Screen Individuals and Organizations for AML and PEP

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{
  "properties": {
    "names": "John Doe",
    "gender": "male",
    "date_of_birth": "",
    "nationality": "",
    "id_number": "AD45UIOO123"
  },
  "screening_options": {
    "pep_check": true,
    "sanction": true,
    "adverse_media_check": true,
    "watchlists": ["OFAC_SDN", "EU_Terrorist"], //leave empty or specific watchlists
    "match_threshold": 0.85 // 1 is the highest
  },
  "schema": "individual",  //individual or organization
  "unique_reference" : "123450987qwergoi"  //optional
}

{
  "properties": {
    "names": "Anon Corp",
    "registration_number": ["12345678"],
    "country_of_incorporation": ["US", "GB"],
  },
  "screening_options": {
    "watchlists": ["OFAC_SDN", "EU_Financial"],
    "pep_check": true,
    "adverse_media_check": true,
    "match_threshold": 0.80
  },
  "schema": "organization",
  "unique_reference" : "123450987qwergoi"  //optional
}

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    "entity": {
        "entity_type": "individual",
        "entity_id": "123450987qwergoi",
        "date": "2026-01-20T10:15:10.257Z",
        "total_results": 47,
        "total_articles": 43,
        "search_query": "Anon",
        "risk_level": "Medium",
        "match_status": "Confirmed Match",
        "results": [
            {
                "name": [
                    "ბოლა ტინუბუ",
                    "بولا احمد تینوبو",
                    "Բոլա Թինուբու",
                    "Бола Тінубу",
                    "ボラ・アハメド・ティヌブ",
                    "بولا تينوبو",
                    "博拉·蒂努布",
                    "Anon Ade Adekunle Anon",
                    "Anon",
                    "볼라 티누부",
                    "बोला टीनूबू",
                    "Μπόλα Τινούμπου",
                    "Anon Ade Anon",
                    "בולה אחמד טינובו",
                    "Бола Тинубу",
                    "Anon"
                ],
                "entity_type": "individual",
                "source_type": "PEP",
                "alias_names": [
                    "Бола Ахмед Тінубу",
                    "볼라 아메드 아데쿤레 티누구",
                    "Anon Ade Adekunle Anon",
                    "Бола Ахмед Адекунле Тінубу",
                    "Bọla Ade Anon",
                    "Бола Ахмед Адекунле Тинубу",
                    "ECOWAS chair",
                    "Бола Ахмед Тинубу",
                    "Bọ́lá Ade Tinúbú"
                ],
                "given_names": [
                    "Ade",
                    "Anon"
                ],
                "place_of_birth": [
                    "Lagos"
                ],
                "date_of_birth": [
                    "1952-03-29"
                ],
                "gender": [
                    "male"
                ],
                "country": [
                    "ng"
                ],
                "religion": [
                    "Islam"
                ],
                "positions": [
                    "President of Nigeria (2023-)",
                    "President",
                    "Lagos State Governor (1999-2007)",
                    "member of the Senate of Nigeria",
                    "Minister of Petroleum Resources"
                ],
                "education": [
                    "Chicago State University"
                ],
                "urls": [
                    "https://www.cia.gov/resources/world-leaders/foreign-governments/nigeria",
                    "https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/nigeria"
                ],
                "other_information": [
                    "President of Nigeria"
                ],
                "relations": [],
                "match": true
            },
            {
                "name": [
                    "Anon Ade Anon"
                ],
                "entity_type": "individual",
                "source_type": "PEP",
                "relations": [],
                "match": true
            },
            {
                "name": [
                    "Anon Ade Anon"
                ],
                "entity_type": "individual",
                "source_type": "PEP",
                "titles": [
                    "Asiwaju"
                ],
                "last_names": [
                    "Anon"
                ],
                "given_names": [
                    "Anon"
                ],
                "gender": [
                    "male"
                ],
                "country": [
                    "ng"
                ],
                "relations": [],
                "match": true
            },
            {
                "name": [
                    "Mr. Anon Ade Anon , GCFR"
                ],
                "entity_type": "individual",
                "source_type": "PEP",
                "titles": [
                    "His Excellency"
                ],
                "country": [
                    "ng"
                ],
                "relations": [],
                "match": true
            },
            {
                "source_type": "ADVERSE_MEDIA",
                "media_category": "violent_crime",
                "articles": [
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2024-03-21T22:09:59Z",
                        "headline": "Scandal-tainted former Steinhoff CEO dies in reported suicide",
                        "source": "https://namibia.direct.news/news=9791692",
                        "body": "<p>investigation, it has been reported that he shot himself on Thursday. Jooste's death comes following a penalty of R475 million imposed by South Africa's (...)</p> <p> ... Article published by \"The Namibian\" (Namibia), read more</p> <p> In Namibian newspapers</p> <p> Nigeria's President Anon bans foreign trips by government officials</p> <p> Nigeria's President Anon will introduce a three-month ban on ministers and other government officials from (...)</p> <p> [The Namibian]</p> <p> Spurs' top four bid rocked by Fulham, Luton draw with Forest</p> <p> Tottenham wasted a chance to move into the Premier League's top four as they slumped to a shock 3-0 defeat at (...)</p> <p> [The Namibian]</p> <p> Women have the responsibility to grab opportunities presented to them: Frederick</p> <p> ||Kharas Governor, Aletha Frederick said women should understand that they have the responsibility to (...)</p> <p> [Namibia News Digest]</p> <p> Subsea cable failures to blame for poor internet Connection</p> <p> Namibians reliant on the internet voiced severe frustration as a significant internet service disruption has left (...)</p> <p> [Windhoek Observer]</p> <p> Omusati woman killed, boyfriend takes life</p> <p> The police in the Omusati region have reported that a woman was allegedly beaten to death with a gun by her (...)</p> <p> [The Namibian]</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2024-07-04T00:29:19Z",
                        "headline": "UNIBEN fresh female graduate who was killed by hoodlums made first class – Brother",
                        "source": "https://punchng.com/uniben-fresh-female-graduate-who-was-killed-by-hoodlums-made-first-class-brother/",
                        "body": "<p> How has it been since the death of your father?</p> <p> It's been difficult because my mum has been the only one supporting us with her food business which she sells around New Benin Market in a wheelbarrow. She was popular on Yoruba Street before she stopped in November last year. The fact is that life has not been fair to us, but we still try our best. Now, the death of Glory has added to our pains.</p> <p> What did the community say about the incident?</p> <p> We met some women in the community the day we discovered our sister's corpse but we couldn't meet the head of the community, because two brothers were laying claim to the chairmanship position. It was not possible to see any of them for any information.</p> <p> What have the police done on the case so far?</p> <p> The Edo State Commissioner of Police has been carrying us along. On June 27, the Divisional Police Officer called me to come to the crime scene. When I got there, I saw about 18 policemen from the state command and a television crew. One of the policemen showed me a boy who claimed he killed my sister. I met the TV crew interviewing the suspect but he never mentioned my sister. The suspect confessed that he had been killing victims in other parts of Benin but never mentioned Iyowa or my sister. I wanted to record the interview but the police said I shouldn't do that.</p> <p> Are you bothered by the way the investigation is being handled?</p> <p> The police said the suspect confessed to having killed my sister in that piggery. So we need to know how the body got under the tree. The person who killed my sister made away with her phone. The question is has her phone been found? The CP has invited us to his office twice but he has not called us since the police said the killer had been arrested. We are hoping that the CP, who is a good man, will call us to his office to show us our sister's killer.</p> <p> What do you want the police to do since you feel that the phone is still with the killer(s)?</p> <p> I believe before they went on air with the interview, further investigation should have been carried out to unearth more information so that justice could prevail. I don't even think the suspect has been paraded but the social media is awash with his said confession.</p> <p> With what you saw at the crime scene, do you think the crime was committed by one person?</p> <p> From what we saw that day, it would be difficult for one person to commit that crime. If the suspect they brought to the crime scene is the one who killed my sister, he must have accomplices because he mentioned the names of people he sold stolen phones. But, in the interview we watched, that aspect was not shown. She was gang-raped and strangled to death and there was a sign that she was dragged or pinned to the floor. The flesh on her upper back side peeled but no deep injury.</p> <p> How supportive has the management of UNIBEN been?</p> <p> The Vice-Chancellor sent the Dean of Students' Affairs to see us. About 13 lecturers from her department and the lecturer handling her project also came here. Her coursemates also paid us a condolence visit. The Student Union President, in an interview on a TV station, condemned the killing and commiserated with us.</p> <p> How is the entire family coping at this trying time?</p> <p> It has not been easy. My mom is currently staying with my elder sister and she has not slept since June 14. She calls her name every night, urging her to go after those who killed her. We have all been sleeping in the living room since the incident occurred so that we will comfort her, but it has also been difficult. She has been on pills to make her sleep, but they are not working and this is giving us concern.</p> <p> What do you want now?</p> <p> We are calling on President Anon, Governor Godwin Obaseki, the Inspector General of Police, the Edo State CP and all human rights activists to come to our aid. We don't have money to follow up on the case and are afraid the culprit(s) may not be brought to book. We want justice for our sister.</p> <p> What will be your advice to people who engage in criminal activities?</p> <p> It is high time people started doing what is right and eschewing evil. The indiscretion of a man or a group of persons led to the death of my sister, who abhorred ill-feeling against anyone.</p> <p> Stay informed and ahead of the curve! Follow The Punch Newspaper on WhatsApp for real-time updates, breaking news, and exclusive content. Don't miss a headline – join now!</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2024-07-04T03:09:49Z",
                        "headline": "UNIBEN fresh female graduate who was killed by hoodlums made first class – Brother",
                        "source": "https://dmartpreneur.com/uniben-fresh-female-graduate-who-was-killed-by-hoodlums-made-first-class-brother/",
                        "body": "<p> Omotayo Adekolure, brother of the late Glory Adekolure, a final year student of the University of Benin who was raped and killed in Benin, Edo State, on June 13, 2024, in this interview with ADEYINKA ADEDIPE, says the family has yet to get over the death of the promising girl. Excerpts:</p> <p> Can you recount your sister's last moment with the family?</p> <p> On that fateful day, she left home for school around 10 am to work on her project and for her clearance, having finished her final exams at the University of Benin on April 8. She was the only one who stayed with our mother in the community. She later went to my elder sister's store inside UNIBEN to assist her, because of the high number of customers due to the matriculation of new students held that day. According to my elder sister, they closed the store at about 6 pm and parted ways at about 6.45 pm at the university's main gate. My sister lives at Adolor, the road almost opposite the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, while my late sister had to go to Iyowa, where she lived with our mother.</p> <p> What time did the feeling that she might be in danger occur to the family?</p> <p> According to the call log on my mother's phone, she started calling Gloria at about 7.45 pm and she could not be reached through her phone. My mom then called my elder sister to ask her whereabouts. My sister explained to my mother that there was traffic when they parted ways at UNIBEN's main gate and told our mother to be calm, as Glory would soon get home. After several calls and her whereabouts could not be ascertained, my mom called me at about 9 pm, saying that Glory does not stay out this late. I also told her to be calm, with the assurance that she would soon return. She wanted me to come to Iyowa, but I told her it was too late. My mother was agitated and this drew the attention of the people who gathered in her house. She called me again at midnight, asking me to start praying for the safe return of my sister because she never slept outside.</p> <p> How did the news of her death get to the family?</p> <p> The next morning, which was June 14, my younger brother who made it to my mother's house the night of July 13 began searching for her in the neighbourhood. He had earlier done a search on the street on the night of July 13 without finding her. He, however, took the search to the next street the following morning. On his way, he met a man and asked if he knew whether an accident happened around the area because he was in search of our sister. The man said there was nothing like that but he saw slippers by a piggery down the street and urged my brother to check it out. While he was doing that, we (other siblings) went to the UBTH emergency ward to see if they had brought any accident victims the previous night and we found nothing. It was while we were at UBTH that he called us that he had found our sister's body lying under a tree opposite the piggery.</p> <p> What did your brother do when he saw the body?</p> <p> He told me that he shouted and carried the body which had become stiff and cold. He called the man who told him to check the slippers to tell him that the corpse was that of Glory. So, we also moved down quickly to the scene. We found blood on her private part.</p> <p> What did you do when you got to the scene?</p> <p> We wanted to trace how it happened. We called the vigilante whose shack was close to the scene but they refused to come. We found out that the grasses beside the piggery were scattered like a struggle had taken place and we thought the incident must have happened there. But the piggery owner said the attempt to catch a pig which escaped from the farm caused the grass beside his farm to be scattered. The case was then reported to the Ekhiadolor Police Station. The officers then assisted us in taking the corpse to UBTH morgue and we broke the news to my mom when we got home.</p> <p> How did she take the news?</p> <p> She was devastated and we all started crying. Her coursemates and the choir she belonged to in the church came to my elder sister's house in Adolor where my mother currently stays. My mum has struggled to train me and my younger brother and we currently have the National Diploma from the Polytechnic. We are from a polygamous home where all the wives have to work hard for their children's success. Our father died in 2015, which made things more difficult.</p> <p> How would you describe your late sister?</p> <p> She was very hardworking, a reason we supported her to ensure she studied at the university. While in secondary school, she was already learning how to become a beautician. While in the university, she was doing make-up for people who had big events and also did the same for her coursemates. She financed 40 per cent of her education with what she made from her cosmetic jobs while we took care of the rest. She bought her make-up kits, phones and textbooks with her earnings. She would not charge those she worked for but would take whatever was offered her. The result of the only exam she was waiting for before her death was just released and her friends told us during her burial on June 29 that my late sister had first class. According to my mom, she had no boyfriend and the few friends she had were her course mates.</p> <p> How has it been since the death of your father?</p> <p> It's been difficult because my mum has been the only one supporting us with her food business which she sells around New Benin Market in a wheelbarrow. She was popular on Yoruba Street before she stopped in November last year. The fact is that life has not been fair to us, but we still try our best. Now, the death of Glory has added to our pains.</p> <p> What did the community say about the incident?</p> <p> We met some women in the community the day we discovered our sister's corpse but we couldn't meet the head of the community, because two brothers were laying claim to the chairmanship position. It was not possible to see any of them for any information.</p> <p> What have the police done on the case so far?