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A student mother has reportedly abandoned her newborn baby at a hospital in Kwara State shortly after giving birth. The State Ministry of Women Affairs has taken custody of the infant and pledged to provide necessary care.
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) is probing an Edo State woman accused of exploiting her 3-year-old son in sexual acts on a live-streaming site. This case has raised significant concerns regarding child safety and online protections.
Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, participated in the 'Fostering the Future Together Summit' alongside Melania Trump in Washington, focusing on AI, education access, and child protection in the digital realm.
ActionAid Nigeria has condemned reports of bullying at Igbinedion Education Centre, highlighting systemic failures in child protection and advocating for urgent reforms across the country.
An 18-year-old man has been placed in custody after being accused of sexually assaulting his 10-year-old disabled brother in Limpopo, South Africa. The case will be reviewed on March 18 for a formal bail application.
A 13-year-old boy in Alabama is accused of knocking his father unconscious after the father allegedly tried to strangle the boy's mother during a dispute. The incident occurred on March 9 and led to the father's arrest.
Authorities in Bauchi State have apprehended a 48-year-old individual accused of sodomizing a 15-year-old boy in Burra, Ningi Local Government Area. The incident reportedly occurred on February 17, 2026, and the suspect has since been taken into custody.
Authorities in Akwa Ibom have detained a 36-year-old Cameroonian fisherman named Joseph Mbake on suspicion of sexually assaulting a four-year-old girl. The arrest followed a complaint made by the child's mother after she noticed unusual symptoms during her daughter's bath.
In a significant move, the UK will establish a Child Cruelty Register that marks abusive parents similarly to sex offenders. This initiative follows a campaign by Paula Hudgell, whose son suffered severe abuse leading to his disability.
A 40-year-old leader of a political party's youth wing in Tamil Nadu has been arrested for allegedly raping and causing the death of his girlfriend's two-year-old daughter. The incident has led to a significant investigation following the child's tragic demise.
U.S. Congresswoman Nancy Mace has brought forth a bill aimed at allowing the federal government to impose the death penalty on individuals convicted of raping or sexually assaulting children. The proposed legislation seeks to include several federal child sex crime statutes under capital punishment regulations.
The Niger State Police have detained nine individuals accused of sexually assaulting girls aged 3 to 13 years. The arrests were made following several disturbing reports of incidents across the state.
In Minna, Niger State, 50-year-old Usman Abubakar has been apprehended for allegedly sodomizing a 12-year-old boy after enticing him with roasted meat. The arrest followed a report from the victim's mother who noted her son's discomfort.
The High Court in Akwa Ibom State has revoked the bail of a defendant accused of raping a 13-year-old boy, mandating the surety to ensure his appearance in court. This decision follows the withdrawal of the defense lawyer due to inconsistencies in the defendant's court attendance.
A Lagos state woman, Chiemeka, has accused the police of protecting her husband, who she alleges sexually assaulted their four-year-old daughter. She appeals to the public for assistance in seeking justice.
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