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Yanga target Sundowns striker Shalulile to strengthen attack

Mainland Tanzania Premier League defending champions Young Africans (Yanga) are planning a move for experienced Namibian striker Peter Shalulile as they seek to strengthen their striking force ahead of the 2026/2027 season.

Sources within the club have revealed that Yanga’s top management has already initiated early negotiations with both Shalulile and his South African club, Mamelodi Sundowns, in an effort to secure the services of the prolific forward.

The move comes at a crucial time for Yanga, who are looking to bolster their squad for both domestic competitions and the Caf Champions League campaign. At present, the Jangwani-based side has only two available strikers in its senior squad: Laurindo ‘Depu’ Aurélio and newly signed Hussein Mihambo, who joined the club from Mashujaa FC during the current transfer window. Yanga’s striking department has been significantly weakened following the departure of dependable Zimbabwean striker Prince Dube, who recently left the club to join Hardrock FC of Zimbabwe. Dube was an important figure in Yanga’s attack and played a key role in the team’s success over the past seasons. The situation has been further complicated by the injury setback suffered by young forward Clement Mzize. Reports indicate that Mzize is yet to make a full recovery and is expected to regain match fitness only in November, leaving Yanga with limited options in the attacking department for the opening months of the new season.

A source close to the club confirmed that Yanga are actively searching for a striker capable of leading the line in both local and continental competitions.

‘Top management is working on the matter. Soon we will give what is going on. But we are searching for a striker ahead of both local competitions and the CAF Champions League,’ said the source.

Shalulile, one of Africa’s most experienced and decorated strikers, has built an impressive reputation during his time at Mamelodi Sundowns.

The Namibian international has been instrumental in Sundowns’ dominance of South African football, helping the club win multiple Premier Soccer League titles and competing regularly in the CAF Champions League.

Known for his pace, movement, and clinical finishing, Shalulile would bring a wealth of experience to Yanga’s attack if the deal materialises. His arrival would also provide coach Manqoba Mngqithi with a proven goalscorer capable of handling the demands of both the Mainland Premier League and the high-pressure environment of continental football.

Prosecution has 30 trial days to prove Article I in VP Sara impeachment trial

The House prosecution has been given a maximum of 30 trial days to present its evidence on the alleged misuse and irregular disbursement of confidential funds under Article I of the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte.

Private prosecutor and House prosecution legal spokesperson Atty. Benjamin ‘Jay’ Tolosa Jr. said on Thursday the prosecution had already identified its initial witnesses through its motions and manifestations before the Senate Impeachment Court.

‘We have 30 days to present evidence,’ Tolosa said, clarifying that the period represents the maximum time allotted by the impeachment court.

Article I accuses Duterte of culpable violation of the Constitution, graft and corruption, and betrayal of public trust over the alleged misuse, misappropriation, and irregular disbursement of confidential funds allocated to the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd).

Tolosa explained that the prosecution is not required to consume the full 30 days, as efforts are underway to streamline the presentation by consolidating testimonies and avoiding repetitive evidence.

He emphasized that while the prosecution intends to maximize efficiency, it will not compromise the completeness of its case.

‘All of us-the public, the impeachment court, and the prosecution-want this trial concluded as swiftly as possible,’ he said.

As part of its opening presentation under Article I, the prosecution will initially call two former Land Bank of the Philippines branch managers to testify on transactions involving the withdrawal of confidential funds. Additional witnesses and documentary evidence are also being prepared to establish the movement, custody, and reported liquidation of the funds.

The Impeachment Court has directed former LandBank-Shaw Boulevard branch manager Violeta Constantino and former LandBank-Department of Education (DepEd) branch manager Nenita Camposano to appear when the trial resumes on July 29.

The prosecution is required to disclose its succeeding witnesses at least five days before each scheduled hearing, in accordance with the court’s rules.

Despite the extended timeframe, Tolosa said the prosecution aims to finish its presentation sooner if possible-similar to its approach under Article IV-while ensuring that all relevant evidence is properly presented before the impeachment court.

Tolosa declined to identify which public or private prosecutor would conduct the direct examination of each witness.

Italy to break bank for Guardiola

The head of Italy’s football federation has confirmed he held discussions with legendary coach Pep Guardiola over the vacancy at the Italian national side but added he was ‘not sure that this will come about’.