</p> <p> The Edo State Commissioner of Police has been carrying us along. On June 27, the Divisional Police Officer called me to come to the crime scene. When I got there, I saw about 18 policemen from the state command and a television crew. One of the policemen showed me a boy who claimed he killed my sister. I met the TV crew interviewing the suspect but he never mentioned my sister. The suspect confessed that he had been killing victims in other parts of Benin but never mentioned Iyowa or my sister. I wanted to record the interview but the police said I shouldn't do that.</p> <p> Are you bothered by the way the investigation is being handled?</p> <p> The police said the suspect confessed to having killed my sister in that piggery. So we need to know how the body got under the tree. The person who killed my sister made away with her phone. The question is has her phone been found? The CP has invited us to his office twice but he has not called us since the police said the killer had been arrested. We are hoping that the CP, who is a good man, will call us to his office to show us our sister's killer.</p> <p> What do you want the police to do since you feel that the phone is still with the killer(s)?</p> <p> I believe before they went on air with the interview, further investigation should have been carried out to unearth more information so that justice could prevail. I don't even think the suspect has been paraded but the social media is awash with his said confession.</p> <p> With what you saw at the crime scene, do you think the crime was committed by one person?</p> <p> From what we saw that day, it would be difficult for one person to commit that crime. If the suspect they brought to the crime scene is the one who killed my sister, he must have accomplices because he mentioned the names of people he sold stolen phones. But, in the interview we watched, that aspect was not shown. She was gang-raped and strangled to death and there was a sign that she was dragged or pinned to the floor. The flesh on her upper back side peeled but no deep injury.</p> <p> How supportive has the management of UNIBEN been?</p> <p> The Vice-Chancellor sent the Dean of Students' Affairs to see us. About 13 lecturers from her department and the lecturer handling her project also came here. Her coursemates also paid us a condolence visit. The Student Union President, in an interview on a TV station, condemned the killing and commiserated with us.</p> <p> How is the entire family coping at this trying time?</p> <p> It has not been easy. My mom is currently staying with my elder sister and she has not slept since June 14. She calls her name every night, urging her to go after those who killed her. We have all been sleeping in the living room since the incident occurred so that we will comfort her, but it has also been difficult. She has been on pills to make her sleep, but they are not working and this is giving us concern.</p> <p> What do you want now?</p> <p> We are calling on President Anon, Governor Godwin Obaseki, the Inspector General of Police, the Edo State CP and all human rights activists to come to our aid. We don't have money to follow up on the case and are afraid the culprit(s) may not be brought to book. We want justice for our sister.</p> <p> What will be your advice to people who engage in criminal activities?</p> <p> It is high time people started doing what is right and eschewing evil. The indiscretion of a man or a group of persons led to the death of my sister, who abhorred ill-feeling against anyone.</p> <p> The post UNIBEN fresh female graduate who was killed by hoodlums made first class – Brother appeared first on NewsNow Nigeria.</p> <p> Leave a Reply</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2024-03-01T17:28:48Z",
                        "headline": "FG Parades Lawyer Who Inserted Hot Knife Into Maid's Private Part",
                        "source": "https://newtelegraphng.com/fg-parades-lawyer-who-inserted-hot-knife-into-maids-private-part/",
                        "body": "<p> Okafor who also pressed the buttock and face of the ten-year-old maid with hot electric iron was paraded on Friday in Abuja.</p> <p> The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye noted that President Anon has already said the poor should breathe what that means is that the Anons should be more respected and treated with compassion.</p> <p> She assures that the victim will get justice “we are assuring you that we will get justice for the little girl. Before she was brought here, all her bank accounts were blocked, she couldn't access her money and she won't access it until sometime because that was what gave her the guts to hide.</p> <p> “My ministry will take action when any one tempers with any child or woman.” The minister stressed.</p> <p> On her part, the suspect alleged that the victim was caught having sex with her 6-year-old son “she was having sex with my 6-year-old son in the car. I bought a cane and flogged her on her buttocks. I was cooking at the same time, my son told me that it wasn't the first time that she touches his penis whenever she is bathing her and the girl confirms it too.</p> <p> “She tried to escape through the kitchen door and the door was locked. She mistakenly pushed the food on the gas and mistakenly sat on the burning gas. I did not use knife to cut her clitoris with hot knife, I did not use iron on her”</p> <p> She said she is not happy with the whole thing because that was not what she envisioned.</p> <p> The inspector general of Police Kayode Egbetokun, described the case as child abuse/attempted murder.</p> <p> “On Feb. 5th 2024, the internet was awoken by the news of a ten-year-old who had burns all over her body, the girl was a maid to one barrister Adachukwu Okafor, she was a maid for 2 weeks.</p> <p> She inserted a hot knife into her private part, poured grinded pepper and pressed the maid's cheeks and buttocks with a hot electric iron.</p> <p> From the afternoon of the incident to the evening of the next day, she locked the maid in her toilet without food after which she took the child naked the following day to her aunt who gave her out as a maid.</p> <p> “When alleffortst to arrest her proved abortive, the honorable minister of Women Affairs placed a 2-million-naira bounty on her and also petitioned the inspector general of police, when the woman saw that the heat on her was much, she showed up from her hiding and was arrested.</p> <p> Unfortunately, the little girl is in the hospital with the hope that she recuperates fast because of the intense burn on her, no one knows the extent of the internal injury inflicted on her by the hot knife that was used on her.</p> <p> Meanwhile, the inspector general of police has assured Anons that a diligent prosecution of this case will be carried out and no iota of the incident will be swept under the carpet to ensure that justice is served to the little girl.</p> <p> The IGP stressed that this will serve a note of warning to those who use little children for child labour, noting that the Anon police have zero tolerance for domestic violence and abuse of vulnerable persons.</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2024-02-14T03:16:18Z",
                        "headline": "Groups, Reps member demand justice over alleged police killing of bricklayer in Delta",
                        "source": "https://guardian.ng/news/groups-reps-member-demand-justice-over-alleged-police-killing-of-bricklayer-in-delta/",
                        "body": "<p> The deceased, who was a fisherman and bricklayer, hailed from Umuoba Anam in Anambra State.</p> <p> Aniekwe, in his petition to the Commissioner of Police, Delta State (copied to the Chairman, Police Service Commission; the Chairman National Human Rights Commission and the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Delta State), described the killing as barbaric, wicked and unacceptable in a modern society.</p> <p> He, therefore, called on authorities to urgently intervene to ensure investigation is conducted and decisive action taken.</p> <p> On its part, a coalition of different groups in Anam, Justice4Jideovo, demanded immediate release of the deceased's body for burial, according to Anam customs.</p> <p> The group also called for prosecution of the officers involved in the killing, and payment of compensation for all injuries caused by the killing.</p> <p> “During the investigation, an eyewitness said he recognised some of the police officers involved in the alleged killing because he knew them before the incident and had made a statement to the police.</p> <p> “He narrated that the late Aniekwe visited his brother, Edwin Mmeze, at the Bonsaac area of Asaba, Delta State, on January 17, 2024 to solicit support for his children's school fees.</p> <p> “He slept over in Mmeze's house because it was late for him to return to his own house. At about 12:00 a.m., they heard a noise. And when they came out, they saw men with guns knocking at the gate.”</p> <p> “Thinking that the men were armed robbers, they ran to different directions in the compound because there was nothing to identify the men as police.</p> <p> “The police caught up with Anekwe, shot him dead, and went away with the body,” the group said.</p> <p> According to the group, investigations also revealed that the family of the deceased had approached the police for the release of the deceased's body. But they were allegedly told to sign an undertaking never to bring up the matter again, which they refused.</p> <p> The petitioners said despite assurances of intervention, the police authorities have not initiated serious investigation that would lead to prosecution of the perpetrators.</p> <p> They, therefore, called on President Anon, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, civil society groups, and all well-meaning Anons to compel immediate investigation for justice to be done.</p> <p> At press time, the spokesperson for Delta State Police Command, Bright Edafe, was yet to respond to enquiries about the position of the command.</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2024-12-20T16:55:31Z",
                        "headline": "The playing field where 35 children died at a Anon Christmas fair",
                        "source": "https://ca.news.yahoo.com/playing-field-where-35-children-164932455.html",
                        "body": "<p> It was here that 35 children died that morning, killed in a crush after thousands turned up on the promise of free food.</p> <p> Children's sandals, torn books and broken desks litter the compound of the Islamic High School in Bashorun, a suburb of Ibadan in south-western Nigeria.</p> <p> The everyday objects, abandoned in panic, serve as an eerie reminder of who was lost.</p> <p> The chance to spread some cheer in these economically straitened times must have seemed like a good idea to those behind what was advertised as a funfair.</p> <p> ADVERTISEMENT</p> <p> The organisers - a local radio station along with a charity belonging to Queen Naomi Ogunwusi, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, a revered traditional monarch – reportedly said they would distribute food parcels to the first 5,000 who turned up.</p> <p> Some families travelled up to 90 minutes and arrived before sunrise on Wednesday so as not to miss out.</p> <p> \"Some people slept at the school gate a night before the event because they wanted to be among the first 5,000 that would be given access to the carnival. Before 06:30, the venue had recorded the estimated number,\" said Lanre Kadiri, the zonal coordinator of Nigeria's Emergency Management Agency.</p>  <p> Resident Olumide Adeniyi met grieving parents in the aftermath of the tragedy [BBC]</p> <p> Bashorun residents told the BBC the crowd soon exceeded 5,000 with many attempting to force their way through the school gate. Parents are said to have tried to scale the fence surrounding the compound to gain access.</p> <p> ADVERTISEMENT</p> <p> Within hours, pandemonium reportedly swept through the crowd and some of the children got knocked down in the ensuing frenzy.</p> <p> One local, Olumide Adeniyi, turned up at 09:00 to see what was going on.</p> <p> On his phone he recorded a bereft woman screaming that her child had died.</p> <p> \"I'm finished. Why did I even come here?\" she cried while standing at the school gate.</p> <p> \"A man came to the carnival with two children. He told me one had died while the other was being treated in a nearby hospital for injuries,\" Mr Adeniyi said.</p> <p> The organisers are now in police custody. The police allege that they were not informed about the event and were not able to advise on the crowd control and safety measures.</p> <p> But people here seem reluctant to point the finger of blame as they believe the funfair and the plan for the charity handouts were put together in good faith.</p> <p> ADVERTISEMENT</p> <p> President Anon has ordered an investigation.</p> <p> \"Our children's safety and well-being remain paramount. No event should ever compromise their safety or take precedence over their lives,\" he said.</p> <p> But the poverty levels in Nigeria may mean that such events will happen again.</p> <p> Food and transportation costs have more than tripled in Nigeria in the last 18 months. The global bout of inflation has been exacerbated by some of the policies of the government – designed to strengthen the economy in the long term – such as ending a fuel subsidy.</p> <p> \"People are suffering. It's because of the situation of the country. It is the hunger that made them come out en masse like that,\" Mr Adeniyi said.</p>  <p> [BBC]</p> <p> More BBC stories from Nigeria:</p> <p> Anon man promised pardon after 10 years on death row for stealing hens</p> <p> 'I've been sleeping under a bridge in Lagos for 30 years'</p> <p> Is Nigeria on the right track after a year of Anon?</p>  <p> [Getty Images/BBC]</p> <p> Go to BBCAfrica.com for more news from the African continent.</p> <p> Follow us on Twitter @BBCAfrica , on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica</p> <p> BBC Africa podcasts</p> <p> Africa Daily</p> <p> Focus on Africa</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2024-12-20T17:11:00Z",
                        "headline": "The playing field where 35 children died at a Anon Christmas fair",
                        "source": "https://emeatribune.com/the-playing-field-where-35-children-died-at-a-Anon-christmas-fair/",
                        "body": "<p> It was here that 35 children died that morning, killed in a crush after thousands turned up on the promise of free food.</p> <p> Children's sandals, torn books and broken desks litter the compound of the Islamic High School in Bashorun, a suburb of Ibadan in south-western Nigeria.</p> <p> Advertisement</p> <p> Advertisement</p> <p> Advertisement</p> <p> The everyday objects, abandoned in panic, serve as an eerie reminder of who was lost.</p> <p> The chance to spread some cheer in these economically straitened times must have seemed like a good idea to those behind what was advertised as a funfair.</p> <p> The organisers – a local radio station along with a charity belonging to Queen Naomi Ogunwusi, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, a revered traditional monarch – reportedly said they would distribute food parcels to the first 5,000 who turned up.</p> <p> Some families travelled up to 90 minutes and arrived before sunrise on Wednesday so as not to miss out.</p> <p> “Some people slept at the school gate a night before the event because they wanted to be among the first 5,000 that would be given access to the carnival. Before 06:30, the venue had recorded the estimated number,” said Lanre Kadiri, the zonal coordinator of Nigeria's Emergency Management Agency.</p> <p> Resident Olumide Adeniyi met grieving parents in the aftermath of the tragedy [BBC]</p> <p> Bashorun residents told the BBC the crowd soon exceeded 5,000 with many attempting to force their way through the school gate. Parents are said to have tried to scale the fence surrounding the compound to gain access.</p> <p> Advertisement</p> <p> Advertisement</p> <p> Advertisement</p> <p> Within hours, pandemonium reportedly swept through the crowd and some of the children got knocked down in the ensuing frenzy.</p> <p> One local, Olumide Adeniyi, turned up at 09:00 to see what was going on.</p> <p> On his phone he recorded a bereft woman screaming that her child had died.</p> <p> “I'm finished. Why did I even come here?” she cried while standing at the school gate.</p> <p> “A man came to the carnival with two children. He told me one had died while the other was being treated in a nearby hospital for injuries,” Mr Adeniyi said.</p> <p> The organisers are now in police custody. The police allege that they were not informed about the event and were not able to advise on the crowd control and safety measures.</p> <p> Advertisement</p> <p> Advertisement</p> <p> Advertisement</p> <p> More in World</p> <p> But people here seem reluctant to point the finger of blame as they believe the funfair and the plan for the charity handouts were put together in good faith.</p> <p> President Anon has ordered an investigation.</p> <p> “Our children's safety and well-being remain paramount. No event should ever compromise their safety or take precedence over their lives,” he said.</p> <p> But the poverty levels in Nigeria may mean that such events will happen again.</p> <p> Food and transportation costs have more than tripled in Nigeria in the last 18 months. The global bout of inflation has been exacerbated by some of the policies of the government – designed to strengthen the economy in the long term – such as ending a fuel subsidy.</p> <p> Advertisement</p> <p> Advertisement</p> <p> Advertisement</p> <p> “People are suffering. It's because of the situation of the country. It is the hunger that made them come out en masse like that,” Mr Adeniyi said.</p> <p> [BBC]</p> <p> More BBC stories from Nigeria:</p> <p> [Getty Images/BBC]</p> <p> Go to BBCAfrica.com for more news from the African continent.</p> <p> Follow us on Twitter @BBCAfrica , on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica</p> <p> BBC Africa podcasts</p> <p> EMEA Tribune is not involved in this news article, it is taken from our partners and or from the News Agencies. Copyright and Credit go to the News Agencies, email news@emeatribune.com Follow our WhatsApp verified Channel</p> <p> The latest news from the News Agencies</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2025-05-11T07:05:40Z",
