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Guardian tortures 11-yr-old girl to death in Plateau LGA

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4 years ago

November 17, 2022

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An 11-year-old girl, identified as Margaret Joshua has died in Jos as a result of alleged physical abuse by her guardian, Mrs. Nneamaka Nwachuku, a Microbiologist who works in one of the Research Institutes in Vom, Jos South local government area of Plateau State.

It was gathered that the Kebbi State-born victim, reportedly fled from insecurity in her community before some supposed helper took her to serve in a family home in Jos.

A source said the suspect, a mother of two, did not enroll the victim in school since the girl was taken in by her family but indulged in the daily beating of the girl.

During a recent beating as punishment for masturbating, the girl was forced to sit in a container with hot water, which burnt her buttocks, and she died in the hospital on Monday, November 14.

The Plateau State Coordinator of the National Human Rights Commission, Grace Pam, whose office is following up on the case told Vanguard that based on the number of scars and wounds on her body, her guardians must have subjected her to a series of torture during the period that she stayed with the family.

“Our attention was called to the situation on Monday by a staff in the hospital who said that an a 11-year-old girl was seriously beaten and injured by her guardian, Mrs. Nneamaka Nwachukwu in Vom. The girl had scars and burns on her body. We were told that she was taken to Mandela hospital in Kaduna Vom before she was referred to come to Jos.

When some of our staff met with Mrs. Nwachukwu at the Police Station in Vom where she was detained, she confessed she has been beating her and claimed the girl used to masturbate so she was punishing her so she could stop. She claimed she did not know what used to come over her because she felt bad anytime she beats the child.” Pam said

Speaking on the burns on the victim’s buttocks, the guardian claimed;

“she fell into hot water and ran out of the house after the incident for almost 24hrs.”

It was however gathered that someone saw the traumatized girl on the street and took her to the Police station at Kaduna Vom. The security agents then took the girl to the hospital before calling the attention of her guardian as Mrs. Pam expressed worry that, “no action was taken to take care of the girl in her condition for about 24hrs until someone saw her and took her to the Police station.”

It was also gathered that this was not the first time the Nwachukwus would assault the girl as the Police had earlier warned them against maltreating the girl and asked them to return the girl to her parents. The supposed guardians have not met the girl’s parents who are in Kebbi State but are said to have been speaking with them on phone.

However, the case has been transferred from the Police Station in Kaduna to the Police Headquarters in Jos as investigations continue.

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Feyi-Waboso Opens Up: Why England Find It Diffficult To Win Top Grade Rugby Matches

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1 hour ago

July 25, 2026

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England’s Nigerian-born rugby national team star, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has opened up with a down-to-earth declaration that the country of his birth always finds it hard to win key games in the sport because ‘they play with too much discipline’ and lack of flexibility in their tactical approach.

Sports247 reports that Feyi-Waboso made the declaration against the backdrop of a recent slump by The Lions, which led to calls for a change in their head coach, but the squad, whose Nigerian-born captain, Maro Itoje, has not fully recovered from a ngging injury, is yet to stabilise.

However, he was delighted that they got a 31-24 win away to Argentina, with a very late dramatic overtime surge, which saw the 13-man England squad emerge victiorious in their Nations Championship fixture.

With Feyi-Waboso in full swing, England’s rugby players avenged defeat for their football team by Argentina at the FIFA World Cup with a chaotic, ill-tempered victory in Santiago del Estero, as Steve Borthwick’s side got a sixth straight win on Argentine soil.

While many analysts reckoned that England won the game in controversial style, with the match referee, Angus Gardner, also fingered as a culprit, the TMO by Brett Cronan appeared to be quite insistent, and Feyi-Waboso admitted it was a tough call before his side could eke out the victory.

Feyi-Waboso, who was voted man of the match, declared, “A very dramatic finish! Our discipline makes it hard to win. A tough fought match, right until the end. For it to finish like that, was very dramatic.

“Argentina, their passion, the fans, the atmosphere was amazing. Obviously, discipline wasn’t great from us, but we managed to see out the victory in the end. Our discipline makes it very hard to win.”

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NIA Boss Commends Lagos for Turning Building Insurance Law Into Protection

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2 hours ago

July 25, 2026

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The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) on Friday applauded the Lagos State Government for transforming building insurance from a theoretical legal requirement into a practical shield for lives and property.

Speaking at the official launch of the Lagos State Building Insurance Scheme, the Chairman of NIA and Managing Director/CEO of Rex Insurance Ltd, Mrs. Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, praised Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration for bridging the long-standing gap between policy and enforcement.

She said, “Today is not merely the launch of a new insurance scheme. It is the launch of a new way of protecting lives, property, and the future of Lagos State. This initiative demonstrates what is possible when government, regulators, and the insurance industry work together with a shared purpose to build a safer, more resilient society.

“Building insurance has existed in our laws for many years. What has often been missing is effective implementation. Today, Lagos State is bridging that gap. By combining geospatial intelligence, digital technology, and structured enforcement, the State is transforming a legal requirement into practical protection for its people. That is worthy of recognition.

“More importantly, it sends a powerful message that insurance is not an afterthought following disaster; it is an essential part of building safer communities before disaster occurs.

“Behind every building is more than bricks and concrete. There are families. There are businesses. There are livelihoods. There are dreams built over many years. When a building collapses, when fire destroys properties, or when floods devastate communities, it is not only infrastructure that is lost—it is hope, opportunity, and financial security.

“Insurance cannot prevent every tragedy. But it can ensure that tragedy does not become permanent hardship. That is why I say today, especially to property owners and developers: Insurance is not a burden placed upon you, but a protection extended to you.

“It is one of the smartest investments anyone can make in safeguarding lives, assets, and the future.

“This Scheme is not only good for Lagos; it is good for Nigeria. It demonstrates that compulsory insurance, when supported by strong institutions, effective technology, and stakeholder collaboration, can simultaneously protect citizens, strengthen public confidence, and deepen insurance penetration.”

On the part of the NIA, she added, “For our member companies, this represents an opportunity and a responsibility: an opportunity to extend protection to more Nigerians, and a responsibility to deliver professional service, fair underwriting, and prompt claims settlement.

“As our regulator has consistently reminded us, the greatest asset of our industry is trust. Every policy issued under this Scheme is an opportunity to strengthen that trust. Every claim settled promptly is an opportunity to reinforce public confidence.

“My hope is that what Lagos has begun today will inspire similar initiatives across other states of the Federation. The challenges of fire, flooding, and building collapse are not unique to Lagos. The Nigerian Insurers Association stands ready to work with other state governments to support practical initiatives that improve compliance, strengthen resilience, and expand access to insurance protection.”

She assured that the Association will continue to support its member companies while working closely with government agencies and regulators. “We will promote public awareness of the value of insurance and continue to champion an insurance industry that is professional, trusted, and responsive.

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