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  • How MEXC is boosting trading with advanced tools

    How MEXC is boosting trading with advanced tools

    Leading cryptocurrency exchange, MEXC, has rolled out a suite of advanced trading tools designed to enhance flexibility, automation, and decision-making for traders across the globe.

    According to a statement by the firm, the rapidly evolving crypto market has made traders demand more control, deeper insights, and improved risk-management features — needs the company says it is addressing with its upgraded ecosystem.

    “MEXC understands this reality and has built an advanced ecosystem that meets the needs of both beginners and professionals. With powerful order systems, automation, and artificial intelligence tools, MEXC is redefining how traders experience the global crypto market.”

    The company, which is empowering traders with smarter order systems, says that trading success depends not only on timing but also on smart risk management. MEXC gives users a wide range of order options that make trading more flexible and efficient.

    “For instance, Limit orders allow traders to choose the exact price they want to buy or sell at, ensuring control over entry and exit points. Market Orders execute trades instantly at the current price, ideal for those who value speed. For traders who want to plan ahead, MEXC offers Stop Limit and Trigger Orders, which automatically react when prices reach specific levels.

    “More advanced features like OCO (One Cancels the Other) and Trailing Stop Orders help protect profits while limiting losses, allowing traders to stay calm even in volatile markets. The Post Only and Time in Force settings offer even more control, making sure trades are executed exactly as intended. Together, these tools create a complete and reliable trading experience that suits all styles of traders.

    “MEXC has made automated trading simple and accessible to everyone. Its range of trading bots allows users to trade efficiently without constant monitoring.

    “The Grid Bot is designed to take advantage of sideways markets by automatically buying low and selling high within a chosen range. The DCA Bot, short for Dollar Cost Averaging, spreads out entries over time to reduce the impact of price swings. The Signal Bot can execute trades automatically when external signals are triggered, helping traders act quickly on opportunities.

    “MEXC also offers copy trading which allows users to automatically mirror the trades of skilled and no experienced traders. This creates an environment where beginners can learn from experts while potentially earning along the way.

    “Automation on MEXC is not about removing human input, but about giving traders tools that help them make more consistent and confident decisions.

    “In a market that never sleeps, speed and information are everything. MEXC uses artificial intelligence to provide data driven insights that keep traders one step ahead.

    “The AI Select List helps identify promising trading pairs by analyzing market behavior and performance trends. The AI News Radar scans news and social media in real time to highlight information that could move the market.

    “For traders who want deeper understanding, the AI Bot Assistant provides explanations of market trends and fundamentals through an easy to use chat interface. The Ask AI: Market Movement Insights tool helps explain why a particular token is rising or falling, giving traders clarity that is often hard to find.

    “These AI tools transform complex data into simple insights, empowering traders to make decisions with more confidence and less guesswork.

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    “Charts are a trader’s best friend, and MEXC gives users professional grade tools through its TradingView powered interface. Traders can choose from multiple chart types, time frames, and technical indicators such as moving averages, RSI, and MACD.

    “The platform also includes drawing tools that let traders mark support and resistance levels or identify chart patterns. The multi window display allows them to monitor several markets at once, improving reaction time. For strategy testing and backtracking, MEXC provides access to historical data, helping users understand how their methods would have performed in the past.

    “These charting and analysis features make it easier for users to trade with confidence, supported by data and visual insights rather than emotions.

    “While MEXC’s tools are advanced, they are also user friendly. Traders can choose between Cross Margin, where funds are shared across positions, or Isolated Margin, where risk is limited to a single trade. MEXC offers up to 500x leverage on major pairs like BTCUSDT and ETHUSDT, giving professionals the flexibility to build complex strategies.

    “What makes MEXC stand out is how all these tools work together in one seamless system. Instead of separating features into complicated menus or add ons, MEXC focuses on creating a simple and intuitive experience that fits every type of trader.

    “The platform’s approach is both technical and human. It combines automation, AI, and risk management tools while keeping the interface easy to navigate. Traders can trade with precision while still learning and growing with every move.”

