Godfrey George

Lagos

Writer|| Lover|| Friend|| Senior Journalist and Member, Editorial Board, PUNCH Newspapers, Lagos @mobilepunch Views expressed here are solely mine, please.

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Inside Nigeria’s banking system where the blind are denied inclusion

6 days ago | punchng.com | Godfrey George

In a nation racing towards a cashless economy and digital transformation, millions of Nigerians, especially the visually impaired, remain locked out of the financial system, not for lack of access to a particular technology, but because it was never designed with them in mind. For these people, everyday banking tasks are fraught with obstacles, as mobile apps, USSD platforms, and fintech solutions fail to accommodate their needs.
Missing by design: How desperation, deceit fuel dangerous self-abduction business (1)

6 days ago | punchng.com | Godfrey George

Self-kidnapping, once rare in Nigeria’s security landscape, is fast becoming a disturbing trend. From adolescents to married women, individuals are faking abductions to extort relatives, blurring the line between real and staged crises. In this report, GODFREY GEORGE explores the psychological, social, and economic drivers behind the phenomenon.
Warri ward crisis: Police meet ethnic leaders, warn against violence

1 week ago | punchng.com | Godfrey George

In a proactive move to quell rising ethnic tensions over the halted ward delineation exercise in Warri, Delta State, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin City, AIG Salman-Dogo Garba, on Thursday convened an emergency security meeting with key stakeholders from across the region.
‘Japa’ cut supply chain workforce, 31% of firms affected – PwC

1 week ago | punchng.com | Godfrey George

At least 31 per cent of Nigerian companies are grappling with a shortage of competent supply chain professionals as the ‘Japa’ phenomenon continues to drain the country’s talent pool, a new report by global consulting firm PwC has revealed.
Nude trade: CSOs urge FG to prosecute syndicate after PUNCH report

2 weeks ago | punchng.com | Godfrey George

Child Rights Advocates: Idara Kalu (CSG Foundation), Debo Adeniran (CACOL), and Okechukwu Nwaguma (RULAAC) In the wake of a damning investigative report exposing an underground child pornography syndicate operating across X (formerly Twitter) and Telegram, civil society organisations and global child protection experts are calling for urgent and coordinated action to tackle the crisis of online child sexual exploitation in Nigeria.
Nude trade: 300m children victims of sextortion annually, says former Interpol boss

3 weeks ago | punchng.com | Godfrey George

Thirty of the world’s leading child protection experts have declared the sexual exploitation and abuse of children a “global public health emergency”, Saturday PUNCH reports. They also noted that over 300 million children are subjected annually to technology-facilitated sexual abuse and exploitation.
How fake drugs are wiping out Nigerians in plain sight

3 weeks ago | punchng.com | Godfrey George

Hidden in plain sight, a deadly menace thrives quietly but relentlessly: counterfeit medicines. These fake drugs, masquerading as lifesaving remedies, are cutting short thousands of lives every year. They infiltrate pharmacies, clinics, and even homes, poisoning the hopes of recovery and trust in healthcare, writes GODFREY GEORGEEverything unravelled faster than she could manage.
Nude trade: NAPTIP launches manhunt for syndicate after PUNCH investigation

3 weeks ago | punchng.com | Godfrey George

The PUNCH Newspaper’s two-part investigative report uncovering a child pornography ring on X (formerly Twitter) has continued to spur strong reactions and action. The exposé, which revealed how underage Nigerian boys were lured, groomed, and sexually exploited for profit, has prompted swift action from multiple government agencies and sparked a coordinated manhunt for the perpetrators.
Would you love to donate your organs after death?

3 weeks ago | punchng.com | Godfrey George

Organ transplantation represents one of the most remarkable achievements of modern medicine. Yet, in countries like Nigeria, where thousands suffer from end-stage organ failure, the lifesaving potential of cadaveric (deceased) organ donation remains vastly underutilised. Cultural myths, religious beliefs, poor policy frameworks, and systemic healthcare failures have conspired to keep cadaveric donations in the shadows.
Five ways to prepare daughters for menstruation

4 weeks ago | punchng.com | Godfrey George

The onset of menstruation, also known as menarche, is a significant milestone in a girl’s journey to womanhood. For many, however, the first period can be accompanied by anxiety, confusion, and even fear, especially when not properly prepared for. Experts say that open communication, accurate information, and emotional support are key tools mothers can use to guide their daughters through this natural transition.