Tag: #ChildProtection
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COURT REMANDS MAN OVER ALLEGED CHILD THEFT AND TRAFFICKING CHARGES
An Anambra State Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Offences Court in Awka has remanded a 42-year-old man, Sunday Nome, over allegations of child theft and illegal trafficking involving two young boys. The defendant pleaded not guilty to a six-count charge bordering on conspiracy, child stealing, illegal dealing in children and the alleged sale of children.…
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UN EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER ATTACKS ON SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA, REAFFIRMS SUPPORT
The United Nations says it is concerned about recurring attacks on schools in Nigeria, describing them as harmful to children, teachers, and communities. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the organisation is closely monitoring recent incidents involving armed groups targeting schools, including reports of abductions and deaths of teachers in parts of the country. He said…
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EBONYI POLICE ARREST SELF-ACCLAIMED PROPHET OVER ALLEGED ABUSE OF CHILD ACCUSED OF WITCHCRAFT
The Ebonyi State Police Command says it has arrested a self-acclaimed prophet over the alleged abuse and humiliation of a child accused of witchcraft in Izzi Local Government Area. Police said the arrest followed a viral video showing the child being subjected to what authorities described as abusive and inhumane treatment. The child was rescued…
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NHRC RAISES ALARM OVER CHILD SAFETY IN GOMBE IDP CAMP, URGES URGENT PROTECTION
With thousands displaced by attacks in Bauchi State, human rights officials warn that children in Gombe’s IDP camp face rising risks of abuse, trafficking, and neglect. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for urgent and collective action to protect displaced women and children taking shelter in Kashere, Gombe State, following violent attacks that…
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KATSINA MOVES TO PROTECT SCHOOLS, INAUGURATES SAFE SCHOOLS STEERING COMMITTEE
The Katsina State Government has taken a major step toward safeguarding students and teachers by launching a steering committee to domesticate the National Safe Schools Policy. The Katsina State Government has inaugurated a Steering Committee on Safe Schools to strengthen safety across schools in the state and ensure children learn in a secure environment. The…
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AI-FUELED CYBERBULLYING SURGING AMONG CHILDREN, UN WARNS
A new UN report has raised alarm over the growing wave of cyberbullying among children, revealing that about two-thirds of young people worldwide say online harassment is increasing — with artificial intelligence playing a major role in amplifying the threat. The findings were presented by Najat M’jid, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative on Violence Against…
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ONDO POLICE ARREST 62-YEAR-OLD OVER ALLEGED ASSAULT OF 12-YEAR-OLD
Suspect in custody as investigation moves to Gender-Based Offences Unit. The Nigeria Police Force in Ondo State has arrested a 62-year-old man over the alleged defilement of a 12-year-old girl in Akure. Police spokesperson DSP Abayomi Jimoh said the case was reported on March 3 by the victim’s mother. The alleged incident occurred on February…
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GROUP DEMANDS STRUCTURED CRACKDOWN ON SCHOOL GENDER VIOLENCE
Nearly half of primary school pupils surveyed have experienced gender-based violence experts say it’s time for a coordinated national response. The Youthcare Development and Empowerment Initiative (YcDEI) is calling for a structured, two-pronged strategy targeting both teachers and pupils to tackle school-related gender-based violence (GBV) in Nigeria’s primary schools. Speaking in Ibadan, the group’s Executive…
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GLOBACOM TEAMS UP WITH NCWS TO SAFEGUARD CHILDREN ONLINE
New initiative aims to keep Nigerian kids safe on the internet while learning. Globacom has joined forces with the National Council for Women Societies to scale its “Safe SIM Programme,” a tech-driven initiative that protects children from harmful online content. The programme uses a specially configured SIM card for phones and tablets that blocks inappropriate…
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POLICE NAB LANDLADY OVER ALLEGED POISONING OF 3-YEAR-OLD TENANT’S SON IN ONDO
A landlord–tenant dispute reportedly turns dangerous as police step in to protect a child and pursue justice. Police in Ondo State have arrested a 40-year-old landlady, Nafisat Lateef, over the alleged poisoning of her tenant’s three-year-old son in Odigbo Local Government Area. According to police spokesperson DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the child’s mother reported that the…
