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Meta Identifies and Removes 63,000 Accounts Linked to Yahoo Boys

Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has taken strong action against the “Yahoo Boys” scam group by removing 63,000 accounts. This major cleanup was detailed in Meta’s Q1 2024 Adversarial Threat Report. The Yahoo Boys group is known for running financial sextortion scams and blackmailing people. Meta’s advanced technical systems and thorough investigations […]

Russian Government Offers Big Cash Bonuses to Moscow Residents to Fight in Ukraine

In an effort to bolster its military ranks, the Russian government is now offering a significant cash bonus to Moscow residents willing to enlist and fight in Ukraine. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin recently announced that recruits from the city will receive a one-time payment of 1.9 million rubles, which is approximately $22,000. This initiative is […]

Lagos Government Supports Peaceful Protests, Urges Caution

In response to the planned nationwide protests starting on August 1st, the Lagos State Government has affirmed the citizens’ right to peaceful demonstrations. Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, the Secretary to the state government, conveyed this message during a meeting with the Secretaries to the Local Governments. Salu-Hundeyin emphasized that protesting is a legitimate right and there is […]

Pop Star Olivia Rodrigo Announces Support for Kamala Harris

Pop star and actress Olivia Rodrigo has revealed that she will be supporting Kamala Harris in the upcoming US presidential election. This announcement follows President Joe Biden’s decision to step down as the Democratic Party candidate. Rodrigo took to Instagram to share a video of Vice President Harris at her first campaign rally, where Harris […]

EFCC Arrests Banker and Three Others for Currency Fraud in Kano

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Kano has arrested a banker named Kamaluddeen Lawal and three businessmen – Ismail Ibrahim Ilu, Lamido Bala, and Abba Mohammed – for alleged currency fraud. They were caught manipulating and recycling Naira notes. The arrests took place on Unity Road, Kantin Kwari market, following credible intelligence reports […]

Gabon Invites Aliko Dangote to Invest in Cement and Fertilizer Sectors Amidst Nigerian Dispute

Gabon’s President has officially invited Aliko Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest individual, to explore investment opportunities in Gabon’s cement and fertilizer industries. This invitation comes in the midst of Dangote’s current dispute with Nigerian authorities concerning his private refinery. Dangote’s group recently shared a photo of Dangote meeting with the Gabonian President, showcasing the potential for new […]