguard that her registration has been successfully concluded. Iyabo completed her e-registration on Tuesday at Ibogun, Ward 11, Ifo Local Government Area of the state. “I can confirm to you that Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo completed her online registration as a member of our great party, the APC, on Tuesday at Ibogun Ward 11 in Ifo…

Four police officers were killed and two others injured after bandits carried out a brazen daytime attack in Katsina State. The attack occurred during an ambush on security personnel, leaving the officers dead on the spot while two of their colleagues sustained injuries. Details of the incident indicate that the assailants struck in broad daylight, highlighting ongoing security concerns in the state. Security agencies have yet to release full details, but investigations into the attack are ongoing.

Amaju Pinnick, a former president of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has advised Emmanuel Amuneke to focus on doing well domestically. Pinnick claims that the national team would be the next step, if Amuneke can win achieve success with Heartland. Ahead of the 2022 World Cup play-offs against the Black Stars of Ghana, Amuneke was drafted in as an assistant coach for the Super Eagles. However, two years later, Finidi George got the job and Amuneke missed out. “I like him. But we also think some local clubs need help from ex-international players,” Pinnick said on the Sunday Oliseh Global Football…

A High Court in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has fixed 10 fresh hearing days to conclude the trial of a former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, over charges related to the naira redesign. The trial judge, Justice Maryann Anenih, set the dates on Wednesday following an agreement between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and Emefiele’s legal team. The scheduled dates are February 3 and 10; April 1 and 2; May 11–14; and June 9 and 10, during which the court said the trial, which commenced in 2024, would be concluded. Justice Anenih urged counsel on both…

Some armed men reportedly attacked Ayede Community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State and kidnapped a pregnant woman, Mary Jesulayomi. It was gathered that the hoodlums stormed the community, which is a few meters away from the Federal Secretariat complex, Akure, and started shooting indiscriminately into the air, causing pandemonium in the community. In a viral video sighted by our correspondent on Wednesday, an old man, Pa Ogunleye Mese, who is a resident of the community, narrated that the hoodlums entered the community at about 7pm on Tuesday and carried out the attack. He said the gunmen attempted…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has attained two internationally recognised certifications: ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management Systems and ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management Systems. According to a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, the certifications were awarded by MSECB, Canada, after a comprehensive and independent audit of FAAN’s systems and operations. According to the authority, the achievement confirms that its operational processes meet global standards for quality management, environmental responsibility, and continual improvement. It stated, “The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has successfully attained two internationally recognised certifications: ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management…

Spanish football fans can earn 50 euros ($60) for giving La Liga tip-offs about venues showing football illegally, the Spanish league said Wednesday. “The aim… is to double down on the fight against piracy in bars, restaurants and betting shops through the responsible collaboration of consumers and users,” said La Liga in a statement. “La Liga is launching a reward plan whereby users who make a valid and effective complaint can receive 50 euros as a thank you for their collaboration.” La Liga provided instructions for fans to be able to identify whether a broadcast or stream is legal and…

Today, Spotify announced that it had paid out more than $11 billion to the music industry in 2025. It’s an impressive-sounding number that’s a full $1 billion more than it paid last year. And, according to Spotify, that accounts for roughly 30 percent of the entire recording industry’s revenue. And, according to Spotify, that accounts for roughly 30 percent of the entire recording industry’s revenue. This figure, however, is purely a measure of royalties paid to the music industry and does not include merch or ticket sales, nor does it include audiobook royalties or podcasting deals.However, it is important to…

US lawmakers are expected to return to Capitol Hill on Wednesday after inclement weather delayed committee meetings and votes, with attention turning to how senators will handle proposed amendments to a long-awaited crypto market structure bill.On Thursday, senators on the Senate Agriculture Committee are scheduled to meet for a markup on the Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act (DCIA), a bill to establish a digital asset market structure framework. The markup is one of the first attempts by the chamber to advance market structure legislation amid the Senate Banking Committee postponing its markup after Coinbase pulled its support for the bill.Among the…