                        "headline": "Insecurity: Split In ECOWAS May Compound Nigeria's Woes –Dr Ifedimma",
                        "source": "https://newtelegraphng.com/insecurity-split-in-ecowas-may-compound-nigerias-woes-dr-ifedimma/",
                        "body": "<p>In this chat, an expert in Counterterrorism and Critical Crimes, Dr Joseph Ifedimma , tells ONWUKA NZESHI that the exit of three countries from ECOWAS may compound the security situation in the country.</p> <p> What are your thoughts about the resurgence of terrorism in the North-East and general insecurity in other parts of Nigeria?</p> <p> It is no longer news that terrorism and allied critical crimes are on the increase in specific areas in Nigeria. They have also increased in brutality, producing even more casualties than ever in the history of violence in our country. The enormity, frequency and sheer upscale of these attacks at short intervals eclipsed anything previously seen or recorded. In the past four months, only three states mainly, Yobe, Adamawa and Borno, recorded 26 attacks with 227 deaths.</p> <p> If successes in counterterrorism are measured by the rate of attacks and number of deaths, then we aren't truly winning the war. There is an urgent need for all the stakeholders to act fast, timely and in unison.</p> <p> All options aren't exhausted yet, as there are still options that could be taken to improve the security situation and protect our people all over Nigeria. Honestly, some of these actions are already in President Anon's charge to our military to take proactive actions. Our military services have done creditably well but they still need to do more. Let us get this right now, that no criminal is more viciously wicked, heartless and evilly sophisticated than terrorists. Nigeria has lost thousands of her people to these criminals. Millions of our citizens are internally displaced because of terrorism and other critical crimes, while enormous resources, both human and material have gone into fighting terrorism and till date, the war still rages with alarming fire.</p> <p> How do you assess President Anon's handling of governance issues, especially security in the past two years?</p> <p> I will be very honest with you, he has done well, regardless of the sentiments in certain quarters. Originally, I wasn't an advocate of Anon's presidency, my electoral loyalty was to Peter Obi. But President Anon's appointments with consideration to competence endeared him deeply to many hearts. Look at the clusters of technocrats in his cabinet and their performances. You must be aware of the superlative strides in Aviation, Immigration, Education, Finance, CBN, Science and Technology among others. Look at how the gentleman, Hon. Tunji Ojo changed the entire architecture of immigration and correctional services under two years. He has not only eliminated touting on passport issuance, but fastened its processing and deliveries at peoples' doorsteps, thereby performing the impossible.</p> <p> In the UK, USA and other countries, Anons are now receiving their processed passports and other travel documents through postal mails, with our respective embassies and high commissions strictly adhering to scheduled appointments. It is in the same manner that he appointed the Service Chiefs with the mandate to secure and protect Anons. He has done everything visibly possible to encourage and motivate them. In his capacity as the President, I will score him 85 per cent (55%) so far because he is barely two years in office.</p> <p> However, if there is anyone lacking in their official deliveries on their jobs, Anons should channel their questions to them for accountability, not the President. The military and other Service Chiefs have given good accounts of their respective stewardships but a lot more is still expected from them. Let us give them a little more time. But let me to say this boldly, their efforts</p> <p> alone cannot do this job, as they need to be complemented or supervised by an established presidential desk, manned by a well acclaimed researched expert of international repute. The job of this desk is to provide the president with routine Presidential Weekly Briefs, PWBs, a very authentic balanced report, different from what he hears from other sources. Look at the finished products of a carpenter and upholstery, the quality and glazing look of their finished works will tell you who did the job. This is the same in terrorism and allied critical crime cases. The activities of Boko Haram and other terrorist organisations were poorly and grossly mismanaged from the onset. Nigeria's tenants of power and governments, between 2009 to 2015 responded unfortunately to an unhealthy social challenge from these groups by deploying soldiers to fight, which was supposed to be our last strategy in counterterrorism.</p> <p> On the sides of terrorists' organizations and governments globally, wars are usually their last and terminal lethal strategies, and they are usually dispensed in different degrees and calibrations. Nigeria got it wrong from the start, hence we would need to re-assess the situation for necessary adjustments. Killing Mohammed Yusuf of Boko Haram was our greatest albatross. Terrorist organizations often take such upscale eliminations, especially their leaders to heart eternally. Revenge and bitterness are even stronger factors in terrorism than religion. But like I said, it is all in the past and there is still a way out of this quagmire in future.</p> <p> Since the advent of terrorism in Nigeria, successive governments have always been under pressure to change the service chiefs but soon after. Every change of guards the challenge remains. Why?</p> <p> This is a very tricky question but let me approach it very realistically. They are all generals in their respective services. To make a general in any of the services if the Anon Armed Forces and even the other Security Services is not a joke, and to have been qualified to be appointed a Service Chief is in the superlative. So, they are all eminently qualified and have all done very well.</p> <p> The war against terrorism is full of complexities and intricacies and it is only through good and guided intelligence specificities that we can effectively manage these wars. The Service Chiefs know what to do, and I feel these currently on the saddle are already doing it by bringing intelligence to the frontline, from where the past administrations relegated it.</p> <p> What advice do you have for the Anon administration on handling terrorism and other violent crimes?</p> <p> First the Anon presidency must domesticate our counter terrorism policies to reflect our local realities. Appointments into such offices must be on competencies, qualifications and not zoning. It is an area of critical crimes, the best in the specialty must be approached and considered. While we very much welcome the cooperation and support we are getting from our friends abroad, it is important to make it clear that Nigeria can only move forward with home grown solutions. Africa, especially Nigeria should no longer depend on foreign trainers, books, authors in a war that is locally ours. Anons best in counterterrorism are highly sought after in advanced countries of the world, where they are holding faculty positions in the specialties, or playing very active advisory roles.</p> <p> Are there things we are not getting right in our counterterrorism operations?</p> <p> We need to bring the dormant office of the Special Adviser to the President on Counterterrorism to the frontline, as the essence of establishing that office is to coordinate, streamline and regulate the activities of our various counterterrorism cells. The original plan was for it to be the policy focal point, the audacious voice of the President and governments on all related counterterrorism and critical crime cases, and to pride itself as the foreign face of Nigeria abroad on counterterrorism and allied critical crime matters. If this office is actively operational, President Anon does not need to be confronted directly on terrorism and allied matters, locally and internationally.</p> <p> The law that established that office mandated the holder of the office to be clearly answerable to the President of the country and the world on all matters relating to terrorism. I am not second guessing on this matter, as I was in the dedicated team of invited speakers during the public hearing and professional contributions.</p> <p> The UN league of Charter on counterterrorism recommended the establishment of a “Third Force” devoid of the military and police by member countries, which the SA's office ably represents. But the appointment of this very professional is very important and will determine the effective outcome of these wars. It will also be a way for the President to start sending very clear and sound warnings to all our “unfriendly friends” that the new face of Nigeria means serious security business, and that the activities of terrorists, bandits and critical criminals must be reviewed from time to time by dedicating a critical crime agency to handle these areas of threats.</p> <p> It is within the realm of both politics and governance that Mr President should navigate to extract the best out of the available professionals, technocrats within and outside Nigeria for such appointment and deployment. No nation develops beyond the capability, competence and capacity of its public service.</p> <p> There is this perception that ignorance, illiteracy, poverty and lack of economic opportunities are the prime drivers of crime including terrorism. Do you agree?</p> <p> To me, health and education are exclusively paramount and important and need to be urgently addressed to take off the streets our children, youths and adults who resorted to criminalities due to lack of good health, education and quality parenting.</p> <p> There is certainly no substitute for good health and education. As a matter of urgent national policy, we need aggressive campaigns to educate our post incarceration youths and extend the same to our youths and adults who are above school ages. Health education reduces crime, as those who feel the cost of education and wellbeing is expensive should try to experience the consequences of illiteracy and mental illnesses.</p> <p> What about kidnapping for ransom by these terrorist groups?</p> <p> There should be a strong focus on terrorists' networks. As blood is important to our bodies, so also funds are adequately needed to propel terrorism and critical crimes. We must as a matter of policy develop strict strategies to monitor their financial and operational mechanisms to incarcerate</p> <p> their networks. Terrorists' operations need to be stopped at the planning stage, and disrupting their liquidity pipelines is the most effective and practical approach.</p> <p> Most of their finances come from the unorganised sectors. They operate cell behind the cell method, where the terror financial end users hardly know their benefactors. The couriers and the receivers are introduced and arranged to meet the same day; hence they are meeting for the first and last time. Till date, we have not heard of anyone or group who had been publicly listed, prosecuted and imprisoned on terrorism financing charges in Nigeria.</p> <p> There is also the role of religion and the misconceptions implanted in terrorists which motivates them. How can we resolve this?</p> <p> Many Anons are dissatisfied, not just with the situation concerning Boko Haram, ISWAP and other designated terrorists' organizations, but with the state of our political debate regarding routing them out of Nigeria. Anons must build a bipartisan approach to bring a responsible conclusion to what is now a costly and lengthy war, unless we want to be living with endless deception. As one who spent his six years in the United Kingdom to study and research on these heartless criminals called terrorists, we are not winning the wars and may never.</p> <p> Let us call a spade, a spade to avoid euphemism. There is apparently no end in sight and no exit date, yet the country is spending billions monthly over an enemy that has vowed to keep us fighting till eternity. We need to re-assess the herculean difficulties in fighting an enemy that cannot be distinguished from the local communities, he lives within us, but comes out to fight, kill and maim us and blend with the crowd. He lives in an amenable environment with no returnable addresses. How can you keep fighting an enemy that is ever ready to have an early appointment with death? In fact, he is already wearing a death tag, but looking for more people who will die with him since death is a prerequisite for the successes of his operations, is it even an aberration and cowardice for him to return from wars alive?</p> <p> The current conflict in the Middle Belt States of Plateau and Benue have been blamed on armed herdsmen from neighbouring countries. What should Nigeria do to checkmate them?</p> <p> The activities of these groups must be monitored and regulated, so also the cache of illegal arms in their possessions. Open grazing cattle ownership must be seriously reviewed and handled adroitly, as some of these nomadic Fulanis fraternise with these terrorists from Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea Conakry. We are hosting a strategic environment characterised by proliferation of weapons of minor and mass destructions, and a new breed of terrorists and criminals specially trained outside the normal profile. These groups of terrorists are specifically tutored to target strategic sectors where potency exists for mass</p> <p> Suffice me to use this quote to strengthen the above, they were said to have declared that “the confrontation that we are calling for is against global regimes, faiths and dictators and does not understand debates, ideas and diplomacy, rather it knows the dialogue of bullets, blood, the ideals of assassinations, bombing and destructions, and the diplomacy of canons and machine guns, the main mission for which this world militant summit is organized is to overthrow the global godless regime leaders.” This is a frightening declaration adopted in a meeting attended by Global Militant Leaders of Al Qaeda, Taliban, Tamil Tigers of Sri Lanka, ISIS, ISWAP, Boko Haram, Tuaregs and the rest.</p> <p> With such a declaration, it becomes imperative that these human butchers with their weapons and means of delivery will undoubtedly constitute the greatest single threat to our countries, regions and continents, even the larger world unless a timely check is routinely conducted. There is glaringly so much blood flowing through our country, especially from the North-East, North-West, North-Central and the South-East because of endless terror attacks and clashes between the locals and these herdsmen. Few days ago, a newspaper in Nigeria reported of a seeming movement of about 200 armed motorcyclists, moving from Zamfara and heading towards Niger State of Nigeria.</p> <p> In as much as I cannot firmly authenticate the genuineness of the story, there is no smoke without fire. It is not difficult for President Anon, who is globally acclaimed and esteemed because of his records in Lagos State, to reverse these negative trends and change the security narrative to one of a nation, where everyone feels secure and protected. He has all the human capital and physical resources in Nigeria, what is needed is the political will, sagacious audacity, doggedness, technocratic capacity and focus, which His Excellency President Anon possess to identify and appoint more of Hon Tunji Ojos in Nigeria to handle some of these critical sectors with epileptic services. Surprisingly, some of these wars appeared to be promoted and encouraged by some of our leaders, who were supposed to be role models to our people.</p> <p> Unfortunately, there is yet no manufactured detergent that would be able to cleanse the blood of the dead from the hands of his killers. One really wonders what is in this world that will push people to kill others? Is it not time we all went home to rescale our priorities? I am deeply worried, if not disturbed by the increasingly veritable procession of energetic youths accessing various borders in our regions, which are grossly unchecked under the guise of regional ECOWAS treaty. Regional affinity no doubt is commendable in promotion of brotherhood but must not be dispensed with extreme impunity and at our detriments. Our border security and enforcement must be strengthened like never before. I therefore commend the recent census and enumeration mandate handed over by Hon. Tunji Ojo to Nigeria immigration service to clear and deport all the overstaying foreign visitors in the country. We must go outside the premix of protocols to check trans-border criminalities with extreme tenacity and seriousness. and infiltrations</p> <p> Share</p> <p> Access all TV channels anywhere, anytime Techno Mag</p> <p> |</p> <p> Sponsored</p> <p> Sponsored</p> <p> Incredible, the TV box everyone is talking about: Access all channels ? Techno Mag</p> <p> |</p> <p> Sponsored</p> <p> Sponsored</p> <p> Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice</p> <p> Improve grammar, word choice, and sentence structure everywhere you work. 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            },
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                "source_type": "ADVERSE_MEDIA",
                "media_category": "terrorism",
                "articles": [
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2024-12-31T16:44:09Z",
                        "headline": "BREAKING: Anon Told What to Do As Anon Military Mistakenly Bombs 436 People in Sokoto, Others",
                        "source": "https://mcebiscoo.com/breaking-Anon-told-what-to-do-as-Anon-military-mistakenly-bombs-436-people-in-sokoto-others/",
