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“Mother and daughter nabbed in N18m romance fraud case”

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Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre has arrested a mother and her daughter over their alleged involvement in a romance scam that reportedly defrauded a Malta-based victim of over N18 million. According to a statement released on Wednesday by DSP Unwana Imah, Acting Police Public Liaison Officer of the NPF-NCCC in Abuja, the suspects were identified as 39-year-old Urowhe Diana and her 22-year-old daughter, Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru. Preliminary findings by investigators suggest that a Lagos-based man, Emmanuel Amanfo—currently at large and described as Rokibat’s stepfather—allegedly worked with her to open and operate multiple bank accounts used to move proceeds from the fraud. Authorities say the accounts were allegedly used to channel funds obtained through the romance scam targeting the victim based in Malta. Investigations are ongoing as police continue efforts to track down other suspects linked to the case. The statement further disclosed that proceeds from the alleged romance scam were moved through money transfer operators and direct bank deposits into several accounts linked to Rokibat. Investigators also alleged that the funds were later transferred into an Ecobank account belonging to her mother, Urowhe Diana,… 

“Hegseth: Trump Order Sparked Anti-ISIS Strikes in Nigeria”

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Pete Hegseth has revealed that former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a directive ordering the Pentagon to prioritise the protection of Christians in Nigeria who were being targeted by ISIS-linked groups. Speaking at a White House press briefing on Wednesday, Hegseth said the instruction was given roughly a year earlier after Trump was alerted to attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria. According to him, the directive led to covert military coordination and the deployment of U.S. assets, with intelligence gathered during the mission later contributing to the killing of ISIS deputy leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki during a joint U.S.–Nigeria operation in the Lake Chad Basin. Hegseth said Trump personally pushed for stronger action, recalling the former president’s order that the U.S. “do everything possible” to protect Christians under threat in the region. He added that the operation produced significant gains in the fight against terrorism, including the elimination of high-ranking ISIS figures responsible for attacks in Nigeria and threats against the United States. Over time, he claimed, intelligence-driven strikes led to the killing of hundreds of ISIS fighters linked to violence against Christian communities. Describing the… 

“Alonso closes in on first Chelsea signing as Jorgensen plans exit

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Chelsea are preparing to approve their first major summer transfer decision under new boss Xabi Alonso, with goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen pushing for a Stamford Bridge exit. The Danish shot-stopper is understood to be seeking regular first-team football after struggling for opportunities since arriving from Villarreal CF two years ago. Despite being tipped to compete with Robert Sanchez for Chelsea’s number one jersey, Jorgensen has made only 11 Premier League appearances during his spell in West London. According to BBC Sport, Alonso’s appointment did little to change the goalkeeper’s stance, with the 24-year-old already informing the club of his desire to move on this summer. Chelsea had previously rejected interest in Jorgensen during the January transfer window, but the club are now reportedly ready to consider offers as several clubs across England and Europe keep tabs on his situation ahead of the new season.

“Kane tips PSG to deny Arsenal European glory in final showdown”

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Harry Kane has tipped Paris Saint-Germain to retain their UEFA Champions League crown ahead of Saturday’s blockbuster final against Arsenal in Budapest, Hungary. The Bayern Munich striker, whose side suffered a heartbreaking 6-5 aggregate semi-final defeat to PSG, told ESPN on Thursday that the French champions deserved to head into the final as favourites. “PSG are the reigning champions and that gives them a slight advantage, but Arsenal have been unbelievable this season,” Kane said. Despite backing PSG, the England captain admitted he was still undecided about watching the final after Bayern’s painful exit, while also questioning some controversial refereeing decisions during the semi-final clash. “Everyone saw the incidents. How one handball is given one week and not the next is just unbelievable,” he said, adding that PSG should also have been reduced to 10 men after what he described as a clear second yellow card offence. Kane, however, praised Arsenal’s quality and warned PSG against underestimating Mikel Arteta’s side. “It’s a clash of two very different styles, but both teams are incredibly dangerous and strong in their own way. It’s set up to be… 

FCTA Debunks Alleged Environmental Levies Order

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration has dismissed reports alleging that a court order halted environmental services and food safety enforcement sittings across the FCT. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Legal Officer of the FCTA Public Health Department, Idris Suleiman, described the circulating claims as “completely false and misleading.” According to the department, the order delivered by Justice Yusuf Halilu of the FCT High Court in Motion No. M/7935/2026 only restrained proceedings relating to a case filed by H-Medix Pharmacy Limited against the FCTA Health and Human Services Secretariat and six others. The department clarified that the ruling did not stop the Public Health Department’s broader enforcement operations or food safety court sittings within the territory. It therefore urged residents and business operators to ignore reports suggesting a total suspension of environmental health enforcement activities in the FCT.