Authorities Seal Divine Hope Orphanage in Abuja Amid Investigation Into Alleged Unlawful Activities The Federal Capital Territory authorities have sealed Divine Hope Orphanage and Less Privileged Home in Kagini, Abuja, as part of an ongoing probe by the FCT Women Affairs Secretariat. Officials cited concerns over alleged unlawful activities and non-compliance with child welfare regulations. The orphanage operator reportedly ignored multiple summons to cooperate with the investigation. Authorities have called on the public to assist in locating the operator to ensure the investigation is completed. The closure underscores the government’s commitment to enforcing standards and protecting vulnerable children in Nigeria. #AbujaOrphanage #DivineHopeOrphanage #ChildWelfare #FCTAuthorities #NigeriaNews #OrphanageInvestigation #ChildProtection #FCTWomenAffairs

News Brief: Parents Defending Pastor Arrested for Child Abuse Need Counselling – NAPTIP NAPTIP Rivers State says parents defending a pastor who flogged children during a “spiritual cleansing” need counselling. The pastor, Ifediorah Joseph, was arrested for abusing minors in a three-day programme involving beatings, pigeon blood, water, and palm fruit. Some parents, claiming they consented to the act, even celebrated at the police station after his arrest. NAPTIP’s Nwamaka Ikediashi stressed that both the children and their parents are victims and that awareness is key to preventing such abuse. #ChildProtection #NAPTIP #EndChildAbuse #RiversState