    The company further said its goal is to make trading smarter, safer, and more informed. It is a platform built for people who want to trade with purpose and understanding, not just luck.

  • NAFDAC destroys N20bn worth of fake, substandard drugs in Ibadan

    NAFDAC destroys N20bn worth of fake, substandard drugs in Ibadan

    The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Southwest Zone, on Thursday destroyed counterfeit, substandard, and unwholesome pharmaceutical products valued at N20 billion in Ibadan, Oyo State.

    According to the agency, the routine destruction exercise aligns with its mandate to prevent expired, falsified, and unsafe medical products—as well as other NAFDAC-regulated items—from being reintroduced into circulation.

    Speaking during the exercise, NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to safeguarding public health by eliminating illicit drugs, falsified medical products, unwholesome foods, and unsafe chemicals from the Nigerian market.

    Adeyeye, who was represented by the Deputy Director of the Pharmaceutical Division (Investigation and Enforcement), Papa Lagos, Mrs. Florence Uba, stressed that the agency would continue to intensify efforts to rid the country of all harmful and volatile products.

    She said, “The products being destroyed during this exercise are made up of Substandard and Falsified Medical Products, Unwholesome Processed Food products and food additives, Unsafe Cosmetics, Counterfeits, and other Expired NAFDAC Regulated Products seized by the Agency from manufacturers, importers, and distributors.

    “Up for destruction today are damaged and Expired products voluntarily handed over by compliant companies, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and Trade Unions, to the Agency.

    “The estimated street value of the products planned for destruction is N20,000,000,000 (twenty billion naira only.”

    She, however, commended the collaboration of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its continued support in the fight against counterfeiters.

    “Custom handed over 25 containers to be destroyed, which include various pharmaceutical products and a reefer container for this destruction.

    “My appreciation also goes to the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, Department of State Services (DSS), Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN), National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Nigeria Security Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and all stakeholders who have united in the fight against Substandard and Falsified medicines and other unwholesome regulated products

    “To the community leaders, health practitioners, religious leaders, gentlemen of the press, and all Nigerians, it is imperative that you educate your families and wards about the dangers of patronizing quacks and unauthorised medicine dealers.

    “NAFDAC calls upon everyone to actively participate in this fight; it is a collective responsibility. Together, we can protect the health and safety of all Nigerians.”

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  • Investor backs Wike’s reforms, urges diaspora Nigerians to replicate master communities at home

    Investor backs Wike’s reforms, urges diaspora Nigerians to replicate master communities at home

    A real estate investor has urged private developers to adopt a structured and sustainable approach to urban growth in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), aligning their projects with government regulations and embracing the “master community” model of development.

    Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, the Founder of Wardiere Oakmount Developments, Diamond Ilori, said the reforms being implemented by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to restore order in land administration and development control should be viewed as necessary corrections rather than punitive measures.

    “The FCT is our national capital. There should be a well-organized and properly followed plan. What the Minister is doing should be seen as a correction, not a punishment. We cannot afford to let Abuja become like Lagos, where everyone builds whatever they like,” Ilori said.

    He called on developers to comply with the Land Use Act, pay ground rent, and perfect their title documents to avoid land revocation or demolition.

    “Once you are regularized and get documentation from the FCDA, you must keep paying ground rent. It’s a legal obligation, not an imposition,” he stated.

    Ilori, however, urged the government to carry developers along by increasing sensitization on land regularization and compliance procedures, noting that many violations occur out of ignorance rather than deliberate disobedience.

    To further professionalize the sector, he proposed the establishment of a Real Estate Regulatory Authority similar to Dubai’s Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), which certifies agents, monitors developers, and enforces standards.

    “If such a system exists, every developer and agent would need certification before operating. It will bring order, professionalism, and protect investors,” he said.

    On the ongoing land regularization drive in the FCT, Ilori said disputes often arise because many landholders in area councils fail to update their documents with the FCDA.

