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2023: Beware Of Fraudulent Text Messages In ‘Support Of Presidential Candidates’, Police Warn

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The Yobe State PoliceCommand Wednesday cautioned residents of the state to be wary of fraudulent text messages asking them to register their support for a presidential candidate for financial reward.

The Command’s Spokesman, ASP Dungus Abdulkarim, gave the warning when he spoke with newsmen in Damaturu.

He said criminals were using the Short Message Service (SMS) to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.

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The SMS reads: “Presidential Candidate Support: Beloved, vote Atiku Abubakar as your choice for change and N69,220 will be offered to you as a serious member. Call management on 07062506048.”

According to the police spokesman, investigation revealed that the text message in question is fake, hence emanated from fraudsters.

He warned that anyone that responds to it will be required to provide security details of their bank accounts to the fraudster who will break into the account and steal money in it.

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Police are investigating a recent case in which a woman was defrauded of N1.7 million in similar circumstances after the fraudster(s) offered to auction some relief materials to her,” Abdulkarim said.

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He stressed that under no circumstance should ATM pins, BVN and other bank security codes be provided to dubious persons during business transactions, while also calling on Point of Sale (POS) operators to be cautious of fake transaction text messages.

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ASP Abdulkarim also noted that there are reports of people going to POS operators to request for cash and the latter would receive credit alerts through his or her bank account.

“Many POS operators were defrauded through this means, even as the usual transaction messages were sent to them.

“What needs to be understood is that bank transaction messages must come in the corporate name of the bank, and do not receive responses or replies.

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“When someone says he pays money into your account and the text message comes in an anonymous or individual’s name, it is simply a fake,” he said.

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Out-of-school: Bauchi Education Ministry Takes ‘Back To School’ Campaign To Markets

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The Bauchi State Ministry of Education has launched a sensitization campaign on the importance of education across selected market places in the state.

The campaign aims to encourage school enrolment and showcase the infrastructural facilities provided by the Bauchi state government to ensure a conducive environment for learning and teaching in the state.

Speaking during the flag off of the campaign at Gadan-Maiwa Community, Dr. Mohammed Lawal, the state’s Commissioner for Education, emphasized that the marketplaces are ideal locations to promote education, as it is a hub of activity where people gather to buy and sell.

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He highlighted the various infrastructural facilities provided by the government, which he said included the mega schools, provision of qualified teachers, and educational materials to woo parents to enroll their wards into school.

The Commissioner noted that the state has made significant progress in reducing the number of out-of-school children.

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Lawal stated that the government has implemented a Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme to support the education of girl children, which he said, has recorded significant success.

READ ALSO:Bauchi Begins Production Of Exercise Books, Chalks For Schools

He therefore urged parents to take advantage of the government’s efforts and send their children to school.

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The commissioner also commended Governor Bala Mohammed for his commitment to education and reducing the number of out-of-school children in the state.

On their part, the village head of Gadan-Maiwa, Safiyanu Ahmed, and the Chairman of Gadan-Maiwa motor Park, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar, lauded the government’s initiative and urged parents to support the effort.

The duo also appealed for more teachers to be employed to improve education in the state.

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How My Fiancée kept Me From Temptations – Singer Spyro

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Nigerian singer, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, popularly known as Spyro, has revealed that his fiancée, Janet Atom, keeps him him grounded and away from temptations.

The ‘Who’s Your Guy’ crooner shared that before meeting his fiancée he was “tempted” by ladies, especially in Lekki.

Hailing his fiancée as his “Jesus baddie,” he appreciated her for changing his life.

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The singer captioned a picture of his fiancée via Instagram; “Eiii God! My very own Jesus baddie @_callme_njure.

“Thank you again for saving me from Lekki girls o, na me know wettin my eyes see.”

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Recall that Spyro recently engaged Janet Atom. He disclosed that he met her at a nightclub while announcing their engagement in September.

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Drama In Abuja Hotel As BBNaija Star, Phyna Creates Scene Over alleged N200,000 Dispute [VIDEO]

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Former Big Brother Naija winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, was reportedly involved in a heated altercation at a hotel in Abuja following an alleged N200,000 disagreement.

According to eyewitness accounts, the confrontation began in the early hours of Tuesday inside Phyna’s hotel room in Abuja, before spilling into the lobby, attracting the attention of guests and staff.

Sources claimed the dispute stemmed from an unsettled financial issue involving N200,000, which quickly escalated into a shouting match.

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The argument reportedly intensified when neither party was willing to back down, leading to pushing and chaos within the hotel premises.

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Eyewitnesses further alleged that the situation worsened after others connected to the individuals involved joined the confrontation, turning the verbal exchange into a physical clash.

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Security personnel and police officers were eventually called in to restore order, using teargas to disperse the crowd.

The incident comes shortly after Phyna returned to the public eye following a brief break to mourn the death of her sister, who died in an accident involving a Dangote truck.

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