40 h. ago Ogun community raises the alarm over rising burglary, human trafficking

A community in the Magboro area of Ogun State have raised the alarm over the increasing spate of burglary and suspected human trafficking in the area, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. An investigation by NAN reveals growing concern and anxiety, particularly among those living in Happyland Estate, over the activities of suspected criminals. According Read More

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59 h. ago Activist VeryDarkMan Slams TV Host Abati Over Disparaging Comment On Efforts Exposing Human Trafficking

Controversial social media critic and activist, Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has fired back at Arise News Channel breakfast show anchor, Dr Reuben Abati, for comparing him to controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, a.k.a. Portable, over his efforts at attracting attention to the plight of trafficked Nigerian girls. VDM’s reactions followed Abati’s recent […]

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4 d. ago VeryDarkMan Donates N20m To NAPTIP, Demands Action On Children Trafficked To Ivory Coast

Nigerian activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has donated N20 million to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). The activist had earlier called out Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), accusing the government of inaction concerning human trafficking. Following that, he paid a visit […] The post VeryDarkMan Donates N20m To NAPTIP, Demands Action On Children Trafficked To Ivory Coast appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Air Peace offers medical care, free flights to rescue trafficked Nigerian girls in Ivory Coast

By Chinelo Obogo   Air Peace Chairman, Allen Onyema has pledged the airline’s support to repatriate Nigerian minors trafficked to Ivory Coast. In a statement he released today, Onyema condemned human trafficking, describing it as “inhumane, callous, and ungodly,” and urged for more national collaboration to combat the crisis. “We should discourage trafficking of any […] The post Air Peace offers medical care, free flights to rescue trafficked Nigerian girls in Ivory Coast appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Over 1.5m Nigerians trapped in modern slavery around the world

The Global Commission on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking, led by former British Prime Minister Theresa May, is set to read more Over 1.5m Nigerians trapped in modern slavery around the world

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6 d. ago FG Tightens Noose On Human Trafficking, Urges Stronger Subnational Action

The federal government has reiterated its firm resolve to eliminate human trafficking, pledging sustained action and strategic collaboration to combat the menace at all levels. Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, stated this while declaring open the 27th National Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum (NSCF) on human trafficking in Abuja on Wednesday. […]

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1 week ago Rape: S’African agencies slam judge for acquitting Nigerian pastor

Some South African government agencies have condemned the acquittal of a Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso, after spending eight years in detention for rape charges. The South Africa-based Nigerian pastor alongside his co-defendants, Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho, was discharged and acquitted of rape, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking by Gqeberha High Court on Wednesday. Omotoso Read More

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2 w. ago Police bust human trafficking syndicate, rescue girls from Mauritania

The Zone 2 Police Command in Onikan, Lagos, has apprehended a notorious syndicate accused of trafficking young girls from Nigeria read more Police bust human trafficking syndicate, rescue girls from Mauritania

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3 w. ago NAPTIP arrests female truck driver, others for alleged child trafficking

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) said on Tuesday that its officials have arrested the female leader of an interstate human trafficking gang specialising in the trafficking of children from one part of Nigeria to another. Vincent Adekoye, NAPTIP Press Officer, in a statement, said the […] The post NAPTIP arrests female truck driver, others for alleged child trafficking appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago US: Tate brothers depart Florida, head back to Romania amid human trafficking charges

Tribune Online US: Tate brothers depart Florida, head back to Romania amid human trafficking charges Andrew and Tristan Tate have returned to Romania to comply with a court-mandated order requiring them to present themselves to authorities. The brothers, facing allegations of human trafficking and forming a criminal gang for sexual exploitation, checked in at a police station in Voluntari on Monday. Speaking to reporters outside the station, Andrew Tate stated, […] US: Tate brothers depart Florida, head back to Romania amid human trafficking charges Tribune Online

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