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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has announced the rescue of about 26,000 victims of human trafficking in Nigeria. The Director-General, Binta Adamu Bello, disclosed this during a two-day workshop organised by the agency in collaboration with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) in Asaba, Delta State. Bello, represented by NAPTIP’s Director of Intelligence (Research and Programme Development Department), Mr Josiah Emerole, revealed that over 700 traffickers had been convicted so far, while 23 victims had been supported through university education. According to the DG, the agency had employed six of the victims…

A former governor of Rivers State who served between 2017 and 2015, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would not have won the 2015 Nigerian elections if the current chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, was the chairman at the time. Amaechi said this while speaking on Arise News’ Prime Time as a guest. “The current chairman of INEC, if he was the chairman of INEC in 2015, we would not have won. May God bless Jega. The current chairman of INEC can only be compared to Iwu,” said Amaechi. He further…

It’s been just six months since Eric Chelle took the reins as head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, but his impact is already sparking conversations across the country’s football space. And for Nantes winger Moses Simon, the difference between Chelle and his predecessors couldn’t be clearer. Appointed in January, Chelle made history as the first non-Nigerian African to lead the Super Eagles – a bold move that initially triggered scepticism among fans of the proud footballing nation. But the Franco-Malian coach has silenced many of his doubters with an unbeaten start across four games. Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle.…

Protest rocks party secretariat over Akinsanya’s renominationThe Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated a reconciliation committee to resolve all conflicts and dissatisfaction arising from the aftermath of its primary for the emergence of candidates for the forthcoming local council election in the state. Spokesman of the party, Seye Oladejo, who disclosed this in a statement, yesterday, said the party had resolved to end its internal conflict in the next two weeks to form a united force for the forthcoming election. He said that the committee had been decentralised into four senatorial districts, each headed by…

Our reporters The National Emergency Management Agency says it has deployed its officials in 15 high-risk states to further enlighten residents on the impending floods and the need to relocate from flood-prone areas, saying victims of the tragedy in Mokwa, Niger State lived in gully areas and were caught unawares by the recent flooding disaster in the state despite official warnings. Head of the Press Unit at NEMA, Manzo Ezekiel, said the states include Kogi, Imo, Enugu, Adamawa, Taraba, Borno, Zamfara, Katsina and the Federal Capital Territory. He lamented that many victims of the May 23 flooding built their residences…

Says infighting, greed weakening opposition more than APC interferenceLabour Party (LP) has made a passionate appeal to opposition politicians across the country to set aside personal ambition, greed and internal rivalries, and unite to offer Nigerians a credible alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).  Speaking at the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Global Award and Dinner in Abuja on Monday, LP’s Acting National Chairman, Nenadi Usman, said while the APC had undoubtedly deployed state power to sabotage opposition voices, the greater threat was within – in the ego, division and self-interest plaguing the opposition camp.  Represented by her Senior Special Adviser on…

“Ladies and gentlemen, the legend himself… history in the making.” That’s how Davido and Cobhams Asuquo chose to break the news, the two music powerhouses are teaming up for an exciting new chapter. Cobhams, the legendary Nigerian producer and musical genius, will serve as the musical director for Davido’s upcoming 5ive Alive world tour. Set to kick off on 11 July in Los Angeles, the North American leg of the tour will run through to 20 November, ending in Atlanta. “The 5ive Alive tour musical director!” Davido says in a studio clip, arms around Cobhams, clearly thrilled. “I’m excited, I’ve…

Nigeria Super Eagles’ Unity Cup hero may be ready for a Greek challenge after spells in the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, and Scotland Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers has confirmed interest from Greek powerhouses AEK Athens and Olympiakos, with a potential summer move now firmly on the cards following an impressive campaign with Rangers, Soccernet.ng reports. The 30-year-old forward, who has enjoyed a nomadic but productive career across Europe’s top leagues — from the Eredivisie to Serie A, the Jupiler Pro League to the Scottish Premiership — appears to be weighing up his next move as the transfer window gains…

The Deputy Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Abayomi Akinruntan, has resigned from his position after citing the need to align with the ‘conventional arrangement’ of elective positions in the state. The resignation letter of the deputy speaker representing Ilaje Constituency 1, who is the son of the Olugbo of Ugbo Kingdom, Oba Fredrick Akinruntan, was read on the floor of the Assembly by the Clerk, Benjamin Jayeiola. Akinruntan, who was absent during the plenary, was elected as the Deputy Speaker of the Assembly in June 2023, a position he occupied until his resignation. The resignation letter read: “I…

Suspected herdsmen on Sunday evening killed a United States-based returnee and abducted his wife in Umuguma, Owerri West Local Council of Imo State. Confirming the incident yesterday, the Imo State Police Command spokesperson, Henry Okoye, stated that Commissioner of Police Aboki Danjuma had ordered a thorough investigation by the Owerri Area Commander. The deceased, an indigene of Ihiala in Anambra State, had travelled with his wife and some land agents to inspect a property near Golden Estate and Abba Father Avenue in Umuguma. The group, moving in his Toyota Highlander SUV, was ambushed by masked gunmen believed to be herdsmen.…