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July 23, 2026

Nigerian Survivors Recount Harrowing Ordeal After Rescue From Sex Slavery in Côte d’Ivoire

Nigerian trafficking survivors recount forced prostitution, abuse after rescue in Côte d’Ivoire Survivors of a human trafficking ring have recounted how they were deceived with promises of lucrative jobs in Côte d’Ivoire, only to be subjected to forced labour, prostitution and months of exploitation before their rescue. The victims—identified as Monica, 17; Juliet, 18; Rejoice,... Read More
Africa News, Crime, Justice, Women
July 17, 2026

Breaking : Kogi announces rescue of kidnapped victims in exam centre attack

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The Kogi State Government has announced the successful rescue of the four persons kidnapped during the recent attack on an unauthorised examination center in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, disclosed this in a statement released on Thursday,... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Governance, Justice, Legal, Military, Nigeria News, Politics
July 12, 2026

The PFIPC Scandal and the Urgent Reforms Required

By Tunde Rahman When Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew walked into Phase III Section of the Federal Secretariat in Abuja with a forged letter and emerged with an office, signage, and a semblance of government legitimacy, he did not act alone. That is the uncomfortable truth of the “Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council” saga. Adeyemi has... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Education, Featured, Finance, Governance, Hot, Justice, Legal, Life, Life Style, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Politics
June 25, 2026

Breaking: Police Arrest Three killers of Retired OGTV Staff, Security Guard

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the gruesome murder of retired Ogun State Television (OGTV) staff member, Ms Kitan Oyesiku, and her security guard.   A reliable source within the command disclosed that one of the suspects, identified as a former employee... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Governance, Justice, Legal, Nigeria News, Police, Politics
June 20, 2026

NATIONAL SECURITY: Why Nigeria Must Regulate the Proliferation of Private Security Establishments Before the Shadows Overrun the State

By Festus Fifen   In the contemporary Nigerian landscape, the sound of sirens and the sight of khaki-clad men wielding batons—or increasingly, assault rifles—have become as ubiquitous as the traffic in Lagos or the kulikuli seller in Kano. From the gated communities of Lekki, Maitama, Guzape , Osubi, Effurun to the remote farming outposts of... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Defence, Featured, Governance, Justice, Legal, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Police, Politics
June 18, 2026

Gov. Usman Ododo Winning All Sides, Welcomed Five Rescued Kidnapped Victims In Kogi , Vows To Make Kogi Safest State

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   The successful rescue of five kidnapped victims by troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, has been described by the Kogi state government as another major breakthrough in the ongoing offensive lunched against terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements operating within parts of the state.   The commissioner... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Governance, Health, Justice, Legal, Nigeria News, Politics
June 17, 2026

Gov. Ododo Briefs NSA On Joint Security Force Elimination Of Terrorist Kingpin, Battijo

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has formally briefed the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on the successful security operation that led to the neutralisation of notorious terrorist and bandit kingpin, Kachalla Ibrahim Battijo. ​The meeting, which took place in Abuja, detailed how a joint force of Federal... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Defence, Governance, Justice, Legal, Military, Nigeria News, Politics
June 12, 2026

JUNE 12: ‘Democracy Without Security is Not Solid’ — President Tinubu Declares on Democracy Day, Allocates Record N5.41trn for Defence

By Festus Fifen In a high-stakes Democracy Day address marking 27 years of unbroken civilian rule in Nigeria, Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday declared a national security emergency, asserting that the survival of Nigeria’s democratic institutions is inextricably linked to the safety of its citizens. The President’s speech, delivered through a national broadcast... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, Business, community, Crime, Defence, Education, Finance, Governance, Health, Justice, Military, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Police, Politics
June 10, 2026

CISLAC’S POLITICALLY TIMED ALLEGATIONS CANNOT DERAIL KOGI’S SECURITY PROGRESS

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   The attention of the Kogi State Government has been drawn to a publication by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) alleging the diversion of funds from the Kogi State Security Operations Account.   According to a release signed by the commissioner for information and communication, Kogi state.... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Governance, Health, Justice, Legal, Nigeria News, Politics
May 31, 2026

IGP Disu Seeks Caution In The Use Of Police-Related Video Content, Calls for Media Collaboration

By Festus Fifen In response to the recent surge in the use of cameras around police officers, and circulation of old videos, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has called for greater responsibility and caution in the recording and circulation of police-related video content, warning that the misuse of such materials could undermine officers’... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Governance, Justice, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Police
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