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By Juliana Francis Twenty-seven-year-old Ms Ogechi Okoye lives in the Ejigbo area of Lagos State. She has two daughters: an eight-year-old girl who is a relative’s child under her care, and her biological daughter, aged three. Okoye earns a living by selling dog meat and cooking for clients during special…

Stanley Ihedigbo Nigeria and Ghana have reinforced their strategic alliance in the fight against drug trafficking and transnational organised crime, sending a strong warning to criminal cartels operating within the West African sub-region. This renewed commitment was underscored when the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency…

Stanley Ihedigbo Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed a tragic road traffic accident on the Third Mainland Bridge, resulting in the death of a woman, while her 30-year-old daughter survived the incident. The fatal crash occurred earlier today at the Ilaje inward Iyana Oworo axis of the bridge…

Michael Olumide Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has expressed serious concern over the reported disappearance of Nigerian content creator and social commentator, Mark Justice Chidiebere, popularly known as “Justice Crack,” whose whereabouts remain unknown since Tuesday, April 28, 2026. In a statement signed by the Executive Director,…

Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo A coalition of 33 civil society organisations under the umbrella of the Action Group on Free Civic Space (AGFCS) has called for an urgent, independent investigation into alleged human rights abuses at the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Imo State Police Command, popularly known as “Tiger Base.” In…

Cornell Udofia Michael Olumide Esop Ndito Uruan Lagos State Chapter has expressed profound appreciation to dignitaries, stakeholders, and guests who contributed to the success of its landmark triple celebration held on Saturday in Lagos. The event, which combined the inauguration of a new Executive Committee, celebration of the association’s 45th…

Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has expressed deep outrage over what it describes as a disturbing surge in alleged extra-judicial killings by security operatives across Nigeria, warning that the country is drifting dangerously toward a culture of unchecked violence and impunity. According to…

Stanley Ihedigbo Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has commenced a comprehensive in-house training programme for its senior officers, focusing on emotional management, professional etiquette and time management as part of efforts to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery across Lagos. The initiative underscores the agency’s commitment to institutional excellence…

Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo Spaces for Change (S4C), in partnership with the Special Control Unit against Money Laundering (SCUML) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), is set to convene the 3rd edition of the Africa High-Level Civil Society Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Conference in…

Residents of Iwo-Ali Village in Osiele, Ogun State, received much-needed healthcare services through a free medical outreach organized by YALI Network Ogun. The initiative, aimed at improving access to basic healthcare in underserved communities, drew participation from a team of dedicated volunteers committed to promoting health and well-being at the…