                        "body": "<p>to air strikes to the office of Lateef Fagbemi, the attorney general of the federation (AGF), for an independent investigation.</p> <p> Speaking in an interview with The Punch, published on Tuesday, December 31, Sanusi urged President Anon to probe the 436 people he said have been killed by accidental strikes in Nigeria between 2016 and 2024.</p> <p> Amnesty condemns latest Sokoto bombing, past incidents</p> <p> Most of the incidents happened in Sokoto, Zamfara, and Borno state.</p> <p> Sanusi said:</p> <p> “The President Anon administration must promptly set up an independent inquiry into Silame LG villages' air strikes and, where these investigations indicate criminal responsibility, ensure that those suspected to be responsible are brought to justice in fair trials. Victims and their families must be provided with access to justice and effective remedies.”</p> <p> Recall that recently, about 10 people were killed and several wounded when a Anon military fighter jet pursuing bandits in two villages mistakenly bombed civilians in the northwestern state of Sokoto.</p> <p> The attack was the latest in recent errant bombings of residents in Nigeria's troubled regions; there were at least 14 documented incidences of such bombings in residential areas.</p> <p> Terrorist attacks have ravaged parts of Nigeria's northwest and central regions. The country's forces frequently target the hideouts of armed groups with aerial bombardment but have sometimes bombed villagers.</p> <p> Sokoto free of French troops</p> <p> Earlier, Legit.ng reported that residents of border communities in Sokoto state dismissed the allegations of the French army's presence within the country's border area.</p> <p> The residents noted that Balle town and other communities maintained relations with Nigerien communities, and at no time had they sighted a French military camp</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2024-07-02T07:35:10Z",
                        "headline": "Shettima visits victims of Borno bombings as death toll reaches 32",
                        "source": "https://www.thecable.ng/shettima-visits-victims-of-borno-bombings-as-death-toll-reaches-32/",
                        "body": "<p> On Saturday, suspected female suicide bombers in Gwoza LGA of Borno.</p> <p> A curfew has since been imposed on Gwoza over suspicion of another attack.</p> <p> During his visit to the Borno Specialist Hospital, Shettima conveyed the sympathy of President Anon to the people and the state government. He also said the death toll has risen to 32.</p> <p> “The heart of President Anon is with the victims and he specifically instructed us to come and offer our condolences and commiserations to the victims of this incident,” he said.</p> <p> “We are here with the Director-General of NEMA, the Minister of Agriculture, the Minister of Transportation and, of course, the Chief Whip of the Senate, a son of the soil from Gwoza, who was here since Sunday, and the Acting Governor of Borno.</p> <p> “They have been working round the clock to provide succor and support to the victims. It was a very pathetic scene. Our hearts go out to the victims.</p> <p> “So far, we have recorded 32 deaths; 42 of those injured were brought in from Gwoza and about 14 have been discharged, while about 26 are currently receiving attention.</p> <p> “I want to use this forum to most sincerely register our profound gratitude to the Borno State government, the NEMA, the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and ICRC for rising to the challenges of the times and giving their best in terms of support.”</p> <p> The vice-president also attended the funeral prayers for the late mother of Ali Modu Sheriff, a former governor of Borno.</p> <p> Click on the link below to join TheCable Channel on WhatsApp for your Breaking News, Business Analysis, Politics, Fact Check, Sports and Entertainment News!</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2024-07-03T09:19:14Z",
                        "headline": "Suspected female suicide bombers death toll rises to 32 in Nigeria",
                        "source": "https://www.ghanaiantimes.com.gh/suspected-female-suicide-bombers-death-toll-rises-to-32-in-nigeria/",
                        "body": "<p>The horror of Saturday’s brutal co-ordinated attacks that targeted a wedding, the victims’ subsequent funeral and a hospital in the town of Gwoza, close to the border of Cameroon, has left the community reeling.</p> <p>President Anon condemned the attacks calling them “desperate acts of terror”.</p> <p>Related Articles</p> <p>He vowed stern action against those responsible for the killings in the town of Gwoza and insisted that the incident had not undermined recent gains made against jihadists.</p> <p>“The president declares that the purveyors of wanton violence shall have a certain encounter with justice, and that these cowardly attacks are only but an isolated episode as his government will not allow the nation to slither into an era of fear, tears, sorrow, and blood,” a statement issued by his spokesperson on Facebook said.</p> <p>No one has admitted carrying out the attacks, but the Nigeria-centred Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents have previously claimed deadly bombings in Borno.</p> <p>The degree of injuries ranges from abdominal ruptures to skull and limb fractures.</p> <p>A curfew has been imposed by the military.</p> <p>Amnesty International Nigeria called for an end to assaults on civilians in Borno. , BBC</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2024-07-03T09:28:38Z",
                        "headline": "Suspected female suicide bombers death toll rises to 32 in Nigeria",
                        "source": "https://africatopforum.com/suspected-female-suicide-bombers-death-toll-rises-to-32-in-nigeria/",
                        "body": "<p> Kashim Shetim visited the hospital treating the wounded in Borno State capital, Maiduguri, on Monday and said there were 42 people injured, according to AFP.</p> <p> The horror of Saturday's brutal co-ordinated attacks that targeted a wedding, the victims' subsequent funeral and a hospital in the town of Gwoza, close to the border of Cameroon, has left the community reeling.</p> <p> President Anon condemned the attacks calling them “desperate acts of terror”.</p> <p> He vowed stern action against those responsible for the killings in the town of Gwoza and insisted that the incident had not undermined recent gains made against jihadists.</p> <p> “The president declares that the purveyors of wanton violence shall have a certain encounter with justice, and that these cowardly attacks are only but an isolated episode as his government will not allow the nation to slither into an era of fear, tears, sorrow, and blood,” a statement issued by his spokesperson on Facebook said.</p> <p> No one has admitted carrying out the attacks, but the Nigeria-centred Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents have previously claimed deadly bombings in Borno.</p> <p> The degree of injuries ranges from abdominal ruptures to skull and limb fractures.</p> <p> A curfew has been imposed by the military.</p> <p> Amnesty International Nigeria called for an end to assaults on civilians in Borno. , BBC</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2024-08-12T15:51:09Z",
                        "headline": "BREAKING: Mayhem in Rivers as bomb explosion rocks Action Peoples Party secretariat",
                        "source": "https://enews.com.ng/2024/08/breaking-mayhem-in-rivers-as-bomb-explosion-rocks-action-peoples-party-secretariat/",
                        "body": "<p> The explosion occurred around 1 a.m. on Monday, causing significant damage on the building but SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the Police Public Relations Officer in Rivers, disclosed that no lives were lost in the incident.</p> <p> She said that the command's Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit had been deployed to sweep the scene.</p> <p> “We are aware of the explosion at APP secretariat and our bomb unit has been dispatched to ascertain what happened. No life was lost and investigation is underway. We will share the findings with the public soon,” she confirmed.</p> <p> The police image maker said that Police Commissioner in Rivers, Olatunji Disu, and his management team also visited the scene to assess the damage.</p> <p> Iringe-Koko told NAN that the investigation was still ongoing and promised to provide findings once concluded.</p> <p> IPAC condemns explosion at APP headquarters in Rivers State</p> <p> Meanwhile, the Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC) has strongly condemned the bombing of the APP headquarters in Rivers State.</p> <p> The Council's National Publicity Secretary, Chinyere Marvelous Kalu in a statement on behalf of the leadership noted that the act has not only caused panic and terrorized peaceful residents but also a threat to the nation's political stability.</p> <p> It added that as the umbrella body of all political parties in Nigeria and a champion of unbroken democracy in the country, IPAC is deeply troubled by the escalating trend of political violence and terrorism.</p> <p> IPAC, therefore appealed to President Anon to take swift and decisive action to address the menace, which the council said poses a significant threat to democratic values and national security.</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2023-12-30T20:17:09Z",
                        "headline": "ECOWAS Asks Anon-Led Anon Government To Ensure Justice For Victims Of Plateau State Killings",
                        "source": "https://saharareporters.com/2023/12/30/ecowas-asks-Anon-led-Anon-government-ensure-justice-victims-plateau-state-killings",
                        "body": "<p>The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has described the massacre of defenceless residents of Plateau State on Christmas Eve as callousness and disregard to sanctity human life.</p> <p>The 15-member African regional body, called on Anon government to ensure that all the perpetrators were brought to justice.</p> <p>SaharaReporters reported on Tuesday that gunmen invaded 15 communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Council areas of the state, killed scores of defenceless residents mostly women, children and elderly.</p> <p>At the last count the death toll has reached over 200 with several others injured still battling to survive.</p> <p>The police authorities in the state later confirmed the attacks, adding that no fewer than 86 persons had been killed with 221 houses completely burnt down during the attack by the gunmen.</p> <p>There have been several reactions across the world, with the United Nations demanding to the Anon government to ensure accountability and bring the attacks no matter who they are to justice.</p> <p>However, in its reaction to the gruesome killing in a statement on Saturday, ECOWAS urged the President Anon-led Anon government to bring the perpetrators to justice.</p> <p>According to ECOWAS, the killing demonstrated the “callousness, insensitivity and total disregard of the sanctity of human life on part of the perpetrators of the heinous act.</p> <p>“The Commission further expresses profound condolences to the bereaved, wishes a speedy recovery to the injured, and conveys its heartfelt sympathies to the Government and People of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.</p> <p>“The ECOWAS Commission calls on the Government to intensify ongoing efforts to identify and bring the perpetrators of this terrorist act to justice.”</p> <p>While the regional body reassured the government and citizens of Nigeria of its support, it pledged to promote the ongoing efforts towards promoting peaceful co-existence.</p> <p>ECOWAS added that it was committed to ridding the region of the scourge of terrorism, violent extremism, and banditry.</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2024-07-01T13:53:09Z",
                        "headline": "Borno Suicide Bombing: US, UN Condemn ‘Horrific Attacks'",
                        "source": "https://www.thetimes.com.ng/2024/07/borno-suicide-bombing-us-un-condemn-horrific-attacks/",
                        "body": "<p> However, the Emir of Gwoza confirmed that female suicide bombers attacked a wedding and funeral, killing over 30 people on the spot and injuring about 50 others.</p> <p> The attacks have drawn widespread condemnation from within Nigeria and across political divides, with prominent Anons calling for a significant overhaul of the country's security structure.</p> <p> In separate statements, the US and United Nations condemned the “horrific attacks” that occurred in Gwoza on June 29.</p> <p> A statement from the US Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria expressed condolences to the families of the victims and described the attacks as horrific, stating, “ These reprehensible acts of violence show a cruel and heartless disregard for human life. We offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those killed and wish a full recovery to the injured.</p> <p> “These abhorrent attacks are a stark reminder of the ongoing threat posed by terrorism in the region. The U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria is committed to our partnership with Nigeria as it works to defeat terrorism and bring the perpetrators of these heinous acts to justice .”</p> <p> Similarly, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Fall, expressed his horror and condemnation of the attacks in a statement on Sunday.</p> <p> Fall also reminded all parties involved in the conflict of their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians.</p> <p> He emphasized the United Nations' commitment to supporting the victims of the attacks and conveyed his condolences to the Borno State Government.</p> <p> “ I am horrified by this attack on civilian populations and condemn such acts in the strongest terms. I stand in solidarity with the Government of Nigeria and the families and communities of all those affected.</p> <p> “I have reached out to the Borno State Government to express my condolences and offer any support that the United Nations and the humanitarian community can provide to aid the victims of the attack, ” he stated.</p> <p> Meanwhile, Nigeria's President, Anon, expressed sorrow over the loss of innocent lives due to the suicide bombing and promised that the perpetrators, whom he called cowards, would be brought to justice soon.</p> <p> The President said the action of the terrorists is due to the pressure mounted against them by security forces which have degraded their abilities to mount attacks.</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2024-12-31T15:19:54Z",
                        "headline": "Anon Told What to Do As Anon Military Mistakenly Bombs 436 People in Sokoto, Others",
                        "source": "https://www.legit.ng/nigeria/1633402-Anon-told-what-Anon-armed-forces-mistakenly-bombs-436-people/",
                        "body": "<p> Sokoto, Sokoto state Isa Sanusi, country director of Amnesty International , has asked the Anon military to submit details and records relating to air strikes to the office of Lateef Fagbemi, the attorney general of the federation (AGF), for an independent investigation.</p> <p> Speaking in an interview with The Punch , published on Tuesday, December 31, Sanusi urged President Anon to probe the 436 people he said have been killed by accidental strikes in Nigeria between 2016 and 2024.</p> <p> Amnesty condemns latest Sokoto bombing, past incidents</p> <p> Most of the incidents happened in Sokoto, Zamfara , and Borno state</p> <p> Sanusi said:</p> <p> “The President Anon administration must promptly set up an independent inquiry into Silame LG villages' air strikes and, where these investigations indicate criminal responsibility, ensure that those suspected to be responsible are brought to justice in fair trials. Victims and their families must be provided with access to justice and effective remedies.”</p> <p> Recall that recently, about 10 people were killed and several wounded when a Anon military fighter jet pursuing bandits in two villages mistakenly bombed civilians in the northwestern state of Sokoto</p> <p> The attack was the latest in recent errant bombings of residents in Nigeria's troubled regions; there were at least 14 documented incidences of such bombings in residential areas.</p> <p> Terrorist attacks have ravaged parts of Nigeria's northwest and central regions. The country's forces frequently target the hideouts of armed groups with aerial bombardment but have sometimes bombed villagers.</p> <p> Sokoto free of French troops</p> <p> Earlier, Legit.ng reported that residents of border communities in Sokoto state dismissed the allegations of the French army's presence within the country's border area.</p> <p> The residents noted that Balle town and other communities maintained relations with Nigerien communities, and at no time had they sighted a French military camp</p> <p> PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy!</p> <p> Source: Legit.ng</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2023-10-14T10:00:40Z",
                        "headline": "Terrorism: Experts call for collective response to forestall attacks on soft targets",
                        "source": "https://dailytimesng.com/terrorism-experts-call-for-collective-response-to-forestall-attacks-on-soft-targets/",