    “Some people have titles issued by area councils but not recorded in FCDA’s system. When development control inspects such plots, they appear empty and are reallocated. Proper regularization would prevent this,” he said.

    He added that development control agencies prioritize large-scale, integrated communities over scattered small plots because they allow better planning and infrastructure.

    “Small plots of 2,000 square meters cannot support schools or hospitals. Government prefers consolidated communities where essential services are integrated within defined spaces,” he explained.

    Ilori, who has worked and lived in Dubai for years, said Nigeria’s real estate industry could learn from countries that promote structured community development where housing, commerce, and recreation coexist seamlessly.

    He highlighted his company’s ongoing projects in Abuja, which he described as “master communities”, self-contained developments combining residential areas with schools, hospitals, parks, shopping malls, and public transport systems.

    “Our goal is to build ecosystems, not just estates. Every component, housing, transport, leisure, and retail, supports the other. The estate will have its own buses, city centre, and malls. These make life easier for residents while generating income that sustains the community,” he said, citing The Valley, a Wardiere Oakmount project in Kuje, Abuja.

    “This is not about creating elitist settlements. The facilities are designed to make life easier and add long-term value for residents. When you solve daily challenges like transport and shopping within the estate, you make communities more livable,” he explained.

    Ilori said Wardiere Oakmount’s Al Barari project in Abuja was created by consolidating smaller parcels into a master community, with 40 percent dedicated to green areas, parks, and water bodies.

    “We are ensuring a balance between environmental sustainability and urban growth. Unlike many concrete-heavy estates, Al Barari will remain green and compliant with FCDA guidelines,” he said.

    He encouraged Nigerians abroad to apply the same level of discipline and planning standards they see in developed countries when investing at home.

    “Diaspora Nigerians should not just build houses; they should build organized communities. That’s how to grow our cities sustainably and make Abuja truly world-class,” Ilori said.

  • Groups stage protest at Lagos Assembly, demand protection for Dangote Refinery

    Groups stage protest at Lagos Assembly, demand protection for Dangote Refinery

    The Nigeria coalition group and the Yoruba council worldwide on Thursday held a solidarity protest at the Lagos state House of Assembly, calling for the protection of the Dangote Refinery and full implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

    Led by Aare Oladotun Hassan, President of the Yoruba Council Worldwide and leader of the Nigeria Coalition Group, the protesters demanded the immediate imposition of a 15 per cent import duty on refined petroleum products and a total ban on the importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) to safeguard domestic refining.

    Hassan further called for 100 per cent crude oil allocation to the Dangote Refinery to guarantee uninterrupted feedstock supply and full operational capacity.

    “We accuse oil cabals and certain union leaders of sabotaging Dangote Refinery,” he said, condemning the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), led by Comrade Festus Osifo, for allegedly orchestrating shutdowns and spreading false information against the refinery.

    The group also raised concerns over the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN)’s lobbying efforts to extend fuel import licenses until the first quarter of 2026, describing it as a threat to Nigeria’s energy independence.

    Hassan urged the federal government to end the nation’s dependence on imported fuel in line with President Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” and “Nigeria First” policies.

    He noted that the protest was supported by several civil society groups, including the Nigeria Youth Coalition (NYC), Coalition of Southern Groups (CSG), and National Youth Stakeholders Forum (NYSF).

    “These groups emphasised the economic losses—estimated at over ₦30 billion—caused by sabotage and delays in refinery operations,” Hassan stated.

    He added that the protest underscores the growing civil society pressure on the government to prioritise local refining and reduce fuel importation, a move that could strengthen Nigeria’s energy security and reposition the Dangote Refinery as a cornerstone of the country’s petroleum industry.

