A mother in Britain has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison after keeping her baby daughter in a drawer under her bed for nearly three years. The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was sentenced at Chester Crown Court in northwest England, where the judge described the child – … Read more
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has announced his decision to step down following a critical report regarding a notorious child abuser connected to the Church of England. The review concluded that Welby, 68, “could and should” have reported the abuse committed by John Smyth against boys and young men in 2013. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I … Read more
Pope Francis initiated new consultations on Wednesday, addressing the future direction of the Roman Catholic Church amid growing calls for reform on issues such as the role of women and the persistent crisis of clerical child abuse. The General Assembly of the Synod, consisting of 368 religious and lay members — including women — from … Read more
Amarachukwu Happiness Nzekwe, a 38-year-old woman, admitted to using a hot pressing iron on the back of her househelp as a form of discipline. Nzekwe, a nurse from Ezinifitte in Aguata Local Government Area, claimed she took this action because the child had stolen money from her. She explained that she heated the iron on … Read more
8-Year-Old Anambra Pupil Beaten Into Coma by Teacher Passes Away. Anambra’s Commissioner for Education condemned the school’s illegal operation. The school has been temporarily closed, and both the teacher and the proprietor, Mrs. Promise Ilo, are under investigation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a young pupil at Landmark International School, Mgbakwu, Anambra State, Henry Okonkwo, tragically … Read more
Teacher arrested for allegedly beating pupil into coma in Anambra. Anambra state government permanently shuts down Landmark School Mgbakwu. Commissioner for Education warns against illegal schools and child abuse, hands matter to police. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 30-year-old teacher has been arrested for allegedly beating an 8-year-old pupil into a coma in Anambra state. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ruby Franke, a well-known mother and online personality, has been handed down a significant sentence after pleading guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse. The 42-year-old, famous for her parenting blog, “8 Passengers,” has been sentenced to serve one to 15 years in a Utah prison for each count, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 44-year-old female drug dealer, identified as Taiye Abbas, for allegedly using her 10-year-old niece as a drug courier in Lagos. According to Naija News, Taiye was arrested when her niece was found roaming the street and brought to Pen Cinema Police Division. … Read more
Lagos government has asked parents to watch their children and be wary of sexual abuse during the festive period. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government through the Executive Secretary, Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, has called on parents and guardians to pay close attention to their children, especially during … Read more
The boy was said to have been accused of stealing meat from the woman’s pot of soup… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State Police Command detectives have arrested a middle-aged woman in Akure, the state capital, for allegedly inflicting deep cuts on a seven-year-old child. The victim, whose name was unknown as of … Read more
…a new report into historical abuse allegations carried out by a German law firm incriminated the former pontiff. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Pope Benedict XVI failed to act over four child abuse cases when he was archbishop of Munich, a German probe into the Catholic Church has alleged. Pope Benedict, then called Josef … Read more
By Gbenga Kaka Chairperson of All Nigeria Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools ( ANCOPSS ), Epe branch, Jonah Beatrice Olayinka has caution parents against sacrificing adequate attention and proper upbringing of their children on the altar of material accomplishments. Olayinka gave the admonition in an interview with Eko Hot Blog on the sideline of … Read more
Woman Arrested For Allegedly Subjecting 6-Year-Old Boy To Inhumane Treatment Ekohotblog, September 21, 2020… The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old woman, Rahma Sani, for allegedly maltreating a 6-year-old boy Abdulkadiri Mu’awuya, under her care. Ekohotblog.com learned that the suspect who lived in Kwado Quarters of Katsina State was said to be a member of … Read more
Epileptic Boy Chained For Two Years By His Family, Rescued In Kebbi DSP Nafi’u Abubakar, confirmed this to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Monday Kebbi state police command has arrested one Jibrin Aliyu, and his three wives for allegedly chaining their 11-year-old son for two years in their house, Ekohotblog reports The Public Relations Officer(PPRO) of the … Read more
Another 7-year old boy has been severely beaten by his stepfather for eating part of the food that was left for dinner. The Shocking photos have been going viral online with the child’s face badly bruised and swollen. It is unclear where the incident happened, but according to reports, the National Human Rights Commission of … Read more
In the past few weeks, there has been sad stories of how married women maltreat and torture young children under their care. Of course these might be their own biological children but they are mostly maids and househelps who are being subjected to harsh treatment over minor offences. Recall what happened in Nsukka, Enugu State … Read more
6-year-old girl rescued from torture by stepmother NGO offers to pay medical bills and fees until she graduates higher institution. A six-year-old girl has been rescued by men of the Ogun State Police Command, after reports of alleged torture by her stepmother, Abimbola, at their residence in Ijagba, in the Sagamu Local Government Area of … Read more
It feels like a scene in a horror movie except that this is no fiction but a real account of the brutal suffering inflicted on 14-year Princess Michael from Kajuru, a community in Kaduna where thousands have been internally displaced due to persistent attacks by herdsmen terrorists. Princess was acquired by Mrs. Yemi Awolola as … Read more
A 71-year-old Ghanaian nanny, identified as Abena Yeboah who was caught on a CCTV camera hitting and torturing an infant under her care has been arrested by the United states police. According to the viral video, the mother of the baby alleged that she gave the nanny a benefit of doubt not knowing that the … Read more
A magistrate’s court in Kaduna State has directed a living faith deaconess, Mrs. Yemi Awolola, who was arrested for alleged child torture and abuse of her maid, be remanded in prison. It was learned that the accused was arrested following a statement from the victim, 14-year-old maid, Princess Michael. The story was however brought to … Read more