Giovanni Malago revealed the talks had taken place in an interview published with the website Cronache di Spogliatoio (Dressing Room Chronicles).

Asked whether the budget for the coach’s salary could be increased in the case of Guardiola, he said: ‘Yes, and that is the exception for obvious reasons’.

‘I won’t go into detail here but it’s not sure that this will come about.

‘However, I still believe it was the right thing to do. It was important to open a dialogue and keep it alive,’ he added.

Guardiola has first-hand knowledge of Italian football having played for Brescia and AS Roma (2001-03).

Already at a low ebb, Italian football was sent into a tailspin in March after the men’s national team failed for a third consecutive time to qualify for the World Cup.

Italy has won four World Cups.

Guardiola, 55, stepped down at Manchester City at the end of last season after winning six Premier League titles and the Champions League in his glittering decade at the Etihad Stadium.

According to Italian media reports, former Italy internationals Andrea Pirlo and Roberto Mancini – who guided the Azzurri to the Euro 2020 title – are also being considered as candidates to coach the national team, which faces Belgium on September 25 in the Nations League.

Pag-IBIG emergency loan releases reach P5.82B

The Pag-IBIG Fund has disbursed P5.82 billion under its emergency loan facility as of July 22 to help members cope with financial pressures from the Middle East war.

In a statement, the state-run housing lender said 803,769 members availed themselves of its Special Assistance for Financial Emergencies (SAFE) Loan within six weeks of its June 10 launch.

Under the program, qualified members may borrow up to P10,000 or 90 percent of their total Pag-IBIG savings, whichever is lower. The loan carries a 5.95-percent annual interest rate, offers repayment terms of up to three years, and includes a three-month grace period before monthly payments begin.

Applicants may submit applications until Sept. 8.

‘President Marcos has called on government agencies to make services more responsive to the needs of Filipino workers. In line with this call, Pag-IBIG Fund is providing ready and affordable financial assistance through the SAFE Loan, especially as the continuing tensions in the Middle East create financial challenges that are being felt by our members and their families,’ Housing Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling said.

Pag-IBIG Fund CEO Marilene Acosta said members needing more financial assistance may apply for its Multi-Purpose Loan if they have available loanable amounts based on their savings.

‘This is part of our commitment to be here for our members, not only for their immediate financial needs, but also as their partner in achieving homeownership and building better lives for their families,’ Acosta said.

Bill on social media’s physical presence in Nigeria receives backing at Senate hearing

The majority of stakeholders on Thursday backed the proposed bill by the Senate requiring social media platforms to establish physical offices in Nigeria.

Senator Ned Nwoko (Delta-North) sponsored the bill, which led to a public hearing conducted by the Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security chaired by Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu (Ogun-Central).

The bill is titled ‘A Bill for an Act to Alter the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 to Mandate the Establishment of Physical Offices within the Territorial Boundaries of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by Social Media Platforms and for Other Related Matters.’

Another bill on the establishment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy in Omuo-Ekiti, Ekiti State, received similar support.

The second bill was sponsored by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu (Ekiti-South).

Addressing the session, Senator Salisu said while the first bill sought for protection of the nation’s cyberspace, the second one proposed a centre of excellence in AI Education and Research.

The President of the Senate, Goodwill Akpabio, who was represented by the Deputy Leader of the Senate, Senator Lola Ashiru (Kwara-South), at the hearing, described the two bills as forward-looking and nationally significant legislative proposals aimed at improving good governance.

Akpabio declared that the bill seeking to mandate social media platforms operating within Nigeria to establish physical offices was not meant to stifle their operations but to enhance their reach and accessibility to users in Nigeria.

Senator Ned Nwoko also cleared any fears nursed by users about the bill.

The Delta lawmaker stated, ‘This bill is neither punitive nor hostile to innovation. It is not designed to frustrate investment or discourage technology companies from operating in Nigeria.

‘On the contrary, it seeks to deepen their engagement with Nigeria by encouraging them to become true corporate citizens of our country.’

He told the session that the issue of physical presence was the global standard and not restricted to Nigeria.

Nwoko explained, ‘Around the world, major technology companies have established headquarters, regional offices, engineering centres and operational hubs in countries such as the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Spain, Singapore, India, the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Brazil, Australia, and Japan.

