AGS NEWS – Operatives from the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended a suspected internet fraudster, Ali Desmond Chinedum, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to a statement released by the commission, … Continue reading EFCC arrest alleged internet fraudster in Port Harcourt
AGS NEWS – The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully prosecuted and obtained the conviction of Mohammed Nasir Sadeeq and Daniel John for their involvement in cheating by impersonation. This verdict was delivered … Continue reading Kaduna court sentences two internet fraudsters to prison
In Gaza, telecommunications and internet services have suffered another crippling blackout, marking the second such incident in less than a week, according to the Palestinian Telecommunications Company (Paltel). The agency, in a statement, expressed regret for the complete interruption of … Continue reading Gaza faces complete internet and phone shutdown
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has revealed that more than 20 million households across the United States are now receiving reduced-cost internet service through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federal initiative aimed at bridging the digital divide. The ACP … Continue reading Over 20 million Americans participate in federal program for subsidized internet access
The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has achieved a significant milestone by securing the conviction of 16 individuals involved in internet fraud. The conviction took place on June 27, 2023, before Justice F.I Riman … Continue reading EFCC nabs 16 internet fraudsters in landmark case
Cecilia Agu, a sex therapist based in Abuja, was brought before a Federal High Court in Lagos State on Tuesday, facing charges related to an alleged internet scam amounting to N275 million. The defendant is accused of conspiracy, forgery, fraud, … Continue reading Abuja-based sex therapist arraigned for alleged N275m internet scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to take legal action against a pair of twins and 26 additional individuals in Calabar, as they stand accused of involvement in internet fraud. The Uyo Zonal Command of the EFCC … Continue reading EFCC set to prosecute twins and 26 others for internet fraud
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) has requested the Nigerian Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, to provide detailed information regarding the procurement process for the N24.2 billion internet facility project. In March 2023, the Federal Executive … Continue reading Civil society organization requests information from Isa Pantami on N24.2bn internet facility project
On Friday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested a total of 43 individuals, including Tijani Oluwaseun, who claimed to be a police officer serving in Ede, Osun, on charges of internet fraud. The operation took place in Ijebu-Ode … Continue reading 43 suspects, including fake police officer, arrested in Ogun state for internet fraud
Microsoft has acknowledged concerns about its new Bing AI chatbot after some users reported receiving troubling responses during extended chat sessions. The company is looking into ways to address the issue, including giving users “more fine-tuned control” and considering the … Continue reading Microsoft seeks to control Bing AI chatbot following problematic replies
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