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39 Motorists Nabbed for Speeding in Ogun by FRSC

FRSC Ogun command arrests 39 drivers for speeding violations on Sagamu-Abeokuta road. Commander Fasakin aims for 10% crash reduction during Christmas. Read more on road safety enforcement.

Lady Narrates Escape From Popular Church

A Nigerian woman shares her harrowing story of joining a popular church that nearly destroyed her life. She details her escape and the encounter that saved her. Watch the video.

Lebanon Seeks Peace, Urges UN Support for Army Plan

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun tells a UN Security Council delegation his country seeks to avoid war with Israel. He urges international support for the army's disarmament plan. Read the latest.

Lady Returns to Nigeria After 4 Years in Libya

A Nigerian woman shares her powerful story of returning home after four challenging years in Libya, opening up about her health struggles and message of resilience. Read her inspiring journey.

NAPTIP, ICMPD Scale Up Fight Against Human Trafficking

NAPTIP and ICMPD held a capacity-building workshop in Lagos to enhance strategies against human trafficking and violence. The event focused on tackling tech-driven crimes and improving inter-agency collaboration.

U.S. Announces Visa Bans for Nigeria Over Religious Violence

The United States announces visa restrictions for Nigerian officials over religious freedom violations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's move follows calls to treat Nigeria like Venezuela. Read the full story on the escalating diplomatic crisis.

US Restricts Visas for Nigerians Over Religious Freedom

The United States announces new visa restrictions targeting Nigerians accused of undermining religious freedom. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the announcement on December 3. Learn the full details and implications.

516 Rights Violations Recorded in Adamawa

The NHRC in Adamawa state documented 516 human rights complaints from January to November 2025. Over half involved family and child abandonment. Report violations for redress.

OPay Clinches SERAS 2025 Social Impact Award

OPay wins the prestigious SERAS 2025 Award for Social Impact. Discover how its ₦1.2B scholarship and empowerment programs are transforming lives across Nigeria.

Tinubu's Security Order Sparks Calls for Police Restructuring

President Tinubu's emergency security order for police recruitment faces scrutiny. Experts argue Nigeria's problem is not manpower shortage but poor management of existing human capital. A retired professor advocates for merging units and ending wasteful

Police Rescue 40 Trafficking Victims in Nasarawa

Nasarawa police rescue 40 Malian and Ivorian trafficking victims from a Mararaba bungalow. Prime suspect apprehended, victims handed to Immigration for investigation and repatriation.

Mimiko: Boost Health, Education Investment Now

Ex-Gov Mimiko demands increased public spending on health and education, linking them to national development. He proposes a revamped school feeding programme and police decentralisation.

NACETEM Plans Tech Training for 1 Million Nigerians

NACETEM unveils a 5-year plan to equip 1 million Nigerians with tech, innovation, and entrepreneurship skills. This initiative aims to boost national competitiveness and create a skilled workforce for a knowledge-driven economy. Learn more about this tran

NACETEM Plans Tech Training for 1 Million Nigerians

NACETEM unveils a 5-year plan to equip 1 million Nigerians with tech, innovation, and entrepreneurship skills. This initiative aims to boost national competitiveness and create income opportunities.

Commission Seeks Regulation to Protect Nigerians

The Nigeria Law Reform Commission calls for strong regulations to protect citizens from medical negligence and harmful religious practices. Read more on the urgent need for reform.

Akande, Ex-CDS Link Insecurity to Human Capacity Crisis

Chief Bisi Akande and former CDS General Christopher Musa warn that Nigeria's untrained youth population poses a severe security threat. Urgent investment in education and vocational training needed to defuse the time bomb.

Over 75% of Trafficked Victims Are Children

ICMPD reveals over 75% of trafficked victims in West Africa are children. NAPTIP and Edo State launch teacher training to combat trafficking through education.

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