Nigeria's aviation sector braces for a sharp drop in passenger traffic as U.S. visa restrictions take effect January 2026. Experts warn of economic fallout for airlines and travel agencies. Read more.
Ghanaian authorities arrest 141 individuals, predominantly Nigerians, in Accra suburbs for cybercrime. Laptops, phones seized. Landlords face prosecution for aiding networks. Read the full story.
Ghanaian authorities arrest 141 Nigerians in Accra for alleged wire fraud, romance scams, and sextortion. 38 laptops and 150 phones seized. Read the full story.
US President Donald Trump announced deadly military strikes against ISIS terrorists in Northwest Nigeria on Christmas, citing attacks on Christians. Read the full details.
Nigerian banks warn customers against using public Wi-Fi for transactions this festive season as fraud spikes. Learn how to protect your account from cybercriminals.
Olusegun Samson Adejorin, a Nigerian national, faces decades in US prison after a federal jury convicted him of wire fraud and identity theft targeting charities. Sentencing is set for April 2026.
Nigeria Police arrest Okitipi Samuel for allegedly developing a phishing toolkit targeting Microsoft 365 accounts. The international operation involved the FBI and UK's NCA. Learn how to protect yourself.
The Nigerian Senate is repealing the existing cybercrime law to create a new one addressing AI and modern threats. Read about the planned reforms and national security strategy.
Omoyele Sowore faces court over posts calling President Tinubu a criminal. Judge grants bail with strict conditions. Read the full details of this high-profile case.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted Omoyele Sowore bail on self-recognition over alleged cybercrime charges. The case has been adjourned to January 2026. Read the full details.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted activist Omoyele Sowore bail on self-recognition in an alleged cybercrime case. The judge warned him against inciting statements. Read the full details.
Social media commentator Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, appeared in court Tuesday facing cyberbullying charges involving Iyabo Ojo, Tonto Dikeh, and others. Follow the latest on this high-profile case.
Omoyele Sowore faces court over posts calling Tinubu a criminal. Judge grants bail with strict gag order. Read the full details of this high-profile case.
South Korean police arrest four suspects for hacking over 120,000 IP cameras to create s3xually exploitative videos. Authorities warn users to change default passwords immediately.
Realnews celebrates 13 years with high-level dialogue on cybercrime and illicit financial flows draining Africa. Experts recommend cross-border cooperation to combat $50bn annual losses.
African Development Bank approves $500 million budget support for Nigeria to boost non-oil revenues and energy sector reforms. Learn how this impacts Nigeria's economic growth.
Canada warns citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Nigeria due to terrorism, kidnappings, and crime. Exercise high caution in Lagos and Calabar. Stay informed.
Peter Obi questions Nigeria's leadership failure amid multiple kidnappings and attacks. Read his strong condemnation of the security situation and institutional decline.
Federal High Court postpones Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's cybercrime trial to February 2026 following multiple delays. Case involves assassination plot allegations against Senate President.
The cybercrime trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been adjourned to February 4, 2026, due to the judge's absence. Get the latest updates on this high-profile case.
Peter Obi questions if Nigeria is cursed or its leaders are the curse following devastating attacks, kidnappings, and security failures across multiple states in 10 days.
US President Donald Trump threatens to cut aid to Nigeria over ongoing Christian killings and mass abductions. Latest attacks in Kebbi, Kwara, Niger states spark international concern.
US President Donald Trump reiterates anger over alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria, threatens to cut aid and launch military action. Nigerian government rejects claims.
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US Congressman declares severe Christian persecution in Nigeria, cites 17,000 deaths since 2019, questions US aid, and links crisis to Nnamdi Kanu's detention despite court orders.
US Congress debates Trump's designation of Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern amid conflicting views on religious persecution. Key lawmakers disagree on characterization of violence.
A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a tailoring apprentice to one year imprisonment for defrauding a victim of N450,000 through internet fraud. Read the full details of the judgment.
Nigerian Christian coalition calls for UN and ICC investigation into alleged genocide against Christians. Groups cite international laws and US support while government denies claims.
A Nigerian woman desperately searches for her mother who vanished after their last video call two years ago. Family exhausted all efforts to locate her. Help needed.
US Congressman Riley Moore tells Nigerian delegation President Trump will not tolerate continued violence against Christians. Meeting focused on security cooperation and ending persecution.