FBI arrests Nigerian man extradited over alleged romance scam

US authorities say the suspect helped run an international romance fraud and money laundering network. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has arrested Samuel Ugberaese after his extradition from Nigeria to the United States over alleged cross-border romance scams. According to US prosecutors, Ugberaese and his co-conspirators allegedly used fake identities, emotional manipulation, and false promises…

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NDLEA intercepts cocaine shipments to UK and Australia

Nigeria’s anti-drug agency also seized ammunition, opioids and thousands of kilograms of cannabis in multiple operations across the country. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted cocaine shipments bound for the United Kingdom and Australia during a series of nationwide anti-drug operations. The agency said its operatives also destroyed large cannabis farms, arrested…

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FG hands foreign suspects linked to illegal mining over to NSA

Nigeria’s government says illegal mining is becoming a major threat to national and regional security. The Federal Government has handed over foreign suspects linked to terrorism and illegal mining activities to the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) for further investigation. Authorities said more than 327 suspects, including several foreign nationals, have been arrested…

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Several feared dead as terrorists attack travellers in Zamfara

Multiple travellers are feared dead or kidnapped after armed terrorists ambushed vehicles along a major road in Zamfara State. Several people were reportedly killed and others abducted after suspected terrorists attacked travellers on the Gusau-Magami-Dansadau road in Zamfara State. Police authorities said casualty figures were still being verified as security operatives continued rescue and investigation…

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