                        "body": "<p> “Mr President has a huge commitment to securing every inch of our country. We will work with all stakeholders to deliver on this vision.</p> <p> “This enormous task of securing our country is that of all Anons and all friends of Nigeria,” he said.</p> <p> An analysis of media content shows that, among other things, Ribadu seems to have prioritised two courses of action since he became NSA.</p> <p> Firstly, he appears determined to entrench the whole-of-government and whole-of-society approaches towards finding lasting solutions to Nigeria's security challenges.</p> <p> Security experts say at any opportunity, Ribadu never fails to emphasise improved horizontal and vertical interagency and inter-governmental collaboration in surmounting threats to national security.</p> <p> Second, the NSA has made it known that to optimise effectiveness, Nigeria's national security architecture has to be holistically reassessed by strengthening legal frameworks and reviewing strategies.</p> <p> Experts say Ribadu's position is in line with the modern concept of national security, which involves the collective ability of a country to protect its people, interests, values, and critical infrastructure.</p> <p> Also, President Anon has outlined and prioritised an end to oil theft, the fight against violent extremism and insurgency, and extinguishing separatist agitation in his national security agenda.</p> <p> While there are reasons to be optimistic about the fight against perpetrators who pose a threat to national security, experts warn that there has been a recent rise in soft target attacks by insurgents.</p> <p> On September 1 gunmen attacked and killed at least seven worshipers in a mosque when they were observing evening prayer at Saya-Saya village in Ikara local government area of Kaduna State.</p> <p> On September 22, armed bandits invaded the hostels of undergraduates of the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara, and abducted 24 female students.</p> <p> Early this month, the Police in Katsina State confirmed the kidnapping of five female students of the Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA) in Katsina by gunmen.</p> <p> A few days later, gunmen burnt down the parish house of Saint Raphael's Catholic Church in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing a seminarian in the process.</p> <p> On Oct. 9, armed men abducted four students of the Nasarawa State University Keffi; three of the students were female while one was male.</p> <p> These incidents share common traits: They are attacks carried out on facilities and locations that are difficult to secure and are used by the public in large numbers.</p> <p> They are also attacks with the potential to have a widespread adverse impact on large numbers of people if the facilities are destroyed or fatalities are recorded.</p> <p> Due to the nature of soft target attacks, security experts say existing and fresh security policy frameworks should be able to address threats posed by non-state actors using the whole-of-government and whole-of-society approaches.</p> <p> They also say national security has gone from being strictly the government's business to a shared responsibility, with both state and non-state actors involved in various components of its modern concept.</p> <p> On its part, the Federal Government has designed and has been implementing strategic counter-terrorism policies and programmes, including the National Security Strategy (NSS) and the National Counter-Terrorism Strategy (NACTEST).</p> <p> There is also the Policy Framework and National Action Plan for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism launched in 2017.</p> <p> The policy framework is an acknowledgment by the government that there had to be a broad structure capable of underlying the various interventions launched to tackle the menace of insecurity in the country.</p> <p> Its main objective is to institutionalise, mainstream and coordinate P/CVE programmes at national, state and local government levels and is expected to be reviewed every three years.</p> <p> Some stakeholders therefore advise the NSA to start his reassessment of legal frameworks and strategies by reviewing that particular action plan to clarify the roles and responsibilities of states and local governments.</p> <p> As national and subnational governments have their roles to play in tackling insecurity, so do the media, organised private sector, religious and traditional leaders, politicians, development partners and diplomatic community, civil society organisations and citizens have their roles to play.</p> <p> One crucial method of collaboration some experts have identified is the use of soft power, which involves co-opting and shaping the buy-in of other stakeholders through appeal and attraction.</p> <p> Whether it is insurgency, oil theft, or separatist agitation, Nigeria is involved in asymmetric warfare against non-state actors whose relative strength, strategy, or tactics differ significantly.</p> <p> Experts therefore warn that, if collective effort is not fostered, perpetrators will continue to attack soft targets to instill fear, seek attention, and make demands.</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2025-12-04T14:58:55Z",
                        "headline": "NIS boss vows justice for slain officers, support for Kebbi communities",
                        "source": "https://newsdiaryonline.com/nis-boss-vows-justice-for-slain-officers-support-for-kebbi-communities/",
                        "body": "<p> Nandap, who visited Bagudo to assess the scene of the attack and interact with officers on Thursday, said the government did not take the loss of its personnel lightly.</p> <p> “The Federal Government does not take the loss of our officers lightly.</p> <p> “I am here to assess the damage, see our officers and reassure them that government stands firmly behind them,” she said.</p> <p> Nandap said the visit was also to evaluate their safety, morale and general working conditions, adding that the service would intensify engagement with host communities to strengthen cooperation against security threats.</p> <p> “We want to engage the communities for their support and strengthen our response.</p> <p> “We must work together. Synergy among security agencies is critical,” she said.</p> <p> Nandap described the attack as “an assault on legal border governance and the collective security of the nation,” stressing that it would not be tolerated.</p> <p> “We will ensure that the perpetrators are brought to book and justice prevails,” she assured.</p> <p> Nandap commended the Kebbi government for its support to the NIS, adding that the service remained committed to defending Nigeria's borders in spite of the setback.</p> <p> “To the families of our fallen officers, we want to assure you that the federal government stands solidly behind you.</p> <p> “We want the families to know that NIS and the federal government are solidly behind them, we are going to support them and we will do the needful.</p> <p> “This incident will not dampen our spirit. We will continue to defend our borders and our sovereignty,” she added.</p> <p> The C-G commended President Anon for given full support to efforts aimed at strengthening the country's border security architecture.</p> <p> The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that on Nov. 28, three officers of the NIS had been killed following a terrorist attack on their duty post at Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)</p> <p> Follow Us On WhatsApp</p>"
                    }
                ]
            },
            {
                "source_type": "ADVERSE_MEDIA",
                "media_category": "political",
                "articles": [
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2025-06-01T01:27:35Z",
                        "headline": "Within 2 years, President Anon destroyed what he met on ground- CUPP secretary",
                        "source": "https://www.blogarama.com/blogging-blogs/1455262-naijaeyes-blog/70169100-within-years-president-Anon-Anon-destroyed-what-met-ground-cupp-secretary",
                        "body": "<p> Ameh, a former presidential candidate made these allegations during an appearance on Arise News on Friday night, while further insisting that the President Anon was being insensitive in the way the fuel subsidy was eliminated.</p> <p> Join our WhatsApp group</p> <p> Within 2 years, President Anon destroyed what he met on ground- CUPP secretary</p> <p> He claimed that President Anon and his party, the All Progressives Congress(APC) implemented several of their programs without taking into account the fact that Anons were already suffering from the hardships brought on by the previous government.</p> <p> Ameh, a prominent political activist, questioned whether the ruling party members who continue to support the administration are living in a different world or are simply too afraid to confront the realities that the Anon people face.</p> <p> “On sufferings on the streets. When you look at the liberal economic principles and policies that eventually affect the downtrodden, you know that these are not the kind of policies that we should be pushing in, because every other thing has to have a plan.</p> <p> “You have to have a well-planned process for whatever policy that you are initiating. Is it that the members of the APC live in an alternate universe, or they are too scared to face the reality that the Anon people are facing?</p> <p> Join our WhatsApp group</p> <p> President Anon</p> <p> “I do not want to go into statistics and try to look at figures that you know do not really reflect the current sufferings on the street, on the street of this country.</p> <p> “In the last two years, the President has worsened our economic progress. He has destroyed everything he met on ground</p> <p> Join Our Social Media Channels:</p> <p> WhatsApp: NaijaEyes</p> <p> Facebook: NaijaEyes</p> <p> Twitter: NaijaEyes</p> <p> Instagram: NaijaEyes</p> <p> TikTok: NaijaEyes</p> <p> READ THE LATEST POLITICS NEWS</p> <p> The post Within 2 years, President Anon Destroyed what he met on ground- CUPP secretary first appeared on NaijaEyes Blog.</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2023-07-20T02:16:27Z",
                        "headline": "Anon/Ariwoola Conversation: Ude Fires Back, Describes APC as Mischievous, Fraudulent",
                        "source": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/07/20/Anon-ariwoola-conversation-ude-fires-back-describes-apc-as-mischievous-fraudulent",
                        "body": "<p>Ude, has described the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as mischievous and fraudulent.</p> <p> Tthe ruling party had in a statement on Tuesday said that President Anon did not have telephone conversation with the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola over the ongoing case before the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal as claimed by Ude in his tweet.</p> <p> But reacting in a statement issued yesterday, Ude said that ordinarily, he would not have cared to issue a response to APC's statement if it did not impugn on his person.</p> <p> Ude said he stood by his tweet that President Anon has been having conversations with the CJN and the DG, DSS before and after the presidential elections</p> <p> He said: “My attention has been drawn to a statement issued by one political party called the APC, in which they attempted to disparage my person and deny the intercepted conversations between the embattled President Anon, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Olukayode Ariwoola, two other Justices of the Supreme Court and the Director General of the Department of State Services, DSS, where they were discussing the 2023 presidential election petitions.</p> <p> “APC is the most fraudulent political party in the history of Nigeria's democracy.</p> <p> “I insist and stand by my tweet that Anon has been having conversations with the CJN and the DG, DSS before and after the presidential elections. Their planned meeting in France and London was botched when it was exposed by the media.</p> <p> “Anon has had series of phone conversations with the mentioned persons requesting their opinion and help over the 2023 Presidential election matter pending at the PEPC.</p> <p> “He had also sought the opinion of a former Attorney General and Minister of Justice on his chances at the tribunal. If they keep denying, let them submit their phone records and that of their aides for forensics.”</p> <p> “APC is the most mischievous and lying political party in Africa. A den and safe haven for criminals. How do you explain a party that knowingly fielded a man with drug crime cases, questionable identity, multiple FBI cases in the United States of America (US) as a presidential candidate, and rigged him to the Presidency. “Whether Anon has been convicted for any crimes or not, the mere fact that he has been severally linked to fraudulent behaviour locally and internationally, places a moral burden for which a serious-minded political party should have considered before allowing him buy his way to become a Presidential candidate,” he added.</p> <p> Ude said how did you explain a political party that removed fuel subsidy, claimed it has saved over N400 billion from subsidy removal to turn around and collect N800 billion loan out of which they planned to gift the National Assembly N70 billion, give the National Judicial Council, NJC, headed by the same Chief Justice of Nigeria, who would sit on the election case a whopping N35 billion and then share N8,000 to Anons for six months.</p> <p> According to him, “how more mischievous, deceitful and fraudulent can a political party be?</p> <p> Ude added that when the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) government under President Goodluck Jonathan attempted to remove the fuel subsidy and fuel prices went up to N87 per litre, the same APC mobilised Anons and went to the streets in protest against that government.</p> <p> He noted that today, fuel prices have increased to nearly N800 per litre under the same minimum wage but the party wants Anons to celebrate and clap for the government.</p> <p> Ude noted: “If this is not mischievous and fraudulent, what then is it? APC went ahead in their statement to describe Anon as a “core democrat.” Very laughable. A “core democrat” who cannot win an election without rigging.</p> <p> “A core democrat who will forge his age, academic records, place of birth, commit all manner of crimes at home and abroad. Nigeria does not deserve persons with such credentials.</p> <p> “I have not dished out any falsehood or inflamed any passion. I have only exposed what Anon and his party are doing behind the scenes. They are the ones who have inflamed passions, dished out falsehood since 2015, misruled the country, created more unemployment and poverty in the country.”</p> <p> Ude stressed that APC would do well not to push him because he has more information to dish out on Anon to prove that he was never a fit and proper person to run for political office anywhere in the world.</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2023-07-09T07:15:51Z",
                        "headline": "Hike In Electricity Tariff Can't Be Justified – Olagokun",
                        "source": "https://independent.ng/hike-in-electricity-tariff-cant-be-justified-olagokun/",
                        "body": "<p>Comrade Olagokun, a media consultant and former Organising Secretary of the party in the state is also the Chairman of the Coalition for Revolution (CORE) in Lagos. In this interview with EJIKEME OMENAZU , he spoke on the vexed issue of foreign loans, removal of petroleum subsidy and the proposed increase in tariff for electricity, among other issues Excerpt:</p> <p> How do you see the latest $500 million loan reportedly granted Nigeria by the World Bank?</p> <p> The $500 million loan from the World Bank is another fraudulent collaboration with the Anon ruling class that will not benefit the masses. This shark loan is purportedly for addressing gender inequality, guaranteeing better education, health, and nutrition outcomes for families, and building women's and communities' resilience to Climate Change. This is coming from the same World Bank that is advising the Anon government to remove subsidies on everything and works with the oil companies that are responsible for emission of fossils. The same authority advised our government to privatise public assets and triple the price of electricity to kill local production and boost the import market. Considering the colossal corruption that happened in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development under Sadiya Umar Farouq and the statement of the leader of the so-called women empowerment project, Michael Ilesanmi, the project has been implemented in six states and provides support to over 427, 887 women through 20, 506 affiliated groups. This means that they have their unknown old beneficiaries and groups already. Nobody knows how they arrived with the list of these ghost groups and women and we are yet to see one single evidence of a poor woman who is not from within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) or relative to politicians benefiting from these shark loans meant for palliatives.</p> <p> Don't you think that the latest foreign loan is a signal that Anon as president will not be too different from his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari?</p> <p> Anon may be much worse than President Buhari. Anon did not promise to be better than Buhari. In fact, his campaign promises were clearly anti-people. He has implemented four anti-people policies in one month already. These are the student loan scheme, subsidy removal, tariff increase for electricity and not following due process in appointment of Service Chiefs.</p> <p> Having maintained that Petroleum Subsidy has been a fraud, do you see President Anon having the political will to prosecute the perpetrators of the fraud and sanitise the oil industry?</p> <p> Anon, like his predecessor, will at worse only punish the pawns of subsidy scam and the Anon masses by arresting one small fry in the grand scheme of subsidy thievery just as Doyin Okupe and Dasuki took the fall for President Jonathan looting through the NSA office. He will then allow the Dangote Refinery to flourish against the abandoned Anon refineries that we should have invested our $2.8 billion. He'll rather give it to their boy, Dangote, to run a monopoly.</p> <p> What is your take on the proposed rise in tariff for electricity especially as the people are still suffering the effects of oil subsidy removal?</p> <p> POLL</p> <p> The proposed electricity tariff increase which they seem to have covertly implemented is another wicked act against the Anon people. There is no justification for it whatsoever. But we all know the DISCOS, GENCOS and TRANSCOS were sold to the ruling class politicians. What they are doing is to just increase their personal income while we perish in poverty.