Police bust child trafficking syndicate in Oyo, rescue 17 children
The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered an alleged child-stealing and human trafficking syndicate operating across Oyo, Ogun and Delta states, rescuing 17 children and arresting seven suspects.
Bandits kill 2 elders, abduct many in fresh Katsina attack
By Ogalah Ibrahim Tragedy struck again in Katsina State as bandits, on Tuesday night, invaded Doguwar Šorawa, a community barely two kilometres from Guga in Bakori Local Government Area of the state, killing two elderly community leaders and abducting several residents. The latest assault, which residents described as “gruesome and heartbreaking,” adds to the unending […]
Kidnapped Edo minor seminarian dies, community members abducted on farm road
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY—IVIANOKPODI community in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, has been thrown into mourning as one of the minor seminarians kidnapped since July has been reported dead in the hands of the kidnappers. This came as five people from the same community were reportedly kidnapped on their way to […]
Police demand N300,000 to free woman over friend’s death in Lagos
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Police officers at the Sagamu Road Police Station, Ikorodu, Lagos State, have come under fire for allegedly demanding N300, 000 to release a woman in custody following the sudden death of her male friend, who reportedly died before arrival at the Ikorodu General Hospital early Tuesday. Vanguard gathered that the woman, whose […]
Again, suspected herders kill barber in fresh attack on Benue community
By Peter Duru Makurdi—Suspected armed herdsmen have launched a fresh attack on Rijo community in Ogege Council Ward, Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, killing a barbing salon operator, identified as Mr. Thomas Edeh, and displacing several residents. Many persons were also reportedly missing following the incident. The assailants reportedly invaded the community, located […]
From victims to entrepreneurs: NSITF gives hope to injured workers
By Victor Ahiuma-Young *Empowers 57 beneficiaries with start-up kits, work tools The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, has given a fresh start to 57 beneficiaries of its Employees’ Compensation Scheme, ECS, through the provision of start-up kits and work tools to aid their economic independence. Presenting the empowerment items at the Fund’s corporate headquarters in […]
