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17-year-old hacker stuns EFCC chairman with impressive IT skills
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, shared a concerning incident where a 17-year-old was able to hack into his personal computer and bank account while being questioned at his office in Lagos. Olukoyede recounted the incident during a chat with editors at the EFCC Headquarters in Abuja.
The young hacker, who was studying History and Anthropology, effortlessly bypassed the security measures of Olukoyede’s locked computer and obtained his bank verification number (BVN) and account details. This demonstration raised alarm about the vulnerability of personal information to cybercrimes.
Olukoyede emphasized the need to discourage such activities among young individuals, highlighting the potential consequences of imprisonment or worse. Despite the severity of the crime, he suggested administering light sentences to youth involved in cybercrimes, focusing on reorienting them rather than solely punishing them.
The EFCC chairman described the difficult circumstances of the 17-year-old, who was the main breadwinner for his family due to his parents’ inability to work on their farm because of security concerns. Despite his involvement in cybercrime, Olukoyede saw potential in the boy and vowed to support his education if he stopped his criminal activities.
This approach reflects the EFCC’s strategy to rehabilitate convicted internet fraudsters by offering reduced sentences and educational support. Olukoyede emphasized the importance of preventing youths from indulging in cybercrime, highlighting the negative consequences of being labeled an “ex-convict.”
Overall, Olukoyede’s narrative underscores the complexity of addressing cybercrimes among young individuals and the EFCC’s efforts to tackle this issue through rehabilitation and education.
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US sends troops to Nigeria
The top commander made the confirmation during a press briefing, yesterday, but did not provide further details about the size and scope of their mission.
The general in charge of the U.S. command for Africa (AFRICOM), General Dagvin Anderson, confirmed that United States has sent troops to Nigeria.
The top commander made the confirmation during a press briefing, yesterday, but did not provide further details about the size and scope of their mission.
He emphasised that the decision to send troops to Nigeria was after both countries agreed that more needed to be done to combat the terrorist threat in West Africa.
“That has led to increased collaboration between our nations to include a small US team that brings some unique capabilities from the United States,” General Anderson said.
According to Reuters, Nigeria’s Defense Minister, Christopher Musa, confirmed that a team was working in Nigeria but did not provide further details.
The development is the first acknowledgment of U.S. forces on the ground since US airstrikes targeting terrorists in Nigeria’s North-West on Christmas Day, 2025.
President Donald Trump, who announced that he ordered the airstrikes on what he described as Islamic State targets, had said there could be more U.S. military action in Nigeria.
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Kogi closes schools following hints of bandits attack
He commended the security agencies for providing timely intelligence and assured residents that authorities are working around the clock to identify and dismantle criminal hideouts across the state.
The Kogi State Government on Tuesday ordered the temporary closure of all schools across the state until February 16, saying a stitch in time, saves students, teachers, and school facilities.
The State’s Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, told journalists in Lokoja that the move was based on credible intelligence and was taken as a precautionary measure rather than out of fear.
” The government chose to act proactively to prevent potential threats and ensure the safety of everyone within the education system,” said Kingsley Femi Fanwo.
“Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has directed all relevant agencies to immediately put in place the necessary measures to guarantee that schools resume as soon as it is safe, without disrupting the academic calendar,” Fanwo said.
He commended the security agencies for providing timely intelligence and assured residents that authorities are working around the clock to identify and dismantle criminal hideouts across the state.
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