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FG Sends Nigerian To US Over Alleged Sextortion-Related Death.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Plateau Killings: Mutfwang Meets Former Governors, Stakeholders Over Insecurity.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Brig-Gen Braimah’s Last Conversation With His Twin Brother Before Attack Emerge.

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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.

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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.

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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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Apostle Chibuzor Suspends Wedding Of Autistic Daughter Amid Public Backlash.

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The founder of Omega Power Ministries, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, has suspended the planned marriage of his 21-year-old adopted daughter, Chiemeka Chibuzor, who is autistic, following an overwhelming number of applications from interested suitors.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

News reports that the cleric announced the decision on Thursday via his social media page, stating that over 1,000 men had expressed interest in marrying her, prompting him to halt the process indefinitely.

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He wrote, “Chiemeka Chibuzor’s wedding is hereby suspended. More than a thousand applications. No more wedding pending further directive from me.”

The cleric had earlier this week publicly invited proposals for her marriage, setting conditions that included the suitor being young and in good physical and mental health, alongside promised financial support and housing benefits.

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He also said the couple would enjoy lifelong support, including shared property ownership and periodic welfare checks from church members.

The development follows a similar arrangement recently conducted by the church involving a non-verbal autistic man who was married in a ceremony organised by the ministry.

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