‘Some of these companies even maintain multiple offices within the same country. For instance, Meta operates major facilities in Dublin, Cork and Clonee in Ireland, while its United Kingdom operations span King’s Cross and Brock Street in London. Google maintains multiple offices in London, Dublin, Sydney, São Paulo, Munich and Tokyo, with more than one campus in several of those cities.

‘These offices perform diverse functions ranging from engineering and artificial intelligence research to legal and regulatory compliance, public policy, advertising, trust and safety, cloud services, sales, customer support and product development.

‘These countries did not attract such investments by accident. They recognised early that the digital economy is now as important as the traditional economy. By encouraging global technology companies to establish local operations, they have created employment, expanded tax revenues, strengthened regulatory engagement, promoted innovation and encouraged technology transfer to their citizens.

‘Ireland, for example, has become one of Europe’s foremost technology hubs because companies such as Meta, Google, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X maintain significant operations there.

‘These companies employ thousands of professionals, contribute substantially to the Irish economy and work directly with regulators and government institutions. The presence of these companies has also helped develop local technology talent, stimulate innovation and attract further foreign investment.

‘The question, therefore, is simple: if countries with significantly smaller populations and digital markets than Nigeria have secured these investments and benefits, why should Nigeria continue to stand on the sidelines? Why should Africa’s largest digital market not enjoy the same opportunities?’

The majority of speakers at the session, cutting across government agencies, social media users, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), skit makers, and entertainers, supported the passage of the bill.

The Director’s new reality: PDPA, cyber risk and personal liability in 2026

As the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) celebrates 25 years of advancing corporate governance under the theme ‘Future-Ready Sri Lankan Directors – From Compliance to Sustainable Growth,’ Delmege Insurance Brokers congratulates the Institute on this significant milestone and its enduring contribution to strengthening board leadership in Sri Lanka.

The theme is particularly relevant today. Governance is no longer simply about complying with regulations, it is about building resilient organisations that can manage emerging risks while creating sustainable value. One question is becoming increasingly important in every boardroom:

Who protects the people who lead?

In 2026, Directors face growing personal accountability for decisions relating to data privacy, cyber security, digital transformation and regulatory compliance. Increasingly, the consequences of these decisions extend beyond the organisation and directly affect individual Directors.

Three risks every Board must consider

1.Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) No. 9 of 2022

Sri Lanka’s PDPA places responsibility not only on organisations but also on those responsible for governance. Following a data breach, regulators will assess whether the board exercised appropriate oversight and implemented adequate safeguards. Directors may be personally named in investigations, even where a breach originates through a third-party service provider.

2. Companies Act No. 7 of 2007

Sections 198 and 220 require Directors to act with due care, skill and diligence. Failures in governance, inaccurate disclosures or regulatory breaches can expose Directors to personal liability. Certain penalties cannot legally be indemnified by the company, and serious breaches may even result in disqualification from serving as a Director.

3.Cyber and Reputational Risk

As organisations embrace digital transformation, boards are increasingly exposed to ransomware attacks, phishing, data theft and reputational damage. Shareholders, customers and regulators are also more willing to pursue legal action directly against Directors. Even where Directors are ultimately cleared, legal defence costs can be substantial.

Where company protection ends

Many Directors assume their company will always protect them. In reality, that protection has limits.

Directors may face legal action personally even after leaving office. If the company is financially unable to indemnify them, or where the law prohibits indemnification, legal costs and settlements become the Director’s personal responsibility. This creates a governance gap that many organisations have yet to address.

Protecting Boards in a changing risk environment

At Delmege Insurance Brokers, we believe effective governance extends beyond compliance. It includes protecting the individuals entrusted with making critical business decisions.

Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance provides financial protection against covered legal defence costs, settlements and damages arising from claims made against Directors and officers acting in good faith. Equally important, Cyber Insurance has become an essential component of enterprise risk management, helping organisations respond to cyber incidents, business interruption and data breaches.

When combined with sound governance practices, these solutions enable boards to make informed decisions with greater confidence while strengthening organisational resilience.