  • History of journalism in Nigeria

    History of journalism in Nigeria

    1. THE BEGINNING (1859 – Early 1900s): The history of journalism in Nigeria dates back to 1859, when Rev. Henry Townsend, a missionary of the Church Missionary Society (CMS), established the first newspaper in Nigeria Iwe Irohin Fun Awon Ara Egba Ati Yoruba. Iwe Irohin was published in Abeokuta and written in the Yoruba language (later also in English). Its main purpose was to educate the Yoruba people, spread Christianity, and promote literacy. It laid the foundation for the print media in Nigeria. Unfortunately, Iwe Irohin stopped publication in 1867 due to the Egba–European conflict.

    2. THE GROWTH OF INDIGENIOUS PRESS (1900 – 1930s): After Iwe Irohin, the Nigerian press became more political and nationalistic, with newspapers emerging in Lagos and other regions.

    Key Newspapers of This Era Include:

    – The Lagos Times (1880) founded by Richard Beale Blaize.

    – The Lagos Observer (1882).

    – The Eagle and Lagos Critic (1883).

    – The Lagos Weekly Record (1890) edited by John Payne Jackson, one of the earliest nationalist journalists.

    These publications began criticizing colonial policies and became platforms for African self-determination and anti-colonial advocacy.

    3. THE RISE OF NATIONALIST PRESS (1930s – 1950s): This was the golden age of Nigerian journalism, when newspapers became tools for nationalism and independence struggle. Prominent figures and newspapers: Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe founded West African Pilot (1937). It inspired other nationalist papers across the country. Motto: “Show the light and the people will find the way.” Obafemi Awolowo established The Nigerian Tribune (1949), which still exists today. Ernest Ikoli founded The Daily Service. These newspapers mobilized public opinion against colonialism and played a major role in Nigeria’s road to independence (1960).

    4. POST-INDEPENDENCE ERA (1960 – 1970s): After independence, journalism became more diversified and commercialized. The government, political parties, and private individuals owned newspapers. Notable papers included The Daily Times, New Nigerian, and The Sketch. Radio and television broadcasting began to grow with Western Nigeria Television (WNTV) in 1959 being the first in Africa. During the military regimes (1966–1979), the press faced censorship, arrests, and intimidation, yet it remained a powerful voice for democracy and accountability.

    5. THE ERA OF PRESS STRUGGLE (1980s – 1990s): This period was marked by authoritarian rule and press repression. Newspapers like The Guardian, Tell, The News, and Punch stood out for investigative journalism and bold criticism of military governments. Journalists faced harassment, detentions, and sometimes exile. Despite this, the press became a symbol of resistance and democracy.

    6. THE MODERN ERA (2000s – PRESENT): With the return to democracy in 1999, Nigerian journalism entered a new phase: Freedom of the press improved, though challenges remain. Social media (Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, Thread, etc) has become a major tool for citizen journalism, activism, and information dissemination.

  • Stronger systems, partnerships needed for women’s financial empowerment’

    Stronger systems, partnerships needed for women’s financial empowerment’

    Founder of Kudimata Nigeria Limited, Kathleen Erhimu, has called for stronger systems and partnerships to deepen women’s financial empowerment across Nigeria.

    ‎She described financial literacy as a “lifeline, not a luxury.”

    ‎She spoke at the 25th National Council on Women Affairs held in Benin City, Edo State.

    The theme was: “Strengthening systems and deepening social impact: Advancing the Renewed Hope Social Agenda for women, children, the family, and vulnerable groups.”

    ‎Erhimu commended the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, FSI, for her visionary leadership in repositioning the ministry and driving a results-oriented agenda for women and families.

    ‎“Under the visionary leadership of the Honourable Minister, we have seen an intentional drive to move from programs to impact, and from talk to transformation. 

    ‎”She has redefined what it means to lead with compassion, precision, and purpose,” she said.

    ‎Highlighting Kudimata’s mission and achievements, Erhimu noted that the organisation has trained over 1.4 million women and youths in financial literacy and business fundamentals. 

    ‎These include 250,000 women through the EmpowerHER Initiative, 30,000 certified entrepreneurs, and 7,800 professionals equipped with leadership and management skills.

    ‎Kudimata has also facilitated the registration of over 30,000 small businesses with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) at a 50 per cent discount, empowered 1,800 startups with funds and equipment, and introduced financial education in more than 12 schools across Nigeria.

