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A report from Premium Times reveals that a man named Adeyemi, posing as the head of a fictitious agency, successfully deceived federal officials into granting him access to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) accounts and office space. This was achieved through the use of letters attributed to him, which led to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) processing his requests.

The Kachumbala Drivers and Loaders Association has filed a petition with the Inspector General of Government, alleging that over 675 million Shillings in public funds was misappropriated using the identities of its members. The petition, dated July 2, 2026, claims that National Identification Cards were involved in the fraudulent activities, implicating Chris Obore in the accountability scam, according to URN.

WhatsApp has issued a warning regarding a new scam that involves users being tricked into linking their accounts to unknown devices. This scam poses a risk to user security and privacy, as it allows unauthorized access to personal information. Users are advised to be cautious and verify any device linking requests they receive, according to htxt.africa.