Former Harvard morgue manager Cedric Lodge sentenced to eight years for stealing and selling human remains. His wife also jailed. Shocking case breaches trust of donors. Read the full details.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has reinstated Danlami Hayyo and Michael Ango. The move follows suspensions linked to a disputed school closure memo and undisciplinary acts. Read the full details.
NDLEA secures a 14-day court order to detain MV San Anthonio and its international crew after seizing 25.5kg of cocaine at Apapa port. Agency vows to block Nigeria's use as a drug hub.
US military forces killed eight people in strikes on suspected drug boats in the Pacific. The controversial campaign, part of 'Operation Southern Spear,' has now claimed at least 95 lives.
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 in Edo State arrest a 44-year-old suspect and confiscate 457kg of skunk cannabis in Uroe community. A major win in the fight against drug trafficking. Read the full details.
NDLEA operatives in Edo State arrested a 44-year-old man and seized 457kg of skunk cannabis in a major raid. The agency vows to relentlessly pursue drug cartels. Read more.
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.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has removed Michael Ango as acting chairman of the FCT Internal Revenue Service. The reason remains undisclosed. Read the full details and implications here.
Bauchi Police arrest Ogbu Simon with 161kg of illicit drugs valued at N12.2 million. Suspect handed to NDLEA for prosecution. Read about the community-led operation.
Stakeholders in Abuja renew calls for action against domestic human trafficking, highlighting survivor-led films and community awareness to combat the hidden crime within families and neighbourhoods. Read more.
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.
Imo Police Command refutes social media allegations of torture & organ harvesting at 'Tiger Base,' calling it a smear campaign. CP Danjuma establishes a Human Rights Desk.
US House Democrats release never-before-seen images from Jeffrey Epstein's private island, offering a stark look at the site of years of sexual abuse and trafficking. See the disturbing details.
A South African court sentences a Nigerian national and a local associate to a combined 37 years for drug trafficking. Read the full details of the methamphetamine bust and convictions.
International drug cartels are exploiting filthy livestock ships to smuggle tonnes of cocaine into Europe. Learn how poor sanitary conditions create a 'logistical nightmare' for authorities.
A Nigerian man and his South African accomplice have been sentenced to a combined 37 years in prison for drug trafficking. The pair met on social media. Read the full story.
Niger State Police have arrested three more suspects, including two pastors, and rescued three additional children sold for N3.7 million. A total of nine children have now been recovered in the ongoing investigation.
Nigerian Army troops in Kogi intercept a vehicle with 306 parcels of cannabis, arrest fleeing driver. A major blow to drug networks linked to banditry. Read the full details.
Nasarawa police rescue 40 Malian and Ivorian trafficking victims from a Mararaba bungalow. Prime suspect apprehended, victims handed to Immigration for investigation and repatriation.
Political analyst warns PDP faces electoral irrelevance in 2027 without resolving internal conflicts. Learn about the expulsion of Wike, Fayose and party divisions threatening Nigeria's main opposition.
Political analyst Omotayo Yusuf explains why the PDP's recent factional clashes are necessary for the party's revival ahead of 2027 elections. Read exclusive insights.
US President Donald Trump has declared Venezuela's airspace closed, escalating tensions with Nicolas Maduro. Major airlines have suspended flights, disrupting regional travel. Read the full details.
US President Donald Trump announces military escalation against Venezuelan drug traffickers, moving from sea to land operations. Read latest developments on this growing conflict.
Niger State Police recover stolen 2-year-old girl sold in human trafficking ring involving Abuja pastor and London-based woman. Eight suspects arrested in ongoing investigation.
Nigeria intensifies fight against human trafficking with new digital surveillance platform as NAPTIP reports 872 arrests, 1,839 rescues in 2025. Join the movement to end modern slavery.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro reveals US pressure on Venezuela targets oil reserves, not drug trafficking. Exclusive analysis of geopolitical tensions in Latin America.
The Peoples Democratic Party raises concerns over repeated assignment of its cases to three Federal High Court judges in Abuja, citing potential partiality and internal party disputes.
Nigerian Army troops intercept a drug courier in Kogi, seizing 108.8kg of cannabis. Suspect and exhibits handed to NDLEA. A major blow against crime and banditry.