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The Scourge of Cybercrime: A Threat to Nigeria's Digital Future. By Joshua Akindele, Tobiloba Akinsola, Abigail Ayandokun, Ayomide Ayanda and Taiwo Atanda. Cybercrime is one of the contemporary vices in Nigeria and in the World at large. It's a combination of two words Cyber which means something relating to the internet or computers generally and crime which means a specific act committed in violation of the law. Therefore, Cybercrime refers to a kind of criminal offence which deals with defrauding, extorting etc through the computer system or any technological means. It's also referred to as e-crime, yahoo yahoo etc. Cybercrime has severe effects on Nigerian society, impacting individuals, businesses, and the nation's economy In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a significant rise in cybercrime, with far-reaching consequences for individuals, businesses, and the nation's economy. As the country continues to embrace digital technologies, the threat of cybercrime ...

WHEN SILENCE SCREAMS: THE WORLD BEHIND CLOSED DOORS Aderinsola Awoyemi, Favour Awoyemi, Emmanuel Arunlogun, Tolulope Amufasaiye and Victoria Aremu. The cries are unheard. They are hit, pushed, restrained, slapped, yet their mouths are stuffed with clothes. Their hands and legs are tied down so they cannot raise their voices for the world to hear, for the world to listen to their pains, their torments. They are physically abused. They do not perform well in school like their siblings do or like the child of their parents do so they are useless. They would not amount to anything. They are failures.  They walk down the street, in Abayas or in mini-skirts, they are dragged to a corner and mishandled. They try to scream, but the abusers shut them up with their hands. They rough handle them, one stroke at a time, one or two insertions at a time. The world calls them liars. They say, "what was she wearing?" How does the choice of her clothes matter in the sight of a crime? Yet, even...

Owerri-West Media Hub  Hon. Prince Osinachi Amako, also known as “No Vex,” is a young and vibrant leader from Owerri West Local Government Area (LGA) in Imo State of Nigeria. No-Vex is a dedicated member of the ruling-All Progressives Congress (APC). Amako has gained recognition for his exemplary leadership, financial acumen, and deep commitment to the development of his community and Local Government.. His proven ability to foster positive change at the local level has earned him admiration from both political and grassroots circles in the state. Currently serving as the elected Executive Vice Chairman of Owerri West LGA, Prince Amako has demonstrated a hands-on leadership style, tackling pressing local issues and driving sustainable growth within his Local Government Council. His leadership has been marked by a focus on enhancing infrastructure, economic development, and the welfare of the people. Amako’s guber intents is bolstered by the support of Governor Hope Uzodimma’s power...

Owerri-West Media Hub  Congratulations to His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma Your Excellency,  It is with great pleasure that I extend my warmest congratulations to you on the conferment of the Honorary Doctorate Degree in Management (DMT) by the Federal University of Technology, Owerri.  This prestigious award is another recognition of your unwavering dedication to public service, your tireless efforts to promote peace, unity, and progress in Imo State, and your exemplary leadership. This honorary degree is a well-deserved recognition of your hard work, integrity, and excellence. I pray that this honour will continue to inspire and motivate you to even greater heights of service and leadership.  Prince Eze Ugochukwu. Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Enlightenment

OWERRI-WEST MEDIA HUB  The Nigerian Senate has passed the 2025 – 2027 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) for implementation by the Federal Government. The Red Chamber approved the expenditure framework with a total spending of ₦47.9 trillion and a new borrowing plan of ₦9.22 trillion which includes both domestic and foreign borrowings. Akelicious reports that the passage followed the presentation of a report by the chairman of the Joint Committees on Finance and National Planning & Economic Affairs presented by Senator Musa Sani. The highlights of the approved recommendations of 2025-2027 MTEF/FSP include approval of a projected framework with an exchange rate of ₦1,400 to a dollar, the oil prices of $75, $76.2, and $75.3 per barrel for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively. During the debate, Lawmakers demanded a reduction in the petrol prices against the backdrop of the commencement of the Port Harcourt Refinery. Senate President, Godswill Ak...