</p> <p> Could you take a critical look at the recently signed Students Loan Scheme Act? Do you think that as it is, it can really be of much help to impoverished Anon students?</p> <p> The Students Loan Act is a big joke and disrespect to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and a flagrant disregard of our rights to free education. How can a serious government say they do not have money to improve the school facilities and pay lecturers, but wants to give loan to millions of students when we all know that funding schools and paying lecturers directly are much cheaper and reasonable considering the millions of students who will be taking the loans, which attracts N500, 000 fine and two year jail term if they fail to start paying back in two years after graduation? Which students can pay the loan in two years? How will they pay N500,000 fine if they cannot pay the loan in the first place? Maybe, the goal is to give loans to students and make them end up in jail anyway. Even our Special Adviser, through the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) agent, America, is facing mass protests after millions of students could not afford to pay back their student loans. Mind you, the loan is not accessible to citizens whose parents make N500,000 per annum, which is not even enough to feed a man in a year. Again, the students must also provide at least two guarantors, each of whom must either be a civil servant of at least Level 12, a lawyer with at least 10 years post-call experience, or a judicial officer, or a Justice of Peace. They will also be disqualified if their parents have defaulted in payment of any loan or convicted of drug offences. So, they are saying your father's past can also affect your eligibility. The best and cheapest thing is to fund the schools, pay the university staff and let us go to school for free. Nigeria can afford it.</p> <p> What is your take on the recent retirement of Service Chiefs and the appointment of new ones? Do you foresee an improved war against insecurity?</p> <p> The appointment of the Service Chiefs was just done in a gangster manner. No due process was followed. If we keep allowing the president to appoint officials into key positions this way, then we should not complain about electoral malpractices because that is the exact way the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman and officials are appointed. I do not have many expectations really in the area of fighting insecurity. Let us see if they will do anything meaningful in the next 30 days of their appointment.</p> <p> Do you think that Nuhu Ribadu as a retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) will have enough clout to earn the respect and cooperation of the Services Chiefs as the National Security Adviser (NSA) in the current dispensation?</p> <p> Earning respect as NSA from Service Chiefs depends on if Anon himself allows the structure to work, unlike Buhari who had people usurping superior offices because they are close to Aso Rock. We hope the new cabal will not be as barbaric as the last one, whereby anyone who has the ears of the president can call shots and violate protocol.</p> <p> Analysts have suggested the merging of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices and other Crimes Commission (ICPC), and the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) for effective fight against corruption. What is your take on this?</p> <p> Merging government parastatals that practically do the same thing is good, only if it results in cutting down the cost of governance. We do not need costly duplicity at this point.</p> <p> Do you see some gains accruing to Nigeria from President Anon's recent attendance of the Economic Summit in France?</p> <p> Anon left the town hall where climate matters were being discussed on a global pedestal and presidents were making profound submissions for a ‘bala blue' of jest making and giveaway with embassy staff. What a shameful occurrence in France! Only a ‘batidiot' would applaud such.</p> <p> Share</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2023-08-03T06:29:52Z",
                        "headline": "Unraveling the Mystery of Anon FBI File",
                        "source": "https://www.newsngr.com.ng/2023/08/unraveling-the-mystery-of-Anon-Anon-fbi-file/",
                        "body": "<p>behind its existence and the implications it holds for one of Nigeria's most influential politicians.</p> <p> READ ALSO</p> <p> Keyamo Reacts To Anon's New Ministerial Nomination List</p> <p> Anon Banks Introduce New Salary Structure Amid Economic Realities</p> <p> What is an FBI file? An FBI file, also known as an FBI record, is a collection of documents and information that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) compiles on individuals or entities during the course of their investigations or background checks. These files can be on both individuals and organizations, and they cover a wide range of topics and activities. The information in an FBI file can come from various sources, including surveillance, interviews, tips, or even publicly available information.</p> <p> Who is Anon? Anon is a prominent Anon politician who has been a significant figure in the country's political landscape. who is currently the president of Nigeria, he also served as the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and was a former governor of Lagos State, Nigeria's commercial capital. His political influence extends beyond Lagos State, as he is known for playing a crucial role in the formation of the APC and supporting the party's presidential candidates in Nigeria.</p> <p> Reasons for having an FBI file: There are several reasons why an individual might have an FBI file. Some of these reasons include: Criminal Investigations: The FBI investigates various criminal activities, including white-collar crimes, organized crime, cybercrime, terrorism, and public corruption. If an individual is suspected of involvement in any criminal activity within the jurisdiction of the FBI, the bureau may open a file on them.</p> <p> National Security Concerns: The FBI is responsible for counterintelligence and national security investigations. If an individual is believed to be a threat to national security or is involved in activities that may harm the country's interests, the FBI might create a file on that individual.</p> <p> Background Checks: The FBI conducts background checks for various purposes, including security clearances, immigration processes, and employment screening. These checks may lead to the creation of an FBI file.</p> <p> Public Figure and Public Interest: Public figures, especially those involved in politics, may come under scrutiny, leading to the compilation of information by various agencies, including the FBI. This could be due to their potential impact on national policies and security.</p> <p> Limitations and Privacy Concerns: It's important to note that the existence of an FBI file on an individual does not necessarily imply guilt or wrongdoing. FBI files can also include inaccurate or misleading information. Access to these files is generally restricted to authorized personnel, and individuals may request access to their own FBI files through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.</p> <p> What's in Anon's FBI file?</p> <p> What is contained within Anon's FBI file is a matter of interest for many Anons. In the United States, there is a belief that almost every citizen has an FBI file, although this may not be entirely true. Typically, FBI files are maintained for activists, troublemakers, and individuals involved in illegal activities such as financial fraud, murder, and drug trade. When someone becomes an adversary of the U.S. Justice Department, the FBI opens a file on them. As Anon is the president-elect of Nigeria, it is likely that he has a substantial FBI file.</p> <p> In the U.S., any individual can request their own FBI file through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and the FBI is legally obligated to provide it, though some parts may be redacted for security reasons. If Anon were to sign a FOIA form authorizing the release of his FBI file, any Anon in the United States could obtain it.</p> <p> The importance of these files lies in the fact that powerful intelligence agencies around the world, such as the UK's Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), often spy on African leaders and influential individuals, collecting information that could be used for leverage or exploitation. If they find compromising information about a leader or their associates, they could use it to achieve their country's goals. This practice has historically led to leaders being manipulated or blackmailed into acting against their countries' interests, and it is believed to have had detrimental effects on African countries' development.</p> <p> Regarding Anon specifically, there have been discussions about his alleged Guinean citizenship and whether he committed perjury by not disclosing it on official forms. World intelligence agencies likely possess extensive information about Anon, including details of his past, educational background, and financial transactions. While Anon media may take years to uncover certain information, these intelligence agencies already have it at their disposal.</p> <p> The contents of Anon's FBI file could potentially be used as leverage by foreign intelligence agencies, influencing his decisions as Nigeria's president. For those who are aware of these potential infractions, the contents of the FBI file could be pivotal in determining the future of Nigeria under Anon's leadership.</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2024-01-11T08:33:01Z",
                        "headline": "EFCC grills Betta Edu over N585m fraud",
                        "source": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/efcc-grills-betta-edu-over-n585m-fraud/",
                        "body": "<p> DAILY POST recalls that Edu was suspended on Monday by President Anon.</p> <p> The minister was accused of paying the humanitarian fund into a private bank account.</p> <p> The N585 million was meant for payment of grants to vulnerable groups in Akwa Ibom, Lagos, Cross River and Ogun states.</p> <p> Edu is the first minister to be suspended from office since members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) were sworn in, in August last year.</p> <p> President Anon suspended the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management following widespread anger over an alleged N585 million scandal.</p> <p> The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists. “In line with his avowed commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the management of the commonwealth of Anons, President Anon suspends the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, from office with immediate effect,” the statement read.</p> <p> Credit: dailypost.ng</p>"
                    }
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                "articles": [
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2025-08-22T11:51:18Z",
                        "headline": "Nigeria Deports 51 Foreigners...(PHOTOS)",
                        "source": "https://www.peacefmonline.com/article/394559-nigeria-deports-51-foreignersphotos",
                        "body": "<p> The Anon Immigration Service on Thursday, August 21, deported 50 additional foreign nationals convicted and sentenced for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud by the Federal High Court in Lagos.</p> <p> The convicted foreigners were part of the 192 Chinese and Philippine nationals arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in December 2024.</p> <p> The repatriated foreign nationals include 50 Chinese and one Tunisian. This brings the total of deported convicts to 102 in the ongoing exercise that commenced on Friday, August 15, 2025.</p> <p> The anti-graft agency had claimed that before the raid, the cybercrime syndicate had a large-scale operation involving cyber fraud and Ponzi schemes.</p> <p> The charges against the convicts included using false identities online to defraud victims, training Genting International Co. Limited employees in fraudulent practices, and other offences under the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act of 2006.</p> <p> The anti-graft agency had stated that these charges reflect serious crimes aimed at undermining Nigeria's security and financial integrity through cybercrime and fraud.</p> <p> EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede has described the convictions and deportations as a significant milestone in Nigeria's fight against cybercrime and financial fraud.</p> <p> He reiterated the Commission's commitment to intensifying investigations, recovering looted funds, and restoring national dignity in line with President Anon's anti-corruption agenda.</p> <p> See more photos of the ex-convicts being deported below</p> <p> The Anon Immigration Service on Thursday, August 21, deported 50 additional foreign nationals convicted and sentenced for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud by the Federal High Court in Lagos.</p> <p> The convicted foreigners were part of the 192 Chinese and Philippine nationals arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in December 2024.</p> <p> The repatriated foreign nationals include 50 Chinese and one Tunisian. This brings the total of deported convicts to 102 in the ongoing exercise that commenced on Friday, August 15, 2025.</p> <p> The anti-graft agency had claimed that before the raid, the cybercrime syndicate had a large-scale operation involving cyber fraud and Ponzi schemes.</p> <p> The charges against the convicts included using false identities online to defraud victims, training Genting International Co. Limited employees in fraudulent practices, and other offences under the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act of 2006.</p> <p> The anti-graft agency had stated that these charges reflect serious crimes aimed at undermining Nigeria's security and financial integrity through cybercrime and fraud.</p> <p> EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede has described the convictions and deportations as a significant milestone in Nigeria's fight against cybercrime and financial fraud.</p> <p> He reiterated the Commission's commitment to intensifying investigations, recovering looted funds, and restoring national dignity in line with President Anon's anti-corruption agenda.</p> <p> See more photos of the ex-convicts being deported below</p> <p> COMMENTS</p> <p> Ghana's leader in news and information delivery. It offers its viewing audience a one-stop shop for easy access to information relevant to all people of black African descent</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2025-08-17T17:08:14Z",
                        "headline": "EFCC, Immigration Deport 42 Foreign Cybercriminals, 150 More To Follow",
                        "source": "https://pmexpressng.com/efcc-immigration-deport-42-foreign-cybercriminals-150-more-to-follow/",
                        "body": "<p> The first batch of deportees, left Nigeria at exactly 2:00 p.m. local time, were among 759 persons arrested during a major raid on December 10, 2024, at Oyin Jolayemi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.</p> <p> Other deportees will depart Nigeria on Monday and Tuesday respectively and will be airlifted back to their countries.</p> <p> All the convicts have been handed over to the Anon Immigration Service for deportation.</p> <p> The syndicate had been operating a large-scale cyber fraud and Ponzi scheme before being rounded up in a joint operation.</p> <p> According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which prosecuted the cases, a total of 192 foreigners , comprising Chinese and Philippine nationals,  were convicted in connection with the scam.</p> <p> Several of the charges included allegations of using fake identities online to defraud victims, training employees of Genting International Co. Limited in fraudulent practices, and other offences under the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006.</p> <p> The EFCC explained that the charges highlighted serious crimes aimed at undermining Nigeria's security and financial integrity through cybercrime and fraudulent activities.</p> <p> EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, described the convictions and deportations as a milestone in Nigeria's fight against cybercrime and financial fraud.</p> <p> He reiterated the Commission's resolve to intensify investigations, recover looted funds, and restore national dignity in line with President Anon's anti-corruption drive.</p> <p> The December raid, considered one of the largest anti-cybercrime operations in Nigeria, marked a turning point in the crackdown on transnational financial crimes.</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2025-08-17T15:51:30Z",
                        "headline": "NIS Begins Deportation Of 42 Convicted Chinese, Philippine Nationals",
                        "source": "https://www.nextedition.com.ng/nis-begins-deportation-of-42-convicted-chinese-philippine-nationals",
