A new case of alleged abduction & forced conversion of a Muslim girl by a DSS agent raises questions about Nigeria's selective public outrage, echoing the 2016 Ese Oruru saga. Read the full analysis.
A Nigerian couple in Ogijo, Ogun State, desperately seeks help to find their missing 4-year-old daughter, Oluwadabira, abducted last Friday. The family pleads for public assistance.
Enugu Governor Peter Mbah assures children of welfare and education priority, declaring zero tolerance for abuse. His administration invests over 30% of state budget in education for a prosperous future.
Niger State Police rescue two victims, arrest suspect Gift Segun Lucky for human trafficking and s3xual exploitation. Efforts ongoing to rescue third victim in Ivory Coast.
Bauchi State Police have arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly raping his biological daughter. The suspect confessed to the crime. Read the full report.
Bauchi State Police confirm the arrest of Baffa'ji Abba, accused of raping his biological daughter. The suspect confessed, and the CP has ordered a discreet investigation. Read more.
A Nigerian woman and her Ghanaian husband have been detained in Tripoli over the alleged torture and starvation of an orphaned child to death. The shocking case emerged on January 7, 2025.
Ekwotosi Okeh shares a harrowing childhood experience of domestic servitude. The techpreneur was forced to use her tongue to clean kerosene. Read her shocking story.
Ondo State Police have detained a 55-year-old man for allegedly impregnating a 15-year-old girl. The case is under investigation by the Gender-Based Violence unit. Read the full report.
Oyo State Police arrest Olaitan Oloyede for allegedly s3xually assaulting his neighbour's 8-year-old daughter in Oke-Alaro, Ibadan. CP Haruna orders discreet investigation.
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok faces global scrutiny after complaints it was used to create erotic images of children and women. Authorities in India and France are investigating. Read more.
A young girl, Chilotam, is hospitalised after her stepfather allegedly hit her with a plank containing nails. The incident, reported by a neighbour, highlights ongoing child maltreatment. Read the full report and the community's call for justice.
Plateau State task force rescues minors from brothels in Jos-Bukuru. Officials cite societal failure. Read the full report and the government's next steps.
Explore the dual realities of Nigerian childhood, from affluent urban life to rural poverty. Learn about the 54% in multidimensional poverty and 14.8 million out-of-school children. Discover the facts.
A former Texas substitute teacher and her boyfriend are jailed on charges of aggravated assault of a child and possessing illegal material. Read the full story.
A young Nigerian mother pleads for help on TikTok, alleging her husband and his family assaulted her and took her 2-year-old child. Read the full story and public reactions.
Flying Eagles captain Daniel Daga has been formally charged with sexual assault in Norway. The Molde FK midfielder faces a potential jail term and is suspended indefinitely. Read details of the case and his denial.
WRAHP trained 20 journalists from Lagos and Edo States on ethical reporting of SGBV cases to protect survivors and advance justice. Learn how media can drive change.
A German court sentences a man to 8.5 years for drugging, raping, and filming his wife. The case sparks debate on consent laws and online sexual violence in Europe. Read more.
A 32-year-old man in Delta State is in police custody for allegedly r@ping his 13-year-old stepdaughter for over a year, getting her pregnant, and forcing her to take abortion pills. Full story.
SYNLAB Nigeria introduces Peachy, an anonymous STI testing service to combat HIV stigma and encourage early diagnosis. Know your status privately today.
Angry residents in eThekwini, KZN, beat a man to a pulp for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend's 5-year-old daughter. The suspect was later handed to Verulam SAPS. Read the full report.
A young woman in Adamawa demands justice after her alleged rapist was granted bail. Stigma and financial barriers threaten her case, highlighting systemic failures for survivors.
Civil society groups say Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan now has a lawful platform to prove sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, following his N200 billion lawsuit. Read the full details.
Osun Police arrest a 50-year-old man for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old neighbour since July 2025. The victim's mother discovered the crime. Police urge public vigilance.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio sues Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for ₦200 billion, alleging defamation from sexual harassment accusations. She vows to prove her case in court. Read the full details.
Osun police arrest a neighbour for defiling a 12-year-old girl since July. The victim's malnutrition was discovered during medical care. CP Gotan condemns the act, urging vigilance.
An Ikeja court has sentenced Obisesan Saltan to 10 years imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl in Gbagada. His name will be added to the sex offenders register.
Hacey NGO presents a new scorecard framework to track adolescent sexual health progress in Nigeria, highlighting key interventions and calling for increased government commitment.
Lagos High Court adjourns the trial of Dr Samuel Ojogbo, a UNILAG lecturer accused of raping a student, to January 21, 2026. Case faces scrutiny over courtroom conduct.