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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

BUK expels 171 students for falsifying admission credentials

Bayero University Kano expels 171 students for providing false admission credentials during their application process.

Mar 23 • 08:18 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: BUK Expels 171 Students Over Falsified Admission Credentials

Bayero University Kano has expelled 171 students for presenting falsified qualifications for admission.

Mar 23 • 08:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Keep an eye on your bank account - Such actions can make you a suspect

The Finnish police warn about the dangers of AITM attacks, where criminals intercept bank credentials between the victim and the legitimate service, leading to serious financial fraud.

Mar 23 • 03:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

An Odd Bill Appeared on a Savonlinna Woman's Account – Then the Phone Rang

The Eastern Finland police warn about scammers fishing for online banking credentials after a woman lost 18,000 euros to impersonators posing as police.

Mar 22 • 06:53 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

US judge strikes down Pentagon press limits as unconstitutional

A US judge ruled that the Pentagon's media access policy violated constitutional protections, allowing journalists' credentials to be restored after major media outlets refused to comply.

Mar 21 • 13:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A man from Siilinjärvi was scammed out of money – he asked for help, and the 'expert' took everything

The Eastern Finland police are warning about scammers fishing for online banking credentials, following reports of significant financial losses, including a case where a woman lost €98,000 to a cryptocurrency scam.

Mar 19 • 10:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

EOC claims to verify that foreign coaches nominated for the best coach award meet coaching certification requirements

The Estonian Olympic Committee has committed to ensuring that all foreign coaches nominated for the Coach of the Year award possess valid coaching credentials according to established criteria.

Mar 16 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ambassador Andrea González presented credentials to the Government of Belgium

Ecuador's Ambassador to Belgium, Andrea González Nader, presented her credentials to the Belgian government, emphasizing her mission to strengthen diplomatic ties and cooperation.

Mar 16 • 14:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Jelena Tulčina strikes back at her identity thieves: 'Frauds!'

Jelena Tulčina publicly addressed identity theft issues during a YouTube lifestyle show, condemning fraudsters who misuse her image and credentials.

Mar 13 • 11:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What are micro-credentials and why are they reshaping education

Micro-credentials are fundamentally transforming the education landscape by offering modular, verifiable certifications instead of traditional lengthy degrees.

Mar 13 • 03:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

All Android users placed on red alert and urged to follow important new advice

Android users are being warned to remain vigilant when installing apps due to a new malware threat known as BeatBanker, which can steal financial credentials and access personal data.

Mar 11 • 13:03 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump ally endorses Paxton over Cornyn as GOP Senate primary heads to high-stakes Texas runoff

Rep. Eric Burlison endorses Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn in the Texas GOP Senate primary runoff, highlighting Paxton's conservative credentials.

Mar 10 • 19:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Greens' Mari Holopainen submitted her credentials and began as a Member of Parliament – criticizes the government for poor employment

Mari Holopainen has begun her role as a Member of Parliament, criticizing the current government's failure in employment policy.

Mar 10 • 09:13 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Advancement in the incorporation of new data in INE voting credentials

The INE's Federal Register of Voters Commission approved the inclusion of gender identity and indigenous self-description on voter ID cards in Mexico.

Mar 10 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Mojtaba Khamenei: The 'Prince' of Mansions, Golf Clubs & Crypto

The article explores Mojtaba Khamenei's influential status in Iran, highlighting his connections to the Revolutionary Guards and the challenges he faces due to his lack of significant clerical credentials.

Mar 10 • 06:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Two Arrested for Suspected Fraudulent Contracts for Rakuten Mobile eSIM, 1000 Lines May Be Involved

Two individuals were arrested in Japan for allegedly committing fraud by obtaining and using Rakuten Mobile account credentials to sign up for eSIM contracts illegally.

Mar 9 • 20:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major change for anyone who uses driving licence for ID

The UK government plans to introduce a digital driving licence by the end of 2026, allowing 42 million licence holders to access their driving credentials electronically through a government app.

Mar 7 • 06:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

HS: Fake Doctor Treated Patients in Helsinki – Performed Circumcisions

A medical student is suspected of treating 24 patients in Helsinki, conducting circumcisions, and reporting deaths in the Vantaa and Kerava welfare area using his brother's medical credentials.

