The Borno Government has reiterated its readiess to partner with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to stem the tide of trafficking in women and girls . The Commissioner for Justice, Hauwa Abubakar, made this…
The Anti-Kidnapping, Human Trafficking, Child Abuse and Drug Abuse Initiative (AKH-TRACADA) says it has opened an operational office in Accra, Ghana, to combat rising cases of human trafficking involving Nigerian nationals. Mr Belonwu Ezeanyaeche, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, AKH-TRACADA…
Residents of Magboro Community in Ogun State are living in fear following a surge in burglaries that have plagued their homes in recent months, reports the News Men. An investigation by News Men reveals growing concern and anxiety, particularly among…
The Federal Government on Wednesday in Abuja urged Commissioners for Women Affairs across the Federation to leverage their positions and advocate for policies to combat human trafficking. Mr Lateef Fagbemi, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice,…
By Austine Emmanuel, Kaduna New religious sect, “Achard Life Mission International” has surfaced in Northern Nigeria, suspected to be involved in human trafficking, sparking widespread concern among residents and security agencies. This new sect, advocating for the restoration of the…
…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…
