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Nigeria, UK Collaborate to Fight Cybercrimes, Launch Joint Case Team
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Kingdom on Tuesday formalized a major partnership to combat cybercrime with the signing of a multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Nigeria’s Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, signed the agreement on behalf of the Federal Government, while Lord David Hanson, UK Minister of State for Home Affairs, represented the British government.
A key highlight of the event was the formal launch of the Joint Case Team on Cybercrime (JCTC), designed to foster coordinated efforts in tackling digital threats in accordance with the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act of 2015.
Speaking at the launch, Fagbemi emphasized that addressing cybercrime requires more than just legal statutes; it demands equipping and uniting enforcement bodies for swift and harmonized action. He underscored the importance of synergy between investigators and prosecutors to ensure effective justice delivery and to prevent cybercriminals from exploiting institutional gaps.
The JCTC comprises representatives from critical institutions, including the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrimes Centre (NPFNCCC), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Nigeria Computer Emergency Response Team (NgCERT), the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Ministry of Justice, and the Federal High Court.
Fagbemi clarified that the JCTC will function as a collaborative model—respecting the legal mandates of all participating bodies—while promoting efficient inter-agency operations and intelligence sharing.
Lord Hanson reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to the joint initiative, stating that the agreement will enhance both countries’ ability to prosecute cybercriminals and strengthen their economies by protecting digital infrastructure.
Also addressing the gathering, Mr. Cheikh Toure, Nigeria Country Director for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), hailed the collaboration as a milestone. He praised the Nigerian government’s proactive leadership and pledged continued UNODC support to boost investigative and prosecutorial capacity in addressing the evolving threat of cybercrime.
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Brazil’s President has called on global powers to reconsider their strategies after saying they have failed to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking at a summit of progressive leaders in Barcelona, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urged the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council to adopt a new approach and take stronger responsibility for maintaining global peace.
He also criticised U.S. President Donald Trump for his frequent social media posts directed at Iran.
“We cannot wake up every morning and go to bed every night with a tweet from a president threatening the world and declaring wars,” Lula said.
APC Fires Back at Adeleke Over ₦300bn LG Funds Allegation, Blames Governor for Salary Crisis....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Osun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has responded to claims by Governor Ademola Adeleke that local government officials under the party diverted about ₦300 billion meant for workers’ salaries.
Adeleke had made the allegation during a stakeholders’ meeting, accusing APC-controlled council officials of hijacking funds and forcing the state government to shoulder salary payments for local government workers, teachers, health staff, and pensioners for over a year.
He insisted he would not abandon workers, blaming the situation for delays in executing some state projects.
But in a statement, APC’s Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, dismissed the claims, accusing the governor of misleading the public and shifting blame.
The party alleged that Adeleke was responsible for the salary issues, claiming he refused to release electronic payment vouchers and other financial documents needed for processing payments.
APC also said pension-related records, leave bonuses, cooperative deductions, and other financial data had not been made available despite repeated appeals, insisting that funds were properly accounted for and available for use if approved.
The party urged pensioners and workers to seek clarification, insisting the situation could be resolved if the governor allowed due process to take place.
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