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Nigerian National Wanted in U.S. for Cyber Fraud Arrested in Philippines
A Nigerian national, Ahmed Kamilu Alex, wanted in the United States for alleged cyber fraud, was apprehended by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Quezon City, Philippines.
The BI confirmed on Monday, October 28, 2024, that Alex, 35, was arrested by the fugitive search unit along Panay Avenue on October 11. He had been added to the Philippines’ immigration blacklist as a fugitive.
According to Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado, Alex and two accomplices allegedly orchestrated a cyber fraud scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic by creating fake websites mimicking legitimate U.S. government agencies.
These sites targeted U.S. military personnel, charging them between $500 to $48,500 for false emergency leave processing fees. The U.S. government has requested Alex’s deportation to face charges. He is currently held in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City, awaiting deportation proceedings.
The BI stated that Alex will remain blacklisted and banned from re-entering the Philippines following his deportation.
It has been reported that the Ebola virus is rising again and there have been some cases. This has caused fear in many, with talks of different viruses spreading.
Amid this concern, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) reassured the people that no trace of Ebola has been confirmed in the country, despite the outbreak in Africa.
FAAN shared that they have been on the lookout for travellers who may have symptoms, and so far there is none.
It has been reported that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has finally released the withheld results of 279 students.
It can be recalled that some results were held due to investigations of cheating. Some results proved to have traces of malpractice and were cancelled, but the ones without traces have been released and the students can finally move on.
JAMB also shared additional advice for students that might have not seen theirs: “Candidates whose results have not yet been released are advised to check their status by sending UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number used for registration to view their released results.”
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
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