Ghana President John Mahama’s X Account Hacked, Used To Promote Crypto Scam

Ghana president John Mahama’s X account hacked, used to promote crypto scam. Ghana’s President John Mahama’s verified X account was hacked for 48 hours and used to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme, falsely claiming it was an initiative led by him.

The hackers urged followers to invest in “Solanafrica,” presenting it as a revolutionary financial project. Despite attempts to remove the posts, crypto-related content continued appearing on the account.

Mahama’s spokesperson confirmed the breach and assured the public that control had been regained. The incident highlights rising crypto scams in Africa, where weak regulations make digital assets vulnerable to fraud.

President John Mahama

Cybersecurity experts warn that high-profile figures must adopt stricter security measures to prevent such breaches.

Similar hacks have targeted public figures, including South African politician Julius Malema and Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu.

Authorities have taken measures to prevent further misuse of Mahama’s account.

Ebonyi Governor Francis Nwifuru Suspends 3 Commissioners Over Absenteeism

Ebonyi governor Francis Nwifuru suspends 3 commissioners over absenteeism. Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has suspended three commissioners for one month for failing to attend the state Executive Council (EXCO) meeting on March 17 without permission.

The affected officials are Solomon Azi (Grants and Donor Agencies), Victor Chukwu (Environment), and Ikeuwa Omebe (Rural Development).

Announcing the decision on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Jude Okpor, stated that the suspended commissioners would be stripped of all privileges associated with their positions for the duration of the suspension.

Governor Nwifuru also issued a stern warning against absenteeism and laxity among public servants, emphasizing the need for commitment to duty.

He further cautioned contractors handling state projects to adhere to their contractual agreements, warning that the government would take legal action to ensure compliance.

In addition, the state government approved the construction of staff quarters, a female hostel, and a health clinic at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) permanent orientation camp in Afikpo, as part of efforts to enhance infrastructure and support the Renewed Hope Initiative of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

Francis Nwifuru

Okpor also revealed that the government honored the law team from Ebonyi State University (EBSU) that represented Nigeria at the 33rd Christof Heyns African Moot Court Competition in Kigali, Rwanda.

The team—Michael Agu-Ebeke, Cynthia Ibor, and their instructor, Dr. Chioma Iteshi—received the prestigious Ebonyi State Honours Award and a cash prize of N3 million each after emerging victorious against 68 Anglophone and 15 Francophone teams, marking a historic win for a Nigerian faculty of law in the competition’s 33-year history.

Oyo State Assembly Suspends Saki East LG Chairman Indefinitely

Oyo state assembly suspends Saki East LG chairman indefinitely. The House directed the LG vice-chairman, Rasaq Adeyemi, to take up the mantle of the council leadership in an acting capacity.

The Oyo State House of Assembly on Tuesday suspended the chairman of Saki East Local Government, Emmanuel Adedokun, over various allegations.

The allegations, ranging from party misconduct, lack of religious tolerance, and inappropriate funds allocation, arose from a petition by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders in the local government area (LGA).

The House announced the suspension during its plenary after deliberations on the petition submitted to it.

The petition demanded accountability on movable equipment like bulldozers and the 10 per cent supposedly being deducted from the salaries of political functionaries.

“We appreciate the gesture of Governor Seyi Makinde in his vision of bringing people from another party to boost membership of our party across the state.

“But, in our own case, the beneficiary of this gesture has come to maim and destroy the party to boost his own faction from the other divide he came from.

“The moveable equipment like the bulldozer in the local government has been taken away since he assumed office and has not been returned and without remitting any money to the coffers of the council.

“It is on the aforementioned that we are calling on your support to save our party from the hands of Mr Adedokun and the lives of our leaders and elders, who have suffered enough for the sustenance of the party PDP,” the petition read.

Oyo State Assembly

The House directed the LG vice-chairman,  Rasaq Adeyemi, to take up the mantle of the council leadership in an acting capacity.

It also said the secretary to the local government (SLG) should assume the position of vice-chairman in an acting capacity.

The House further directed its Standing Committee on Local Governments, Chieftaincy Matters and State Honours to investigate the allegations and report to the House appropriately.