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Unmasking Impersonators: Mrs. Delu Bulus Yakubu Takes A Stand Against Twitter Fraudsters
In a world where digital deception runs rampant, individuals like Mrs. Delu Bulus Yakubu, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nominee coordinator of the National Social Investment Programmes Agency (NSIPA), are taking a stand against online fraudsters.
The mission is clear – to safeguard the unsuspecting public from falling prey to cybercriminals who impersonate her on Twitter.
In an exclusive interview, Mrs. Bulus raised the alarm about a fake Twitter account that bears her name.
She emphasized the importance of alerting the general public to this malicious act, where scammers exploit social media platforms to swindle innocent individuals.
A Dangerous Ruse: False Promises of N-Power Financial Empowerment
One of the distressing aspects of this impersonation is the scammer’s audacity to request bank account details from unsuspecting victims, all under the guise of N-Power financial empowerment.
Mrs. Bulus expressed her deep concern, highlighting a particularly alarming incident in Dumne, a community in the Song Local Government area of Adamawa state.
In Dumne, these unscrupulous individuals are collecting five hundred naira from members of the public, promising them access to an empowerment program set to take place soon.
This exploitation not only preys on the vulnerable but also tarnishes Mrs. Bulus’s reputation and integrity.
With heartfelt concern, Mrs. Bulus urges all citizens, particularly social media users, to exercise vigilance when encountering any account bearing her name.
She implores them to steer clear of such accounts to avoid falling victim to the fraudsters’ cunning tactics, emphasizing that she has no involvement in these deceitful activities.
Mrs. Bulus leaves no room for doubt – she warns all those involved in the illicit use of her name or any connection to her to cease their fraudulent activities immediately.
She makes it clear that the long arm of the law will catch up with them if they persist in their unlawful endeavors.
Join the Fight Against Impersonation
In a final plea, Mrs. Bulus calls upon the public to report any individuals using her name to defraud others.
She urges them to reach out to the nearest police station, security agency, or government official, thereby contributing to the collective effort to eliminate such scams.
It’s important to note that Mrs. Bulus was appointed by President Tinubu just a few weeks ago and is currently awaiting Senate screening to assume her role as the pioneer coordinator of the NSIPA.
Her dedication to eradicating online impersonation demonstrates her commitment to public welfare.
In a digital age where deception lurks behind every click, Mrs. Delu Bulus Yakubu emerges as a champion against online fraudsters.
By staying vigilant and reporting fraudulent activities, we can collectively protect ourselves and others from falling victim to these malicious schemes.
Together, we can maintain the integrity of online spaces and ensure a safer digital future for all.
A coalition of youth organisations has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to reconsider its wanted tag on socialite, Dr Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, OFR.
The organisations, Niger Delta Youth Council for Good Governance and Middle Belt Youth Stakeholders’ Initiative said this in a joint press statement they issued on Thursday in Abuja.
According to them, the declaration of Achimugu wanted by the anti-corruption agency came to them as a rude shock.
The joint statement was signed by Comrade Emma Niboro and Ali Ameh for Niger Delta Youth Council for Good Governance and Middle Belt Youth Stakeholders’ Initiative, respectively.
They described Achimugu as a dedicated friend of the youths, who had always shown commitment to the welfare and care of the downtrodden.
According to the youth coalition, “we know the Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, as a man who came with utmost zeal to sanitize the agency. He has already demonstrated this and we are proud of his achievements so far.
“However, we urge him to resist pressure from politicians, which is a plague that has dwarfed EFCC for several years of its existence.
“The commission had hitherto remained a tool for politicians to undue their perceived political foes and this has always rubbed off on the credibility of the agency.
“The case of Achumugu doesn’t appear to be different in any way, as the haste with which she was declared wanted showed there is a hand of Esau and voice of Jacob.
“Our appeal is that the commission should withdraw the wanted tag on her and give her ample time to report to the commission, as she has never been indicted of any offence whether in Nigeria or outside the country.”
While noting that Achimugu is a global figure, they added that they can always vouch for her integrity.
“We know her, she has always been of immense help to the youths and other members of the society.
“Her closeness to certain politicians should not be used as a tool to persecute or harass her,” the youths further stated.
The Supreme Court has overturned the Court of Appeal’s decision that recognised Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a decisive ruling, a five-member panel declared that the Court of Appeal lacked the legal authority to determine the party’s leadership matters.
In a unanimous verdict, the highest court in the land stated that the Court of Appeal had no jurisdiction over the matter. The panel observed that since the case revolved around the internal leadership structure of the Labour Party, it fell outside the jurisdiction of the courts.
The ruling reinforced the long-standing principle that leadership disputes within political parties should be resolved internally, rather than through judicial intervention.
The Supreme Court stressed that leadership struggles within political parties are purely internal matters. According to legal principles, courts should not interfere in such issues, as they fall under the party’s constitution and governance framework. By upholding this legal doctrine, the apex court reaffirmed that political parties must settle their leadership crises independently.
The Supreme Court upheld the appeal lodged by Senator Nenadi Usman and a fellow appellant, ruling that their claims were valid. Their appeal challenged the earlier judgment, arguing that it was flawed due to jurisdictional overreach. After thorough legal scrutiny, the Supreme Court found merit in their argument and ruled in their favour.
The legal battle also involved a cross-appeal filed by supporters of Julius Abure, who sought to challenge the decision against their leader. However, the Supreme Court dismissed this cross-appeal, declaring it unsubstantiated and lacking merit. The ruling effectively ended the legal contest over the Labour Party’s chairmanship, cementing the judiciary’s stance on non-interference in party leadership disputes.
Bitcoin experienced sharp fluctuations following President Donald Trump’s April 2 tariff announcement, initially surging to $88,000 before dropping to $82,000.
By April 3, it stabilized around $83,000, with the broader crypto market down over 4%. Major altcoins like Ethereum and Solana also declined over 6%, hitting multi-month lows.
Analysts see the tariff news as reducing market uncertainty, potentially attracting institutional investors.
Despite higher-than-expected rates, experts believe the clarity could help Bitcoin regain momentum toward $90,000. Bitcoin ETFs, led by BlackRock, recorded $218 million in inflows on April 2, reversing prior outflows.
Kraken’s Thomas Perfumo challenged the idea that institutional interest stabilizes crypto, emphasizing that volatility signals demand for a scarce asset.
Some analysts viewed the sell-off as an overreaction to trade policy concerns, highlighting Bitcoin’s resilience as a store of value.
With ETFs showing strong demand, Bitcoin’s price may stabilize and rise, though market participants remain cautious, monitoring trade policies and economic conditions.