26
Jan
26
Jan
Step mother brutalised her step children
A 2-year-old boy and four year-old girl were allegedly brutalized by their stepmother in NDC, Igabi local government area of Kaduna State. The children, Abdulrahman Abubakar and Maryam Abubakar are currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in Kaduna. According to Daily Trust, the stepmother identified as Hasiya broke Abdulrahman’s left hand, …
26
Jan
Little girl with birthmarks is given a special gift to boost her confidence
6-year-old Corina, was born with a condition that caused birthmarks on her body and face. A few months after she was born, she was given up for adoption. The parents were thrilled to have the little girl in their lives, but mom soon noticed that Corina would cover her face whenever people would look at her. And as she grew older and aware of her appearance, …
25
Jan
Another young girl, 14 years old, hangs herself in the bathroom while streaming it live on facebook
A 14-year-old girl broadcast to Facebook Live from her Miami area foster home as she hung herself in the bathroom. The Florida Department of Children and Families offered few details Tuesday about the weekend death-by-suicide of Nakia Venant, whom police found hanging from the door frame in the bathroom. One of the girl’s friends told the Miami …
25
Jan
Spanking an unruly child does more harm than good, Scientists warn
Kids spanked by their parents are more likely to experience mental health problems and exhibit antisocial behavior, according to a new research study. While the appropriateness of spanking a child to teach them discipline has always been a hot-button issue, parents around the world still use it to set their unruly kids straight. However, if you think …
24
Jan
Doctor says there is no “hope” for sick child, but mum refuses to tell her she is dying
Doctor Says There’s ‘No Hope’ For Sick Daughter, But Mom Refuses To Tell Her She’s Dying Having a child is a big decision for any set of parents: you need to be able to emotionally and financially care for the baby and are responsible for his or her well-being and happiness. But there are certain parts of life that cannot be prevented, …
22
Jan
France joins 51 other countries to ban corporal punishment
France is joining the ranks of 51 other countries in an effort to stop corporal punishment of children. That means spanking or smacking is not allowed in France, Israel, Brazil and dozens of other countries, The UN Tribune reported. Sweden started the push to ban physical punishment of children more than 35 years ago in 1979. Most recently, Mongolia, …
21
Jan
Child accused of witchcraft, chained, caged and left to die
This little child was accused of witchcraft in Akure, she was severely tortured, and attempts were made to kill her, but she survived. she was then chained in a dog cage without food for months before she was found and brought out by someone. Dr. Joe Odumakin who posted this story said she stumbled on the good people who found the little girl and started …
21
Jan
Man insert hot electric heater into his 10-year-old son’s anus for allegedly being a gay
A Director of Planning in one of the juicy ministries in Borno State, (names withheld) has been arrested by the state Police Command for allegedly inserting electric heater into the anus of his 10-year old son over the allegation of engaging in homosexual activities. The top civil servant was said to have perpetrated the act upon hearing that his son …
19
Jan
6-year old child got burnt, parents can’t afford money for surgery
A 6-year-old Chinese boy has been left with an almost featureless face after an appalling fire burned his face off few years ago – and tragically, his impoverished parents cannot afford any more surgery to help him. The little boy who goes by the name Wang lives behind a mask of scar tissue after an accident in which he set himself ablaze after …