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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has received 12 victims of human trafficking repatriated from Ghana as part of its ongoing trans-border collaboration with state and non-state actors in the fight against human trafficking. The Lagos Command disclosed this in a statement shared on Tuesday via the agency’s social media page,…
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by a lawyer, Johnmary Jideobi, seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election. Delivering Judgement, Justice Lifu also awarded a N20 million fine against Jideobi and in favour of the ex-president. He equally awarded a…
By Ebuwa Choice The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Oredo Branch, popularly known as “The Luxury Branch,” has emphasised the need for engineering innovation and renewable energy solutions to drive rural development and enhance food production across Nigeria. The call was made during its Monthly General Meeting and Technical Lecture for May 2026, held at…
Nigeria is positioning itself for a major leap in the global knowledge economy as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to protect intellectual property, unlock the economic potential of the creative industry and attract innovation-driven investments. The push gained fresh momentum on Monday with the announcement that the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organisation…
Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced that the ongoing reconstruction of the State Secretariat Complex in Port Harcourt will be completed and ready for use by the first quarter of 2027. The governor made the declaration on Monday after inspecting the extensive renovation works at the iconic government facility located in the Old…
The Federal Government has opened its case against social media influencer, Justice Chidiebere, popularly known as “Justice Crack,” over an amended three-count charge bordering on alleged cybercrime and felony. Chidiebere was arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja, where he pleaded not guilty to the charges. Following his plea, the…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has raised fresh concerns over the increasing activities of fraudulent migration syndicates and irregular cross-border networks operating across the country, warning Nigerians against falling victim to deceptive overseas travel schemes. The Service said criminal groups are increasingly targeting vulnerable citizens, especially young women and girls, with false promises of employment,…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has launched one of the biggest crackdowns on economic sabotage in recent years after sealing all operational facilities belonging to Inner Galaxy Steel Company and Jiuxing Integrity Industrial Ltd over alleged involvement in the large-scale vandalism and recycling of stolen railway infrastructure across the country. The sweeping operation…
By Choice Ebuwa The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has recorded a breakthrough in its crackdown on cybercrime and internet fraud with the arrest of a 24-year-old suspect allegedly linked to an online vehicle purchase scam involving over ₦3 million. Addressing journalists in Benin City, the State Commandant of…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) through the deployment of secure digital identity systems aimed at improving governance, enhancing national security, and expanding access to public services. Speaking at a digital conference in Abuja themed “Building Africa’s Digital Foundations Together,” the Director-General and Chief…