Delmege: Proven leadership in insurance advisory

Delmege Insurance Brokers brings proven market leadership and specialist advisory expertise to this changing risk environment. According to industry statistics published by the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka, Delmege ranked No. 1 among Sri Lanka’s registered insurance broking companies by GWP for both 2023 and 2024, within a highly competitive market of more than 80 registered brokers.

This leadership reflects the confidence placed in Delmege by organisations across Sri Lanka. Through expert insurance advisory and tailored Directors’ and Officers’ Liability and Cyber Insurance solutions, Delmege helps boards identify protection gaps, strengthen resilience and protect both the organisation and the individuals entrusted with leading it.

Cleric counsels women on life’s challenges

Marriage, career, motherhood, or the quiet pain of childlessness – none of life’s heavy burdens should ever derail a woman from her God-given destiny.

That was the message delivered by Apostle Lawrence Achudume, Lead Pastor of Victory Life Bible Church International, at the 2026 All Women Summit in Abeokuta.

Speaking at Victory City, Achudume reminded the audience that despite the immense pressures they shoulder daily, women remain the indispensable bedrock of the family, the Church, and society.

‘As a woman, you may be overwhelmed by responsibilities… but God will never abandon you,’ Achudume declared. ‘There are things God will take you through because of the assignment He has prepared for your life. If you can identify His presence, you will come out stronger.’

Drawing from the biblical account of the fiery furnace, he assured believers that God’s presence is an all-sufficient anchor during trials.

Achudume also challenged the conventional definition of success, arguing that true leadership is defined by sacrifice, discipline, and character-not titles.

‘The world is looking for true leaders to improve the lot of humanity,’ he said. ‘Leadership is beyond position. The real question is: can you pay the price?’

Blaming Nigeria’s current leadership crises on individuals chasing public office without preparation or integrity, he urged women to model humility, patience, and godly principles in their homes and professions.

The summit also paid emotional tribute to the late Reverend Fola Achudume, the visionary whose faith birthed the annual gathering. Guest minister Apostle (Dr.) Ngozi Okwok stated that the greatest honor women could pay her memory is to keep her vision alive by living purposefully.

Warning that ‘ignorance is never an excuse,’ Okwok challenged participants from all economic backgrounds to aggressively pursue personal development and become guiding lights in their communities.

The summit’s impact was made tangible through the ‘Shop for Free’ outreach-a signature legacy of the late Reverend Fola Achudume via Royal Ladies International. Breaking down religious and social barriers, the outreach distributed clothing, shoes, food, and household essentials to massive crowds free of charge.

The 2026 summit, themed: ‘Shine, concluded with powerful prayers for families, the Church, and the nation.

Lagos begins free maternal, child health week, warns against quacks

THE Lagos State Government on Monday commenced the first round of the 2026 Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition (MNCAH+N) Week, urging residents to embrace preventive healthcare and avoid unqualified healthcare providers.

The exercise, which will run from July 20 to 24, will provide free healthcare services at all public primary healthcare centres and designated outreach sites across the state.

Speaking at the flag-off ceremony held at the Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Secretariat, the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, represented by the wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs Oluremi Hamzat, described the programme as a strategic intervention aimed at improving the health of mothers, children, adolescents and families.

She said residents would benefit from free services including Vitamin A supplementation, deworming, routine immunisation, antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, nutrition counselling, tuberculosis screening, HIV counselling and testing, growth monitoring and health education.

The First Lady also expressed concern over rising social vices, disclosing that more than 4,000 rape cases were reported in Lagos in 2025, while drug abuse among adolescents continued to increase.

She urged residents to report cases of domestic and sexual violence through the state’s toll-free line, 08000333333, assuring that the government remained committed to protecting vulnerable persons and prosecuting offenders.

Sanwo-Olu also warned pregnant women against seeking care from unqualified birth attendants, saying patronage of quacks had continued to result in avoidable complications and deaths.

‘Our pregnant women should stop seeking services from quacks. I call on the Traditional Medicine Board, law enforcement agencies and community leaders to strengthen monitoring efforts and bring these criminals to justice,’ she said.

Highlighting achievements recorded during the previous round of the programme, she disclosed that over 4.19 million children received Vitamin A supplements, 4.36 million children were dewormed, more than 17,500 pregnant women and nursing mothers accessed antenatal and postnatal services, while over 216,900 women and men benefited from family planning services.

