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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has uncovered an alleged human trafficking operation following a coordinated raid on a popular hotel in the 33 Area of Onitsha, Anambra State, resulting in the arrest of six suspects and the rescue of 17 victims. The operation, which was carried out with the…
The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC), in collaboration with local hunters, have rescued a kidnapped student of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, simply identified as Pascal. He was said to have been rescued unhurt on January 25, by the operatives of the corps during the payment of ransom at a forest. The 500-level student was…
No fewer than five suspected pipeline vandals have been arrested by operatives of the Edo State Police Command. The suspects were arrested on Monday, January 26, 2026, at about 9:30 am by operatives of Ekpoma Division. ASP Eno Ikoedem, the image maker of the Command stated this in a statement on Sunday, February 1, 2026…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recognised the Labour Party (LP) National Working Committee (NWC) led by Nenadi Usman INEC indicated that the move followed a court order mandating the electoral commission to do so. Checks on the INEC website as of Friday showed that the umpire has now listed Usman as the caretaker…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested six suspects and rescued 14 victims in two separate cases of transnational human trafficking in the state. The spokesperson of the command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday. According to the statement, on January 22, 2026, a Togolese national, Meale Yaoili, reported at…
The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned one Ndubuisi Iheukwumere John before Justice Agbaje Olufunmilola Adetutu of the Federal High Court, sitting in Asaba, Delta State for fraud. He was arraigned on a two-count charge, bordering on advance fee fraud and obtaining by false pretence to the tune…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has urged members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, to take ownership of the corruption fight by upholding integrity and dedication to honest work, stressing that the nation’s development is dependent on their commitment to ridding the country of all forms…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has voiced serious concerns over recent forced evictions in Lagos State and the enforcement of sit-at-home directives in Anambra State, warning that both actions threaten citizens’ fundamental rights. Executive Secretary of the Commission. Dr. Tony Ojukwu expressed alarm over the ongoing demolition of waterfront and informal settlements in Makoko,…
The Ambassadors of Germany and France to Nigeria have urged the country to draw lessons from decades of Franco-German cooperation, stressing that reconciliation, friendship, and shared responsibility are critical drivers of growth, stability, and regional integration. German Ambassador Annett Günther and French Ambassador Marc Fonbaustier made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during events marking…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has refuted reports alleging that its leadership is responsible for the non-payment of promotion arrears and the diversion of funds meant for personnel welfare, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Thursday by the spokesman of the Corps, Afolabi Babawale, the Corps…