After years of resisting calls to adopt child protection measures, the messaging platform Telegram has announced it will collaborate with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) to combat the spread of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The IWF, a globally recognized organization that helps detect and remove CSAM, works with major online platforms to prevent the … Read more
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 Federal Government is reportedly considering dropping treason charges against over 100 #EndBadGovernance protesters. Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has received the case files and is reviewing them to determine the next steps. Following public criticism, the Nigeria Police Force defended its actions, stating that it followed due process when arraigning … Read more
Comedian Bovi has criticised a Catholic priest for striking an altar boy during a wedding ceremony, after the boy failed to properly hold a microphone. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident, caught on video, sparked outrage, prompting the priest to issue an apology. Reacting via Instagram, Bovi condemned the unchecked abuse in Nigeria and … Read more
The Ogun State Government has revoked the provisional licenses of 20 private orphanage owners in the state due to their failure to comply with regulations and laws designed to protect the well-being and safety of vulnerable children in their care. The state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, made the announcement on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a case causing widespread concern, the Bayelsa government is investigating a traditional rite in Akeddei community where a 4-year-old girl was “married” to a 54-year-old man. While the girl’s parents and community leaders claim it was a life-saving “Koripamo” ritual, critics view it as child marriage and potential abuse. EDITOR’S … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), in partnership with the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), has developed an advanced online course on Safeguarding and Child Protection via https://safeguardingchildren.org.ng/ for relevant stakeholders. EDITOR’S PICKS VIDEO: Colleagues, Family Recount Good Memories Of Late Actor Murphy Afolabi At … Read more
Lagos State has continued to prioritise child safety. The state recently did a post-mortem assessment of reported incidences of child abuse in Public and Private Schools. The Lagos government also reviewed existing child safeguard policies. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has organised a stakeholders’ forum on … Read more