Tinubu Withdraws Police from VIP Security Duties
President Bola Tinubu orders immediate withdrawal of police officers from VIP protection. Officers to return to core policing duties nationwide. Read full details.
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NHRC Flags Off 16 Days Anti-GBV Campaign Across Nigeria
National Human Rights Commission launches 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with nationwide activities across all 36 states and FCT from Nov 25 to Dec 10.
15 Petitions Flood Rivers Human Rights Tribunal
Over 15 petitions presented at the People’s Tribunal in Port Harcourt expose human rights abuses and environmental injustice in Rivers State. Victims seek justice where conventional systems have failed.
Police Rescue 6 Children from Trafficking Syndicate
Niger State Police Command rescues six abducted children from human trafficking network operating between Niger and FCT. Suspects arrested, investigation ongoing.
Father of 3 Arrested for Trafficking Girls to Ghana
Adamawa police arrest Hamza Tukur Isa for trafficking young girls to Ghana. Suspect reveals how he lured victims with fake job promises. Police vow more arrests and urge parental vigilance.
Police Pension Board Bill Awaits Tinubu's Assent
President Tinubu is set to approve the Nigeria Police Pension Board bill, removing officers from CPS. Retirees could earn 85% of emoluments as pension. Read the latest developments.
Man arrested for trafficking girls to Ghana for prostitution
A 39-year-old man, Yusuf, has been arrested in Adamawa for trafficking girls from Lagos to Ghana for prostitution. Police urge public vigilance. Read more.
Organ Harvester Arrested in Nasarawa, 4 Rescued
Nasarawa Police arrest a suspected organ harvester, rescuing four young men lured with cash. CP Jauro warns the public as organ trafficking grows. Read for safety tips.
TotalEnergies accused of Mozambique war crimes complicity
French energy giant TotalEnergies faces legal action for alleged complicity in war crimes at its Mozambique gas site. NGO claims company knew about civilian abuses but continued operations.
Reps Propose 15% Women Quota in Police Recruitment
Nigeria's House of Representatives pushes for mandatory 15% women quota in police recruitment to enhance gender equality and improve policing effectiveness nationwide.
Lagos CP: Police Cannot Search Your Phone on Road
Lagos CP Olohundare Jimoh reaffirms that police officers have no right to search citizens' phones. He also announced free bail services and improved police-youth relations.
Lagos CP: No Police Should Search Your Phone
Lagos Police Commissioner Olohundare Jimoh reaffirms his order prohibiting officers from searching residents' phones. Learn about the public's reaction and real-life enforcement challenges.
17 Children Rescued from Traffickers in Kaduna
Kaduna police arrest 3 suspected child traffickers, rescue 17 children in Zaria operation. Suspects confessed to planning transport to Abuja and beyond. Read full details.
Court convicts 2 for recruiting minor for prostitution
Federal High Court in Jos convicts two defendants for child trafficking and prostitution offenses under TIPPEA Act 2015. Justice D.V. Agushi delivers landmark judgment.
Italian Tourists Paid £70k for Bosnian Human Safari
Italian prosecutors investigate wealthy tourists who paid £70,000 to shoot civilians during Sarajevo siege. Shocking 'human safari' details emerge decades later.
Nigeria's Non-Religious Hold First World Conference
Nigeria's irreligious community organized its first world conference in Abuja, demanding justice for persecution victims and constitutional protection for non-believers.
NIS stops 294 Nigerians, rescues 36 trafficking victims
Nigeria Immigration Service intercepts 294 nationals suspected of 'Japa Syndrome', denies entry to 332 irregular migrants, rescues 36 trafficking victims at Seme Border through enhanced border security.
Immigration stops 294 Nigerians from leaving country
Nigeria Immigration Service intercepts 294 citizens over smuggling suspicions, rescues 36 trafficking victims at Seme border. Learn about the evolving migration patterns.
25-Year-Old Gets 1-Year Jail for Human Trafficking in Kaduna
Kaduna court sentences Markus Jennifer to one year imprisonment for attempted human trafficking. NAPTIP secures conviction under anti-trafficking laws. Learn more about this case.
NIS stops 294 Nigerians from illegal migration
Nigeria Immigration Service intercepts 294 citizens attempting illegal migration, turns back 332 irregular migrants, rescues 36 trafficking victims in intensified border operations.
Burna Boy Film Earns ₦24.6M Opening Weekend
Burna Boy's executive produced thriller '3 Cold Dishes' grossed ₦24.6 million in its opening weekend, showcasing African storytelling about human trafficking and revenge across multiple countries.
UN Warns of Tech Giants' Dangerous Power Concentration
UN human rights chief Volker Turk expresses grave concern over tech giants' immense power and unregulated AI threatening global democracy. Learn why regulation is urgently needed.
Ogun CP Urges Promoted Officers to Uphold Integrity
Ogun State Police Commissioner Lanre Ogunlowo decorates newly promoted officers, charging them to demonstrate integrity and fairness in their duties. Read more about the ceremony.
US Supreme Court Backs Trump's Passport Gender Policy
In a landmark decision, the US Supreme Court has upheld the Trump administration's controversial passport gender policy, requiring citizens to provide medical evidence for gender marker changes.
PPDC Empowers 20,000+ Detainees in Justice Reform
The PPDC transforms Nigeria's justice landscape through groundbreaking legal aid initiatives, securing freedom for thousands and driving systemic reforms nationwide.
NIS Launches Major Anti-Smuggling Operation in Nigeria
Nigeria Immigration Service joins forces with key stakeholders in groundbreaking initiative to combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling through enhanced border security and intelligence sharing.
Ogun Police Bust Cameroonian Human Trafficking Ring
Ogun State Police Command has dismantled a sophisticated Cameroonian human trafficking syndicate, rescuing multiple victims in a major operation that exposes cross-border criminal networks.
Nigeria's Legitimacy Crisis Over Unchecked Killings
Human Rights Watch exposes Nigeria's deteriorating security situation as unchecked violence and lack of government accountability threaten the nation's democratic foundations.
Kanu Writes Trump: Probe SE Nigeria Killings
IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu petitions former US President Donald Trump, calling for investigation into alleged extrajudicial killings by Nigerian security forces in Southeast region amid ongoing unrest.
Texas Woman Rescued After Months of Torture by Friends
Shocking details emerge as Texas police rescue woman held captive for months, tortured and chained in backyard by five acquaintances who allegedly turned against her.
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