    ‎According to Erhimu, such initiatives are central to the vision of inclusive development championed by the Ministry of Women Affairs.

    ‎“When women are financially included, families are stronger, communities are safer, and nations are richer,” she stated.

    ‎‎She urged stakeholders to view women’s empowerment not as charity, but as capacity-building, which is a critical tool for sustainable development and national progress.

    ‎“The real social impact begins when every woman, no matter her background, can look at her life and say, ‘I am not just surviving; I am thriving,’” she added.

    ‎Erhimu reaffirmed Kudimata’s commitment to advancing the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Social Agenda through strategic collaborations that expand access to financial education, entrepreneurship support, and social inclusion.

    ‎The 25th National Council on Women Affairs, organised by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs in collaboration with the Edo State Government, brings together policymakers, development partners, and gender advocates to review progress and chart new pathways for advancing the welfare of women, children, and vulnerable groups in Nigeria.

  • West Africa Think Tank hails NUPRC’s strategic oil governance

    West Africa Think Tank hails NUPRC’s strategic oil governance

    The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has been applauded years for transforming Nigeria’s oil industry into a more investor-friendly sector that is attracting development to the ECOWAS sub-region and restoring confidence among global stakeholders.

    A statement on Wednesday by the West Africa Energy Policy Institute (WA-EPI), led by Executive Director Fatoumata Diallo, said the scale of Nigeria’s oil industry means that every policy shift or market reform in the country ripples across West Africa — influencing energy investment, regional trade, and infrastructure development.

    “The NUPRC has redefined Nigeria’s upstream governance in a way that benefits not just the country, but the entire sub-region. By promoting clarity, data-driven regulation, and investor confidence, the Commission has created a model of strategic oil governance that is stabilizing markets and attracting regional partnerships,” Diallo said.

    She noted that under Engr. Gbenga Komolafe’s leadership, the Commission has built a regulatory ecosystem anchored on accountability, competitiveness, and innovation — a sharp departure from the opaque practices that once defined the sector.

    “For the first time in decades, oil in Nigeria is beginning to look like a normal, well-governed business. Investors can now access real-time production data, licensing information, and field performance reports. This level of accessibility is strengthening Nigeria’s reputation as a dependable regional energy hub,” she observed. 

    According to WA-EPI, Nigeria’s active rig count has risen from just eight in 2021 to 69 as of October 2025 — a development it described as “evidence of renewed investor confidence and regulatory stability.” 

    The think tank said the Commission’s reforms have consistently boosted government revenue, with annual surpluses of 18.3% in 2022, 14.6% in 2023, and an unprecedented 84.2% in 2024.

    “These numbers are not mere statistics; they reflect a regulator that understands the connection between transparency, investor security, and economic growth. The NUPRC’s strategic engagement with operators and financiers has made Nigeria’s oil market more predictable — a key condition for sustained investment,” the statement added.

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    Diallo also highlighted the Commission’s automation of licensing and compliance processes, noting that the digital transformation has reduced bureaucratic interference while enhancing the country’s credibility among global investors.

    “The NUPRC’s reforms show that effective governance is not about adding complexity, but about enforcing the rules with precision and integrity. When the system is fair, investors respond with trust, and that trust translates into jobs, infrastructure, and regional growth,” she said. 

    The think tank praised Nigeria’s implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), describing it as “the foundation of the new era of oil governance” that has strengthened host community relations and aligned Nigeria’s energy strategy with global sustainability standards.

    “Across West Africa, countries are watching how Nigeria manages this transition. The success of NUPRC’s reforms demonstrates that strong institutions and consistent rules can turn resource wealth into shared prosperity. Nigeria’s progress is now a regional benchmark for responsible oil governance,” Diallo added.

