The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) said it would not agree to the proposal of the controversial Nigerian entertainer, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, to appear at its Abuja headquarters on 26 June 2025. The agency also hinted at collaboration with sister agencies, including the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), to ensure Okoye answered …

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) is considering legal action against controversial Nigerian entertainer, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, after he failed to appear at its headquarters in Abuja on Friday. NAPTIP had summoned Okoye over his claim of having sex with a 15-year-old girl during a live Instagram video. A letter by …

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has secured more than 600 convictions and rescued over 20,000 victims of human trafficking since its inception in 2003. The Zonal Commander of NAPTIP Benin Zonal Office, Ganiu Aganran, disclosed this on Monday in Benin during the opening of a two-day awareness workshop for law enforcement agencies in Edo. …

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has arrested one suspect in connection with organ harvesting in Akwa Ibom State. The agency has also secured over 60 convictions with over 15 cases still pending determination in courts. The State Zonal Coordinator of NAPTIP, Mr Emmanuel Awhen, disclosed this in Uyo, the state capital on Saturday while fielding …

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons on Tuesday, denied barring investigative journalist, ‘Fisayo Soyombo, from seeing a baby he had rescued from an orphanage home suspected of illicit baby trafficking. NAPTIP’s Lagos Zonal Commander, Mrs. Comfort Agboko, argued this on Arise News’ flagship programme, The Morning Show, in Lagos on Tuesday. Agboko said the agency “did …

A 33-year-old man, Nasiru Isa, was on Monday sentenced to seven years in jail for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl in Kano. The Federal High Court in Kano imposed the sentence on Monday, following Isa’s guilty plea to a one-count charge of sexual exploitation. Presiding judge, Justice S.M. Shu’aibu found the defendant guilty and sentenced him to seven years in …

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven qualified Nigerians to head strategic agencies and programmes under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. According to a statement by Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Tusday night, the decision was to facilitate the needed relief to Nigerians and ensure the effectiveness of humanitarian and social development …

The House of Representatives has summoned the Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Fatima Waziri, over an alleged unlawful detention of the Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Hospital, Abuja, Dr Christopher Otabor. Otabor was arrested on the orders of the NAPTIP boss for alleged organ harvesting. The Chairman of the House Committee on …

The National Agency For the Prohibition Of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Makurdi Zonal Command has rescued five victims and apprehended eight suspects. Among those arrested were an 80-year-old woman, Innocent Josephine, and a 56-year-old woman, Ude Rosaline, both identified as key players in the trafficking. Other members include; Samuel Takura (50), Williams Minde (35), Mrs. Celina Obiasogu (52), Virginia Okonkwo …

The National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has apprehended the founder of Arrows of God Community Children’s Home, Anambra State, Rev. D. C. Ogo for illegal child adoption. A statement on Wednesday by Chidinma Ikeanyionwu, the media aide to the Anambra State Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo, said the ministry handed over Ogo to …