Child Abuse
Yobe Plans Child Protection Commission With Powers to Investigate Abuse
The Yobe State Government is planning to establish a Child Protection Commission with powers to investigate cases of abuse and strengthen the protection...
Police arrest man for raping, impregnating 12-year-old in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested a man, Zayyanu Halilu, for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl and impregnating her in Abuja....
Police arrest security for assaulting five-year-old in Cross River
The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 22 year old security guard over the alleged sexual assault of a five year...
Former Lagos Teacher Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Defiling Eight-Year-Old Pupil
A former teacher in Lagos State has been sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling an eight-year-old pupil under his care. The Ikeja Sexual...
Police arraign six suspects for sexual misconduct, child abuse in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned six suspects before the Gender-Based Violence Court in Awka over separate allegations involving defilement, sexual assault,...
Lagos Launches 2026 Safeguarding, Child Protection Week
The Lagos State Government has commenced the 2026 Safeguarding and Child Protection Week, calling for stronger measures to protect children from abuse, neglect...
Niger Court Sentences Man to Seven Years for Raping Eight-Year-Old Girl
By Benson Daniel A Niger State High Court sitting in Minna has sentenced 27-year-old Hussaini Suleiman to seven years in prison for raping...
Police Arrest 70-Year-Old Man Over Alleged Defilement of Eight-Year-Old Girl in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 70-year-old man, identified as Usman Abubakar, over the alleged defilement of an eight-year-old girl in...