Earlier, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr Kemi Ogunyemi, described the MNCAH+N Week as one of Lagos State’s flagship public health initiatives, noting that the programme was originally developed by Lagos before its adoption nationwide by the National Council on Health in 2010.

According to her, this year’s exercise targets children under five, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and adolescents, while preventive healthcare services will also be available for men.

She noted that maternal and child mortality remained a major public health concern despite progress recorded over the years and urged residents who had defaulted in routine healthcare to take advantage of the free outreach.

Ogunyemi also appreciated development partners including UNICEF, UNFPA, the Gates Foundation and Agrim Pharmaceuticals for supporting the programme.

In her remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr Dayo Lajide, urged residents to become ambassadors of healthy living by encouraging neighbours and relatives to patronise government health facilities.

Also speaking, the Executive Chairman of Oshodi-Isolo Local Government, Kehinde Almaroof-Oluyede, said the council was strengthening primary healthcare through investments in infrastructure, emergency response and routine public health interventions.

UNICEF Lagos Chief of Office, Celine Lafoucriere, commended the Lagos State Government for sustaining investments in child nutrition and maternal health, noting that Lagos is home to about three million children under the age of five.

She said UNICEF supported the current campaign with Vitamin A capsules, micronutrient supplements and community mobilisation, while urging the state to ensure a successful second round of the programme before the end of November.

The first round of the 2026 MNCAH+N Week will run until July 24, with free services available daily from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at public primary healthcare facilities and designated centres across the state.

What happens after you contact Olymptrade support? A look behind the scenes

You rarely think about customer support until you need it. A simple request can be resolved in moments, while others take longer because more information is needed. Either way, people usually want the same thing: they want to know what is happening.

To mark Customer Support Day, Olymptrade spoke with members of its customer support team about what happens after a user reaches out for assistance. Their experiences offer a closer look at how human expertise, technology and clear communication work together to assist Olymptrade’s more than 100 million registered users across 130 countries.

This global community represents a highly diverse audience, ranging from experienced traders to complete beginners. Some users come from highly digitalized markets, while others live in regions where digital adoption is still developing.

Because each group comes with different expectations and levels of familiarity with financial products, maintaining standardized, clear processes and transparent communication is just as vital as resolving inquiries themselves.

How does Olymptrade support keep users informed?

During the interviews with members of the support team, one message came through clearly. For users, good support means timely updates, clear explanations and practical guidance on what comes next.

One member of the customer support team highlighted how this works in practice. The team’s main focus is ensuring users always know where their request stands. Whether it’s a quick question or a more detailed inquiry, specialists guide users through the next steps and clearly communicate if any additional information is needed.

Another team member noticed something similar. “What they really want is reassurance that we are actively working on their case and doing everything we can to help.”

Even when an inquiry takes time to resolve, the team’s primary goal is to ensure users understand what is happening, where their request stands, and what to expect next.

Specialists look at transaction details, clarify steps, and keep communication completely transparent to maintain trust and confidence. What users are looking for is reassurance that a real professional is actively working on their case and doing everything possible to help.

As another specialist explained: “We keep the user informed about the status of the case, make the process transparent and provide the user with realistic expectations so that their trust and confidence is maintained.”

Those interviews offered a simple reminder: good customer support is measured not only by how fast someone replies, but also by whether people understand what is happening while their request is being handled.

Olymptrade continues to heavily invest in expanding and improving this area of its operations. This progress stands out in markets where the traditional industry standard is often limited to overloaded phone lines available only Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.

By delivering 24/7 localized support, these operational efforts have earned external recognition, including the Excellence in Customer Support Middle East 2026 award from International Business Magazine.

Why AI and real human support work better together

When serving a large global user base, technology is necessary to keep up with incoming requests.

Olymptrade uses automated chat systems as the first point of contact to answer common questions and direct traffic efficiently. If a user simply needs help finding a platform feature or understanding a standard process, automated support delivers the answer instantly.

However, automation is built for routine tasks. When an inquiry requires additional context or extra information, human specialists step in to provide personalized guidance and coordinate with internal departments.

This layered system ensures that technology handles speed at scale, while human professionals focus their time on cases that need a personalized touch.

How do support conversations improve the platform?

