Tag: #ProtectChildren
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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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BENUE LAWMAKERS ALARMED OVER ALLEGED TRAFFICKING OF 400 CHILDREN TO FCT ORPHANAGE
The Benue State House of Assembly has raised alarm over the alleged trafficking of more than 400 children from the state to an orphanage in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), demanding urgent action to locate and rescue them. The concern followed a motion by Peter Uche (APC/Guma) during plenary in Makurdi, where he cited reports…
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UN REPORT: ATTACKS ON SCHOOLS SURGE 166% AS MILLIONS OF CHILDREN FACE WAR
A top UN human rights official has raised alarm over the rising toll of armed conflicts on children, revealing that attacks on schools worldwide jumped by 166% between 2021 and 2024. UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif disclosed this at the annual meeting of the UN Human Rights Council on children’s rights,…
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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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PROTECTING CHILDREN IN WAR IS CRUCIAL FOR LASTING PEACE – UN
UN warns that child soldiers remain a global crisis, with thousands still exploited in conflicts. The UN’s Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Vanessa Frazier, has raised the alarm over the continued use of children in warfare, marking the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers. Frazier highlighted that violations are most severe…
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NAPTIP DECLARES 2026 “YEAR OF NO MERCY” AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKERS
Abuja – The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has launched a crackdown on human traffickers in 2026, following 93 convictions and 2,500 rescued victims in 2025. ⚖️🚨 Director-General Hajiya Binta Bello warned, “Traffickers, leave this criminal enterprise now or face the full weight of the law.” High-profile suspects, including operators…
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FRESH OUTRAGE AS U.S., GLOBAL BODIES FAULT NIGERIA OVER RISING SCHOOL ABDUCTIONS
Nigeria faces sharp international criticism following mass kidnappings of schoolchildren in Niger and Kebbi states, with U.S. lawmakers and global organisations warning the country risks normalising a tragedy that should never be accepted. On November 21, 2025, armed men raided St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State, abducting over 300 students and 12 teachers.…
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DSVA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO CHILD PROTECTION
Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) is standing firm in its mission to strengthen child protection systems across the state. On Tuesday, the agency shared a statement on its X handle, @Lagosdsva, marking the 2025 World Day for the Prevention of, and Healing from, Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence. The global theme…
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NAPTIP SOUNDS ALARM ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING AS NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT, LAUNCHES SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR VULNERABLE WOMEN AND CHILDREN
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has highlighted human trafficking as a direct and serious threat to Nigeria’s national security and public safety by fueling organized crime. Speaking at a program launch in Dutse aimed at empowering women and children engaged in street begging across Nigeria, NAPTIP Director-General Hajiya Binta…
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JUSTICE FOR OCHANYA: FOUNDATION DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY SEVEN YEARS AFTER TRAGIC DEATH
The Kunie Foundation, based in Enugu, has reignited calls for justice for 13-year-old Ochanya Ogbanje, who died in 2018 from complications linked to prolonged sexual abuse in Benue State. The foundation’s Communications Manager, Mr. Uchenna Igboeme, expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the slow pace of legal proceedings and ongoing impunity protecting perpetrators of sexual…
