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The remaining 51 foreigners who have been found guilty and sentenced for cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and other financial crimes in Lagos have been found guilty. &nbsp,

The 192 foreigners who were involved in the crimes are now successful at being repatriated.

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) collaborated with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to conduct the investigation.

Following a sting operation on December 10, 2024, at Oyin Jolayemi Street in Lagos, 759 suspects were detained after the EFCC learned that one of the biggest syndicates operating in Nigeria was being led by foreigners and engaged in Ponzi schemes.

The Federal High Court in Lagos convicted the 192 foreign nationals under the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006, after months of investigation and prosecution. After their prison sentences have been served, the court also ordered their deportation.

The deported individuals, who are Chinese, Filipino, Tunisian, Malaysian, Timor-Leste, Pakistani, and Kyrgyz nationals, were flown by various airlines in coordinated batches between mid-August and mid-October 2025.

One of Nigeria’s biggest transnational cybercrime crackdowns in recent years came to an end with the successful deportation of the last batch of convicts, which started on August 15, 2025.

Read more about the EFCC’s immigration repatriation of 51 additional foreigners detained for internet fraud.

Ola Olukoyede, the head of the EFCC, described the deportation as “a strong endorsement of Nigeria’s commitment to rid its cyberspace of transnational criminal networks” in an official statement.

This milestone demonstrates our commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s digital and financial ecosystems. Under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s anti-corruption drive, the EFCC will continue to act quickly on intelligence, prosecute offenders, and recover proceeds from crimes, Olukoyede said.

The Nigerian Immigration Service and the Nigerian Correctional Service worked side-by-side during the exercise, and the EFCC Chairman applauded their seamless cooperation, stating that the inter-agency collaboration allowed for the safe keeping, prosecution, and eventual repatriation of all prisoners.

The first batch of 42 convicts, which included Chinese and Filipino nationals, left Nigeria on August 15, 2025, according to the EFCC’s deportation records, followed by several more flights in the months of August and September.

On October 16, 2025, the final batch of 51 convicts, including 50 Tunisians and 50 Chinese nationals, were repatriated, bringing the total number deported to 192.

The deported convicts were involved in a wide range of cybercrime operations, including identity theft, online romance scams, Ponzi investment schemes, and digital training under the guise of Genting International Co. Limited, the Commission confirmed.

The Zonkwa Divisional Police Headquarters in the state’s Zango Kataf Local Government Area was attacked, and the Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed that two officers were killed.

On Friday, the gunmen reportedly invaded the police department by opening fire on officers while they were on duty in an effort to free some gang members who have reportedly been arrested and detained at the station by breaking unfenced perimeters and opening fire on them.

Two police officers on duty, DSP Monday Madaki and Inspector Bin Magaji, were shot to death, according to the Kaduna State Police Command spokesman, DSP Mansir Hassan, who was later confirmed by doctors.

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He continued, “The gunmen fled right away after the attack,” before the DPO of the Zonkwa Division’s mobilization of additional policemen and military personnel arrived on the scene.

The police spokesman added that the attackers had made more efforts to apprehend the fugding gunmen because no weapons or prisoners had been taken during the assault.

The Zonkwa Divisional Police attack was criticized and described as vile and deplorable by the Kaduna South Senator, Sunday Marshall Katung.

The senator remarked in a statement that such a criminal assault on the country’s security forces is wicked, barbaric, and reproachable, and that it deserves a condemnation absolue.

Ronald Araujo’s powerful strike in stoppage time earned Barcelona a 2-1 victory over Girona, propelling them to the top of La Liga on Saturday.

In the 93rd minute, the defender scored to give Barca a one-point lead over Real Madrid, who travel to Getafe on Sunday. The defender was substituted as an emergency forward.

In another game, Antony scored twice for Real Betis, fourth overall, to draw 2-2 with third-place Villarreal.

After falling to Girona twice in a row, Araujo’s late goal gave Hansi Flick’s Barca the 19th advantage.

Barcelona took a lead early on thanks to Pedri Gonzalez, but Axel Witsel equalized with a superb overhead kick for the Girona side who had already conceded a point.

We didn’t play our best match, but we fought to the end and scored the winning goal, which will help us prepare for the following matches, at least that’s what I’m hoping, according to Barca coach Flick.

After recovering from the groin injury that prevented him from Spain’s most recent World Cup qualifiers, Flick made Lamine Yamal return to the starting lineup.

The Catalans were only able to recover from their 4-1 defeat to Sevilla in their previous La Liga game, which the teenager winger also missed.

Robert Lewandowski, a striker, was among the injured players who were given a league debut by Flick, who is now 17-year-old forward Toni Fernandez.

Both sets of players sat still for 15 seconds after the whistle blew for kickoff in line with the protest organized by the Spanish footballers’ association against Barca’s December game against Villarreal, which has been moved to Miami.

After Jules Kounde and Yamal were successful, Barca allowed midfielder Pedri to pass into the bottom right corner with a casual pass. The pair took the lead and took the 13th minute lead.

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Girona quickly found a way to bring their season-ending position back to level, finishing in the top four two seasons ago.

In the 20th minute, Witsel stunned the hosts with a stunning overhead kick that equalized.

The visitors repeatedly created danger behind Barcelona’s high line.

After breaking in behind Barca’s defense, Cristian Portu hit the post, spurning two more one-on-ones.

As a consolation for the minnows, Marcus Rashford warned them and hit the crossbar with a free kick at the other end.