Mar 6 • 16:22 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Csa Conducts Credentials Audit At Transport Ministry - Amid Allegations of Targeting Protesters

The Civil Service Agency in Liberia has audited the credentials of employees at the Ministry of Transport, revealing that the majority met requirements, but some allege the audit targets those involved in protests against outsourcing government services.

Mar 6 • 09:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Katherine Ryan rips into Katie Price's hubby's PHD claims as love-struck star defends beau

Katherine Ryan criticizes Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews over questionable claims regarding his academic credentials.

Mar 4 • 14:20 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Ministry of Economy and Ceneval promote micro-credentials to professionalize the logistics sector

The Mexican Ministry of Economy has partnered with Ceneval to create specialized micro-credentials aimed at enhancing the professionalization of the logistics sector.

Mar 4 • 13:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A concerning phenomenon is increasing in Wilma

The creators of the Wilma communication system are warning users against providing personal credentials to AI agents or services with uncertain security.

Mar 3 • 13:29 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Reykjavik: The Value of Iceland for Greece and Turkey's Strategy in the Arctic

The new Greek Ambassador to Oslo has recently presented his credentials to the President of Iceland amid increasing geopolitical considerations surrounding Iceland's significance for Greece and Turkey's activities in the Arctic region.

Mar 1 • 10:37 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Hillary the Feminist and That Mask of the Betrayed Wife

The article critiques Hillary Clinton's political career and public persona, framing her as someone who has often prioritized her role as Bill Clinton's wife over her feminist credentials.

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTO ⟩ Police arrested a scammer who came to his grandmother's apartment to collect money

A police officer in Estonia apprehended a scammer trying to defraud his grandmother, who had been lured into providing her Smart-ID credentials.

Feb 26 • 08:52 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa receives credentials from ambassadors of Guatemala, Belgium, and Greece

On February 24, 2026, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa received the credentials of ambassadors from Guatemala, Belgium, and Greece during a formal ceremony in Guayas.

Feb 24 • 23:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

If you hear these words on the phone, your money is at risk

A Kuopio man and his partner lost 89,000 euros in a phone scam that tricked them into providing banking credentials.

Feb 23 • 06:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Doctor whose CRM was used by false professional in Alumínio works more than 100 km from where suspect acted: 'I feel outrage'

A doctor’s credentials were misused by a fake professional in Alumínio, causing the doctor to express outrage and take legal action.

Feb 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The new US ambassador will meet with Latvian officials

The new US ambassador to Latvia, Melisa Ardžirosa, is set to present her credentials to President Edgars Rinkēvičs, with subsequent meetings planned with other government officials.

Feb 20 • 05:07 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Police monitored online fraud in real-time

The Icelandic police monitored a live online scam where individuals were tricked into providing their electronic credentials to a fraudulent site impersonating the tax authority.

Feb 19 • 18:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

With Albares and within 48 hours, express accreditation for the new US ambassador, who warns: 'I will work to achieve the goal of 5% of spending on Defense'

The new US ambassador to Spain, Benjamín León, has swiftly presented his credentials, highlighting a focus on increasing defense spending to 5%.

Feb 18 • 12:04 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Trump: 'Greece-US relations have never been stronger'

Donald Trump affirmed that the relationship between Greece and the United States is at its strongest, emphasizing defense cooperation and energy alignment during the ceremony for the new Greek ambassador's credentials.

Feb 18 • 04:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

If You Give Bank Credentials to a Criminal, There May Be Damage You Won't Even See in the Account

Cybercriminals are increasingly interested in victims' identities to activate mobile certificates for fraudulent activities, while the public misconception is that online scammers only target cash in accounts.

Feb 14 • 06:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Trump's ambassador arrives in Madrid after a year and a half with the Embassy vacant

The newly appointed U.S. Ambassador, Benjamín León Jr., is set to present his credentials to the Spanish King after a significant gap at the embassy in Madrid following former Ambassador Julissa Reynoso's departure.

