Even while pregnant, we were forced to sleep with clients, survivors recount sex trafficking
For seven young Nigerian women, most of whom are teenagers, the journey began with familiar faces, including friends, relatives and community members.
Fire razes plastic store in Osogbo
A popular plastic store, Iyanu Plastic, in Osogbo was on Sunday razed by fire with property worth millions of naira destroyed.
Armed herdsmen have established ‘Sambisa Forest’ in Benue South – Kidnap victim
He said the kidnappers demanded N10 million for his release, while other captives were allegedly asked to pay up to N20 million.
ENUGU EZIKE: How Onyishi, Igwe Parallel Leadership works
Enugu Ezike, the second largest “native town” in West Africa is in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Nigeria ranks third worldwide in female genital mutilation
Nigeria has been ranked third globally, after Egypt and Ethiopia, among countries where female genital mutilation (FGM) is still widely practised. Statistics also indicate that Ekiti and Osun states record some of the highest prevalence rates of the harmful practice in the South-West region of the country.
Kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren: Women traditionalists storm shrines for divine intervention
Concerned by the continued captivity of schoolchildren and teachers abducted from Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, scores of women traditional worshippers from across Egbaland on Friday embarked on a spiritual procession across major streets and sacred sites in Abeokuta, Ogun State, seeking divine intervention for the safe release of the victims.
