Samuel Adekoya tied the victims with a rope and dragged them to the ground for excreting in his compound. Read More
A matter of great concern that rarely takes the centre stage in Nigeria’s public discourse is the tragedy of homeless children – ‘street kids’ as they are called as if it makes sense for a child to wallow in the streets with no social safety nets to catch them before they fall into the cracks... Read More
The apathy of Nigerians for child adoption is a statistically established fact. A study published by the Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice involving 259 respondents in the south-east revealed a whopping 88.4% would only consider adoption on the grounds of infertility. It is a case of research mirroring our lived reality because almost every Nigerian... Read More
Is this beating ? 21k USD is a lot and the mum is saying he should not beat them ? She’s giving them confidence or indirectly saying they get away with things easily. Because the dad shouldn’t be the only one scolding them https://t.co/7bcrL7qoVS — ELITE (@Adebukola_OQ) April 22, 2020 Let’s start with the... Read More
About five days ago, a video of a woman pushing a little girl out of a car and going on to slam her frail body on the ground from what would be inexcusable rage popped up on the internet and yet again our minds are called back to the persisting reality of the abuse Nigerian... Read More
No matter how often we scream about sexual abuse, we still come across stories that shock us still. These stories focus on molestation of children and they had us all in our feels. In one, a father literally went to bat for his daughter while in the second, a mother advocated silence. We have to... Read More
by Afeso Albert Akanbi I think it is time for the government to step in, not in words but through action, to study the issue of child abuse in detail, understand the systems of representations of specific beliefs, the actions and social mechanisms related to mob justice, religious operations and traditional institutions… In the first... Read More
Australia’s senior Catholic prelate, and one of Pope Francis’ top advisers, has been reportedly charged with sexual assault. Cardinal George Pell, became the highest-ranking Vatican official in recent years to face criminal charges involving accusations of sexual offenses. “Cardinal Pell has been charged on summons, and he is required to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’... Read More
An alarming number of Nigerian children suffer one form of abuse or the other but the prevalence of young boys and girl who fall victim of sexual abuse is the concern of this NGO. Founded in 2016 by Mrs Bola Tinubu, Cece Yara is committed to providing tailored services to children victims in Nigeria but... Read More
We have no words for acts like these that are clearly beyond insane. How is a human being, a woman, winner of the prestigious Mandela Award, even, a Psychotherapist of all things, able to push a child- a child with cerebral palsy- around, hit him, throw him to the ground so casually? How could you... Read More
Read these stories and analyses below: The Thread: “Where there’s smoke, there’s fire” | Did Trump fire FBI Director, Comey, because he feared exposure of Russian ties? Couple sell daughter to pay rent and start a business The Thread: Could this be the girl behind Usher’s hit song, ‘My Boo’?
by Omoleye Omoruyi Police Command in Cross River have apprehended a couple for allegedly selling their six-year old daughter for N400,000. The state Commissioner for Police, Hafiz Inuwa, said the suspects were arrested on April 26 following information from concerned individuals. Inuwa said the couple sold their daughter in order to pay their house rent... Read More
by Tony Ogunlowo Hardly a day goes by when there isn’t a news report about a minor being sexually abused by a much older person. And the shocking thing is that for every case reported dozens are not because the young victims are either too scared of their attackers or embarrassed to talk to anyone.... Read More
Child abuse is pervasive in society, some children have come to accept it without questioning. See below the story of a thirteen-year-old girl who became pregnant for a man her father’s age. When will things change in this country? So I am very angry and sad right now, I witnessed something I have been reading... Read More
Lagos Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday announced ratification of the first ever Executive Order establishing a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy in Nigeria, just as he said the Policy was designed as a catalyst for driving awareness and commitment of all stakeholders, including every member of the community towards the protection of children. The... Read More
by Ayo Akinduro She was twelve and happy. She had just changed her school to a better one and was excited about it. The school demanded for a recent passport photograph and that was what she was about to get. She ran two flights up the shopping complex, never had the patience to walk on... Read More
Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup Davido says he doesn’t deserve an award this year Sony record signee, Davido, has been hugely absent from mainstream music this year, thus losing out on some major award nominations. The... Read More
Here are the top stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning. Wizkid entertains over 15,000 people in Munich (WATCH). M.I Abaga gets a bashing from former protege, Milli (LISTEN). Stephanie Coker leaves MTV Base to start a ‘new chapter’. Back in the market! Sophia... Read More
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On Thursday, 9ice’s ex wife Toni Payne took to her Twitter handle to accuse Nigerian celebrities of not using their status to raise awareness about societal ills until the situation becomes trendy after receiving western attention. Personally I think it should be banned. What if the boy gets hurt. Hearing stuff like this makes me so... Read More
A 40-year-old man raped a four-year-old girl to death in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. This was revealed by the State Coordinator of Child Protection Network, CPN, Mrs. Mariam Kombo-Ezeh. She also revealed two other cases of child abuse, which occurred in the state, including the death of a seven-year-old girl of... Read More
by Anike Jacobs 60-year-old man, Isiaka Alade, who was recently arrested by police for allegedly defiling his 14-year-old daughter blames the act on an evil spirit. Hear his claims: “I cannot remember what I did. An evil spirit always possesses me and as soon as I am done, I will regain my senses. Most especially,... Read More
by Anike Jacobs A 13-year-old girl basic 4 pupil, Chikwuo Ezennia, has fled her home with a yet-to-be-identified man, suspected to be her lover, Punch reports. Chikwuo had come to Lagos from Nneni village in the Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State to spend her holiday with relatives, the Okolos. She however, fled their... Read More
by Anike’ Jacobs One Mrs. Bethelyn Falade, 27, who resides on Church Street, Powerline, in the Ijaiye-Ojokoro area of Lagos, has been arrested and is currently facing charges for assaulting and torturing her housemaid, Chinecherem Sunday with hot water. Mrs Falade allegedly carried out the act as punishment for her stubbornness. Trouble began when Falade... Read More
by Azubuike Azikiwe The man in this photo has been accused of sexually defiling his 5-year-old daughter. This incident reportedly happened in Italuwo community in Ikorodu Road, Lagos. According to reports, a neighbour, who suspected that the man was sexually molesting the child, alerted other people in the area. He was later apprehended and beaten by... Read More
by Jewel Stephen Helen Ukpabio, the fiery pentecostal preacher in charge of the controversial Liberty Foundation Gospel Ministries, and who is widely known for her “deliverance sessions” to free children and adults from being ‘witchcraft’ in Britain, is attempting to silence her critics with the threat of a £500 million (N135 billion) lawsuit, The UK... Read More
by S’ola Filani A 29 year old Lagosian, Julius, who lived in a rented apartment on Obafalabi Street, Ojodu Berger area of Lagos, has been arrested by the Lagos state police command for raping a seven-year-old girl, damaging her private parts and distorting her urination. According to reports, Julius tricked the little girl (a primary... Read More
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