Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. How AI Increased Cybercrime In Nigeria, Africa – INTERPOL
- Reveals AI Powers 55% Of Cybercrime In Africa, Losses Soar To $484m
- Warns Cybercrime Has Become An Industrialized, Borderless Ecosystem
- Laments Weak Cybercrime Preparedness Among Many Law Enforcement Agencies
Artificial intelligence is now driving 55 per cent of reported cybercrimes across Africa, enabling criminals to launch faster, more sophisticated and harder-to-detect attacks, according to INTERPOL’s African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026. READ MORE
2. FG Unveils Seven-Week Timeline For State Police Bill, Opens Door For Public Input
- Says No State Would Be Allowed To Establish Police Service Without Meeting Strict Operational, Institutional Standards
The Federal Government has launched a seven-week roadmap to deliver Nigeria’s long-awaited National Policing Bill, inviting Nigerians from all walks of life to shape the legislation that could pave the way for the establishment of state police across the country. READ MORE
3. NUPRC Pushes Stronger Industry Collaboration To Drive Nigeria’s Upstream Oil Growth
The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has called for stronger collaboration and greater resilience across Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector, saying strategic partnerships are critical to sustaining investment and unlocking long-term growth amid rapid changes in the global energy industry. READ MORE
4. #OsunDecides: Adeleke Urges Tinubu To Halt Violence, Accuses Oyetola Of Fueling Political Tension
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the escalating political tension in the state, warning that violence must not be allowed to derail democracy ahead of the forthcoming elections. READ MORE
5. Falana Demands IGP Probe Into Habila, Tanimola Deaths
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has called on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to personally take over investigations into the controversial deaths of Mary Habila and Babatunde Dolapo Tanimola, insisting that both cases deserve thorough, transparent and independent probes. READ MORE
6. AMCON Lists 10 Properties for Disposal across Seven States in Asset Recovery Drive(List attached)
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has thrown open the sale of 10 landed properties spread across seven states, in a fresh push to recover eligible bank assets acquired from troubled financial institutions. READ MORE
7. Abducted Justice Bunza Regains Freedom, Reunites With Family
Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza of the Kebbi State High Court has regained his freedom after spending one week in captivity following his abduction by suspected bandits.
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8. Nigerian Girls Detained In Mauritius Regain Freedom
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has confirmed the release of the Nigerian women detained by immigration authorities in Mauritius, saying they are returning to Nairobi. READ MORE
9. P-Square Feud: Jude Okoye Dismisses $1.2m Diversion Allegation
Former P-Square manager Jude Okoye has denied allegations that he diverted more than $1.2 million in music royalties belonging to his younger brother, Peter Okoye (Mr P), insisting the matter has already been investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and is before the court. READ MORE
10. Infantino Faces Fresh Revolt As UEFA Threaten FIFA Boycott, Push For Exit
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing mounting pressure to step down after senior European football officials threatened “non-co-operation” with world football’s governing body, deepening a growing revolt over his controversial plan to open FIFA competitions to private investors. READ MORE
