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Newsletter – July 11, 2026 Title: Massive MTN Fraud, Oyo Students Rescued, Moniepoint is King, Dubai Skyscraper Death Here’s the clean breakdown with direct links to each major story from the page: 1. Massive MTN Fraud Link: Massive ₦7.7 Billion Cyber Fraud Targeting MTN Nigeria Police arrest 21 suspects after syndicate breached MTN systems via […]

Inside Nigeria’s ₦7.7 Billion Telecom Cyber Fraud Crisis A massive ₦7.7 billion cyber fraud syndication has targeted MTN Nigeria. The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) successfully uncovered the operation, leading to the arrest of 21 suspects. This high-tech heist highlights the evolving vulnerabilities facing West Africa’s largest telecommunications networks. The Anatomy of the […]Read More

The Jigawa State Police Command has recorded a series of operational successes, arresting suspected vandals, thieves, cattle rustlers and drug dealers in coordinated operations across the state. The operations led to the recovery of three cows, vandalised armoured cable wires, a PlayStation 5 console, two plasma television sets and 3,427 assorted illicit drugs, alongside cash […]

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday presided over a meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) at the State House. During the meeting, the President received briefings on the security situation across the country from top military officers led by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede. Service chiefs and heads of security and intelligence […]

The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Maryland, alleging that its sanctuary policies obstruct federal immigration enforcement and violate federal law. The lawsuit, filed on Thursday in the US District Court for the District of Maryland, Northern Division, is part of the Trump administration’s broader legal campaign against Democratic-led […]

People ask me, “Lawyer, why do you talk about football so much?” Simple. I married a man who loves football. Instead of complaining, I decided to sit down and watch with him. Before I knew it, I started understanding the game. Today, football is part of our family language. The funny thing is that football […]

Samuel Ugberaese, also known as “Putsammy,” was extradited from Nigeria to the United States and arrested by the FBI for his alleged role in a multi-million-dollar online romance scam and money laundering operation. If convicted, he faces a statutory maximum penalty of 40 years in federal prison. Case Details & Charges Indictment: Returned in January […]

After Portugal’s elimination from the World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo has not retired from the national team. He has confirmed that the 2026 tournament was his final World Cup, but he remains undecided about his future with Portugal and will take time to make a decision. What He Said Following Portugal’s Round of 16 loss to Spain, […]Read More

Argentina’s 2026 World Cup Squad: Confronting the “Blackless Team” Narrative Introduction A claim has been circulating on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), that Argentina is the only team at the 2026 World Cup without a single Black or mixed-race player . This statement has generated significant attention, garnering over 2.1 million views, as it […]Read More

MTN Brings Back Borrowing in Nigeria: What You Need to Know After weeks of disruption, MTN Nigeria has restored its airtime and data borrowing service. But there are some key changes. In a major relief for millions of Nigerians, MTN Nigeria has reactivated its popular “Xtratime” service, allowing eligible subscribers to once again borrow airtime […]

GTCO’s 200,000 POS Terminals Could Reshape Nigeria’s Fintech Landscape The Big Ambition In its 2025 annual report, Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) laid down a marker: it aims to deploy 200,000 Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals nationwide . The move is a direct challenge to the fintech giants that have come to dominate Nigeria’s retail payment space—Moniepoint, OPay, […]Read More

Fact-Checking Pontius Pilate: The Historical Record For centuries, Pontius Pilate was known almost exclusively through the New Testament and Christian creeds. However, modern history and archaeology have provided concrete evidence that confirms his existence, his actual title, and his character. The Physical Evidence: The Pilate Stone In 1961, archaeologists excavating a Roman theater in Caesarea […]