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Seven Chinese nationals jailed over cyberterrorism, internet fraud
A Federal High Court in Lagos State has convicted and sentenced seven Chinese nationals to one year imprisonment each for their roles in cyberterrorism and internet fraud connected to a major Ponzi scheme uncovered in December 2024.
The convicts; Peng Li Huan, Zhang Jin Rong, He Kun, Rachelle Cabalona, Caselyn Pionela, Guo Long Long, and Zhang Hua Zhai, were arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, during a raid on a property located on Oyin Jolayemi Street, Lagos.
The operation led to the apprehension of over 700 suspects in what authorities described as one of the largest cybercrime crackdowns in recent years.
They were separately arraigned before Justices Ayokunle Faji, Chukwujekwu Aneke, and Yellim Bogoro on amended one-count charges relating to cyberterrorism and internet fraud.
According to the EFCC’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, the prosecution team, led by Bilkisu Buhari-Bala, Chineye Okezie, and Banjo Temitop, told the court that the defendants had opted for plea bargain agreements. These agreements were formally submitted on June 20, 2025.
All seven defendants pleaded guilty and confirmed that they entered into the plea bargains voluntarily.
Upon acceptance of their pleas, the court sentenced all seven Chinese to one year in prison and imposed a monetary fine of N1 million on each of them.
The court also directed the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service to facilitate the deportation of the convicts to their respective countries within seven days of completing their sentences.
The amended charge alleged that the defendants, in December 2024, knowingly accessed computer systems with the intent to undermine Nigeria’s economic and social stability by recruiting local youths to engage in identity theft and impersonation of foreign nationals for illicit financial gain.
Their actions contravene Section 18 of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015 (as amended in 2024), and Section 2(3)(d) of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
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EID-EL-FITR: IGP DISU FELICITATES MUSLIM FAITHFUL, ORDERS NATIONWIDE DEPLOYMENT OF TACTICAL ASSETS
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful across Nigeria on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.
In furtherance of his commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment during the festive period, the Inspector-General has directed Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders across all states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory to implement robust security arrangements.
Operational measures include:
Strategic deployment of tactical teams and intelligence operatives.

Deployment of the Special Intervention Squad and conventional police personnel to Eid prayer grounds and critical infrastructure.
Increased presence at highways, motor parks, recreational centers, and other public spaces to ensure peaceful, hitch-free celebrations.
The IGP has also ordered heightened visibility policing, coordinated patrols, enhanced surveillance operations, and intelligence-led stop-and-search duties. These actions are aimed at proactively deterring criminal activities and ensuring a swift response to any emerging threats.
IGP Disu calls on members of the public to remain vigilant, cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the following emergency lines:
08057000001, 08057000002, 09133333785, and 09133333786.
IGP Tunji Disu wishes all Muslim faithful a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Fitr.

DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+) mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
20th March, 2026
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Hon Success Opara celebrates Mothering Sunday with St. Peter women, hails them as the ‘neck that controls the household
Hon Success Opara, former councilorship candidate for Ikenegbu Ward 2, celebrated Mothering Sunday with the women of St. Peter Anglican Church, Ikenegbu, extolling them as the backbone of their households.
He described them as the “neck that controls the household,” acknowledging their vital role in shaping families and communities.
Opara’s gesture is seen as a testament to his commitment to uplifting and empowering women.
The celebration, which coincided with the Christian observance of Mothering Sunday, featured fellowship and words of encouragement from Opara, who prayed for the women’s well-being.
This event highlights the importance of recognizing and appreciating mothers and mother figures in Nigerian society.
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“Early marriage is better than fornication” – Mixed reactions as young Nigerian couple trends after welcoming a child
A young Nigerian couple are currently trending on Arewa social media circles after they welcomed their first child.
The pictures taken by a Kaduna-based photographer have sparked mixed reactions, with some people saying that the girl is underaged and not old enough to be a wife and mother.

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