When ‘Just Joking’ Becomes Assault. Many young people are growing up in a world where the boundaries between playful behaviour, flirtation, harassment, and assault are increasingly blurred. Common phrases such as “It was only a joke” or “They did not really mean no” continue to excuse harmful conduct that violates the dignity and autonomy of […]
The holiday season is a time many families look forward to. Schools close, routines pause, and children finally enjoy the freedom they’ve anticipated for weeks. Parents get a short break from school runs, teachers take a well-deserved rest, and homes become livelier as festivities begin. But with the change in routine comes a shift in […]
The digital world has become a normal part of childhood in Nigeria. Phones, chats, and social media now shape how young people learn, play, and connect. Sadly, they also expose children to dangers they are not emotionally ready to understand. One of the fastest growing threats is sexting. Imagine your 14-year-old daughter in Lagos getting […]
Bluetoothing, also known as flashblood, has emerged as one of the most alarming high-risk drug practices observed in the world today. It involves a person who has just injected a drug, drawing their own blood into a syringe and transferring it to another person who then injects it. This desperate act is often driven by […]
Recent findings highlight that child predators often operate in ways that are subtle and easily overlooked. Contrary to common assumptions, many offenders do not fit the stereotype of an obvious threat. They may appear as trusted individuals within families, communities, or online spaces while engaging in harmful behaviours that endanger children. The report identifies three […]
Protecting children from harm requires more than awareness, it demands a deep understanding of what abuse does to a child’s mind, development, and future. Child sexual abuse is not an isolated incident; its impact often extends far beyond the moment it occurs, shaping how a child sees themselves, their relationships, and their place in the […]
The conversation about sex education in Nigeria has always been complicated, caught between cultural values, religious beliefs, and mounting public health concerns. But here’s what the evidence shows: Twenty-three per cent of women aged 15-19 have begun childbearing, that’s nearly one in four teenage girls. Nigeria also has the highest number of adolescents living with […]
Across the world, many children and young people continue to suffer from sexual abuse, exploitation and other forms of misconduct. This problem is widespread, affecting every region and community regardless of economic or social status. Children, particularly girls, face a significantly higher risk of being coerced into sexual acts or exploited for sexual purposes. This […]
In September 2024, a video went viral across Nigerian social media. It showed students at Excel College in Lagos smoking what appeared to be marijuana in their school hostel. The footage sparked outrage. Parents demanded answers. The government launched investigations. But beyond the anger and the headlines, the video revealed something many of us have […]
Child sexual abuse is a devastating crime that can happen anywhere, to anyone, by anyone. Alarmingly, the documented number of cases continues to increase year after year. It’s Not “Pornography,” It’s Evidence of Abuse Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) refers to any visual depiction of a child engaged in sexually explicit conduct, whether real or […]