Some questions come up more often than others.

When different users ask about the same feature or need help with the same step, those conversations begin to reveal patterns.

The support team pays close attention to those patterns and shares them with the teams responsible for the platform.

The result is not always a major update. Sometimes it is clearer wording, and sometimes it is a simpler screen or a more intuitive user flow.

Changes like these rarely begin in a meeting room. In some cases, they begin with a question from a user.

That is another role of customer support. Every conversation offers a chance to make the platform a little accessible for the next person.

What do Olymptrade support reviews reveal?

Search results can tell you only so much.

To understand the full context, it helps to look at how the support process works in practice.

The Customer Support Day interviews offered that kind of perspective.

They showed that customer support is built around more than quick replies. Helping users understand what’s happening, explaining the next step, and making communication clear all came up repeatedly during the conversations.

The interviews also showed where AI fits into the picture. Routine questions can often be handled straight away, while requests that need more context are passed to real human support.

Another point stood out.

Those interactions do not disappear once a case has been closed. Questions that appear again and again help highlight areas where instructions, navigation, or the overall user experience can become easier for everyone.

That is the picture these conversations leave behind. They are less about individual cases and more about how the support system works every day.

Most as asked questions

How quickly does Olymptrade respond to support requests?

Olymptrade reports an average first response time of under 20 seconds, with an overall average response and resolution update window kept under 50 seconds.

Is support available globally?

Yes. Olymptrade provides around-the-clock, 24/7 support across 130 countries. To ensure clear and transparent communication, assistance is fully localized and provided in 14 languages, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Bahasa Indonesia, and Spanish.

Does user feedback actually change the platform?

Olymptrade does not treat support interactions as isolated tickets. Recurring queries or navigation patterns are systematically categorized and escalated to product development teams to streamline layouts, clarify wording, and improve user interface elements.

What do Olymptrade support reviews usually talk about?

Many Olymptrade support reviews focus on response time, accessibility, and clarity of communication. Users exploring these evaluations typically want to verify how fast the team responds, who handles their inquiries, and whether the process remains transparent during more detailed reviews.

Conclusion

Millions of questions reach Olymptrade every year. Some take only a few moments to answer. Others need more time, more context, or input from different teams.

Behind each one is the same goal: helping users understand what is happening and what comes next.

That is what the Customer Support Day interviews revealed. It is also the core idea behind Olymptrade’s “Care that counts” initiative: meaningful service is measured not only by finding answers, but also by keeping people updated throughout the process.

Delta govt warns job seekers against fraud as scammers exploit health ministry recruitment

Delta State Government has warned job seekers to beware of fraudsters exploiting the ongoing recruitment of about 700 personnel into the Ministry of Health by extorting money from unsuspecting applicants with false promises of securing employment.

The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, raised the alarm in a disclaimer issued on Thursday, revealing that the fraudsters have been impersonating him on Facebook, WhatsApp and other social media platforms to deceive members of the public.

According to the commissioner, the syndicate is using fake social media accounts and the WhatsApp number 07055502867 to falsely claim they are acting on his behalf while demanding payments in exchange for purported appointments into the Delta State Civil Service and other government agencies.

Onojaeme categorically denied any connection with the phone number, stressing that it does not belong to him.

He also dismissed claims by the fraudsters that his official telephone line had been hacked, describing the allegation as a deliberate attempt to lend credibility to their fraudulent activities.

The commissioner emphasized that neither he nor the Ministry of Health requests or accepts money from anyone in exchange for employment or any other government service.

He explained that recruitment into the Delta State Civil Service, including the Ministry of Health, is conducted strictly through established government procedures that are transparent, merit-based and free of any form of financial inducement.

Onojaeme urged members of the public to disregard calls, text messages and social media communications from individuals claiming to represent him or offering employment opportunities in return for money.

He warned that anyone who transacts with such individuals does so at their own risk.

The commissioner further advised residents to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious recruitment-related communication or fraudulent activities to the nearest law enforcement agency or other relevant security authorities for investigation.

He assured the public that the Ministry of Health is collaborating with security agencies to identify, arrest and prosecute those behind the scam.

Onojaeme reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to ensuring transparency in the ongoing recruitment exercise and protecting members of the public from criminal elements seeking to exploit job seekers.