NEMA, IOM receive 145 Nigerian returnees from Libya in Lagos
The National Emergency Management Agency and International Organization for Migration have received 145 Nigerian returnees evacuated from Libya. The group arrived at Murtala Muhammed International Airport aboard an Al Buraq Airlines flight. According to officials, the returnees included adults, children, and infants, showing the scale of the evacuation effort. On arrival, the Nigeria Immigration Service […]
Reform correctional system to focus on rehabilitation – IHRC-RFT
The International Human Rights Commission – Relief Fund Trust (IHRC-RFT) has called for urgent reforms to correctional systems, urging authorities to prioritize rehabilitation instead of punishment alone. The group said prisons should help offenders rebuild their lives and return to society as responsible citizens. It stressed that focusing only on penalties does not reduce crime […]
Over 200 Boko Haram terrorists surrender in Lake Chad axis
Over 200 Boko Haram fighters, including those who were forced to join and their families, have surrendered to soldiers in the Lake Chad region. This was made known by the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) on July 2. The surrender took place in Bol, near Baga Sola, where Sector 2 of the MNJTF operates. A […]
203 Nigerians Safely Return from Libya with Support from NEMA
In a major humanitarian effort, 203 Nigerians who were stranded in Libya have been successfully brought back home through the support of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). The returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Monday at about 7:00 pm. They flew in […]
Boko Haram: Commissioner advocates support for freed victims
Lawan Abba Wakilbe, the Borno State Commissioner for Education, has made a passionate appeal for immediate help for victims freed from Boko Haram captivity, especially women and children. He emphasizes the urgency of supporting these individuals as they face the challenges of reintegration into society after suffering violence, trauma, and displacement. During a visit by […]
Kaduna Government Reunites 39 Released Minors with Families, Gifts N100k and Smartphones
The Kaduna State government has reunited 39 minors with their families after they were detained for participating in the #Endbadgovernance protest. The ceremony took place at the “Children’s Homes” on Katuru Road in Kaduna, where each of the children received N100,000 and an Itel A18s smartphone to help them as they return to society. Governor […]
Innocent Bricklayer Freed After 24 Years in Jail Shares His Story
An innocent bricklayer who was wrongfully imprisoned for 24 years has finally been released and is now sharing his painful story. Lukman Adeyemi, a 50-year-old bricklayer, was only 26 when he accompanied a friend to the police station after his friend was invited by the police. His loyalty to his friend led to his own […]