The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested nine suspected fraudsters during its latest operation in Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The operation also resulted in the seizure of 53 electronic devices, while approximately $11 million in potentially freezeable funds was identified across multiple countries.

According to reports, FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed the development in a post on his official X account on Sunday.

Patel expressed appreciation to Nigerian security agencies for their cooperation in the operation, which targeted international cybercrime networks.

He also warned criminals operating from overseas and targeting Americans that they would eventually face justice, accusing them of exploiting innocent victims and stealing their life savings.

In his post, Patel said Operation Blackout was designed to intensify efforts against international cybercrime networks responsible for defrauding Americans of billions of dollars.

“Our latest operation in Nigeria delivered:

“9 ARRESTS.

“53 electronic devices seized.

“$11 MILLION in potentially freezable funds identified across multiple countries.

“These scam centres exploit innocent victims, steal life savings, and operate across international borders believing they are beyond the reach of law enforcement.

“They’re wrong.

“Thanks to Nigerian law enforcement and our partners in London for their outstanding cooperation.

“To the criminals targeting Americans from overseas: JUSTICE WILL FIND YOU,” he wrote.

Meanwhile, the FBI has also announced the arrest of six individuals on its most-wanted fraudsters list.

The suspects were apprehended across four continents over allegations involving various fraudulent activities.

Reports indicate that Patel announced the arrests and related enforcement operations in a separate post on X on Sunday.

According to the FBI director, the operations also resulted in the seizure of assets valued at approximately $17 billion.

The six individuals identified on the FBI’s list are:

1. Manjit Singh Bedi
2. Elaine Agene Esco
3. Khalid Ahmed Satary
4. Herbert Leon Kimble
5. Sahid Abdullahi Ereg
6. Emylee Thai

Rivers United suffered a 2-1 defeat to Bendel Insurance on Sunday, October 25, while Ikorodu City and Shooting Stars played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 10 encounter.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Bendel Insurance secured all three points in Benin City, dealing a setback to league leaders Rivers United as they seek to maintain their position at the summit of the table.

The hosts scored twice before Rivers United managed to reduce the deficit. However, the visitors were unable to find an equaliser as Bendel Insurance held on to claim victory.

Meanwhile, Ikorodu City and Shooting Stars shared the spoils in a four-goal Southwest derby at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. Both teams found the net twice but failed to secure a winning goal, leaving them with a point apiece.

In Lafia, Nasarawa United recorded a narrow 1-0 victory over former champions Enyimba. The hosts scored the decisive goal to secure maximum points, leaving the Aba-based side without a reward.

Kun Khalifat FC also claimed a 1-0 win against Inter Lagos FC, while Niger Tornadoes defeated Abia Warriors by the same scoreline.

Elsewhere, Barau FC and Kwara United played out a 1-1 draw, while Warri Wolves and Kano Pillars settled for a goalless stalemate.

The Matchday 10 fixtures began on Saturday, October 24, with Katsina United and Plateau United sharing four goals in a 2-2 draw.

NPFL Matchday 10 Results

• Katsina United 2-2 Plateau United
• Bendel Insurance 2-1 Rivers United
• Kun Khalifat FC 1-0 Inter Lagos FC
• Nasarawa United 1-0 Enyimba
• Barau FC 1-1 Kwara United
• Ikorodu City 2-2 Shooting Stars
• Abia Warriors 0-1 Niger Tornadoes
• Warri Wolves 0-0 Kano Pillars

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has confirmed that Nigeria’s index Ebola patient has been evacuated from Abuja to Switzerland.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Pate disclosed that the patient departed Nigeria on Monday, October 26, with his approval.

The evacuation was carried out aboard a medical air ambulance through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.

In a statement, the minister revealed that the 42-year-old patient was clinically much improved, stable, conscious and able to communicate, while laboratory results were gradually returning towards baseline levels.

However, he noted that the patient remained infectious, necessitating strict adherence to established safety protocols throughout the evacuation process.

The patient was reportedly accompanied by her spouse, who has remained asymptomatic.

Pate expressed appreciation to the clinical team for providing quality medical care and commended public health officials for ensuring that the evacuation complied with established best practices.

He added that further updates would be provided later in the afternoon after the patient and her spouse arrived in Switzerland.

The minister also urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and obtain information from credible sources, stressing that public health measures remained in place across the country to contain the imported Ebola case.

Meanwhile, the Presidential Task Force on Ebola Preparedness, Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats has assured Nigerians that the country is prepared to manage the disease.

The task force chairman and Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, gave the assurance while speaking to journalists after the committee’s emergency meeting at the State House on Wednesday.

Gbajabiamila explained that the task force had been working behind the scenes since its inauguration in June, a development he said contributed to the timely detection of the index case.

He further assured Nigerians that the committee would strengthen existing public health protocols where necessary and ensure stricter enforcement of the measures designed to prevent the spread of the disease.