 Home/News News Imo 2027: Tension as Aspirants from Okigwe, Orlu Zones Eye Uzodimma’s Seat Amid Calls for Power Shift to Owerri Zone  admin@pressman.com.ng Send an email21 minutes ago0 102 3 minutes read Owerri-West Media Hub  As the 2027 Imo State governorship election rapidly approaches, political tension is mounting across the three Senatorial Zones, with aspirants from Okigwe and Orlu Zones making a strong push for the coveted seat. However, the people of Owerri Zone, backed by the unwritten “Charter of Equity,” are firmly asserting that it is their turn to produce Governor Hope Uzodimma’s successor. The gubernatorial contest promises to be a fiercely competitive one, with key political figures from diverse backgrounds positioning themselves for the top job. The stakes are high, and the race is expected to intensify in the coming months. Among the leading contenders are well-known names such as Chief Mike Ejiogu and Chief Ejike Chukwu, both influential businessmen wit...

OWERRI-WEST MEDIA HUB  Operators of Point-of-Sale terminals raised their charges on Monday in line with the implementation of the Electronic Money Transfer Levy of N50 by the Federal Inland Revenue Services charged on any electronic inflow of N10,000 and above. Several fintech platforms on Sunday notified their customers that they would start the collection of N50 as an Electronic Money Transfer Levy in compliance with the Federal Government Stamp Duty Act, which would be remitted to Federal Inland Revenue Services. Seige (@OjoPraise), adding his voice said, “My issue with the POS money vendors is they will add more charges when you want to transact anything because of this levy. Imagine you want to withdraw N1,000 and they will say 200 per N1,000. After all, nobody is going to protest or do anything. We are broken!” Adding a crying emoji to his comments, @chxbueze said, “Government go collect charges, POS too go collect.” Muritala Mujeed said, “Ohhhh This is the reason why POS use...

By Dan Opara In a press release made available to the public, I, Ben Osuagwu, former Chairman of the Imo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), urgently call on the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, and the Imo State Commissioner of Police to intervene in the ongoing malicious and unlawful attempt to sell the Imo NUJ Press Centre in Owerri. The Imo NUJ Press Centre was established as a gift to journalists in the state by Commodore Amadi Ikwechegh, the former Military Governor of Imo State, during my tenure as Chairman. The Centre, along with all its official documents and titles, has served as a symbol of the hard work and dedication of journalists in the region. It is therefore deeply troubling to learn that a group of individuals, after receiving monetary compensation from certain parties, now claims the right to sell this important and historic facility. Such a move is not only an outrageous act but also an insult to journalists in Imo State, as well as...

Amnesty International has been accused by the Integrity Youth Alliance of falsifying its most recent report regarding the deaths of 24 people by police during the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest. In a statement signed by Adewole Kehinde, the board chairman, and Danjuma Lamido, national publicity, respectively, the Alliance characterised the report as an extension of Amnesty International’s string of false claims intended to damage the positive reputation of the Nigeria police. Amnesty International’s latest reports stated that the Nigeria police used excessive force to violently quash #Endbadgovernance protests, while 24 protesters were killed. “The 34-page report titled “BLOODY AUGUST: NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT’S VIOLENT CRACKDOWN ON #ENDBADGOVERNANCE PROTESTS” was contrived lies orchestrated to blackmail and ridicule the Nigeria police. The statement went on to say that Amnesty International has a history of supporting non-state actors who kill, maim, and destroy public property in th...

OWERRI-WEST MEDIA HUB  HomePolitics Imo Has Widened Economic Space, Diversified State’s Economy Through Technology — Amadi POLITICS By Chibuike Chukwu On Nov 28, 2024  0 43  ShareFacebookTwitter Dr. Chimezie Amadi, the Imo State Commissioner for Digital Economy & e-Government, in this interview with CHIBUIKE CHUKWU, explains how Governor Hope Uzodinma has been leveraging technology through digital evolution to not only build the state’s economy but projects Imo to the world. He said the governor has also succeeded in tackling insecurity and unemployment with technology, blaming pockets of security breaches in the state to external forces bent on undermining the efforts of the state government. Excerpts Imo has been spoken of in recent times to have invested and developed so much in ICT and digital technology; what motiva...