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FG Sends Nigerian To US Over Alleged Sextortion-Related Death.
The Federal Government has extradited 26-year-old Nigerian Afeez Olatunji Adewale to the United States to face charges linked to sexual extortion and the death of a young man in Pennsylvania.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Adewale, the third Nigerian extradited in connection with this case, is accused of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Lynne A. Sitarski at a federal court in Philadelphia following his extradition.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Adewale was arrested in Nigeria on August 17, 2023, during a joint operation with the FBI targeting sexual extortionists preying on minors in the United States. He was extradited on Friday, February 13, 2026, with assistance from the Justice Department’s Office of International Affairs, the FBI Legal Attaché in Abuja, and the FBI, which took him into custody upon arrival.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI’s Philadelphia Fort Washington Resident Agency in collaboration with the Abington Township Police Department, and the case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Brown.
U.S. Attorney David Metcalf commended Nigerian authorities for their support.
“The assistance of Nigerian security authorities was crucial, particularly that of Nigeria’s Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, the Federal Ministry of Justice’s International Criminal Justice Cooperation Department, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,” Metcalf said.
Adewale’s co-defendants, 27-year-old Imoleayo Samuel Aina (aka Alice Dave) and 26-year-old Samuel Olasunkanmi Abiodun, were extradited to the U.S. in August 2024. Abiodun pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud and was sentenced in June 2025 by U.S. District Judge Joel H. Slomsky to five years in prison.
Aina later pleaded guilty to cyberstalking, interstate threats, receiving extortion proceeds, money laundering conspiracy, and wire fraud, receiving a six-year prison sentence in October 2025.
Nigeria has stepped up cooperation with international authorities to combat cybercrime, particularly sextortion cases. In 2023, Samuel and Samson Ogoshi were extradited to the U.S. for allegedly sexually extorting multiple young men and teenage boys, a scheme linked to the death of a 17-year-old victim.
Similarly, Olamide Shanu was extradited from the United Kingdom to the U.S. in 2025 over his alleged role in a sextortion ring that reportedly obtained at least $2 million from victims. Shanu and his accomplices allegedly posed as women on social media to lure men into sending explicit images and then threatened to release the content unless paid.
Meanwhile, Nigerian authorities, in collaboration with 15 other African countries, recently announced the arrest of 651 suspected cybercriminals and the seizure of $45 million in assets as part of a coordinated crackdown on digital crimes.
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Regional Development, has organised a high-level sectoral retreat bringing together top officials of the ministry and Regional Development Commissions to improve coordination, accountability, and project execution nationwide.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The retreat, taking place from April 15 to 18, 2026, at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub in Benin City, is being spearheaded by the Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh.
At the opening session, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo was represented by his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, while the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mary Ada Ogbe, was also present.
In his keynote address, Momoh described the gathering as a strategic effort to strengthen collaboration between the ministry and regional commissions in line with the development agenda of President Bola Tinubu. He noted that the creation of additional commissions across the six geopolitical zones underscores the government’s commitment to addressing regional imbalances and unlocking economic growth.
He stressed that although the commissions have different regional mandates, they must work towards a shared national goal of inclusive and sustainable development.
Highlighting existing challenges, the minister pointed to issues such as project duplication, abandoned initiatives, and rivalry among agencies. He said the government would prioritise better coordination and accountability to improve results.
Momoh also announced plans to focus on completing ongoing projects before initiating new ones and revealed that performance bonds would be introduced for commission leaders to ensure efficiency and transparency.
He further emphasised the need to explore alternative funding options, including public-private partnerships, while maintaining strict financial discipline and due process.
According to him, key focus areas include infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, digital connectivity, security, and empowerment for youths and women, all aligned with the government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The minister added that development efforts must remain people-focused, inclusive, and result-driven, with active stakeholder engagement at every stage.
The retreat is expected to produce practical strategies that will enhance collaboration among regional bodies and improve development outcomes across the country.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has convened a high-level security meeting with former governors and key stakeholders in a renewed effort to address the ongoing wave of violence in the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
News reports that the meeting comes amid fresh attacks in parts of Plateau State that have left several people dead and properties destroyed, worsening security concerns in the North-Central region.
The gathering follows recent violence in Anguwan Rukuba and nearby communities, where dozens of residents were reportedly killed, adding to years of recurring insecurity that has claimed many lives, including women and children.
The closed-door meeting, held at the Government House in Little Rayfield, Jos, brought together former governors Simon Lalong, Jonah Jang, and Joshua Dariye, as well as former military administrator Rear Admiral Samuel Atukum (retd.) and other key stakeholders.
In a statement shared on his verified Facebook page, Mutfwang said discussions focused on security, welfare, and the overall development of Plateau people, with special attention on the recent attacks in rural communities.
According to sources, participants reviewed the security situation and expressed deep concern over continued loss of lives and destruction of property.
The stakeholders reportedly agreed on a united approach to restoring peace, strengthening unity, and promoting peaceful coexistence among communities.
They also resolved to develop stronger frameworks to address the root causes of the violence, anchored on values of discipline, courage, and patriotism.
The late Brigadier General Oseni Braimah was reportedly on a phone call with his twin brother moments before he was killed during a terrorist attack on the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
News reports that the incident, which occurred on April 9, 2026, claimed the lives of the senior officer and several other soldiers.
A family source told Vanguard that the General was speaking with his identical twin brother, who resides in the United Kingdom, at the time of the attack.
According to the source, the twins maintained a daily routine of speaking around midnight, but the conversation took a sudden turn that night when unusual activity was noticed at the General’s end.
He said the line went dead abruptly after the General paused during the call, apparently due to the unfolding situation at the base.
The twin brother reportedly made repeated attempts to reconnect, sending messages and calling continuously, but received no response throughout the night.
“He kept trying until about 4 am, but there was no answer,” the source said.
The family later confirmed the tragedy after a senior military officer contacted them around 6:30 am, informing them that the base had come under attack and that the Brigade Commander was among those killed.
The relative described the incident as devastating, noting that communication had broken down during the assault.
The late General was later buried alongside other fallen soldiers in Maiduguri, Borno State.
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