“The luxury wristwatch, a Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse from the renowned Golden Ellipse Collection, ranks among the world’s most exclusive timepieces. The brand is widely associated with wealth, exclusivity, and elite status, favored by billionaires and royalty worldwide.” As millions of Nigerians struggle with economic hardship and the burden of a 7.5% Value Added Tax (VAT), the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), formerly the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, was recently spotted wearing a luxury Patek Philippe wristwatch valued at ₦25.57 million. The watch, identified as a Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse from the prestigious Golden Ellipse Collection, is among the world’s most exclusive timepieces. The brand is synonymous with wealth, prestige, and elite status, favored by billionaires and royalty. vibeslyfe’ checks reveal that Adedeji’s watch features a sunburst blue dial crafted from an 18K gold plate, with white gold baton-style hour markers and cheveu-style hands, blending minimalism with opulence. The model closely resembles the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Ref. 5738P-001, a highly sought-after platinum variant with an elliptical case, navy blue alligator strap, and a single diamond at 6 o’clock.… “Nigeria’s Tax Agency Chief Shows Off N25.5 Million Patek Philippe Amid Citizens’ Struggle With Rising VAT”

Nigeria and other African nations have arrested and deported hundreds of Chinese nationals operating corporate-style cybercriminal syndicates. ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIME COMMISSION Since early 2025, Nigerian authorities have arrested hundreds of Chinese nationals linked to cybercrime syndicates operating across the country. In August alone, Nigeria deported more than 100 people—60 of them Chinese nationals—after convictions for cyberterrorism and internet fraud. Most of those convicted were involved in online romance scams designed to lure victims into investing in fake cryptocurrency schemes, according to Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Following additional arrests in February, the agency said it was intensifying its efforts and working with international partners to dismantle cybercrime networks. EFCC officials have argued in court that cybercrime poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s economic stability and social fabric. In recent years, dozens of Chinese nationals have been deported or imprisoned across Africa as similar criminal operations have spread throughout the continent. In 2024, Angolan authorities arrested 46 Chinese nationals who were running an illegal online casino from a hotel in Luanda, targeting gamblers in Nigeria and Brazil. A year earlier, Namibia arrested nine… Asia’s Cybercrime Clampdown Pushes Criminals to Africa

A Police Inspector, identified as Victor Okus, has allegedly shot dead his colleague, Ibrahim Sani, in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State. Another officer, Daniel Dauda, survived the attack. vibeslyfe gathered that the incident, which occurred on Sunday at a popular supermarket in the Trans-Amadi axis of Port Harcourt, where the personnel were on joint guard duty with military officers, caused panic among residents in the area. A Police Inspector, identified as Victor Okus, has allegedly shot dead his colleague, Ibrahim Sani, in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, while another officer, Daniel Dauda, survived the attack. The Rivers State Police spokesperson, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday, saying the suspect has been arrested and is currently in police custody. She said, “The Rivers State Police Command is deeply saddened to report a tragic and distressing incident that occurred on Sunday, January 18, 2026, resulting in the loss of a dedicated Police Officer, Inspector Ibrahim Sani ‘m’. The suspect, Inspector Victor Okus, a colleague and fellow Officer attached to 17 PMF, but on special duty at Intels, Onne,… “Rivers Police Inspector Allegedly Kills Colleague”

Benue State has reported seven new suspected cases of Lassa fever, raising renewed concern among health authorities and residents over the spread of the viral disease. The cases have prompted immediate public health response measures. The State Epidemiologist, Dr. Asema Msuega, disclosed in Makurdi that samples from the affected individuals have been collected and sent for laboratory analysis to confirm the infections. He said health authorities were closely monitoring the situation while “the samples of the seven new suspected cases have been taken for confirmation.” Dr. Msuega urged residents to take preventive measures, particularly by ensuring that food is properly covered and protected from rodents, which are known carriers of the Lassa fever virus. He emphasized that simple hygiene practices can significantly reduce the risk of infection. The Ministry of Health and Human Services has intensified community sensitization campaigns across the state to curb the disease’s spread. “The awareness drive focuses on rodent control, environmental sanitation, and regular clean-up exercises,” he said, noting that special attention is being given to areas identified as Lassa fever hotspots, where health education and surveillance have been scaled up… “Benue State Confirms Seven New Suspected Cases of Lassa Fever in Nigeria”

“The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has, between July 2025 and the present, removed 607 beggars and mentally challenged individuals from Abuja’s streets.” Mrs Ukachi Adebayo, Head of  Enforcement, FCT Social Development Secretariat (SDS) made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday. Adebayo said the exercise was carried out by the Operation Sweep Abuja team, to flush out all criminal elements from the city. She stated that of the 607 individuals removed, 583 were beggars, while 23 were mentally challenged. “The beggars and mentally challenged individuals are counselled, profiled, and then returned to their respective states in collaboration with state governments through their liaison offices,” she explained. She added, “When we apprehend these individuals, we first counsel them and carry out profiling. Afterward, we take them to their state liaison offices so they can be returned for rehabilitation.” Noting that the beggars and mentally challenged persons return to the streets after the evacuation, Adebayo said that the operation was ongoing and would continue to take them off the streets of Abuja. She said: “The more you… “FCTA Clears 607 Beggars and Mentally Challenged Individuals from Abuja Streets”

Ghanaian authorities have arrested 53 Nigerian nationals in a major intelligence-led operation targeting suspected cybercrime hubs across multiple communities in the Greater Accra Region. The arrests were confirmed on Sunday by Ghana’s Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, who said the operation was aimed at protecting the country’s cyberspace and preserving its international digital reputation. George disclosed that intelligence gathered within the past 48 hours by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) led to the identification of several locations allegedly used for coordinated cybercrime activities in East Legon Hills, Afienya, Kwabenya, Weija and Tuba. The intelligence reportedly revealed that several young men, mostly foreign nationals, were being coerced and exploited by suspected ringleaders to carry out cyber-related crimes from these locations. Acting on the intelligence, a joint security task force comprising operatives from National Security Operations, the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters and the Ghana Police Service SWAT Unit carried out simultaneous raids on January 16 and 17, 2026. The operation led to the arrest of nine Nigerians identified as key suspects allegedly responsible for organising and… “Ghana Police Storm Cybercrime Ring, Nab 53 Nigerians, Recover Guns and Gadgets.”