  • Customs intercepts N29.4 billion of cocaine in Lagos

    Customs intercepts N29.4 billion of cocaine in Lagos

    • •NDLEA, US-DEA, UK-NCA probe 1,000kg substance

    The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command, Lagos, has intercepted a major cocaine shipment valued at N29.4 billion, smuggled from Freetown, Sierra Leone.

    The one-tonne (1,000kg) consignment, described as one of the most mysterious cocaine seizures in Nigeria’s maritime history, has been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation.

    The PTML Area Controller, Comptroller Joe Anani, who disclosed this to reporters in Lagos, said the discovery followed a prompt report by the PTML terminal operator, who noticed suspicious packages in one of 39 empty containers meant for export loading.

    According to Anani, the 20-foot container, numbered GCNU1332851, had arrived from Sierra Leone and was flagged during a routine disinfection exercise. “The terminal operator alerted the command immediately, and a joint examination was conducted alongside officers of the NDLEA, Department of State Services (DSS), Police Anti-Bomb Squad, and other agencies,” he said.

    During the inspection, 50 packages containing 20 parcels each were uncovered. Rapid field tests confirmed the contents as cocaine, weighing a total of 1,000 kilograms (one tonne) with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N29,403,738,000.

    Anani explained that the shipment did not arrive Nigeria as an import consignment, but was part of a batch of empty containers brought in by the terminal operator for export purposes. He described the seizure as “one of the most mysterious cocaine interceptions” ever recorded by the Customs Service, as the container had no consignee linked to it and no arrest had yet been made.

    He commended the PTML terminal operator for promptly alerting authorities, praising the synergy among security agencies that led to the successful operation.

    “This seizure underscores the high level of cooperation and vigilance among our officers, terminal operators, and sister security agencies,” Anani said, reaffirming the service’s commitment to keeping the country’s ports free from prohibited imports and exports.

    “On behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, we will be handing over the seizure to the NDLEA for further investigation and necessary action,” he added.

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    Following the handover, the NDLEA confirmed that it had commenced a full-scale international investigation in collaboration with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the United Kingdom National Crime Agency (NCA) to track down the cartel behind the shipment.

    NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said the consignment, worth over $235 million (approximately ₦338 billion) in the international market, was the largest single seizure of cocaine ever recorded at the Tincan Island Port, Lagos.

    He said the NDLEA took formal custody of the consignment on Tuesday after a collaborative engagement between its Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), and the Comptroller-General of Customs, Dr. Adewale Adeniyi.

    Babafemi said: “As a result of the large quantity of the recovered Class A drug and the global dimension to the cocaine cartel, the NDLEA chairman directed that our leading international partners be involved in the investigation. In a swift response, officers of the US-DEA and UK-NCA have already joined the ongoing probe.”

    Reacting to the development, Marwa said the joint investigation with international partners was crucial to ensuring that all members of the syndicate behind the cocaine shipment were identified and prosecuted.

    “The essence of collaborating with our international partners on this case is to ensure no stone is left unturned and every gap is sufficiently covered, so that we can get all the masterminds of this huge consignment brought to book wherever they are located across the globe,” Marwa stated.

    He commended the Customs Service and other security agencies for their vigilance and cooperation, describing the operation as a model of effective inter-agency collaboration in Nigeria’s ongoing war against drug trafficking.

  • DSS files charge against man over coup advocacy

    DSS files charge against man over coup advocacy

    The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a six-count charge against a 27-year old man, Innocent Chukwuemeka Onukwume for among others, allegedly advocating for a coup in the country.

    The DSS, in the charge, filed before the Federal High Court in Abujja, marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/610/2025, said Onukwume, of Umusayo Layout, Oyigbo Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State, allegedly committed the offence last month.

    In the charge filed yesterday, by A. M. Danalami, the DSS stated that by his conduct, Onukwume committed offences contrary to and punishable under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2024 (As Amended).

    It was learnt that he would be arraigned before the week runs out.

