…religious and traditional leaders and institutions to take responsibility for preventing abuse and protecting survivors. Pedro, represented by the ministry’s Director of Advisory Services and Judicial Liaison, Folashade Anibaba-Bossman, spoke at the 2026 Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month Commendation and Awa…

…political affiliation. He maintained that where there is evidence of police misconduct, abuse of power or political interference, such evidence should be submitted to the appropriate authorities for investigation rather than being established through media pronouncements. He further cautioned Senator Maidoki against at…

…considering the age of the alleged victim and the need to protect children from abuse and exploitation.”See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google He assured that “appropriate investigative and child-protection procedures would be followed in accordance with the law,” adding that the command would ensure a th…

…at a Lagos venueBlessing warned Jasmine about Carter Efe, linking him to past domestic abuse allegations involving his baby mama, EmmanuellaThe viral video sparked divided reactions online, with some fans backing Blessing's warning and others calling it unnecessary interferencePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new s…

…to promote competition in the midstream and downstream petroleum sector and prevent the abuse of dominant market positions.The court held that the three companies are entitled to have their licences issued, extended or renewed once they satisfy the conditions set by the NMDPRA.The regulator was directed to process all…

…in “significant corruption.” It accused Mariaca, who was elected in 2024, of having “abused his public positions by soliciting and accepting bribes to facilitate narcotrafficking and helped violent criminals evade justice.” The designation makes Mariaca and his immediate family generally ineligible for entry into the U…

…it is not a disciplinary issue alone, it is a criminal homicide arising from gross abuse of office,” he said. Anukwu called for an independent investigation and urged authorities to question all persons who may have relevant information about the incident. He said the deceased’s family deserved justice and that the inv…

…Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has proposed new rules to tackle price fixing, abuse of market dominance and other practices that undermine competition in Nigeria’s petroleum industry.The draft regulations would prohibit agreements among competing operators to coordinate fuel prices, restrict supplies or divide…

…From Policy to Practice.” A virtual presentation by Dr. Daniel Ikpechukwu, Substance Abuse and Behavioural Health Counselor, Alcohol/Drug Clinical Evaluator and Treatment Provider at Gracious Health Services, Georgia, USA, will focus on “Youth Drug Addiction and the Justice System: Advancing Treatment, Rehabilitation a…

…with the taking of bribes or diversion of public funds, but could also manifest through abuse of office, conflict of interest, favouritism, manipulation of official processes and deliberate disregard for established rules and procedures. Shehu therefore charged officers to develop a culture in which integrity was not m…

Ekiti State government has promised not to abuse the law establishing independent communities through autonomy, saying such privilege will only be granted to towns that meet the threshold set by the state edict. The post Ekiti pledges stricter measures in granting autonomy to communities appeared first on Tribune Onlin…

…a sex toy on her underage daughter, has recounted how he discovered the alleged sexual abuse. Ikechukwu Onyeanyusi said he was informed about the incident by a friend who showed him a video of his wife allegedly using a sex toy on their daughter. Read the full story here: https://punchng.com/how-i-found-out-my-wife-was…

…legal team, led by Prof. Paul Ananaba, SAN, who argued that the suit amounted to an abuse of court process. Ananaba told the court that a Federal High Court sitting in Owerri had, on June 25, already resolved the dispute over the APC primary election held on May 18. The Abuja court agreed, finding that both cases cover…

…as a reflection of its unwavering commitment to combating drug trafficking and substance abuse in the state. He noted that several intelligence-led operations resulted in the arrest of 68 suspected drug traffickers, comprising 34 males and 34 females. “The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Edo State Command, has ar…

…The couple's sons, Sanjay Raut and Rajendra Raut, allegedly followed them in a car, abused them and threatened to k!ll them if they did not cancel the land sale, the police said. "They started asking Tukaram, 'Why did you sell the land ?' They then assaulted Tukaram and Anjana with wooden sticks. Tukaram sustained inju…

…from the Ibadan Polytechnic, viewers became outraged as they called the act an abuse of power. The video was recorded when students met with the Oyo APC gubernatorial candidate, Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli to seek support for their program. The student, seen sitting on the senator's lap for an unknown reason, seemed tense…

…the two in a physical embrace, prompting Biden to joke about his past years of substance abuse prior to his recovery in 2019. "I was in a stupor at that point. I think that was pre-2019 when I got sober," Biden quipped. Toward the end of the session, Biden maintained the humorous tone, periodically adjusting his fictio…

…the exclusive control of partisan politicians. He proposed that to prevent political abuse and ensure direct protection for vulnerable citizens, state police formations should be managed by traditional rulers, religious figures, youth, and women leaders. He said, “The federal police we have now are controlled by partis…

…El-RufaiEl-Rufai is facing separate charges from the ICPC and DSS over alleged fraud, abuse of office, and unlawful phone tappingThe Council urged authorities to follow due process and warned that arbitrary actions could erode public trust in Nigerian institutionsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature…

Five UK nuns charged with child abuse including forcing child to eat vomit and using hot iron on kids Five nuns have been accused of historic abuse against several children. The nuns are set to face a further hearing. Marie Docherty, 84, Mary Broderick, 84, Margaret McLafferty, 68, Kathleen McLean, 77, and Mary Doyle,…

…after delivering a pointed message to married men who resort to violence and verbal abuse at home.In a video posted to Instagram on Friday, 28 August 2026, the founder of Living Faith Church offered a mix of sharp humour and serious counsel, drawing from his own 44-year marriage as a reference point.Reactions as Bishop…

…computed statutory deductions among the issues observed. The Auditor-General also cited abuse of approval and payment processes as one of the concerns identified during the audit exercise. To address the challenges, Idris recommended further training for accountants, account officers and internal auditors to improve th…

…threats, harassment, stalking, invasions of privacy, and targeting of children are abuse, not opinion," he wrote. Miguel said he accepts criticism that comes with being a public figure but insisted that targeting his family crosses the line. He added that legal action has been and will continue to be taken where necess…

…outbreaks, antimicrobial resistance, malnutrition, non-communicable diseases, drug abuse, brain drain and shortages of health workers. “The vision is clear: Lagos must build a resilient PHC system capable of serving today’s needs while preparing for the Lagos of tomorrow,” Abayomi said. The Permanent Secretary of the L…

…candidate. “Our Party has consistently maintained that this prosecution represents an abuse of state power, political persecution and an unconscionable waste of public resources. “The reported justification that the case should now be suspended to enable Sowore to participate fully in the 2027 presidential election com…