Peter Obi, former Anambra Governor and presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, has lauded internet fraudsters, popularly called Yahoo boys, as “creative and courageous geniuses” who, according to him, “need redirection and not condemnation.” Mr Obi made this call as a guest speaker on Saturday at the Archbishop Patterson Auditorium, All Saints’ Cathedral,…
Nigerian rapper Erhiga Agarivbie, better known as Erigga, has sparked conversation online after claiming that internet fraudsters, popularly called Yahoo Boys, have “killed romance” in Nigeria. Speaking in an interview with Yanga FM, the Warri-born artiste said the flashy lifestyle of Yahoo Boys has distorted relationships by creating unrealistic expectations among women. According to him,…
Internet scammers, also referred to as “Yahoo boys” or “G-boys”, are increasingly participating in evil “Yahoo Plus” rituals that involve human sacrifices and supernatural practices in order to increase their criminal success, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned. The EFCC made this warning in a post on X, stating, “G-boys are now…
Nigerians have often accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of showing more speed and precision in prosecuting internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys, compared to bringing politically exposed persons to justice. But EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, dismissed these claims, saying the anti-graft agency applies the same level of commitment to all cases,…
Ethiope-East Local Government Council Chairman, Hon. Chief Augustine Ogedegbe has vowed that the pregnant woman shot dead by soldiers chasing suspected internet fraudsters, otherwise known as yahoo boys, will get justice. Ogedegbe made the vow in a post on his Facebook timeline. He also said the Council is taking necessary steps to prevent such occurrences…
The Kogi Chapter of the National Association of Nigeria Traditional Medicine Practitioners (NANTMP) is to sanction any member found aiding Yahoo boys and other criminals operating in the state. The Chairman, Chief Ibrahim Amodu, gave the warning on Saturday while speaking with newsmen in Lokoja. Amodu, who is also the Onu Igala, Otto-Awori Lagos, described…