Feb 13 • 17:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tsipras' tough response to Stournaras: Atrocious claims of supposed blackmail – Credentials of obedience to Mitsotakis for a third term

Alexis Tsipras criticizes Bank of Greece governor Yannis Stournaras, accusing him of trying to curry favor with Prime Minister Mitsotakis for personal gain.

Feb 13 • 11:23 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Piletić is leaving, Ružić is coming: Who is the new minister of one of the most demanding departments?

The article discusses the appointment of a new minister in Croatia's labor and pension system, highlighting the credentials of the incoming minister, Ružić.

Feb 10 • 11:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Minister Wojciech Balczun: I am not interested in political views or credentials

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has signed the Code of Good Practices for Owner Supervision aimed at ensuring political neutrality and professionalism in state-owned enterprises.

Feb 10 • 03:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Perspective: Perttu Hyvärinen experienced a miscarriage of justice – 'the wrong' man made it to the games

Finnish cross-country skier Perttu Hyvärinen expresses disappointment after being left out of the Milano-Cortina Olympics team, which he sees as an injustice, especially as other chosen athletes have less impressive credentials.

Feb 8 • 19:45 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

National Commission of Insurance and Surety hacked: Exposes information from intermediary credentials

The National Commission of Insurance and Surety (CNSF) in Mexico was hacked, leading to the exposure of information regarding intermediary credentials.

Feb 8 • 19:41 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Fake psychiatrist Marilyn Cote faces two new accusations; processed for usurpation of functions

Marilyn Cote has been linked to new cases for allegedly practicing psychiatry without proper credentials, resulting in charges of usurpation of functions.

Feb 7 • 01:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Credentials used in scheme that inserted fake arrest warrants into the CNJ system were sold online, police say

The police revealed that credentials used to input fake arrest warrants into Brazil's National Justice Council (CNJ) database were sold online.

Feb 6 • 11:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation against fraudulent court orders targets unauthorized access to a penal police officer's credentials in MG

An operation is combating a fraudulent scheme involving the insertion of arrest warrants into judicial systems, with investigators focusing on unauthorized access to a penal police officer's credentials in Minas Gerais, conducting searches in Goiás and the Federal District.

Feb 5 • 16:27 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Government Teacher Created with Fake Documents Worked for 14 Years

In Bhadohi, UP, police have arrested an assistant teacher who held a government job for 14 years using fake documents, leading to the termination of his service after the discovery of his fraudulent academic credentials.

Feb 5 • 03:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BH guards will supervise street vendors' credentials at carnival; police investigate possible counterfeiting

The city of Belo Horizonte, alongside the police and municipal guard, announced actions to prevent the illegal sale of vendor credentials for the 2026 carnival, with fines for counterfeit documents.

Feb 4 • 20:11 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

18-year-old Ukrainian who escaped Crimea: The public display of rainbow is illegal there

Artem Zvenyhorodskyj, an 18-year-old Ukrainian, reflects on his escape from Crimea where he faced the threat of conscription into the Russian army and a lack of recognition for his educational credentials.

Feb 4 • 14:55 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

149 million passwords exposed in massive credential leak

A database with 149 million stolen logins and passwords, including credentials for 48 million Gmail accounts, was found publicly exposed online without protection or encryption.

Feb 3 • 18:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Mexicans: when and where the mobile consulate will be in February in Dallas

In February 2026, Mexicans living in Dallas, Texas will have easier access to services like passport applications and voting credentials through a mobile consulate scheduled to visit various cities in the state.

Feb 3 • 14:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Credentials of street vendors at the BH Carnival sold illegally on social media

Illegal sales of street vendor credentials for the 2026 Carnival in Belo Horizonte are being conducted on social media, with prices ranging from R$300 to R$799.

Feb 3 • 09:41 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

Hacker Attack in the Netherlands: Interrail with Aftereffects

A hacker attack on the Dutch company Eurail B.V. has compromised a significant number of personal customer data, prompting users of Interrail and Eurail tickets to urgently change their access credentials.

Jan 16 • 16:48 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Russia’s new ambassador presents credentials in Niger as ties deepen

Russia's new ambassador has formally presented his credentials in Niger as both countries enhance their diplomatic relationship amidst military governance in the region.

Jan 16 • 14:39 UTC

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