Nine of them have been sent to jail after pleading guilty to Cyber-t£rrorism and Internet Fraud charges. Their names are: LI Dong, Deng Wei Qiang, Huang Bo, Xiong Zhen, Lai Rui Feng , Zhao Xiao Hui, Lui Hai Rong, Lui Gang and Du Ji Feng. They committed the offences using Nigerian identities and fronts. In a different case yesterday, a YouTube Vigilante bursted Philippines scammers telling their victims they are calling from Abuja, Nigeria. He hacked their call center live, hijacking cameras, renaming accounts to reveal their real identities and location. This is how they impersonate Africans to commit fraud....
Two Years, One Mandate: Is Tinubu’s Nigeria on Track or in Trouble?
Introduction: A Mandate at Midpoint On May 29, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu completed two years as Nigeria’s leader—a period marked by sweeping policy decisions, economic turbulence, political recalibrations, and intensified public scrutiny. Sworn in amid post-election tensions and economic uncertainty, Tinubu’s administration came in on the promise of “ Renewed Hope .” Two years on, Nigerians are asking: has that hope been delivered or dashed? This critical review assesses the performance of President Tinubu’s government across key sectors, examines public sentiment devoid of propaganda, and projects the political and economic future of Nigeria heading into 2027. The Economic Scorecard:...
Harvard Researcher Is Released From Federal Custody Following Accusations Of Smuggling Frog Embryos
Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard scientist who was arrested last month on a federal smuggling charge, was released Wednesday from federal custody following a detention hearing in Boston. Petrova, a Russian citizen, was taken into custody in May after prosecutors in Massachusetts accused her of smuggling frog embryos into the United States without properly declaring them. She was released Thursday on conditions agreed to by both sides. A probable cause hearing on the smuggling charge is tentatively set for June 18. Petrova had been in custody since February, when her visa was revoked at Boston Logan International Airport. “I just want...
A Number Of Products From A Brand Of US Sweets Are “Unsafe To Eat” FSA Says
A number of products from a brand of US sweets are “unsafe to eat” and contain ingredients that could damage DNA and increase the risk of cancer, the Food Standards Agency has warned. UK businesses and consumers are being urged to stop buying and selling the Jolly Rancher products, owned by US firm Hershey. The FSA says they contain chemical compounds – mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) and mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH) – that are “not compliant with UK laws”. A spokesperson for Hershey said the safety of Jolly Rancher was its “first priority”, though it could not always...
World-First Blood Cancer Therapy To Be Given On NHS
A “Trojan horse” therapy that sneaks toxic drugs inside cancer cells is being made available on the NHS in England in a world first. It can halt the blood cancer myeloma for nearly three times longer than current therapies. The drug is an advanced form of chemotherapy that hits cancer with a bigger dose, while reducing side-effects. Paul Silvester, one of the first people to get it, says the therapy has been “life-changing” and he’s now planning history-themed adventures. Myeloma – also known as multiple myeloma – affects part of the immune system called plasma cells. These are made in...
‘My Kids Are The Reason I’m Alive’: Backstage With Shakira
Deep in the bowels of Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, a note is taped to the door of Shakira’s production office. “Please come back later… unless you’re actually on fire.” The handwritten pink scrawl suggests a level of stress that is entirely understandable for the team putting on the biggest stadium tour of the year. With 64 sold out shows across North and South America, Shakira has played to more than two million fans. “I’ve worked for over a year, polishing every single detail of the show, so this is really an amazing reward,” the star tells BBC News. There are...
China And Hong Kong National Security Authorities Launch 1st Publicly Known Joint Operation
China’s national security authorities in Hong Kong and the city’s police launched their first publicly known joint operation, raiding the homes of six people on suspicion of colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security. The police’s statement on late Thursday did not disclose the identity of the six people suspected of breaking the 2020 Beijing-imposed national security law between November 2020 and June 2024. Beyond their homes, officers searched the office of the organization involved and seized exhibits such as bank documents and devices for further investigation, according to the statement. The six people were required to surrender their travel documents....
TikTok Star Khaby Lame Plays Soccer In Brazil After US Detention
Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed TikTok personality who left the U.S. after being detained by immigration agents, went to Brazil where he’s been spending some time with friends, local authorities said Thursday. Lame is staying with AC Milan player Emerson Royal, and has been enjoying time with local fans, Paulo Eduardo Dias Junior, a city councilman from Americana, about 78 miles (125 kilometers) northwest of Sao Paulo, told The Associated Press. On Wednesday night, they played a friendly soccer match with locals. Lame left the United States after being detained on June 6 by immigration agents at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas for allegedly overstaying...