Collaborate with EFCC in Fight against Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, Olukoyede Tells Lawyers Forum

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has charged female lawyers in the country to join hands with the Commission in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing. He gave the charge on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in a one-day training of members of Women Forum of the…

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Navy hands over rescued human trafficking victims to NAPTIP

The Nigerian Navy has reaffirmed its commitment to combating human trafficking and other transnational organised crimes with the handover of two rescued victims of human trafficking to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons. The Navy said the victims were rescued during a targeted anti-human trafficking operation before being transferred to NAPTIP’s…

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Police top list as ICPC uncovers 908 ghost workers

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has identified the Nigeria Police Force and five federal ministries and agencies as having the highest number of suspected fake workers uncovered during its payroll verification exercise. ICPC Chairman, Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), disclosed the findings while speaking on the commission’s investigation into payroll fraud across…

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Mandela Day: NHRC, Partners Secure Release of Eight Inmates, Push Humane Reforms at Suleja Correctional Centre

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), in partnership with Hope Behind Bars Africa and other stakeholders, has facilitated the release of eight indigent inmates from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre in Niger State as part of activities commemorating the 2026 Nelson Mandela Day. The intervention, which involved the payment of fines ranging between N800,000…

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Separation of Powers Is Not Separation of Purpose: Why Cooperation Between the Executive and Legislature Strengthens Democracy

By Dr. Mike Uyi, President, Global Peace Movement International In Nigeria’s political discourse, one recurring criticism is that the National Assembly, particularly the Senate, is merely a “rubber stamp” institution because it frequently approves executive proposals. For many observers, a legislature that does not constantly oppose the executive is automatically perceived as weak, compromised, or…

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NAPTIP Raises Alarm Over Rise of ‘Fraud Factories’, Says Over 300,000 Victims Trapped in Global Scam Networks

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has raised the alarm over the growing sophistication of human trafficking networks, warning that thousands of young people are being deceived, trafficked and forced into cybercrime operations disguised as employment opportunities. The agency said the emerging trend, driven by technology and online recruitment platforms,…

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