Lagos baby factory uncovered and UTME results released
A baby factory in Lagos has been exposed, revealing the ongoing problem of human trafficking in the city. Meanwhile, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released results for candidates who sat the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. Families of over 1,000 abducted Nigerians are still waiting for news of their loved ones. The Lagos justice system and police actions are also under public scrutiny.
What we know
- Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps uncovered a baby factory in Okuju, Ilado, Badagry, where newborns were allegedly sold for up to N1m.
- Officials rescued 18 pregnant women and 10 children, arresting two suspects, Joy Okeke and Raphael Agwu.
- The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board released results for candidates who sat the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination on Thursday, April 16; 632,788 results are now available.
- Families of over 1,000 abducted Nigerians remain in anguish as kidnappers have gone silent.
- The Lagos State Ministry of Justice released four policemen and a developer accused of killing six traders, sparking public outrage.