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Despite chasing the game, Flick made a surprising double change, removing star players Yamal and Pedri and keeping in mind both the game’s title game and the upcoming Clasico game on Saturday.

Rashford, who also had a penalty appeal thrown away, was thwarted by Paulo Gazzaniga’s excellent save from his near post.

Araujo was sent on as a striker by Flick in the final moments of desperation, and the Uruguayan delivered deep in stoppage time, beating Frenkie de Jong’s cross to take three points.

Araujo celebrated by claiming a victory for Barca that appeared improbable despite a subpar second-half performance.

Real Madrid must win tomorrow because we are currently in a top league position, according to Flick.

We needed this victory and goal, but we are missing the dynamic that we typically have.

After making a gesture that was viewed as offensive in Spain as he celebrated Araujo’s goal, Flick was sent off in the final stages for dissent and will likely receive a touchline ban at the Santiago Bernabéu next weekend and possibly beyond.

After their fifth successive defeat of the campaign, Girona were left to heal.

We think we had four or five excellent chances, but we should have had more, Witsel told DAZN.

We must consider the first half of our game and keep that in mind for our next game, but it’s hard to let in a goal like that.

On Saturday, Atletico Madrid will face Osasuna in a pointless encounter, aiming to tie the score with Betis.

The Andalusians fought back from two goals down with a brace from former Manchester United winger Antony, leaving the Yellow Submarine one point ahead of Betis and five points behind Barca.

The Lagos State Police Command has pledged to take swift action against the state’s numerous street urchins who harass drivers.

The police have taken steps to address the situation, according to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, in a statement released on X on Saturday.

She noted that the Police Commissioner has ordered all tactical units to increase foot and vehicle patrols to make the streets more safe for residents.

Adebisi also urged people to continue cooperating with the police by providing relevant and timely information to support ongoing security operations.

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Her response came after a user of X posted a story about a car that was being harassed by area boys in the Ogolonto neighborhood of Ikorodu who demanded money before allowing him to refuel.

The Lagos State Police Command has been informed of the situation involving street urchins harassing drivers, and swift action is already being taken.

The Commissioner of Police has mandated that all state tactical units increase foot and vehicle patrols to make the streets more safe for all residents.

In a show of unity and renewed commitment to strengthening security collaboration in the fight against banditry and other criminal activities, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) held its 2025 Annual 10-kilometer walk/jog exercise on Saturday in Gusau, Zamfara State.

The Nigerian Air Force Quick Response Group Base exercise presented a united front among security forces working to bring back peace and stability in the state.

The commander of the 207 Quick Response Group, Group Captain Kehinde Akinyosade, Major General Oluyinka Soyele, and the Theatre Commander, Northwest Operation Hadarin Daji, joined other senior security officials for the walk.

Group Captain Akinyosade addressed the troops following the exercise and praised the hard work of the officers and personnel in charge of coordinating security operations. He also urged the troops to work together to build on the momentum that has been building up over the past few years.

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Air Marshal Hassan Bala Abubakar, the chief of the Air Staff, continued to stress that the NAF must develop into a resilient force capable of meeting Nigeria’s evolving airpower requirements.

“This exercise reflects his commitment to keeping a well-trained, motivated, and combat-ready force in Zamfara State’s service to our country and the good people of Zamfara State.”

Speed and perseverance are the keys to our operations as a Quick Response Group. Therefore, this exercise is more than just a routine; it demonstrates our readiness, teamwork, and spirit of service. Beyond the distance traveled, it serves as a reminder of the unwavering resolve and strength that contribute to our field success.

Major General Oluyinka Soyele, the theater commander of Joint Task Force Northwest Operation Fansan Yamma, stated in his remarks that the 10-kilometer exercise serves as both a mental, emotional, and spiritual exercise for soldiers in order to prepare them for operational challenges.

General Soyele urged troops to always uphold the rules of engagement and respect the human rights of every person during operations, stating that “unity of purpose among personnel is essential to every successful mission.”

He urged residents to always provide useful and pertinent information to help the state’s security agencies with useful and relevant information that will help in eradicating criminal elements and noted that Zamfara State has recently experienced relative peace in comparison to earlier times.

Winners of the 10-kilometer walk/jog category were presented with prizes at the event’s conclusion.

Cynthia Nwifuru, the sister of Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has tied the nuptial knot with her lover, Engr. Silas Umahi.

Silas is the brother of the Minister of Works, Engineer David Umahi.

The wedding took place at the palace of His Royal Highness Ezekiel Nwifuru Nwakpu, Oferekpe Agbaja in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

The minister disclosed this in a post via Facebook on Saturday.

He attached pictures of himself and Gov Nwifuri as well as those of family members.

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According to the ex-Ebonyi governor, the relationship between the new couple started in 2020 when no one knew about it.

“Yesterday, I attended the traditional wedding of Engr. Silas Umahi and Princess Rebecca Cynthia Nwifuru at the palace of His Royal Highness Ezekiel Nwifuru Nwakpu, Oferekpe Agbaja, Izzi LGA”, Umahi stated.

“This marriage is truly an act of God. Interestingly, their relationship began quietly in 2020, long before either family knew about it.

” God indeed has a way of doing things. My relationship with Governor Francis Nwifuru started over 18 years ago, founded on love, trust, and honesty — and now God has extended that bond to our younger ones.

“Congratulations once again to Silas and Rebecca. May this union continue to grow in love, peace, and divine favor”.

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