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Buhari arrives Zamfara, addresses traditional rulers, others

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6 years ago

March 22, 2018

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Gusau, Zamfara, presided over a town hall meeting in continuation of his tour of troubled areas across the country.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the President in company of his aides landed at the Gusau helipad at about 10.40a.m after taking off from Umaru Musa Yar’Adua international airport Katsina.

The governors of Sokoto and Kebbi states, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal and Atiku Bagudu respectively, some cabinet ministers, traditional and religious leaders, top government officials were among those that received the president.
President Buhari reviewed a parade mounted by the Army and Air Force.

He is scheduled to address traditional rulers and other stakeholders during the visit, and condole with families and communities that suffered from various forms of violent crimes in the state.

Zamfara has witnessed cases of attacks by armed bandits with hundreds of innocent people killed and property worth billions of naira carted away or destroyed.

The recent attack by bandits at Birane village in Zurmi Local Government area of the state left over 50 people dead.

One of the most notorious bandits, Tsoho Buhari, popularly referred to as Buhari Daji, was recently killed by a repentant cattle rustler in the state.

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Nollywood Actor, Zulu Adigwe Has Passed Away

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2 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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Nollywood is mourning the loss of veteran actor Zulu Adigwe. Adigwe passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, according to a confirmation from movie producer Stanley Nwoko on Instagram.

Adigwe was a familiar face in Nollywood, having appeared in numerous films throughout his career. However, his most iconic role was undoubtedly Mr. B in the popular soap opera “Basi and Company” (1987). “Basi and Company” was a beloved show that helped shape Nollywood in its early days, and Adigwe’s portrayal of Mr. B was a memorable part of the programme’s success.

While details surrounding Adigwe’s passing are not yet public, his death has left a void in the Nigerian film industry. Tributes are pouring in from fans and colleagues alike, all remembering Adigwe’s talent and his contributions to Nollywood.

“I regret to announce the passing of a veteran actor, late Mr. Zulu Adigwe. What caused his death is yet to be reviewed. Rest in peace, good actor,” Nwoko said in his post.

Zulu Adigwe Has Passed Away | Fab.ng

At the time of the report, the cause of his death was uncertain.

BREAKING: Veteran Nollywood actor, Pa Zulu Adigwe reportedly passes on this evening. Cause of death yet to be ascertained by his family 🕊️ 💔 pic.twitter.com/ZeEtpOGZNU

— Omo Kogi (Yagba)🦅🦍 (@Oladapomikky1) April 23, 2024

Adigwe recently portrayed Pascal Nworie in Ramsey Nouah‘s adaptation of the renowned film “Living in Bondage.”

Originally, Adigwe pursued medicine briefly at the University of Austria, where he also completed his primary and secondary education. However, following his father’s passing, he returned to Nigeria and pursued a degree in Theatre Arts at the University of Ibadan.

Throughout his career, Adigwe featured in numerous Nollywood productions, such as “Blood of the Orphan,” “Blood Diamonds,” “Face of a Liar,” “Unforgettable,” “Issakaba,” and “Forbidden Land.”

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Bobrisky Appeals Against Sentence; Wants Court To Replace Each Count With ₦50k

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22 hours ago

April 23, 2024

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Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, took legal action on Monday by filing a notice of appeal challenging the six-month maximum sentence given to him by a Federal High Court in Lagos. The sentence was in response to charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the abuse of the naira. Before Justice A.O. Awogboro of the Federal High Court, Lagos, Bobrisky pleaded guilty to the charges.

On April 12, Justice Awogboro sentenced Okuneye to six months in prison without the option of a fine. He emphasised the need for the judgment to deter others from similar acts of naira abuse.

In response, Okuneye’s counsel, Bimbo Kusanu, submitted a notice of appeal to the Court of Appeal, seeking to overturn the maximum sentence. Kusanu argues for the replacement of the sentence with a ₦50,000 fine per count. He highlighted Okuneye’s lack of prior criminal convictions and the possibility of a lesser sentence under the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA).

Kusanu contends that the trial court’s decision was punitive and did not consider Okuneye’s cooperation during the legal proceedings. This includes promptly pleading guilty and honouring invitations from the authorities.

Furthermore, Kusanu asserts that the trial court failed to exercise discretion appropriately, resulting in a miscarriage of justice against Okuneye. This appeal represents an effort to challenge the severity of the sentence imposed by the trial court and to seek a more lenient resolution for the appellant.

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Nigeria Ranks 5th In Global Cybercrime Index

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4 days ago

April 20, 2024

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Researchers from two universities—Oxford and UNSW Canberra—decided to find out where cybercrime hotspots are. To do this, they asked about 100 cybercrime experts around the world for their opinions.

The experts were asked to consider five main types of cybercrime:

Creating tools used for cybercrime, like malware.
Launching cyberattacks and demanding money to stop them.
Stealing data or identities through hacking or phishing scams.
Tricking people out of money online through scams like fake emails or online auctions.
Making money from stolen information, like laundering money or using stolen credit cards.

Based on the experts’ input, the researchers will create a list of countries considered to be the biggest sources of cybercrime.

Top 5 countries listed as global cybercrime hotspots

The study ranked countries based on how much cybercrime comes from them. This ranking is called the World Cybercrime Index, or WCI for short.

The study found that Russia is seen as the number one source of cybercrime in the world, followed by Ukraine, China, the United States, and Nigeria.

1. Russia

The study ranked Russia as the number one source of cybercrime in the world. Russia had the highest score (58.39) on the World Cybercrime Index (WCI), and researchers traced 81.34 cyberattacks back to Russia. The survey also showed that Russian cybercriminals are highly skilled (scoring 8.73 out of 10 on technical skills) and very professional, causing significant harm with their crimes.

2. Ukraine

Following Russia, the study ranked Ukraine as the second-largest source of cybercrime. Ukraine’s overall cybercrime score on the World Cybercrime Index (WCI) was 36.44. Researchers also linked 50.76 cyberattacks to Ukraine. Just like Russia, Ukrainian cybercriminals were rated as very skilled with a technical skill score of 8.24 on a scale of 1 to 10.

3. China

China was ranked third in the study as a source of cybercrime. Their overall score on the World Cybercrime Index (WCI) was 27.86. Researchers linked 24.24 cyberattacks to China. Chinese hackers were rated as skilled with a technical skill score of 7.81 on a scale of 1 to 10.

4. United States

The United States came in fourth place on the list of cybercrime hotspots. The World Cybercrime Index (WCI) score for the US was 25.01. Researchers connected 17.68 cyberattacks to the US. American hackers were rated as skilled with a technical skill score of 7.21 on a scale of 1 to 10.

5. Nigeria

While the study found Russia to be the overall leader in cybercrime, Nigeria was singled out for a different reason – scams. Here’s a breakdown:

Overall cybercrime: Nigeria ranked fifth on the World Cybercrime Index (WCI) with a score of 21.28. Researchers linked 8.41 cyberattacks to Nigeria, and Nigerian hackers were rated as somewhat skilled with a technical ability score of 5.80 on a scale of 1 to 10.
Scams: Interestingly, Nigeria topped the list for scam-related cybercrime. The country received a much higher WCI score of 52.17 for scams, with a whopping 70 nominations for this type of cybercrime. The closest competitor, the US, only had 27 nominations and a WCI score of 22.72 for scams. This shows that while Nigerian cybercriminals may be less technically skilled overall, they are much more active in scams compared to other countries on the list.

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