Niger State’s child abuse cases trigger fresh concerns
Recent reports of child sexual abuse in Niger State have raised serious concerns among residents, authorities, and advocacy groups. Investigations reveal that several disturbing cases involving young children have surfaced across different communities. Experts say the incidents show the urgent need for stronger protection systems and quicker justice for victims. Some of the cases involve […]
Lagos: Five-year-old files suit against police over alleged kidnap
A surprising legal action has emerged in Lagos after a five-year-old child filed a lawsuit against the Nigeria Police Force, accusing officers of involvement in an alleged kidnapping incident. The suit, filed through the child’s legal guardians, claims that the young victim was unlawfully taken and subjected to emotional trauma as a result of the […]
Kebbi Assembly repeals Child’s Right Law, enacts new protection bill
The Kebbi State House of Assembly has cancelled the existing Child’s Right Law and replaced it with a new Child Protection Bill. Lawmakers explained that the former law did not fully reflect local values and realities, so a fresh bill was needed to better protect children in the state. According to the Assembly, the new […]
Court remands 18-year-old man for allegedly r@ping two year old in Ekiti
An 18-year-old man, identified as Solomon Sunday, has been remanded by a Chief Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, following allegations of sexually assaulting a 2-year-old child. According to Inspector Olasunkanmi Bankole, the prosecutor, the alleged incident occurred on August 24, 2025, within the Ado-Ekiti Magisterial District. The prosecutor explained that […]
DNA should be mandatory before birth certificates are issued in Nigeria – Lawyer, Deji Adeyanju
Activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has proposed that DNA testing should be required before birth certificates are issued for newborns in Nigeria. He believes this step could help reduce cases of paternity fraud. In a message shared on X, Adeyanju called on the National Assembly to consider introducing a law that would make DNA tests […]
How Boys Were Sold For ₦1.5 Million, Girls For ₦800,000 In Anambra
In a major breakthrough against child trafficking, the Anambra State Police Command has rescued eleven children and arrested a woman suspected of being involved in an inter-state child trafficking ring. The rescue took place in Nnewi, Anambra State, and is being described as a big step in fighting the illegal sale of children across Nigeria. […]
Child labour practices stealing dreams of millions of children – First Lady, Tinubu
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has shared her concern over the growing issue of child labour in Nigeria. She said it is heartbreaking that many children are being denied their dreams because they are forced to work instead of being in school. She made this statement in support of World Against Child Labour Day […]
Woman bags three-years jail term for engaging her 11-year-old cousin in street hawking
A 33-year-old woman named Moradeke Adeoti has been given a three-year jail sentence with hard labour. She was found guilty of abusing a child. She was taken to court on November 29, 2024, and charged for making her 11-year-old cousin, Oyindamola Adeoti, sell goods on the streets. During the trial, police officer Inspector Adeoye Adesegun […]
Children’s Day: Overhaul Almajiri system, end street begging now – CHRICED tells govt
As Nigeria celebrates Children’s Day, the Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) is speaking out for millions of children who are suffering every day. Many of these children are part of the Almajiri system and are forced to beg on the streets instead of getting an education. In a statement shared with […]
Nigerian Woman Accuses Abuja Doctor Of Trafficking Missing Twin, Says Baby Was Given To His Wife (Video)
A Nigerian woman named Bright has made a shocking claim about what happened during the birth of her twin babies. She said a doctor in Abuja told her that one of her twins had died during childbirth, but she later saw a baby that looked just like her missing child with the doctor’s wife. Bright […]