Nasarawa State Police intercept a vehicle, rescuing 17 children and teenagers suspected to be victims of human trafficking. The victims were allegedly lured with promises of farming jobs. Read the full story.
DSS operatives rescue two ECWA pastors and a member abducted in Kaduna. Three suspects linked to the kidnapping and arms trafficking are arrested in a joint operation. Read the full story.
Nigeria's DSS rescues abducted pastors in Kaduna, uncovers arms supply routes across North-Central states. Read details of the joint security operation and arrests.
A Nigerian couple in Ogijo, Ogun State, desperately seeks help to find their missing 4-year-old daughter, Oluwadabira, abducted last Friday. The family pleads for public assistance.
A Lagos dispatch rider, Yahaya Nuru, has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment for trafficking tramadol and other prohibited drugs. Read the full court details.
Enugu Governor Peter Mbah assures children of welfare and education priority, declaring zero tolerance for abuse. His administration invests over 30% of state budget in education for a prosperous future.
Anambra police raid a brothel in Aguleri, rescuing 33 underage girls. Victims reveal harrowing ordeal of abduction, forced oaths, and prostitution. Suspect at large.
Niger State Police rescue two victims, arrest suspect Gift Segun Lucky for human trafficking and s3xual exploitation. Efforts ongoing to rescue third victim in Ivory Coast.
NDLEA's nationwide crackdown leads to the arrest of an 80-year-old repeat drug offender and the seizure of narcotics concealed in mannequins. Read the full report on the agency's latest victories.
Anambra Police Command rescues 33 underage girls, arrests suspect in Awkuzu raid. Breakthrough follows tip on children abducted from Ebonyi. Read the full report.
A Nigerian woman and her Ghanaian husband have been detained in Tripoli over the alleged torture and starvation of an orphaned child to death. The shocking case emerged on January 7, 2025.
Anambra Police raid uncovers child trafficking syndicate in Awkuzu, rescuing 33 underage girls and arresting a suspect. The operation followed a tip-off about abducted girls from Ebonyi. Read the full story.
Ekwotosi Okeh shares a harrowing childhood experience of domestic servitude. The techpreneur was forced to use her tongue to clean kerosene. Read her shocking story.
Libyan police arrested a driver for smuggling nine undocumented Nigerian female migrants. The incident occurred at a security checkpoint in Al Jufra. Read the full details.
Nigeria Customs and NDLEA intercept 30.1kg of cocaine concealed on a vessel at Lagos's Apapa Port. A major victory in the fight against drug trafficking. Read the full story.
A young girl, Chilotam, is hospitalised after her stepfather allegedly hit her with a plank containing nails. The incident, reported by a neighbour, highlights ongoing child maltreatment. Read the full report and the community's call for justice.
Explore the dual realities of Nigerian childhood, from affluent urban life to rural poverty. Learn about the 54% in multidimensional poverty and 14.8 million out-of-school children. Discover the facts.
A former Texas substitute teacher and her boyfriend are jailed on charges of aggravated assault of a child and possessing illegal material. Read the full story.
NDLEA arrests a previously convicted drug trafficker, Nwobodo Chidiebere Basil, and three cargo agents over 1.50kg cocaine hidden in liquid starch sachets bound for the UK from Lagos airport. Read the full story.
West African stakeholders call for urgent, coordinated action against human trafficking, highlighting its $150bn annual profit and 75% child victim rate. Learn about the regional strategy.
A young Nigerian mother pleads for help on TikTok, alleging her husband and his family assaulted her and took her 2-year-old child. Read the full story and public reactions.
A new report reveals criminal gangs are using 'legitimate' forwarding businesses to move drugs via commercial vessels. SEREC calls for urgent tech and institutional reforms to secure Nigeria's ports and supply chains. Read more.
The DOJ has released disturbing new photos of Jeffrey Epstein with young girls. See the shocking details and the whistleblower finally vindicated.
NDLEA operatives arrest Simbiat Shodunke, a key syndicate member, with 23.5kg of cocaine hidden in her kids' room in Lagos. Agency intercepts Italy-bound opioids in nationwide crackdown.
Delta Police uncover a fabricated baby kidnapping used to cover child trafficking and a decades-old illegal gin factory. Suspects arrested, investigations ongoing. Read the shocking details.
Niger State Police have charged eight individuals for child trafficking and kidnapping. The syndicate allegedly stole and sold children from Lambata. Read the shocking details.
NDLEA operatives intercept massive drug haul across Nigeria, arresting suspects in Delta, Imo, Adamawa, and other states. Brig-Gen Marwa commands officers for their efforts.
Nigeria Customs Service intercepts 25.5kg of cocaine hidden on MV San Anthonio at Apapa Port. The vessel, which sailed from Brazil, has been detained. Read the full details of the major drug bust.
Osun Police arrest a 50-year-old man for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old neighbour since July 2025. The victim's mother discovered the crime. Police urge public vigilance.
Osun police arrest a neighbour for defiling a 12-year-old girl since July. The victim's malnutrition was discovered during medical care. CP Gotan condemns the act, urging vigilance.