    Some counts in the charge read: “That you, Innocent Chukwuemeka Onukwume, male, 27, of Umusayo Layout, Oyigbo LGA of Rivers State, sometimes in October, 2025 having the intent to cause fear and alarm to the public or to disturb the public peace, posted a message calling for a coup in Nigeria on your social media account to wit: your verified X account (@theagroman), by which you published the following words: “A coup in Nigeria is needed. Dispose of APC, suspend the Nigeria government and join the AES. That is all we need now.’ You thereby committed an offence punishable under section 59 (1) of the Criminal Code Act, Cap 77, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.

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    “…On or about October 15th and within the jurisdiction of this honorable court, with intent to cause annoyance, inconvenience, danger, obstruction, insult, enmity, criminal intimidation, hatred, ill will or needless anxiety, against the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, knowingly and intentionally posted a message on the social media via your verified account, to wit: your verified X account (@theagroman), by which you published the following words: ‘It will happen eventually, Nigerian. The military needs your support now! Only them can save this country. The bastard in Aso Rock has basically sold this country to the West and they run our intelligence apparatus only the military can reset this country.’

    You thereby committed an offence Contrary to Section 24 (1) (b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2024 (As Amended).

    *That you, Innocent Chukwuemeka Onukwume, male, 27, of Umusayo Layout, Oyigbo LGA of Rivers State, on or about October 15th and within the jurisdiction of this honorable court, with intent to cause annoyance, inconvenience, danger, obstruction, insult, enmity, criminal intimidation, hatred, ill will, or needless anxiety, against the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, knowingly and intentionally posted a message on the social media via your verified account, to wit: your verified X account| (@theagroman), by which you published the following words:  “Tinubu has to go and APC has to die for Nigeria to have any semblance of normal life. And if you think your stupid, votes can remove Tinubu. I’m here to tell you that you’re a fool.’ You thereby committed an offence Contrary to Section 24 (1) (b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2024 (As Amended).

    *That you, Innocent Chukwuemeka Onukwume, male, 27, of Umusayo Layout, Oyigbo LGA of Rivers State, on or about October 15th and within the jurisdiction of this honorable court, with intent to cause annoyance, inconvenience, danger, obstruction, insult, enmity, criminal intimidation, hatred, ill will, or needless anxiety, against the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, knowingly and intentionally posted a message on the social media via your verified account, to wit: your verified X account (@theagroman), by which you published the following words: “A coup in Nigeria is needed. Dispose of APC, suspend the Nigeria Government and join the AES. That is all we need now.’ You thereby committed an offence Contrary to Section 24 (1) (b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2024 (As Amended).

  • Police secure conviction in $1 million international oil fraud case

    Police secure conviction in $1 million international oil fraud case

    • IG hails officers’ investigative, prosecutorial dedication

    The Police have secured the conviction of one Mr. David Udensik, also known as Dr. Jacob Bello, for his role in a transnational oil-related fraud scheme amounting to over $1 million.

    The conviction followed a petition by a United States–based energy company, alleging that the suspect obtained funds from the firm under the pretext of facilitating legitimate crude oil transactions in Nigeria.

    Acting on the petition, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force – National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) commenced investigations which revealed that the suspect, between 2018 and 2023, operated a coordinated criminal network that forged documents purportedly emanating from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and other regulatory platforms to deceive the company.

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    Forensic analyses confirmed that the documents, seals, and authentication materials presented by the suspect were entirely counterfeit. Funds traced through the scheme were found to have been diverted into accounts linked to the suspect and his accomplices.

    According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin: “following diligent investigative and prosecutorial efforts, the Federal High Court, Abuja, on October 22nd convicted Udensik on charges bordering on Forgery, Obtaining by False Pretense, and Money Laundering. The Court further ordered the forfeiture of assets valued at several hundreds of millions of Naira, including real estate and other properties derived from the proceeds of the crime, to facilitate restitution to the victim company.

    “Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, has commended the officers involved in the investigation and prosecution for their professionalism. He affirms the commitment of the Force to protecting Nigeria’s corporate integrity and ensuring that cyber-enabled financial criminals, irrespective of status or location, are brought to justice”.