Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) raided a popular hotel in Zamaru, a few kilometres from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja and rescued seven young women believed to be victims of human trafficking. NAPTIP’s Chief Press Officer, Vincent Adekoye, who disclosed this in a statement Sunday,…
Dr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, announced that 327 suspects have been arrested for illegal mining across Nigeria since the launch of the Mining Marshals (MM) in 2024. At a news conference on Friday, March 21, marking the first anniversary of the MM’s operations, Alake highlighted the significant role the security outfit…
US President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearances of several prominent Democrats, including former Vice President Kamala Harris, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, various members of the Biden administration, and others. This action follows Trump’s announcement last month that he was rescinding former President Joe Biden’s security clearance. In a memo released on…
Veteran Nollywood actress Dupe Jayesimi has shared her deeply personal journey with childlessness and its impact on her life. In a recent interview on the Talk2B podcast, the 61-year-old actress opened up about the emotional struggles she has faced. Jayesimi revealed that she married on October 22, 1988, and was pregnant at the time, but…
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested eight students for their alleged involvement in cult activities within the Ifo area of the state. Confirming the arrests, the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, explained that the action followed a report from the school administration about the emergence of a student cult group. She stated, “On March…
Four suspects, including two police officers, have been arrested in connection with a series of ‘blue light’ robberies involving truck hijackings and carjackings in Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa. The arrests followed a law enforcement operation based on intelligence linking the officers to the crimes. Police spokesperson Col Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi confirmed that the two officers…
Conor McGregor has announced his intention to run for president of Ireland, revealing his political ambitions on social media. On Thursday, March 20, the UFC superstar declared that he wants to give the people of Ireland a genuine voice in shaping the nation’s future. McGregor’s decision to run is primarily driven by his opposition to…
Nigeria has moved up one spot to 91st in the latest global passport ranking, out of 199 countries. While this marks a slight improvement in Nigeria’s global standing, the travel freedom for its citizens remains limited. The country continues to have visa-free access to only 45 nations, the same as the previous year. Nigeria shares…
The Executive Chairman of Qua’an Pan Local Government Council, Hon. Christopher Audu Manship, confirmed the arrest of suspected kidnappers and the recovery of N2,250,000 in a statement issued on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The statement was signed by Danaan Cletus Sylvanus, his Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. Manship expressed his administration’s continued commitment…
Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sir Similanayi Fubara, has issued a response to the allegations made by President Bola Tinubu during his broadcast on Tuesday, March 18, in which a State of Emergency was declared in Rivers State. In his address, President Tinubu recounted recent events in the state, highlighting what he described as the…
