Tag: #ChildProtection
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NAPTIP RESCUES OVER 180 CHILDREN, ARRESTS NURSE OVER ALLEGED CHILD PURCHASE
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued more than 180 children allegedly trafficked from vulnerable communities across five states and uncovered a suspected child trafficking network operating under the guise of humanitarian and educational assistance. NAPTIP spokesman Vincent Adekoye said on Monday that three children allegedly taken from vulnerable…
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EFCC EXTRADITES 2 NIGERIANS TO U.S. OVER ALLEGED SEXTORTION OF MINORS
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has facilitated the extradition of two Nigerians to the United States to face prosecution over alleged online sexual exploitation and sextortion involving teenage boys. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said the suspects, Mudashiru Olawale and Adebola Adekunle, were extradited on Wednesday following separate investigations by the U.S. Federal Bureau…
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EDO: INCEST ACCOUNTS FOR 60% OF REPORTED CHILD ABUSE CASES — COMMISSIONER
The Edo Government says incest accounts for about 60 per cent of child abuse cases handled by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, with victims reportedly ranging from two to 16 years old. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Eugenia Abdallah, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency…
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POLICE RAID ALLEGED BABY FACTORY IN OGUN, RESCUE PREGNANT WOMEN, FOUR CHILDREN
Police in Ogun State have raided an alleged baby factory in the Mowe area, rescuing two pregnant women and four children and arresting six suspects in connection with suspected human trafficking and illegal adoption activities. The Ogun State Police Command said the facility on Toluwalase Street, Abaren Village, was raided on August 24 following intelligence…
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NAPTIP SEALS PORT HARCOURT MATERNITY OVER ALLEGED SALE OF THREE CHILDREN
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has sealed a maternity facility in Elelenwo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, over allegations of child trafficking involving three children reportedly transferred for ₦13.5 million. The operation, conducted with officials of the Rivers State Ministry of Health, also led to the arrest of the facility…
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UNICEF URGES JOURNALISTS TO PROTECT CHILDREN IN NEWS REPORT
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged journalists to protect children’s identities and adopt ethical, solution-focused approaches when reporting issues affecting them. UNICEF Child Rights experts made the call during a two-day training on ethical reporting of children held in Port Harcourt. The workshop brought together editors, correspondents and media practitioners from print and…
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EDO GOVT: FATHERS, DAUGHTERS ACCOUNT FOR MANY REPORTED CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE CASES
The Edo State Government says it is currently handling more than 72 child abuse cases, with many of the reported sexual abuse cases involving fathers and their minor daughters. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Ms Eugenia Abdallah, disclosed this in Benin while reviewing the ministry’s activities between October 2025 and August 2026. She…
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NPC: MORE NIN ENROLMENT NEEDED TO SPEED UP DIGITAL BIRTH REGISTRATION
The National Population Commission (NPC) has called for increased enrolment and awareness of the National Identification Number (NIN) to accelerate digital birth registration for children across Nigeria. NPC Registrar at Majek Health Centre, Sangotedo, Lagos, Gabriel Philip, said the transition to digital registration had made the process faster and easier for many parents. He spoke…
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NPC TARGETS 8,000 DIGITAL BIRTH REGISTRATION CENTRES NATIONWIDE
The National Population Commission (NPC) has announced plans to establish 8,000 digital civil registration centres nationwide as part of efforts to make birth and death registration more accessible to Nigerians. The NPC Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf, disclosed this in Abuja during a media conference marking the 2026 Africa Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Day.…
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EDO GOVT URGES RESPONSIBLE PARENTING AFTER REUNITING RUNAWAY CHILDREN
The Edo State Government has called on parents and guardians to prioritise responsible parenting, child protection and proper supervision following the reunion of three children who ran away from home in Benin City. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Eugenia Abdallah, said the incident underscored the importance of creating safe and supportive home…
