Eedris Abdulkareem, veteran hip hop artiste, is showing no signs of backing down as he hints at releasing another protest song, shortly after his last track was banned by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC).

Eedris Abdulkareem, veteran hip hop artiste

He recently again stirred the political waters as he hinted at the release of a new protest song, only weeks after his controversial track Tell Your Papa was banned by the National Broadcasting Commission.

The outspoken musician took to social media on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, to share an animated cover design with the words “3 Arms of Government,” suggesting the theme of his upcoming release.

Though the title remains undisclosed, the post was captioned simply with “Stay tuned,” fueling speculation that another hard-hitting social commentary is on the way.

Abdulkareem, known for his unapologetic political views, recently described the NBC’s decision to ban Tell Your Papa as hypocritical. Undeterred by censorship, he appears set to continue using music as a platform to criticize injustice and demand accountability.

The rapper also recently reaffirmed the relevance of his classic hit Jaga Jaga, stating that it would remain the country’s “second unofficial national anthem” until key issues like security, electricity, and governance are addressed.

With another protest song on the horizon, fans and critics alike are bracing for what may be Eedris Abdulkareem’s most direct political message yet.

Google’s 2024 Ads Safety Report revealed how artificial intelligence is now a frontline defense against harmful online content, blocking 5.1 billion ads, restricting 9.1 billion more, and suspending over 39 million advertiser accounts, most before a single ad was shown.

The crackdown comes as scams become more sophisticated, with many leveraging AI-generated content or impersonating public figures.

Google’s advanced AI models, powered by Gemini, helped detect fraud faster than ever, spotting signs like stolen payment info, fake businesses, or coordinated scam networks.

In Africa, including Nigeria, the impact is especially important. Impersonation scams and misleading political ads remain a major concern.

In response, Google updated its Misrepresentation policy, deployed a team of 100+ global experts, and took down over 700,000 scam-related advertiser accounts, leading to a 90 percent drop in reported impersonation scams.

With nearly half the world voting in 2024, Google also removed over 10 million election-related ads for failing to meet transparency rules requiring verified identities and clear sponsorship disclosures.

In his reaction, Alex Rodriguez, general manager for Ads Safety at Google,  said these numbers show what AI can do when it’s focused on safety.

“We rolled out more than 50 AI model upgrades in 2024, helping us act faster and smarter—stopping threats before users even saw them,” Rodriguez added.

While AI handles large-scale enforcement, human reviewers now focus on complex cases.

Google continues working with global regulators, industry partners, and organizations like the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to keep ahead of evolving threats.

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reminded banks, payment service banks, and fintech companies of their obligations to comply with applicable sanctions regimes.

These sanctions include the United Nations Consolidated Sanctions List, the Nigerian Sanctions List in line with the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022, and guidelines on targeted financial sanctions related to terrorism and its financing.

This was contained in a letter dated April 17, 2025 and signed by Amonia Opusunju for the director of the Compliance Department.

The CBN directed all financial institutions to ensure strict adherence to sanctions lists maintained at both international and national levels.

According to the apex bank, financial institutions are expected to regularly update their systems to identify designated persons or entities and prevent the misuse of financial platforms to facilitate illegal transactions.

The letter read: “Financial Institutions are required to maintain a robust and dynamic sanctions compliance framework that enables them to Identify and respond promptly to updates or changes across all applicable sanctions lists; Prevent the use of their systems and platforms for transactions involving designated individuals or entities; Conduct real-time screening of customers, transactions, and beneficial owners; and File appropriate reports with the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and notify the CBN, where necessary.”

The CBN’s directive also covers real-time screening of customers, transactions, and beneficial owners.

Institutions are to report suspicious activities to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and notify the apex bank where necessary, the apex bank warned.

According to the bank, non-compliance with the regulations could attract sanctions in form of enforcement actions or regulatory penalties.

It added that sanctions compliance frameworks must be periodically reviewed and aligned with prevailing laws and regulatory expectations.

The CBN advised all financial institutions to take note of the guidance and act accordingly.

“This letter serves as a regulatory reminder and all Financial Institutions are expected to ensure continued compliance with applicable laws and CBN directives,” the apex bank stated.