…offence is said to be contrary to and punishable under section 22(3)(a)(b) & (4) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc) Act, 2015 Amended 2024. When the case was called, the police lawyer, Nonso Eleodimuo, informed the court that the matter was scheduled for Nwogba's arraignment. The defence lawyer did not o…

…Legit.ng reported that in September, the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre arrested an X user who had posted a false notice claiming OPay was shutting down and urging customers to withdraw their funds.Police said the post attracted about 572,000 views within minutes of being published.The Central Bank of…

…works for them and Nigeria is not a sovereign country. It has nothing to do with cybercrime. No African country is even in the world's top 20 if we're talking about actual cybercrime. All these $2,000 iTunes gift card scams that you people kill yourselves over are not "cybercrime" - they're petty theft. "Cybercrime" is…

…of their travel documents on arrival and forced into guarded compounds controlled by cybercrime syndicates. Adekoye said the victims were subsequently coerced into online fraud, romance scams and cryptocurrency-related crimes targeting people in other countries. He said NAPTIP was strengthening intelligence gathering a…

…increased by 24.1 per cent between 2024 and 2025. Procurement fraud, bank fraud, cybercrime and economic-governance offences, he added, recorded notable increases. “This tells us something important,” Olukoyede said. “The fight against economic and financial crime is not only about grand corruption. Every day, we are p…

…Commission, DPO Galadimawa Police Station and three officers attached to the National Cybercrime Centre, NPF-NCCC. Also joined as respondent is Mrs Fibiawari Jonathan, whom Ojuederie accused of allegedly instigating the police actions against her. In the motion ex-parte filed through their counsel, Terkaa Aondo, SAN, t…

…has directed its counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN, to seek an adjournment of the alleged cybercrime case against African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, until after the 2027 presidential election. The move, according to a report, is intended to allow Sowore to fully participate in the electi…

The African Action Congress has asked the Department of State Services to immediately discontinue the prosecution of its presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore. The party made the demand in a statement issued on Sunday, following reports that the DSS had suspended its prosecution of Sowore until after the 2027 presiden…

…on social media could also expose perpetrators to additional criminal charges, including cybercrime related offences. “In the process of committing this crime, sometimes you will commit several other crimes, “It is not just you beating somebody or meting violence against your fellow human being; even having the mind to…

…include theft, burglary, assault, physical violence, kidnapping, abduction, fraud, cybercrime, armed robbery, domestic violence, missing persons, property damage, vandalism, suspicious activity, and traffic-related offences.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Once a report h…

…and human rights organisations have classified it as a "mafia-style gang" involved in cybercrime, traffication of human, illegal drug trading, business email compromise fraud, election fraud, intimidation, and violence.Operation Jackal IV: What the crackdown coveredThe Cable reported that the operation ran from Novembe…

…basis of religion or tribe for the purpose of promoting or opposing a candidate. “The Cybercrimes Act criminalises racist and xenophobic conduct online, with fines and imprisonment as penalties. “Police have issued formal warnings that spreading false information or inciting unrest online can trigger prosecution.” Past…

The International Press Institute has raised the alarm over the growing use of cybercrime laws by Mali’s military authorities to target journalists and suppress critical reporting. The warning followed the imprisonment and prosecution of several Malian journalists over their reports, public comments and criticism of th…

…entrepreneurship and economic development. The commissioner noted that the command’s cybercrime units and intelligence personnel were monitoring public digital spaces and would take action against individuals involved in online hate speech, electoral disinformation and cyber harassment. He also disclosed that the comma…

…allowing politicians and criminal elements to exploit them for political thuggery and cybercrime. Aliyu gave the warning on Thursday at an event organised by the Bauchi State Police Command to commemorate the 2026 International Youth Day, with the theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” and the campaign slogan…

…firm Olaniwun Ajayi sent a demand letter citing defamation and violations under the Cybercrimes Act, giving him 3 days to complyHilda Baci's legal team demanded a public apology, retraction across all platforms, and that he urge followers to stop harassing herPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at L…

…a statement released, said the offences are contrary to Sections 27 and 28(1)(b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015, as amended in 2024. One of the counts reads"That you, GIDEON BAKPA AGHOGHO, OSCAR EBERE CHUKWUEBUKA, along with an individual identified as SCOTT (at large), conspired unlawfull…

…maintained that preserving the funds was necessary to protect its customers and prevent cybercrime capable of causing significant financial and economic damage. Justice Akintayo Aluko, after considering the submissions of Access Bank’s counsel, Ifeoma E. Enyinnaya, granted three of the reliefs sought by the bank. The j…

…with this orchestrated campaign of calumny, defamation, malicious falsehood, and cybercrime. These shenanigans must stop in our body politics.” Recall that the political relationship between Abiodun and Daniel had been strained, particularly over the 2027 Senate ticket for Ogun East. While Daniel, who currently occupie…

…in Abuja on a four-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism-related offences and cybercrime. The prosecution told the court, presided over by Justice Muhammed Umar, that Ezeakolam’s alleged actions contravened Sections 13, 25 and 26 of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. After the charges were read…

…credentials, compromise CBT centres, exploit desperate candidates and parents, engage in cybercrime, extortion, bribery or identity theft, hear me clearly: your business is in the wrong institution,” Aina declared. “We shall protect the integrity of JAMB with everything the law permits.” He assured Nigerians that the B…

The VC spoke in Osogbo at the 11th postgraduate matriculation, where newly admitted students took an oath. Adebooye also encouraged the students to be focused, resilient, and purposeful throughout the demanding academic journey ahead, saying that, in the end, they will find the endeavour very rewarding.

…of Police Olufemi Akinola, Deputy Director of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre, represented the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu. The House committee had, during its sitting on Monday, directed Disu to produce Adeniyi Adeyemi before the panel by noon on Wednesday. He explained that Adeyemi…

…attract criminal liability under extant laws, including relevant provisions relating to cybercrime. "The Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Felix Ohagwu, reiterates the Command's unwavering commitment to the protection of the fundamental rights of every resident, the impartial enforcement of the law and the…

…Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) over the alleged cybercrime involving the interception of my private email, no action has been taken against the named suspects more than a year after the petitions were submitted,” he said. While observing that the experience reflects a broader con…