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Two Nigerians brothers sentenced to over 17 years in ‘sextortion’ case that led to Michigan teen’s suicide
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A US court has sentenced two Nigerian brothers, Samuel Ogoshi, 24, and Samson Ogoshi, 21, to 17 years and six months in prison.
They were sentenced for their involvement in a sextortion scheme that tragically led to the suicide of 17-year-old Jordan DeMay.
They sent DeMay a friend request on Instagram, pretending to be a girl his age, and flirted with him.
The brothers lured DeMay into sending them explicit images by pretending to be a girl his age and threatened to send his pictures to his friends if he did not send money.
DeMay sent as much money as he could and pleaded with the scammers, threatening to kill himself if they spread the images.
“Good… Do that fast, or I’ll make you do it,” the brothers replied.
However, DeMay took his own life less than six hours after their initial conversation on March 25, 2022.
This case marks the first successful prosecution of Nigerians for sextortion in the U.S., highlighting a growing trend of such crimes linked to Nigeria.
John DeMay, the deceased’s father, told Marquette federal court in Michigan that he still had nightmares after finding his son dead in his bedroom.
He said the family moved out of the house to escape the memory.
The brothers were extradited to the US in August 2023 to face prosecution over numerous cases of sexual extortion of young men and teenage boys on social media linked to them.
They pleaded guilty in April to conspiring to exploit teenage boys in Michigan and across the US sexually.
In a statement on Thursday, Merrick Garland, attorney general, said over 100 victims, including at least eleven minors, fell to the brothers’ scam.
“These sentences should serve as a warning that the perpetrators of online sexual exploitation and extortion cannot escape accountability for their heinous crimes by hiding behind their phones and computers,” Garland said.
“The Justice Department will find them, no matter where they are, and we will bring them to justice in the United States.”
At the sentencing, both brothers apologised to DeMay’s family.
“I’m sorry to the family. We made a bad decision to make money, and I wish I could change that,” Samson said.
Their defence attorneys said the brothers’ crimes were fuelled by drug abuse and the sextortion scam culture in Nigeria.
The judge said the crimes showed a “callous disregard for life,” especially as they continued targeting other victims even after learning that DeMay died.
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration determined to replicate the infrastructural stride being recorded in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in every part of the country.
Tinubu made the promise in Abuja on Tuesday, while inaugurating the newly constructed Transitway N2, from Central Business District to Wuse District, with two bridges by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).
The president, who was represented by the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, said that the move would ensure every part of the country is developed with roads, bridges, railways, and more.
This, according to him, will ensure that no region is left behind in the quest for a more developed and secured Nigeria.
Tinubu said that the Transitway project symbolised progress and a reflection of his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, committed to building infrastructure that serves the people, unlocks economic potentials, and supports sustainable growth and development.
“This infrastructure is a very important piece of the FCT’s Master Plan, designed to ease traffic flow, enhance connectivity, and improve urban mobility for millions of commuters, residents, and businesses alike in the territory.
“For years, traveling between Wuse and the Central Area meant navigating bottlenecks, losing productive man-hours, and enduring frustrating traffic gridlocks. Today, all that has changed.
“By cutting down travel times and bridging these two major districts, we are opening up new commercial corridors,” he said.
The president commended the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, for the ongoing transformation of FCT in line with the Abuja Master Plan.
“You have contributed to something larger than a roadway; you have contributed to the future of our capital city and therefore given pride to Nigeria,” Tinubu said.
In his remarks, Wike described the Transitway as a critical road corridor that seamlessly connects Wuse with the Central Business District.
The minister attributed the successes being recorded in the delivery of infrastructure in FCT to the overwhelming support of Tinubu, particularly the removal of the Administration from the Treasury Single Account.
The minister said that on July 17, the last day of the projects’ inauguration, he would present what Tinubu had done for the people of the FCT and for Nigerians in the last three years.
“There are so many things Mr president has done that we have not made public so that Nigerians will know why we must continue to pray and support him,” he said.
He assured FCT residents that all roads that were not on the Google map would be captured to enable residents to navigate through the city with ease.
On her part, FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud said that the newly completed corridor was a strategic investment in connectivity, economic growth and urban efficiency.
Mahmoud added that the road corridor also represents another fulfilled promise in the FCTA’s resolve to build a modern and inclusive capital city.
Earlier, Mr Richard Dauda, acting Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority, said that the project, the first major realisation of the construction of Transitways in Abuja city was awarded in October 2025.
Dauda described the Transitway as a mixed traffic corridor designed to carry both vehicular and rail traffic through the city, and particularly connecting the sector centers.
“The corridor is designed to support integrated mass transit infrastructure, including light rail in the median and dual carriage roads on each side of the rail to inter-modal terminals at intervals.
“It is part of the larger mass transit system, which aims to connect the city center with other districts and satellite towns through the inner and outer transit loops,” he said.
He added that the Transitway in the Abuja Master Plan was designed as a continuous transport corridor that radiates from the transportation centres, located in the Central Area, runs through districts like Garki and Wuse in Phase I of the city.
He said that the corridor also runs through the four phases of the city, dissecting sector centres on both the northern and southern development corridors forming a loop.
“In full development, the northern flank of the Transitway covers almost 52 kilometres (km) and the southern flank covers almost 64 km,” he added.
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The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has facilitated with Kwara ADC guber candidate Hon Zakari Mohammed as he clocks 56.
In a congratulatory message he e:signed Atiku said: “On behalf of my family, I extend my warmest congratulations to my younger brother and compatriot, Rt. Hon. Zakari Mohammed, the ADC Governorship Candidate for Kwara State, as he marks his 56th birthday.
“Today, we celebrate a distinguished patriot whose life has been defined by service, courage, competence, and an unwavering commitment to the progress of Kwara State and Nigeria.
“Your record as a two-term member of the House of Representatives, where you also served with distinction as the Spokesman of the 7th Assembly, reflects your deep understanding of democratic governance and legislative excellence.
“Your impactful service as Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Commissioner for Energy, Special Assistant on Sports, and Sole Administrator of Kwara United Football Club further demonstrates your capacity to deliver results wherever duty calls.
“Beyond politics, you have built an admirable career as a broadcaster, journalist, criminologist, and defence and security expert. Your attainment of a PhD in Defence and Strategic Studies from the Nigerian Defence Academy is a testament to your dedication to knowledge, leadership, and national development.
“As you continue your journey of service, I pray that Almighty Allah grants you sound health, greater wisdom, renewed strength, and many more years of impactful leadership.
” May He guide your steps and bless your aspiration to lead Kwara State into a new era of justice, prosperity, security, and inclusive development.
I have no doubt that your experience, integrity, and passion for the welfare of the people will continue to inspire hope and confidence among Kwarans and Nigerians. -AA
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Atiku celebrates Kwara ADC guber candidate Zakari Mohammed at 56
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