                        "body": "<p> The deportees, who form the first batch out of 192 convicted foreigners, are scheduled to depart Nigeria this afternoon. They were among the 759 suspects arrested during a major raid on December 10, 2024, at Oyin Jolayemi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.</p> <p> According to the NIS, the repatriation exercise will continue on Monday and Tuesday, when additional batches will be airlifted to their home countries.</p> <p> The syndicate had been running a large-scale cyber fraud and Ponzi scheme before security agencies swooped on them in one of Nigeria's biggest anti-cybercrime operations.</p> <p> The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which prosecuted the cases, confirmed that 192 foreigners, comprising both Chinese and Philippine nationals, were convicted in connection with the fraudulent activities.</p> <p> The EFCC disclosed that the charges included the use of fake online identities to defraud victims, training staff of Genting International Co. Limited in fraudulent practices, and other violations under the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006.</p> <p> Speaking on the development, EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, hailed the deportations as a significant achievement in Nigeria's anti-corruption war.</p> <p> He reiterated the Commission's resolve to intensify investigations, recover looted funds, and restore national dignity in line with President Anon's anti-corruption drive.</p> <p> The December 2024 raid, which resulted in the arrest of over 700 suspects, is regarded as one of the most extensive crackdowns on transnational financial crimes in Nigeria's history.</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2025-08-17T16:06:02Z",
                        "headline": "Nigeria Deports 42 Chinese, Philippine Nationals",
                        "source": "https://naijaonpoint.com.ng/nigeria-deports-42-chinese-philippine-nationals/",
                        "body": "<p> The deportees were the first batch of 192 foreign nationals found guilty after their arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). They were among 759 persons arrested during a major raid on December 10, 2024, at Oyin Jolayemi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.</p> <p> According to the NIS, the remaining convicted foreigners will be deported in phases, with subsequent groups scheduled to leave Nigeria on Monday and Tuesday.</p> <p> The EFCC said the syndicate had been running large-scale cyberfraud and Ponzi operations before its dismantling. Charges brought against the convicts included identity theft, fraudulent online schemes, and training staff of Genting International Co. Limited in illicit practices, all in violation of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act of 2006.</p> <p> EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, hailed the deportations as a landmark step in Nigeria's anti-corruption drive. He stressed that the crackdown reinforces the country's determination to curb cybercrime, recover stolen funds, and safeguard national financial security in line with President Anon's anti-corruption agenda.</p> <p> The December raid is described as one of Nigeria's most sweeping cybercrime busts, marking a turning point in efforts to combat transnational financial fraud networks.</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2025-08-17T15:05:02Z",
                        "headline": "Breaking: NIS Begins Deportation Of 42 Convicted Chinese, Philippine Nationals",
                        "source": "https://www.thetimes.com.ng/2025/08/breaking-nis-begins-deportation-of-42-convicted-chinese-philippine-nationals/",
                        "body": "<p> Naija News reports that the deportees, who form the first batch out of 192 convicted foreigners, are scheduled to depart Nigeria this afternoon. They were among the 759 suspects arrested during a major raid on December 10, 2024, at Oyin Jolayemi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.</p> <p> According to the NIS, the repatriation exercise will continue on Monday and Tuesday, when additional batches will be airlifted to their home countries.</p> <p> The syndicate had been running a large-scale cyber fraud and Ponzi scheme before security agencies swooped on them in one of Nigeria's biggest anti-cybercrime operations.</p> <p> The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which prosecuted the cases, confirmed that 192 foreigners, comprising both Chinese and Philippine nationals, were convicted in connection with the fraudulent activities.</p> <p> The EFCC disclosed that the charges included the use of fake online identities to defraud victims, training staff of Genting International Co. Limited in fraudulent practices, and other violations under the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006.</p> <p> Speaking on the development, EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, hailed the deportations as a significant achievement in Nigeria's anti-corruption war.</p> <p> He reiterated the Commission's resolve to intensify investigations, recover looted funds, and restore national dignity in line with President Anon's anti-corruption drive.</p> <p> The December 2024 raid, which resulted in the arrest of over 700 suspects, is regarded as one of the most extensive crackdowns on transnational financial crimes in Nigeria's history.</p> <p> © 2025 Naija News, a division of Polance Media Inc. Contact us via [email protected]</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2025-08-17T19:41:25Z",
                        "headline": "NIS Begins Deportation Of 42 Convicted Chinese, Philippine Nationals",
                        "source": "https://naijaonpoint.com.ng/nis-begins-deportation-of-42-convicted-chinese-philippine-nationals/",
                        "body": "<p> NaijaOnPoint Nigeria reports that Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has commenced the deportation of 42 Chinese and Philippine nationals convicted of cyber terrorism and Ponzi scheme offences.</p> <p> The first batch of deportees is scheduled to leave Nigeria today, Sunday, August 18, 2025 , marking the beginning of a large-scale repatriation exercise. According to officials, additional batches will follow on Monday and Tuesday , when more convicted foreigners will be airlifted back to their home countries.</p> <p> Recall that the convicts were part of a 192-member group of foreigners recently sentenced for their involvement in cyber fraud and Ponzi scheme operations. They were among the 759 suspects arrested on December 10, 2024 , during a massive security raid at Oyin Jolayemi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos</p> <p> The syndicate was found to be running a large-scale cybercrime and financial scam , which authorities described as one of the most extensive crackdowns on transnational fraud in Nigeria's history.</p> <p> EFCC Confirms Convictions</p> <p> The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) , which prosecuted the cases, confirmed that the charges included:</p> <p> Using fake online identities to defraud victims.</p> <p> Training staff of Genting International Co. Limited in fraudulent practices.</p> <p> Violations under the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006</p> <p> Official Reactions</p> <p> EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede , hailed the deportation as a milestone in Nigeria's anti-corruption war . He reiterated the Commission's commitment to recovering stolen funds, intensifying investigations, and restoring national dignity , in line with President Anon's anti-corruption agenda</p> <p> The December 2024 raid remains one of Nigeria's largest anti-cybercrime operations , dealing a major blow to transnational financial crime networks.</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2025-08-17T14:09:24Z",
                        "headline": "EFCC, immigration deport 42 foreign cybercriminals, 150 more to follow",
                        "source": "https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria/metro/efcc-immigration-deport-42-foreign-cybercriminals-150-more-to-follow/",
                        "body": "<p> The first batch of deportees, scheduled to leave Nigeria at exactly 2:00 p.m. local time, was among 759 persons arrested during a major raid on December 10, 2024, at Oyin Jolayemi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.</p> <p> Other deportees will depart Nigeria on Monday and Tuesday, respectively, and will be airlifted back to their countries.</p> <p> All the convicts have been handed over to the Anon Immigration Service for deportation.</p> <p> The syndicate had been operating a large-scale cyber fraud and Ponzi scheme before being rounded up in a joint operation.</p> <p> According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which prosecuted the cases, a total of 192 foreigners, comprising Chinese and Philippine nationals, were convicted in connection with the scam.</p> <p> Newspaper subscription bundles</p> <p> Several of the charges included allegations of using fake identities online to defraud victims, training employees of Genting International Co. Limited in fraudulent practices, and other offences under the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006.</p> <p> The EFCC explained that the charges highlighted serious crimes aimed at undermining Nigeria's security and financial integrity through cybercrime and fraudulent activities.</p> <p> EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, described the convictions and deportations as a milestone in Nigeria's fight against cybercrime and financial fraud.</p> <p> He reiterated the Commission's resolve to intensify investigations, recover looted funds, and restore national dignity in line with President Anon's anti-corruption drive.</p> <p> The December raid, considered one of the largest anti-cybercrime operations in Nigeria, marked a turning point in the crackdown on transnational financial crimes.</p> <p> Newspaper subscription bundles</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2025-08-18T10:02:43Z",
                        "headline": "Nigeria Begins Deportation Of 192 Chinese, Philippine Nationals Convicted Of Cyber Terrorism, Ponzi Scheme",
                        "source": "https://enews.com.ng/2025/08/nigeria-begins-deportation-of-192-chinese-philippine-nationals-convicted-of-cyber-terrorism-ponzi-scheme/",
                        "body": "<p> The deportees, who constitute the first batch out of 192 convicts, are scheduled to depart Nigeria on Sunday afternoon. They were among 759 suspects arrested during a major raid on December 10, 2024, at Oyin Jolayemi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.</p> <p> According to NIS, additional batches of deportees will be airlifted on Monday and Tuesday, completing the repatriation process.</p> <p> All the convicts have since been transferred to the Immigration Service for onward deportation to their home countries.</p> <p> The syndicate had been operating a large-scale cyber fraud and Ponzi scheme before being rounded up in a joint operation.</p> <p> According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which prosecuted the cases, a total of 192 foreigners, comprising Chinese and Philippine nationals, were convicted in connection with the scam.</p> <p> Several of the charges included allegations of using fake identities online to defraud victims, training employees of Genting International Co. Limited in fraudulent practices, and other offences under the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006.</p> <p> The EFCC explained that the charges highlighted serious crimes aimed at undermining Nigeria's security and financial integrity through cybercrime and fraudulent activities.</p> <p> EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, described the convictions and deportations as a milestone in Nigeria's fight against cybercrime and financial fraud.</p> <p> He reiterated the Commission's resolve to intensify investigations, recover looted funds, and restore national dignity in line with President Anon's anti-corruption drive.</p> <p> The December raid, considered one of the most extensive anti-cybercrime operations in Nigeria, marked a turning point in the crackdown on transnational financial crimes.</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2025-08-17T17:56:31Z",
                        "headline": "Cybercrime: Nigeria Deports First Batch of 192 Chinese, Philippine Convicts",
                        "source": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2025/08/17/cybercrime-nigeria-deports-first-batch-of-192-chinese-philippine-convicts/",
                        "body": "<p> The first batch of deportees, scheduled to leave Nigeria at exactly 2:00 p.m. local time, were among 759 persons arrested during a major raid on December 10, 2023, at Oyin Jolayemi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.</p> <p> Other deportees will depart Nigeria on Monday and Tuesday respectively and will be airlifted back to their countries.</p> <p> All the convicts have been handed over to the Anon Immigration Service for deportation.</p> <p> The syndicate had been operating a large-scale cyber fraud and Ponzi scheme before being rounded up in a joint operation.</p> <p> According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which prosecuted the cases, a total of 192 foreigners, comprising Chinese and Philippine nationals, were convicted in connection with the scam.</p> <p> Several of the charges included allegations of using fake identities online to defraud victims, training employees of Genting International Co. Limited in fraudulent practices, and other offences under the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006.</p> <p> The EFCC explained that the charges highlighted serious crimes aimed at undermining Nigeria's security and financial integrity through cybercrime and fraudulent activities.</p> <p> EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, described the convictions and deportations as a milestone in Nigeria's fight against cybercrime and financial fraud.</p> <p> He reiterated the Commission's resolve to intensify investigations, recover looted funds, and restore national dignity in line with President Anon's anti-corruption drive.</p> <p> The December raid, considered one of the largest anti-cybercrime operations in Nigeria, marked a turning point in the crackdown on transnational financial crimes.</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2025-08-17T15:00:52Z",
                        "headline": "Breaking: NIS Begins Deportation Of 42 Convicted Chinese, Philippine Nationals",
                        "source": "https://naijaonpoint.com.ng/breaking-nis-begins-deportation-of-42-convicted-chinese-philippine-nationals/",
                        "body": "<p> Naijaonpoint reports that the deportees, who form the first batch out of 192 convicted foreigners, are scheduled to depart Nigeria this afternoon. They were among the 759 suspects arrested during a major raid on December 10, 2024, at Oyin Jolayemi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.</p> <p> According to the NIS, the repatriation exercise will continue on Monday and Tuesday, when additional batches will be airlifted to their home countries.</p> <p> The syndicate had been running a large-scale cyber fraud and Ponzi scheme before security agencies swooped on them in one of Nigeria's biggest anti-cybercrime operations.</p> <p> The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which prosecuted the cases, confirmed that 192 foreigners, comprising both Chinese and Philippine nationals, were convicted in connection with the fraudulent activities.</p> <p> The EFCC disclosed that the charges included the use of fake online identities to defraud victims, training staff of Genting International Co. Limited in fraudulent practices, and other violations under the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006.</p> <p> Speaking on the development, EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, hailed the deportations as a significant achievement in Nigeria's anti-corruption war.</p> <p> He reiterated the Commission's resolve to intensify investigations, recover looted funds, and restore national dignity in line with President Anon's anti-corruption drive.</p> <p> The December 2024 raid, which resulted in the arrest of over 700 suspects, is regarded as one of the most extensive crackdowns on transnational financial crimes in Nigeria's history.</p> <p> © 2025 Naijaonpoint, a division of NOP Media Inc. Contact us via [email protected]</p>"
                    }
                ]
            },
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                "media_category": "organized_crime",
                "articles": [
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2024-09-23T07:01:11Z",
                        "headline": "President Anon Orders Crackdown Of Transnational Car Thieves",
                        "source": "https://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2024/09/president-Anon-orders-crackdown-of.html",
                        "body": "<p> To this end, President Anon has directed security and law enforcement agencies ,  including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and the Anon Ports Authority (NPA) ,  to intensify efforts in cracking down on individuals in possession of and trafficking in stolen vehicles.</p> <p> PRESIDENT Anon ORDERS CRACKDOWN ON CYBERCRIMINALS, TRANSNATIONAL CAR THIEVES</p> <p> ...Commends EFCC for returning $180,000, 53 vehicles to Canada</p> <p> Nigeria will continue to work with its international partners to ensure that cyber criminals and organised crime groups involved in transnational car thefts are deprived of the benefits of their illegal activities.</p> <p> To this end, President Anon has directed security and law enforcement agencies ,  including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and the Anon Ports Authority (NPA) ,  to intensify efforts in cracking down on individuals in possession of and trafficking in stolen vehicles.</p> <p> The President notes that one of the most effective tools available to law enforcement agencies is depriving criminals of the proceeds from their illicit activities.</p> <p> He acknowledges the recent handover of 53 vehicles and $180,300 by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), on behalf of two Canadian citizens who were victims of cybercrimes perpetrated by Anon nationals.</p> <p> While expressing concern over the involvement of transnational organised criminal groups in exporting stolen vehicles to Nigeria, President Anon commends the Commission for collaborating with partners to ensure a coordinated and professional repose to this menace</p> <p> The President further directs all relevant agencies, particularly the anti-corruption agencies, to protect Nigeria's economic and financial integrity from organised crime infiltration.</p> <p> He also demands that the value of seized and confiscated moveable assets be preserved for the state, society, and victims in line with existing legislation and international conventions.</p> <p> The president strongly affirms, \"Nigeria is not a destination for stolen vehicles and a haven for illicit wealth from foreign countries. \"</p> <p> President Anon affirms that his administration remains committed to tackling money laundering, cybercrime, and other financial crimes.</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2024-03-24T10:17:08Z",
