Julius Kivimäki: The Notorious Hacker Behind Finland’s Largest Cyber Extortion Case
A prominent hacker, Julius Kivimäki, once among Europe’s most sought-after criminals, has been sentenced to prison for extorting 33,000 therapy patients by leveraging their stolen session notes. This brings an end to his 11-year spree of cybercrime, which began when he gained notoriety as a member of anarchic teenage hacking groups at the tender age […]
Israel-Gaza war: Tens of Thousands Rally for Hostage Deal as Gaza Ceasefire Talks Continue
Tens of thousands of Israelis rallied late into the night calling for a deal to bring hostages home, ahead of further ceasefire talks. Protesters in Tel Aviv chanted “war is not holy, life is”, with some accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of aiming to prolong the conflict in Gaza. It came as a Hamas delegation […]
Lagos Govt Issues 48-Hour Quit Notice to Illegal Occupants of Abandoned Ikoyi Towers
The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action against illegal occupants of abandoned Ikoyi Towers in Lagos Island, issuing a 48-hour quit notice to vacate the premises. The announcement was made by the state’s Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, during a comprehensive inspection of various sites across the city, including the Federal […]
EFCC Releases Picture of FCMB Ex-Manager Sentenced to 121 Years for Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken decisive action against financial malpractice, releasing the picture of a former manager of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Nwachukwu Placidus, who has been sentenced to 121 years in prison. The verdict was delivered by an Anambra High Court on Friday, following Placidus’s conviction for diverting a […]
Rivers APC Welcomes Magnus Abe Back to Party
The Rivers State APC enthusiastically welcomes back Senator Magnus Abe, the former gubernatorial candidate of the SDP in the 2023 elections, to its ranks. In a statement from Port Harcourt, Chief Tony Okocha, the caretaker committee chairman, emphasized Abe’s significance, hailing him as a ‘cherished asset’. Abe, who previously served as a Senator representing Rivers […]
Shaibu Addresses Controversy Surrounding Campaign Vehicles
Philip Shaibu, the impeached former Deputy Governor of Edo State, has responded to the controversy surrounding campaign vehicles allocated during his tenure, shedding light on the matter in an interview with The Punch. While acknowledging possession of the vehicles, Shaibu indicated reluctance to surrender them, citing specific details regarding their origins and refurbishment. During his […]
EFCC Alleges ₦2.187 Trillion Embezzled by 58 Ex-Governors; Edwin Clark Urges Revisiting of Corruption Cases
A staggering ₦2.187 trillion has allegedly been looted, embezzled, and laundered by 58 former governors over the past 25 years since Nigeria’s return to democracy, according to allegations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This colossal sum, detailed in EFCC’s allegations against the ex-governors, excludes properties seized worldwide and other assets currently under […]
Missing Tourists Case: Bodies Found in Baja California, Investigation Ongoing
Authorities in Mexico have discovered three bodies in Baja California, the same region where two Australian brothers and an American went missing. According to CBS News, the bodies were found in Santo Tomas and have yet to be identified by the FBI. Jake, 30, and Callum Robinson, 33, from Perth, along with American Jack Carter […]
Canada Arrests Three Suspects Linked to Sikh Leader’s Murder
Three Indian nationals have been apprehended and indicted in connection with the assassination of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada. Hardeep Singh Nijjar, 45, was fatally shot by masked assailants in a bustling car park in a Vancouver suburb last June. The situation led to a significant diplomatic dispute between Canada and India, with Prime […]
Lagos Govt Vows to Prosecute Illegal Apartment Renters under Dolphin Bridge, Ikoyi
The Lagos State Government, through its Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has declared its intent to apprehend and prosecute the masterminds behind the rental of illicit apartments beneath the Dolphin Bridge in Ikoyi. This announcement came during the ongoing 2024 Ministerial Press briefing at Alausa Ikeja, commemorating the first year of Governor […]
