{
  "id": 9713430,
  "title": "Lagos Assembly warns against fraudsters selling jobs, contracts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/lagos-assembly-warns-against-fraudsters-selling-jobs-contracts",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T06:00:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/25/lagos-assembly-warns-against-fraudsters-selling-jobs-contracts/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Lagos State House of Assembly has issued a cautionary statement against fraudsters attempting to profit from job seekers, contractors, and vendors by demanding money in exchange for employment, appointments, contracts, and other opportunities ostensibly connected to the legislative body. In a public disclaimer posted on their official X account, the assembly emphasized that they do not seek or accept any form of payment for employment, appointments, contract awards, procurement opportunities, or any other official benefits. The assembly's statement, signed by the Clerk of the House, clarified that all recruitment, procurement, tendering, and related processes are conducted through established statutory procedures and are communicated exclusively through the assembly's official channels. The assembly strongly advised the public to be wary of people who request payments while claiming to represent the legislature, stating that anyone who makes payments to such individuals does so at their own risk and the assembly would not be held accountable for any resulting loss or damage. Furthermore, the house warned that anyone found soliciting or collecting money in connection with jobs, contracts, or other opportunities involving the assembly would be reported to the appropriate law enforcement authorities and could face investigation and potential prosecution. The assembly urged the public to rely solely on its authorized communication channels for information regarding recruitment, procurement, tendering, and other official activities.",
  "summary": "Lagos State House of Assembly has warned job seekers, contractors and prospective vendors against fraudsters demanding money in exchange for jobs, appointments, contracts and other opportunities purportedly linked to the legislature. The Assembly issued the warning in a public disclaimer posted on its official X handle on Thursday, stressing that it does not request or […] Lagos Assembly warns…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}