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We will partner NAPTIP to end human trafficking -Monarch

Ihesiulo Grace 3 March 2020 0

The Dein of Agbor in Delta state, Benjamin Ikenchukwu, Keagborekuzi I, has said his chiefdom would partner the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to end human trafficking in the state. The monarch stated this on Tuesday in his palace when he received the

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Reps urge NAPTIP to name, shame sex traffickers

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2020 0

The House of Representatives has asked the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to begin shaming sex traffickers in their homes, including widespread publication of names and pictures of convicted traffickers. This followed a unanimous adoption of a motion moved by Rep. Rima Shawulu (PDP/Taraba) and seven others during plenary on […]

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NAPTIP, begin to publicize sex traffickers – Reps

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2020 0

The House of Representatives has asked the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to begin shaming sex traffickers in their homes, including widespread publication of names and pictures of convicted traffickers. This followed a unanimous adoption of a motion moved by Rep. Rimamnde Kwewum (PDP-Taraba) and seven others during plenary presided

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NAPTIP charges 3 over alleged sexual exploitation of minor

Ihesiulo Grace 25 February 2020 0

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it has charged to court a director and two others from Sokoto state over their alleged sexual exploitation of a minor. NAPTIP said this in a statement by Adekoye Vincent of the Press and Public Relations Unit on Tuesday in Abuja. The agency […]

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NAPTIP arrests 2 suspects for human traffickers in A/Ibom

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2020 0

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in Akwa Ibom state has apprehended two suspects for alleged human trafficking while one other suspect evaded arrest.  In a release made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state Zonal Commander of NAPTIP, Nduka Nwanwenne said the suspects were arrested in the […]

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Human Trafficking: NAPTIP arrests 130 rescues 190 victims in 3 years

Ihesiulo Grace 14 February 2020 0

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking In Person (NAPTIP) on Friday said the agency apprehended no fewer than 130 suspected human traffickers and rescued 190 victims within three years. The Zonal Commander in Charge of Osun, Ondo and Kwara, Mr Saadu Mustapha, disclosed ton Friday in Osogbo. READ ALSO: 52 cadets inducted into […]

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Oba of Benin drums support for NAPTIP in fight against human trafficking

Ihesiulo Grace 14 February 2020 0

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare11, has promised to partner with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) through advocacy and empowerment in the fight against human trafficking. The Oba made the promise on Friday in his palace, when the new Zonal Commander of Benin zone, Mrs Ijeoma Uduak, paid him […]

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NAPTIP probes human traffickers arrested at Seme border

Ihesiulo Grace 7 February 2020 0

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it has started investigation on the human traffickers arrested on January 28. The traffickers were arrested by officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Seme border in Lagos state. An officer in the Press and Public Relations Department of the agency, […]

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NAPTIP arrests women for allegedly selling, buying baby

Ihesiulo Grace 5 February 2020 0

The National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) on Tuesday said it has burst another baby-sale racket and arrested two female suspects that were involved. The agency said that the suspects were allegedly involved in the sale of a-month- old boy delivered by a mad woman. Lagos state Commander of NAPTIP, Daniel Atokolo, […]

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NAPTIP confirms arrest of suspects in trafficking of Nigerian lady

Ihesiulo Grace 15 January 2020 0

Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Dame Julie Okah – Donli has revealed that the suspects in the trafficking of the young Nigerian lady who was trafficked to Lebanon have been arrested. The NAPTIP boss disclosed that the arrested suspects are in custody, warned foreign nationals to […]

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NAPTIP rescues 21 victims, arrests 2 human trafficking suspects in A’Ibom

Ihesiulo Grace 14 January 2020 0

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says the agency on January 13 rescued 21 victims from suspected human traffickers. Uyo Zonal Commander of NAPTIP, Mr. Nduka Nwawwenne, who disclosed this in Uyo on Tuesday, said the 21 victims were intercepted by men of the Department of State Services (DSS) along […]

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Human Trafficking: NAPTIP rescues 21, arrests 2 in A’Ibom

Ihesiulo Grace 14 January 2020 0

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says the Agency on Jan. 13, rescued 21 victims from suspected human traffickers. The Uyo Zonal Commander, Mr Nduka Nwawwenne, disclosed this to news men in an interview in Uyo on Tuesday. READ ALSO: Court remands 2 artisans for alleged murder Nwawwenne said the […]

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FG seeks continental synergy to tackle human trafficking in Africa

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2019 0

Following its determination to tackle the incidents of human trafficking in Africa, especially in Nigeria, the federal government is calling for continental collaboration, synergy and cooperation among law -enforcement agencies to enhance accelerated investigation and prosecution of human traffickers. Director General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in

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Head teacher allegedly rapes 6-year-old pupil

Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2019 0

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has arrested a 30-year-old head teacher of a private school in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for allegedly raping a 6-year-old pupil of his school. The suspect identified as Shedrach Nwekeagu, allegedly started off by inserting a finger into the […]

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Human trafficking: 2 women in hot soup for procuring 3 young girls for prostitution

Ihesiulo Grace 17 November 2018 0

…Get 30 months imprisonment without option of fine …Another woman bags 12 years for labour exploitation of 8-year-old girl In a decisive step to serve as deterrent to infamous action, a Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced two women to jail for human trafficking. The convicts, Adesuwa Osaro and Orunmewegbe Omosede Esther, were arrested […]

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Human trafficking: NAPTIP to use entertainment to raise awareness

Ihesiulo Grace 10 November 2018 0

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it will explore the entertainment industry to create awareness on combating human trafficking in the country. Director-General of NAPTIP, Ms Julie Okah-Donli, stated this while signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Heatfactory ICI Production and Otabor TV in Abuja on Friday.

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Benue rape: There’s need to stop rape of minors, abuse of children – NAPTIP DG

Ihesiulo Grace 27 October 2018 0

The Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Ms Julie Okah-Donli, has stated that there is the need to stop unpleasant raping of minors and abuse of helpless Nigerian children in the country. Okah-Donli stated this during a press conference on Friday in Abuja while reacting to the […]

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NAPTIP handover 8 Women to Ghana High Commission

Ihesiulo Grace 11 October 2018 0

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), on Wednesday in Lagos handed over eight women suspected to be victims of human trafficking to the Ghana High Commissioner to Nigeria. The Ghanaian women who were intercepted at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, by Officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) […]

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IOM pledges renewed support to NAPTIP

Ihesiulo Grace 3 October 2018 0

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has renewed its commitment to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in the fight against human trafficking in Nigeria. This was made known by the newly appointed IOM Chief-of-Mission, Frantz Celestin, during his visit to the NAPTIP Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. A statement […]

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NAP-TIP goes tough, sacks 6 officials for corruption, misconduct

Ihesiulo Grace 21 September 2018 0

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) , on Thursday dismissed six errant officers who were involved in nefarious activities capable of bringing the agency to disrepute. NAPTIP also retired one officer compulsorily and sanctioned two others for various offences inimical to the operations of the agency. A statement dated September […]