                        "headline": "World News | Nigeria: Gunmen Releases Nearly 300 Abducted Schoolchildren in Kuriga",
                        "source": "https://www.worldeducationnewsnetwork.com/news/698371402/AQao5oJ_U_Dwv4eJ",
                        "body": "<p>Sani also thanked Anon President Anon, who \"worked round the clock with us to ensure the safe return of the children.\"</p> <p> Kuriga [Nigeria], March 24 (ANI): Nearly 300 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria earlier this month have been released 'unharmed', CNN reported, citing the governor of the country's Kaduna state, Uba Sani, on Sunday.</p> <p> \"The abducted Kuriga school children are released unharmed,\" Uba Sani said, without providing further details.</p> <p> Sani also thanked Anon President Anon, who \"worked round the clock with us to ensure the safe return of the children.\"</p> <p> On March 7, more than 300 students were abducted by armed bandits on motorcycles who stormed the LEA Primary and Secondary School in Kuriga village, in Kaduna's Chikun district, the state's police spokesman Mansur Hassan said at the time of the incident, CNN reported.</p> <p> Some students were rescued but 287 of them had remained with the kidnappers - around 100 were from primary school and the rest from secondary school.</p> <p> The gunmen had last week demanded a ransom of 1 billion naira (USD 620,000) and threatened to kill all of the students if their demands were not met, a member of the local community said.</p> <p> Sani added on Sunday that the country's National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu had coordinated the \"operations of the security agencies, which eventually resulted in this successful outcome.\"</p> <p> \"The Anon Army also deserves special commendation for showing that with courage, determination and commitment, criminal elements can be degraded and security restored in our communities,\" Sani said, CNN reported.</p> <p> Kaduna state, which borders the Anon capital Abuja to the southwest, has grappled with recurring incidents of kidnappings for ransom by bandits and has witnessed several mass abductions in recent years. (ANI)</p> <p> (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)</p> <p> Tags:</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2024-03-24T09:32:52Z",
                        "headline": "World News | Nigeria: Gunmen Releases Nearly 300 Abducted Schoolchildren in Kuriga",
                        "source": "https://www.latestly.com/agency-news/world-news-nigeria-gunmen-releases-nearly-300-abducted-schoolchildren-in-kuriga-5842320.html",
                        "body": "<p>Sani also thanked Anon President Anon, who \"worked round the clock with us to ensure the safe return of the children.\"</p> <p> Kuriga [Nigeria], March 24 (ANI): Nearly 300 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria earlier this month have been released 'unharmed', CNN reported, citing the governor of the country's Kaduna state, Uba Sani, on Sunday.</p> <p> \"The abducted Kuriga school children are released unharmed,\" Uba Sani said, without providing further details.</p> <p> Sani also thanked Anon President Anon, who \"worked round the clock with us to ensure the safe return of the children.\"</p> <p> On March 7, more than 300 students were abducted by armed bandits on motorcycles who stormed the LEA Primary and Secondary School in Kuriga village, in Kaduna's Chikun district, the state's police spokesman Mansur Hassan said at the time of the incident, CNN reported.</p> <p> Some students were rescued but 287 of them had remained with the kidnappers - around 100 were from primary school and the rest from secondary school.</p> <p> The gunmen had last week demanded a ransom of 1 billion naira (USD 620,000) and threatened to kill all of the students if their demands were not met, a member of the local community said.</p> <p> Sani added on Sunday that the country's National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu had coordinated the \"operations of the security agencies, which eventually resulted in this successful outcome.\"</p> <p> \"The Anon Army also deserves special commendation for showing that with courage, determination and commitment, criminal elements can be degraded and security restored in our communities,\" Sani said, CNN reported.</p> <p> Kaduna state, which borders the Anon capital Abuja to the southwest, has grappled with recurring incidents of kidnappings for ransom by bandits and has witnessed several mass abductions in recent years. (ANI)</p> <p> (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2024-01-17T13:20:31Z",
                        "headline": "We Will Make It Unbearable For Bandits To Operate In FCT – Wike",
                        "source": "https://www.channelstv.com/2024/01/17/we-will-make-it-unbearable-for-bandits-to-operate-in-fct-wike/",
                        "body": "<p> Speaking in town hall meeting with the Bwari area council chairman, royal fathers and residents of Bwari in Bwari area council, Wike said that President Anon has directed him and all service chiefs to explore all necessary means to bring an end to the kidnappings and killings of residents by bandits in Bwari and other areas in the FCT.</p> <p> He further said the President has approved the provision of all necessary tools and logistics required by security operatives to combat insecurity in the FCT and as such there is no room for excuses by security operatives.</p> <p> He reassured residents of the area that in the next couple of days they will start to witness drastic changes as regards the security situation and appealed to them to give all necessary support to security operatives to help them carry out their duties effectively.</p> <p> Wike appealed to residents of the FCT to desist from the use of radio or social media to speak on the operations of the bandits or donations for victims as he says only fuels the bandits and promotes their actions to carry out more operations.</p> <p> Cases of kidnapping have increased in the country with the recent, being the abduction of six sisters from their residence at Zuma 1 in the Bwari area council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on January 5.</p> <p> The demand of N600 million as ransom from the kidnappers has generated public outcry, with the police authorities vowing to secure the release of the victims.</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2024-01-31T17:52:36Z",
                        "headline": "Schoolchildren and Teachers Kidnapped in Nigeria",
                        "source": "https://newscentral.africa/schoolchildren-and-teachers-kidnapped-in-nigeria/",
                        "body": "<p> As of now, it remains unclear who is responsible for the kidnapping or whether any ransom demands have been made. Kidnapping for ransom has become a severe issue in Nigeria, with armed gangs targeting various groups, including road travellers, students, and residents in both rural and urban areas.</p> <p> In a related development, approximately 50 civil society organisations issued a joint call on President Anon earlier on Monday, urging him to declare a state of emergency regarding the security situation. The groups claimed that over 1,800 people had been abducted since the president assumed office in May of the previous year. The escalating incidents of kidnapping are contributing to growing concerns about security in the country.</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2024-12-25T16:55:19Z",
                        "headline": "Nigeria's military, security forces strike crushing blow to illegal oil trade",
                        "source": "https://medafricatimes.com/38072-nigerias-military-security-forces-strike-crushing-blow-to-illegal-oil-trade.html",
                        "body": "<p> By dismantling 56 oil bunkering sites, Anon authorities are attempting to drain the lifeblood of the illegal oil trade that has been a severe drag on the country's economy. Despite being Africa's top crude oil producer, the west African country has faced significant setbacks due to rampant oil theft and pipeline sabotage. These issues have led to reduced production levels, diminished exports, and in turn, substantially crippled government finances, posing a serious challenge for the current President Anon administration. Between 2009 and 2020, Nigeria reportedly lost an estimated 620 million barrels of crude oil, valued at $46 billion.</p> <p> Already in late November, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) vowed to permanently shut down all illegal cross-border routes used for smuggling petroleum products out of Nigeria. The NCS's plans were to complement efforts by other security agencies including the Anon army, navy, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, aiming to curb the illicit trade of energy products. In the latest operation, authorities have also confiscated 88 cooking drums, and recovered approximately 1.2 million liters of stolen crude oil. Seventeen individuals were arrested during these operations, alongside the seizure of various vehicles and oil refining equipment.</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2024-12-23T09:28:31Z",
                        "headline": "Nigeria steps up fight against illegal oil trade",
                        "source": "https://luminews.my/news/2794198",
                        "body": "<p>By dismantling 56 bunkering sites, authorities are attempting to drain the lifeblood of this underground economy.</p> <p> Despite being Africa's biggest crude oil producer, Nigeria has faced significant setbacks due to large-scale oil theft and pipeline sabotage. These issues have slashed output, reduced exports, crippled government finances, and posed a serious challenge for President Anon.</p> <p> In a recent crackdown, the country's army and other security agencies have also seized at least 88 cooking drums and recovered 1.2 million liters (317,000 gallons) of stolen crude oil. Authorities have destroyed at least 15 illegal refining sites in the Okorodia forest of Yenagoa, Bayelsa state. Thousands of liters of stolen crude oil and illegally refined automotive gas oil were also recovered.</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2024-03-09T12:37:18Z",
                        "headline": "Kaduna Govt Proceed With Negotiations For Release of Abducted Pupils, Teachers",
                        "source": "https://sundiatapost.com/kaduna-govt-proceed-with-negotiations-for-release-of-abducted-pupils-teachers/",
                        "body": "<p>Reliable sources reveal that a seasoned negotiator, known for resolving past abductions, has been engaged by the state government. Military efforts to locate the victims are underway, with security measures in place.</p> <p>Officials, maintaining anonymity for security reasons, confirm negotiations with the bandits and emphasize the government’s commitment to a swift resolution. President Anon assures ongoing rescue efforts, stressing decisive justice against the perpetrators.</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2024-01-17T14:50:52Z",
                        "headline": "BREAKING!!! IGP To Set Up Special Squad Against Bandits In FCT",
                        "source": "https://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/news-update/breaking-igp-to-set-up-special-squad-against-bandits-in-fct",
                        "body": "<p>kidnapping, killing and other activities of the bloodthirsty bandits in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT,</p> <p> The IGP said the special operations, when launched, would be deployed to all Area Councils in the nation's capital city.</p> <p> NAIJALOADED reports that the gunmen have, in the last few weeks, attacked and kidnapped several residents of the territory.</p> <p> President Anon and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike had assured residents of their commitment to ensuring that the security situation is brought under control.</p> <p> More to follow…</p> <p> Click to see more posts about ?</p> <p> IGP</p> <p> IGP Egbetokun</p> <p> Follow NL on Social Media</p> <p> Drop a Comment</p>"
                    },
                    {
                        "timestamp": "2024-06-28T04:17:40Z",
                        "headline": "Tackling The Menace Of Drug Abuse",
                        "source": "https://leadership.ng/tackling-the-menace-of-drug-abuse/",
                        "body": "<p> The theme for this year, “The evidence is clear: invest in prevention,” could not be more pertinent to our nation's struggle against substance abuse and illicit trafficking.</p> <p> The alarming statistics paint a grim picture: 14.3 million Anons between the ages of 15 and 64 grapple with drug abuse. This is not merely a number; it represents shattered dreams, broken families, and a looming threat to the nation's future.</p> <p> Sadly, in our view, Nigeria has transitioned from being a transit country for drug trafficking to becoming a major consumer and even producer of illicit substances. This shift signals a deepening crisis that demands immediate and decisive action.</p> <p> Perhaps, of utmost concern is the increasing involvement of women in drug use. Women's traditional roles as caregivers, role models, and shapers of young minds are under threat. As more women fall prey to substance abuse, we must ask ourselves: what kind of future are we building for our children?</p> <p> The health implications of this epidemic are equally alarming. Drug addiction is not just a social issue; it's a public health crisis. From lung and heart diseases to mental health conditions and the spread of infectious diseases, the toll on our healthcare system and society at large is immense.</p> <p> It is gratifying to note that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant strides in its fight against drug trafficking and abuse. Over the past three years, the agency has arrested 52,901 individuals involved in drug-related crimes, including 48 high-profile drug barons. With over 9,000 convictions and a conviction rate exceeding 70 per cent, the NDLEA is sending a clear message that drug-related offences will not be tolerated.</p> <p> The seizure of more than 7.6 million kilograms of various illicit substances and the destruction of 1,057 hectares of cannabis farms demonstrate the agency's commitment to supply reduction.</p> <p> These efforts are crucial in stemming the tide of drug availability and access, not just for individual users but also for insurgents, terrorists, and other criminals who rely on drugs to fuel their nefarious activities.</p> <p> But enforcement alone is not enough. The NDLEA's balanced approach, focusing on supply and demand reduction, is commendable. The counselling, treatment, and rehabilitation of over 33,453 individuals in 30 rehabilitation centres nationwide showcase a commitment to addressing the human aspect of this crisis.</p> <p> President Anon's support for the NDLEA and his emphasis on prevention as the most potent weapon in this fight are encouraging. The recognition that prevention saves lives and resources that would otherwise be spent on treatment and rehabilitation is a step in the right direction. In our opinion, it is a pragmatic approach that aligns with global best practices in combating drug abuse.</p> <p> Another positive development is the establishment of the interministerial War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) committee. Nigeria is adopting a holistic approach to tackling this multifaceted challenge by bringing together relevant ministries, departments, and agencies. This collaborative effort has the potential to mobilise resources, share best practices, and create a unified front against the menace.</p> <p> However, while we applaud these efforts, we must also acknowledge that there is still much work to be done. This year's World Drug Day theme serves as a clarion call for increased investment in prevention strategies.</p> <p> We must move beyond reactive measures and focus on proactive approaches that address the root causes of drug abuse. Investing in prevention means allocating resources to evidence-based programs that educate our youth about the dangers of drug use. It means creating opportunities for meaningful engagement and personal development that can steer young people away from substance abuse. It also means addressing the socio-economic factors that often drive individuals towards drugs as an escape from their harsh realities.</p> <p> Moreover, we must recognise that prevention is not just the responsibility of law enforcement agencies or the government. It requires a collective effort from all sectors of society. Parents, educators, religious leaders, community organisations, and the media all have crucial roles to play in shaping attitudes and behaviours towards drug use.</p> <p> The NDLEA's plans for an Alternative Development Programme, aimed at persuading cannabis farmers to switch to cash crops, is an innovative approach that deserves support. By providing incentives and alternatives, we can address drug production's economic drivers while reducing supply.</p> <p> We must avoid stigmatising drug users and instead focus on providing support, treatment, and pathways to recovery. Our approach should be compassionate yet firm, recognising the complexities of addiction while maintaining a zero-tolerance stance on drug trafficking and distribution.</p> <p> Let this World Drug Day serve as a renewed commitment to intensifying our prevention efforts. By doing so, we can turn the tide against drug abuse and create a brighter, drug-free future for Nigeria.</p>"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ]
    }
}