Africa Health Report

When Children Speak: Will Nigeria Protect Them? Nigerian schoolchildren participating in a child safeguarding and protection awareness programme.

Korede Abdullah October 5, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria- A child can find the courage to disclose abuse and still remain vulnerable if the...

Anambra Vows Prosecution as Child Abuse Case Sparks Public Outrage Anambra education commissioner addressing child abuse suspect in Awka

Korede Abdullah February 20, 2026

AWKA, Nigeria – The Anambra State Government pledges swift prosecution in a disturbing child abuse case, as...

Police Arrest Suspect in Abduction, Ritual Killing of Six-Year-Old Anambra Police parading four arrested suspected cultists in Nsugbe clash

Koko Maxwella January 18, 2026

ANAMBRA, Nigeria – Police in Anambra State arrest a 28-year-old man, Friday Akonobi, over the abduction and...

Lagos Raises Alarm Over 2,213 Abused Girls in One Year DSVA Executive Secretary Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi addressing journalists on child abuse cases in Lagos

Korede Abdullah October 12, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria — The Lagos State Government has revealed that over 2,213 girls were victims of various...

Child Abuse