NAPTIP, New Delhi Police arrest Nigerian trafficker in India

Juliana Francis

Okah

Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Ministry of foreign Affairs, the Nigeria High Commission in New Delhi, India, the New Delhi Police as well as activists from the New Delhi based – Anti-Human Trafficking Organisation known as Vihaan-(WMS), in a joint operation have a notorious Foreign –based human trafficker, Joy Shandy Okah, a suspected human trafficker operating in India.

Father of 10 killed over inability to pay N60m ransom

Taiwo Jimoh

Mr. Gbenga Falana, a 37 years old father of 10 children and five wives, has been shot to death in Yewa area of Ogun State by suspected kidnappers, over the inability of his family members to cough up N60million ransom.

Police storm hideout, rescue seven victims of human trafficking

Juliana Francis

The Katsina Police Command, today, announced that it has rescued four women and three men, believed to be victims of human trafficking.

Two policemen injured as gunmen attack UBA bullion van

Juliana Francis

The Delta State Police Command has revealed how armed hoodlums on Thursday at 10:45am, attacked a bullion van believed to contain money belonging to United Bank for African (UBA).

IGP warns Nigerians as conman swindles 121 desperate job seekers

Juliana Francis

Operatives of the Force Intelligence Response Team (IRT) have arrested Mr. Hamza Abdullahi for allegedly defrauding 121 desperate job seekers.

Ubajekwe: I was eight years old when uncle violated me

 Oluwatobiloba Davies

Ubajekwe

Mrs. Florence Ubajekwe is the founder of Women and Children Against Child Sexual Abuse Initiative, a nongovernmental organisation (NGO) which helps victims of sexual and domestic violence to speak out. The organisation also direct victims to specialist who can talk to them, to make sure they are able to get justice for being violated.

Missing mother of two found mutilated, buried in Lagos

 

The search for the missing mother of two, Mercy Henry, has come to an end.

The 35 years old woman was found, mutilated and buried in different sacks behind a building belonging to the prime suspect, Mr. Mayowa Timothy Bamidele.
It will be recalled that Bamidele had repeatedly, vehemently denied seeing Mercy. In fact, he maintained that he last saw her four years ago.

Survivor: How family members sexually abused me for 12 years

Wisdom Nwachukwu

 

A 20-year- old lady, who doesn't want her name disclosed, has shared the harrowing story of how she was sexually abused for 12 years by relatives.

Burundian, children rescued from slavery in Imo State

Juliana Francis

Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and the Department of State Services (DSS), Imo State Command, in combine operation, have rescued a middle - aged Burundian woman and her three children suspected to be victims of trafficking.

Defilement: Shock as Police personnel flout AIG’s instructions

Juliana Francis

Members of the Advocates for Children and Vulnerable Persons Network (ACVPN) have petitioned the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), in charge of the Federal Criminal Investigations Intelligence Department (FCIID), Alagbon Ikoyi, Lagos State, expressing shock that his instructions concerning a case of defilement had been flouted.

Family distraught as mother of two disappears in Lagos community

 Juliana Francis

The family of 70-year-old Pa Henry Ekienabor has been plunged into worry following the disappearance of their 35 years old daughter, Mercy Henry, a mother of two.

Most parents uncomfortable discussing sexuality with their children

Bisola Okuwobi

Mrs. Remilekun Thompson is one of the Nigerian women making impacts in issues relating to Sex and Gender Based Violence (SGBV). She’s the co-founder of D-Family Tutor, an organisation, whose mission is to deliver quality intervention, promote family values and how families can confront daily challenges.

We've recovered N152Bn, $386m in 2021, says EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in continuation of the review of its operational activities for 2021 has disclosed that it recovered the aggregate sum of N152, 088,698,751.64,  $386,220,202.84,   £1, 182,519.75,  €156,246.76,  1,723,310.00 Saudi Riyal, 1,900.00 South African Rand, and 1, 400.00 Canadian Dollar between January and December 2021.

P&ID Scam: Defendant received $4969, $5000 through child’s account - Witness

 

The trial of a former Director, Legal Services of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Grace Taiga, for alleged fraud in the case involving Process and Industrial Development Limited (P&ID) before Justice O.A Adeniyi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court Abuja continued today, January 10, 2022 with the EFCC presenting its fourth prosecution witness.

Mompha re-arrested for alleged money laundering in Nigeria

Operatives of the Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have re-arrested a suspected internet fraudster, Ismailia Mustapha, for laundering funds obtained through unlawful activities and retention of  alleged proceeds  of crime.

Women meant to support families, not be housewives

Stanley Ihedigbo

Mrs. Folashade Afolabi

Mrs. Folashade Afolabi is the founder of Matilda David Foundation (MDF), located at the  Iyana-Odo, Igando Road, Egbeda area of Lagos State.

Sylvester Oromoni: Odumosu supports clearance of alleged students for murder

Juliana Francis

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has upheld the clearance of the five students of Dowen College alleged to be connected in the murder of 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni.

EFCC Secures 2220 Convictions in 2021

 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured a total of 2220 convictions across all its Commands in 2021. 

Suspect: I learnt kidnapping schoolchildren from Nollywood actor, Zuby Micheal

IGP, Baba

 Juliana Francis

A 23-year-old man, identified as Mr. Ayobamidele Kudus Ayodele, who allegedly specialized in abducting schoolchildren for ransom, has told the police that he learnt the art from his favourite Nollywood actor, Zuby Micheal.

My son died over health workers’ incompetence, says grieving dad

Taiwo Jimoh

A grieving father, Mr. Bashiru Wahab, has narrated how he lost his four years old son, Master. Bashiru Kehinde, to what he described as “incompetence on the part of Lagos State health workers.”

IDPs: Fleeing from death

Juliana Francis

The suffering etched on the face of Mrs. Lahila makes it difficult to decipher her age. She and her husband fled Gombe State in the north after she got information that he would be killed for marrying her, a mere Christian.