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Scammers and fraudsters increasingly used impersonation scams to steal crypto from unsuspecting users last year, with a 1400% year-over-year spike in cases, according to Chainalysis. Impersonation scams involve fraudsters posing as a trusted person or organization in an effort to trick victims into handing over crypto, passwords, account access and other sensitive information. In a crypto crime report on Tuesday, Chainalysis said fraudsters have been incorporating multiple tactics into their operations.“For example, many pig butchering and investment scams incorporate elements of impersonation, social engineering, and even technical- or wallet-focused scams,” they said. The average amount stolen through impersonation scams also increased by over…

North West just debuted some new bling on her hand. On Tuesday, January 13, the eldest daughter of Kim Kardashian and ex Kanye West gave a look at her latest finger piercing while holding her fist up towards the camera. North, 12, showed off the dermal jewelry she is wearing on both her middle and index finger. North rocked a blue wig and monochromatic outfit in her latest Instagram Stories post, pairing a Balenciaga T-shirt, pleated skirt, oversized sunglasses and edgy handbag with her custom diamond skull chain — a gift from her mom on Christmas. In a follow-up slide,…

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Ladan Salihu, has decried that the multidimensional poverty in Nigeria has become worse under the current administration. Salihu said this on Tuesday when he appeared as a guest in an interview on ‘Prime Time’, a programme on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST. According to him, in 2014 multidimensional poverty in Nigeria was 43%, adding that it skyrocketed in 2019, and in 2025, it became even worse. He added that the figures were not manufactured but released by the World Bank and Nigeria’s bureau of statistics. The ADC stalwart further lamented that…

Tragedy engulfed Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, branch in the Epe area of Lagos State after a truck conveying sharp sand veered off the road and crashed into a church building, leaving six worshippers dead and several others injured. Residents said the heavy-duty vehicle lost control and plunged into the structure, trapping worshippers who were still inside the church premises. Emergency responders later confirmed multiple casualties, while injured victims were rushed for medical attention. DAILY POST gathered that the incident occurred at about 8:30 p.m. on Monday along Hospital Road, shortly after the church had concluded its evening service.…

Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has singled out one player really missed by the Super Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Iwobi said that not having Nottingham Forest defender, Ola Aina in the team has really affected the Super Eagles. But the former Arsenal man pointed out that the right backs, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Ryan Alebiosu have done a good job in Morocco. The Nottingham Forest defender was first added to the Super Eagles’ temporary team for the current competition but was left out of the final group because of worries about his fitness. Aina has now come back…

The African Democratic Congress has stepped up efforts to expand its political base ahead of the 2027 general election, calling on former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and other prominent political figures to join the party. File photo: Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde. Photo: Oyo State Govt The appeal followed the inauguration of the party’s North-East Zonal Congress Committee, which the ADC said marked a renewed push to strengthen its internal structures, promote internal democracy, and reposition the party for national leadership.  ADC factional National Chairman, Nafiu Gombe, disclosed this in a communiqué issued on Tuesday…

Gunmen who abducted eight residents of Imoga in Edo North on Friday and requested a N100m ransom have reduced their demand to N40m. The Okpahi of Imoga Kingdom, Oba Patrick Abudu, disclosed this during a telephone interview with PUNCH Metro on Tuesday. The kidnappers had on Monday reduced the ransom from N100m to N70m. The monarch said negotiations were still ongoing to further reduce the ransom to N20m. Speaking on how the ransom would be raised, he stated that all stakeholders and members of the community were on standby to raise the money as soon as a final agreement was…

Turkish Airlines has signed a new three-year sports partnership agreement, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to elite professional golf and global sports sponsorship. Under the renewed deal, the airline will continue its title sponsorship of the Turkish Airlines Open, one of the flagship events on the DP World Tour, held annually in Antalya. This was contained in a statement from the airline, made available to The PUNCH on Tuesday. The PUNCH gathered that Turkish Airlines first became title sponsor of the Turkish Airlines Open in 2013, hosting global stars such as Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Sergio Garcia and Tyrrell…

Nigerian winger Sani Suleman has joined RB Leipzig on a five-year deal from Slovak top-flight side AS Trenčín, with the Bundesliga club moving decisively to secure one of Europe’s most sought-after teenage attackers, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. RB Leipzig confirmed the signing on their official website on Tuesday evening, describing Suleman as a young attacking option for the club’s future. The 19-year-old has completed his transfer from AS Trenčín, signing a contract that runs until 30 June 2031 and will take the number 18 shirt. In the club’s words: “RB Leipzig have secured another young attacking option for the future,…

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Chinese trade myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.China has reported a record full-year trade surplus of $1.2tn for 2025, as exports soared despite US President Donald Trump’s trade war.Exports in goods grew 6.6 per cent in dollar terms in December on a year earlier, according to official data released on Wednesday by the customs administration. That was more than double the average forecast from a Bloomberg poll of analysts of 3.1 per cent and greater than November’s growth rate of 5.9 per cent. China’s imports rose 5.7 per cent…