Intelligence-Driven Action Urged Against Human Trafficking
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.
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Chibuzor Azubuike on Women's Education & Empowerment
Dr. Chibuzor Azubuike argues education without empowerment leaves women vulnerable. Her research and foundations focus on building leadership and resilience for sustainable impact.
Rome Imposes €2 Fee for Trevi Fountain Access
Rome will charge visitors €2 to access the Trevi Fountain from February 1, 2025, to manage crowds. Free viewing from a distance remains. Find out the details.
Pope Replaces Cardinal Dolan with Pro-Migrant Bishop
Pope Leo XIV names Bishop Ronald Hicks, a migrant advocate from Chicago, to lead New York's archdiocese, signaling a shift in US Catholic Church stance. Read the full story.
Nigeria Uses Tech to Fight Migrant Smuggling Networks
Nigeria Immigration Service unveils tech-driven strategy to dismantle sophisticated criminal networks fueling migrant smuggling and irregular migration. Learn about the new measures.
Migrant swallows vape battery to stop deportation
An illegal migrant convicted of child sex offences swallowed a vape battery in a calculated bid to avoid deportation from the UK. Read the full details of the case and the ongoing legal battle.
US Dismisses 8 Immigration Judges in New York
The US Department of Justice has dismissed eight immigration judges in New York City, a move seen as part of President Trump's nationwide crackdown on undocumented migrants. Read the full story.
Libya Ramps Up Repatriation of Irregular Migrants
Libya announces plans to send more sub-Saharan African migrants home, citing limited international support. Interior Minister Imad Trabelsi details the repatriation program and challenges.
Tinubu Urges ICC to Uphold Sovereignty of Nations
President Tinubu calls on the ICC to respect national sovereignty. Nigeria reaffirms commitment to global justice, detailing domestic efforts on war crimes and humanitarian law.
Domestic Worker Nabbed for Stealing Employer's Lexus SUV
Niger State Police arrest domestic worker Suleiman Audu for stealing Lexus SUV from Lagos employer. Intercepted on Minna-Abuja road while transporting vehicle for disposal. Full details.
Afghan Migrant Shoots Two Guards Near White House
Two National Guard soldiers shot near White House by Afghan migrant who worked with CIA. President Trump orders investigation of all Afghan arrivals in last five years.
Migrants Arrested for Gang Rape of Italian Couple
Three Moroccan migrants arrested for gang rape of Italian couple in Rome park. Police confirm fingerprints match suspects as investigation continues.
Man Gets 15 Cane Strokes for Stealing Phones in Church
Kaduna court sentences Kingsley Timothy to 15 strokes of cane for stealing phones worth ₦650,000 from a church. Magistrate warns against repeat offenses.
Okada Rider Arrested for Allegedly Killing Wife in Ogun
Ogun State Police intercept motorcyclist fleeing with wife's corpse. Suspect Godonu Lowe arrested with blood-stained cutlass recovered. CP urges public vigilance.
UK to Ban Migrant Benefits, Tightens Settlement Rules
UK Home Secretary announces radical migration reforms, proposing to strip benefits from non-citizens and extending the settlement wait from 5 to 10 years. Learn the full implications.
Nigerian priest gets senior Vatican appointment
Pope Leo XIV appoints Nigerian priest Father Anthony Onyemuche Ekpo as assessor for general affairs at Vatican Secretariat of State. Read about this historic appointment.
Nigerians Die in Libya Migrant Boat Capsize
Two Nigerians confirmed dead, two rescued as migrant boat carrying 49 people capsizes off Libya coast. Over 1,000 lives lost on Central Mediterranean route in 2025.
Libya Deports 80 Nigerian Migrants
Libyan authorities have deported 80 Nigerian migrants found residing illegally. The operation was coordinated with Nigerian consular support at Mitiga Airport.
Police arrest suspect in Rivers orphan's rape-murder case
Rivers State Police Command makes breakthrough arrest in tragic case of 20-year-old orphan Mercy Peter, bringing hope for justice in brutal rape and murder investigation.
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.
Ondo Police Arrest Car Thief Using Sedative-Laced Drink
Ondo State Police apprehend suspect who allegedly stole a vehicle after plying the owner with alcohol mixed with sleeping pills. Full details of the cunning operation revealed.
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.
Kano Police Bust SIM Card Syndicate, Recover ₦17M
Kano State Police Command has dismantled a sophisticated SIM card syndicate, arresting six suspects and recovering over ₦17 million in a major crackdown on telecommunications fraud.
US arrests Nigerian in Germany's €300M fraud case
American law enforcement has apprehended a Nigerian national and four accomplices wanted by Germany for orchestrating a massive €300 million fraud scheme spanning multiple countries.
Woman Beaten to Death Over Car Damage in Ajah
Shocking incident in Lagos as a young woman loses her life after allegedly damaging a man's vehicle, sparking outrage and raising questions about mob justice in Nigeria.
Kogi kidnapper blows ₦6m ransom on parties
Kogi State vigilantes apprehend a kidnapper who squandered millions in ransom money on lavish parties, hard drugs, and commercial s3x workers in shocking spending spree.
Ondo Police Rescue Kidnapped Woman, Arrest 4 Suspects
Nigerian Police in Ondo State have successfully rescued a kidnapped woman and arrested four suspects in a major security breakthrough that showcases improved anti-crime capabilities.
Kwara Imam Lynched After Murder Accusation by Brothers
Tragedy strikes in Kwara as brothers accuse local Imam of murdering their sick sibling, leading to violent mob justice that ends in the religious leader's brutal death.
NIS Forms Anti-Smuggling Alliance to Combat Migrant Crisis
Nigeria Immigration Service joins forces with key agencies in groundbreaking collaboration to dismantle human trafficking networks and protect vulnerable migrants through enhanced intelligence and coordinated operations.
Police dismantle major kidnapping syndicate in Delta, Anambra
Nigerian police forces have successfully dismantled a sophisticated kidnapping syndicate operating across Delta and Anambra states, recovering dangerous firearms and ammunition in major security breakthrough.
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