…Military career not a death trap — FCC Deputy director …As NDLEA warns against drug abuse The Lagos State Government has launched an initiative to encourage youth enrolment in the Nigerian Armed Forces and curb human trafficking. Hon. Commissioner, Ministry…
The recent rescue of 11 young Nigerian girls from the clutches of human traffickers in Ghana is a depravity that lurks in the shadows of our society. The victims, aged 14 to 18, were lured with promises of restaurant jobs,…
France has expressed its commitment to strengthen existing relations with Nigeria, especially in tackling illegal migration and human trafficking. France Ambassador in charge of Migration at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr Christophe Leonzi, made this known when…
Comptroller of Immigration at the Lagos Seaports and Marine Command, Mr Mohammed Saddiq, on Friday warned boat operators against human trafficking. In a statement issued by the spokesman of the Command, Mr Augustus Maisor, the comptroller admonished boat operators to…
Human trafficking has been considered one of the venoms that dampen a country’s growth, considering the fact that after several and deliberate attempts by the regulatory bodies to curb the distateful menace, the ill persists. In Nigeria, several cases of…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking In Persons (NAPTIP), has arrested two suspects in Abuja over alleged human trafficking. The suspects are Awulonu Franklin and Joseph Ukaluo. The Director-General (DG) of the agency, Prof. Fatima Waziri-Azi, disclosed on…
The Katsina State Police Command said it had successfully neutralised no fewer than 54 suspected terrorists and lost five officers in gun battles from January 2022 to date. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Shehu Umar-Nadada, disclosed this during…
The Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL), a non governmental organisation, has called for stakeholders’ engagement to complement government’s effort to end human trafficking in the country. This is contained in a statement by NATCAL’s National President, Mr…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), in Oyo State, has rescued a three months pregnant human trafficking victim. The NIS Public Relations Officer (PRO), Olufemi Adetunji made this known while briefing journalists. Adetunji said the victim has been handed over to…
The Police in Adamawa have confirmed the arrest of four suspects in connection with trafficking 24 children from the state. DSP Sulaiman Nguroje, Police Spokesperson in the state, confirmed the on Tuesday in Yola. Recall that Mr Sikiru Akande, the…
