Child Rights Act Archives

Religion, culture major challenges of Child Rights Act implementation – Nwoko, Akwa Ibom AG

On April 18, 20194:13 amIn Law & Human Rightsby Emmanuel Okogba

If there should be a remedy for victims of election violence, it should be packaged within the framework of INEC’s mandate

NAPTIP calls for implementation of Child Rights Act in states

On September 22, 20181:32 pmIn Newsby Emmanuel Okogba

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has called on state governments to implement the Child Rights Act in tackling child trafficking in the country.

Domesticate Child Rights Act, UNICEF urges Bauchi govt

On June 24, 201811:19 pmIn Newsby vanguard

ffectively tackle the persisting violence faced by the Nigerian child.

Legal Aid Council wants northern states to domesticate Child Rights Act

On May 31, 20187:36 pmIn Newsby vanguard

The Legal Aid Council (LAC) has appealed to some northern states yet to domesticate the Child Rights Act to do so to protect the rights of children in their respective states.

Child abuse: Oyo records 17 cases within March, June

Child Rights Act: Magistrate urges Nigerians to develop will for implementation

On February 19, 20183:37 pmIn Newsby Emmanuel Okogba

Chief Magistrate, Wuse Zone 2 court, Mabel Segun-Bello, has urged Nigerians to develop the will that would enhance the implementation of the Child Rights Act in Nigeria.

Our culture, hindrance to Child Rights Act — Kano AG

On January 11, 20185:31 amIn Law & Human Rights, Newsby Emmanuel Okogba

The Child Rights Act was raised by the State Government and it attracted criticisms and public outcry because of the background and culture of the people

Enugu House moves to domesticate Child Rights Act

On June 29, 20161:22 amIn Newsby akintayo eribake

Enugu State House of Assembly, yesterday, made bold steps to become the 23rd state nationwide, that has passed the Child Right Responsibility Act into Law as stipulated by the United Nations Convention and African Union meant to protect the rights of child.

Islamic law sanctions marriage based on maturity not age – Ahmad Sani

On July 31, 20138:28 pmIn Politicsby vanguard

SENATOR Ahmad Rufai Sani, ANPP, Zamfara West Wednesday said that under the Islamic law, a girl was considered ripe for marriage based on her physical and mental maturity and not necessarily age, just as he stressed that situations could arise where a very big girl was ready for marriage at age 14, 15, 16 as obtained in other countries.