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NAPTIP Convicts 559 Human Traffickers In Nigeria
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The National Agency for Prohibition of Traffic in Persons ( NAPTIP) has said that since inception p over 559 persons have been sentenced to various prisons term in the country.
Barrister Nduka Nwawenne, Benin Zonal Commander of the agency made this known at the Uromi Justice Development and Peace and Caritas Initiative (Uromi JDPCI) consultative workshop with judges and magistrates in Benin City.
The consultative workshop was on the operationalization of the Victims of Trafficking Trust Fund (VTTF) in Edo State.
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Nwawenne noted that NAPTIP first conviction was recorded in Edo State High Court where the convict was sentenced to three years imprisonment in a judgment delivered on Friday, November 19, 2004 by the then Chief Judge of the state, Hon Constance Momoh.
He added that the agency recorded 80 convictions in 2022 making it the highest number of yearly convictions in the country.
He also disclosed that in this year alone, 27 convictions has been obtained by the agency as at March 31, 2023.
The Benin Zonal Commander, opined that there was the need to strengthen victims protection by making the victims of trafficking trust fund more operational so as to enhance the assistance and protection to victims of human trafficking in Edo State.
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According to him,the provisions of the trust funds is supposed to be an effective counterpoise in the rehabilitation and reintegration of victims of human trafficking.
“However, both in the Edo state law and in the national law, the funds has not been effective, even though at the Federal level, a committee existed to attract and manage the funds”, he said.
While noting that the Edo State TaskForce on Human Trafficking recorded its first convictions in 2021, he added that it is making appreciable progress in bringing other human traffickers to book.
Earlier in his opening remarks, Very Reverend Father Fidelis Arhedo, executive director, Uromi JPDCI said the workshop was to mobilize relevant stakeholders and galvanize actions towards the activation of victims of trafficking trust fund as contained in the Edo Traffic in Persons Prohibition law 2018.
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He also added that the workshop was to call for the establishment of Victims of trafficking trust fund committee as also stipulated under section 67 and 68 of the Edo Traffic in Persons Prohibition law in 2018.
He, however, solicited the support of the judiciary, NAPTIP and other stakeholders’ in the fight against human trafficking to ensure that compensation are being paid to victims of human trafficking.
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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials
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August 24, 2025By
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The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed the arrest of one Mr. Eze Ezenwa Benard, who was recently apprehended for circulating fake DSS recruitment past questions and answers on Facebook.
The agency, while warning the public in a statement on Saturday, said the suspect operated through a page known as “Jobs and Education”, where he advertised the fraudulent materials and charged unsuspecting members of the public one thousand naira (N1,000) for access.
“The public is hereby cautioned to disregard any materials, as the DSS does not sell or distribute recruitment questions, answers, or examination guides through private individuals or social media pages. Recruitment into the Service, when necessary, follows specialised procedure in accordance with extant laws and due process,” the statement reads.
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Continuing, DSS said Ezenwa’s arrest underscores the Service’s determination to safeguard Nigerians from the fraudulent schemes of unpatriotic elements. “Citizens are therefore encouraged to remain vigilant, verify information from official sources and report suspicious recruitment adverts or individuals attempting to extort money under false pretense.”
The agency assured that it will continue to protect the integrity of its recruitment process while ensuring that perpetrators of fraud face the full weight of the law.
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‘Na Only People You Gave Work Love You,’ Singer Speed Darlington Tells Tinubu
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August 24, 2025By
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Singer Speed Darlington has told President Bola Tinubu that public admiration cannot be bought, warning that only those who received appointments or jobs from the government truly support him.
In a video posted on Saturday, August 23, the singer said, “Everything isn’t about the economy! There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you.”
READ ALSO:Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu
Darlington, an Igbo man, urged Tinubu to focus on police reform and respect for human rights. “The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.
“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate. Please, before you leave office, please speak to your Yoruba brother IGP man,” he added.
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Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu
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August 24, 2025By
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Popular controversial singer Speed Darlington has called on President Bola Tinubu to reform the Nigerian Police Force, urging the government to prioritise citizens’ rights alongside economic growth.
In a video posted on Saturday, the entertainer criticised what he described as the police’s systemic human rights violations and oppressive practices.
“Mr President, before you leave office, whether you secure a second term or not, try your best to improve Nigeria. Everything isn’t about the economy!
“There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you,” he said.
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The singer, who identifies as Igbo, urged Tinubu to engage with the Inspector-General of Police and implement reforms.
“As an Igbo man, the advice I can give you so people will know your name and remember you for something good is to reform the police. Reform the police.
“The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.
“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate,” he added.
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Darlington also recounted his personal ordeal with law enforcement, highlighting the system’s abuse of power.
“I was held for two months after the judge had ordered my release. FID held me for two months. According to my lawyer, the Nigerian law gives only 28 days for investigation.
“They held me for two months. What is the extra month for? Because they can. If you give them money, they oppress your enemy. I have experienced it,” he said.
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