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Anti-Tinubu Post: Sowore Arraigned, Released on Self-Recognition

Human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, was on Tuesday arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja over an alleged anti-Tinubu social media post, but was released on self-recognition after pleading not guilty to charges of cyberstalking and defamation.

95News•12/3/2025

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EFCC deploys new digital forensics to tackle crypto fraud amid broader cybercrime crackdown

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has rolled out enhanced digital forensic tools and capacity-building initiatives to combat cryptocurrency fraud and other emerging economic crimes, part of a wider strategy that blends technology-driven investigations, compliance monitoring, and public education to protect Nigeria’s financial ecosystem

95News•11/27/2025

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Lagos Court Jails Eight for Cybercrime Involving Phone Theft and Fraud

Eight individuals have been sentenced to jail by the Federal High Court in Lagos for cybercrime offenses linked to phone theft and online fraud. The EFCC-led operation uncovered fraudulent activities involving iPhones and fake documents.

95News•11/13/2025

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German-Polish man arrested for plotting to kill Merkel and other politicians via darknet threats

German authorities have arrested a man identified as Martin S. for allegedly using the darknet to incite violence against prominent politicians, including former Chancellors Angela Merkel and Olaf Scholz. He is linked to a far-right conspiracy movement.

95News•11/11/2025

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Three Thai women arrested for aiding Nigerian-led romance scam network defrauding billions

Thai authorities arrested three women suspected of facilitating a romance scam network run by Nigerians, which defrauded victims of over six billion baht. The suspects face charges including transnational crime and money laundering.

95News•11/3/2025

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Microsoft Warns Africa Unprepared as Nigerian Private Sector Faces Rising Cyber Threats

Microsoft’s 2025 Digital Defense Report says Africa is becoming a testing ground for advanced cyberattacks, with Nigeria’s private sector facing growing threats from AI-driven phishing and data-theft schemes.

95News•10/29/2025