…forms of violence against children. "Members of the public are urged to report suspected child abuse without delay at the nearest police station or anonymously through the DCI toll-free line on 0800 722 203, or via WhatsApp on 0709 570 000. "Protecting children is a shared responsibility, and silence must never be allo…

…with information to come forward. Investigating officer Det Con Natalie Palmer of the Child Abuse Investigation Unit said: "I would like to thank the victims for the strength, courage and resilience they have shown throughout this lengthy investigation and trial. "Throughout the process, the girls demonstrated incredib…

…with rubbish and rotten food. Bowden was initially charged with two counts of felony child abuse and concealing a death. The homicide charge was filed after authorities received the final autopsy findings. She could face life imprisonment if convicted. Her next court appearance is scheduled for December.

…trash and rotten food. Bowden, 45, was immediately charged with two counts of felony child abuse and concealing a death, police said. The murder charge was only filed in recent days as authorities awaited a final cause of death, according to reports. She could face life in prison on the murder charge. Her next court da…

…care. The human rights group urged the police to prosecute the suspect, stressing that child abuse should not be treated as a private family matter. “Child abuse is not a family affair. It is a constitutional issue and punishable under Section 355 of the Criminal Code, Cap. C38, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004,…

…and Lantz moving with the children from Washington, where there were prior reports of child abuse, to West Virginia.

Halle Berry has denied allegations that she physically abused her 12-year-old son, Maceo, after her ex-husband Olivier Martinez obtained a restraining order against her. Berry's attorney, Marina Beck, described Martinez's allegations as "entirely meritless and deliberately misleading" and accused him of previously viol…

…initiated the petition and arrest process to draw attention to the legal consequences of child abuse. Okeoma, a journalist and child-rights advocate, said the conviction should serve as a reminder that child abuse is punishable under Nigerian law. He said the foundation would continue its advocacy against child abuse i…

…causes. A significant share of visas were revoked for reckless driving, sexual assault, child abuse, fraud and embezzlement and other crimes, the agency said. The post Trump admin revokes over 250,000 visas in broad immigration crackdown appeared first on Vanguard News.

…school authorities and members of the public to promptly report suspected cases of child abuse or exploitation to the police for appropriate intervention.” He also cautioned “members of the public against sharing the identity, photographs or other identifying information of the child, stressing the need to protect her…

…and members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspected cases of child abuse or exploitation to the police. It assured the public that the investigation would be conducted professionally, with due process observed. The command also warned against sharing the identity, photographs or other identifying…

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,…

…several children that day, the affidavit said. She has been charged with three counts of child abuse, the District 21 District Attorney's Office announced in a news release on Tuesday, August 25. The office serves Cleveland, Garland and McClain counties. According to the probable cause affidavit, the district attorney'…

…Child Protection Network Nigeria has disclosed that it received no less than 36 cases of child abuse within a few months, which includes physical abuse, neglect, child trafficking, sexual abuse and illegal adoption. The National Coordinator of the organisation, Olakunle Sanni, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at a p…

…drawn severe backlash online, with netizens demanding the mother's immediate arrest for child abuse. Watch video... View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 25/08/2026 1:54 PM | Share this Story

…Gospel Ministries based in Calabar, Cross River State, is responsible for a lot of the child abuse cases that occurred in Cross River State. They accused Helen of using her ministry to claim that children were witches or possessed and this caused many parents to either abuse their children or to abandon them (read here…

…where she spent 13 and a half years handling criminal cases, including cases involving child abuse. ‘It’s Not Really Deleted’ Judge Kelly began her message by challenging the belief that deleting information from a phone automatically makes it disappear permanently. “Did y’all know that everything on your cell phone is…

…of abusing and torturing her underage househelp in Benue Another horrifying case of child abuse and cruelty has emerged in Makurdi, Benue State, sparking outrage and condemnation. A minor was allegedly abused and tortured with a hot object by the woman he lives with. Benue activist, Zege Orkwande, who disclosed this in…

…similar cases are handled. She urged members of the public to report suspected cases of child abuse instead of allowing offenders to escape justice. According to her, the victim's mother initially considered withdrawing the case, but later decided to allow the legal process to continue after understanding the importanc…

This is child abuse - Omoyele Sowore kicks against the use of 10-year-old to carry sacred Osun-Osogbo Calabash Human rights activist and presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has strongly criticized the choice of a 10-year-old princess, Alimot Osunbunmi, to serve as the Arugba (calabash carrier) at this year's Osun-O…

…as effective deterrents," the statement read. "This judgment sends a clear message that child abuse has no place in our schools or communities and that perpetrators of offences against children can be held accountable through the justice system. "Vivacious Development Initiative and the Child Protection Network (CPN),…

Edo State rearrests couple over alleged child abuse The Edo State Government says the mother and stepfather of an 11-year-old girl allegedly abused in Benin City have been rearrested and will be prosecuted following renewed investigations into the case.The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Eugenia…

…has unveiled plans to sharpen its child protection interventions in Nigeria, placing child abuse, child marriage and poor birth registration at the centre of its new country strategy as it seeks to reach millions of vulnerable children still excluded from essential services. The organisation said the new priorities wou…

…Human Rights Commission in Borno has received over 600 cases of domestic violence, child abuse, human trafficking and other human rights violations between January and July 2026. The State Coordinator of the NHRC, Ms Jummai Mshelia, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Maiduguri…

…Commandant urged members of the public to promptly report cases of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual offences and other forms of gender-based violence to the NSCDC for swift intervention. He reaffirmed the Command's commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of women, children and other vulnerable members of…