Minister Of Sports’ WhatsApp Account Hacked

The WhatsApp account of the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has been hacked by unknown individual (s).

The development was communicated to the public in a statement issued on Monday by his spokesperson, Diana-Mary Nsan.

Nsan advised Nigerians to refrain from replying to any messages sent through the compromised WhatsApp number until the matter is rectified.

The statement read: “Good day Ladies and Gentlemen.

“It is of great importance that I bring to your notice, that the WhatsApp number of the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has been hacked.

“Please, do not respond to any message or messages demanding from you or making requests, as that fellow isn’t the Sports Minister.

“The situation will be arrested. Do accept our assurances and best regards.”

Recall that Enoh was appointed as Minister of Sports Development by President Bola Tinubu in August 2023.

‘It Was Not Hacked’ – EFCC Reacts To Hacking Claims On Its X Account

Barely a month ago, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) refuted claims that its X account was compromised by hackers.

Naija News report that there had been rumours that suspected internet fraudsters, who previously threatened to launch a cyberattack against the EFCC, had gained control of the anti-corruption agency’s X account.

These fraudsters allegedly accused the EFCC of violating constitutional procedures in its efforts to combat online fraudulent activities among Nigerians.

Checks by Naija News showed that EFCC’s X account was temporarily unavailable, leading to further speculation.

However, the agency’s website and its other social media platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram, remained operational.

In an interview with The Punch, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale dismissed the hacking rumors, explaining that the account’s unavailability was due to a routine update being carried out on the account.

“We are updating our records on the account. It was not hacked. It will soon start running,” Oyewale assured, emphasizing that the account would be back online shortly.