…as FG Mmoves to end child detention crisis By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Government has vowed to end the detention of children in correctional centres across Nigeria, following alarming revelations that an estimated 26,000 children are held in such facilities annually. This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during a high-level […]
By Tom Okpe In its determination to address root causes of Out of School children in Nigeria, the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration is engaging with experts and policymakers around the world, to discuss innovative approaches to tackle the menace, bedeviling the country. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on School Feeding program, […]
Complication from measles is suspected to have killed at least 19 children in Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa. Commissioner for Health, Mr Felix Tangwami told journalists in Mubi on Saturday that more than 200 children in the local government area were already infected. He said the outbreak was reported in Yola on Saturday, […]
“Mummy I need boxers, the last set you bought turned out to be too small,” Daniel said, coming into the sitting room. “Will you buy them today when you go out?” I gave him a surprised stare. “You think money grows on trees, Daniel.” “Mummy, it’s not like that. I really need the boxers,” he […]
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, Northeast (OSSAP-NE) Hon. Abdulhamid Yahaya Abba, on Saturday, 3rd of February, 2024, flagged off the second phase of his Community Development for Renewed Hope Initiative (CDRHI) five different Islamic Schools (Sangaya) were he distributed clothing to about 2000 children. He however, proceeded for a needs […]
Twenty million Nigerian children who are not currently in school are expected to return within the next four years, according to the Ministry of Education. Naija News reports that Education Minister, Prof. Tahir Mamman, said this on Monday at the 2024 budget defence hearing in front of the National Assembly on Education’s joint committee in […]
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced a gateman, Happiness Sunday, to triple life imprisonment for sexually assaulting his employer’s children, aged 10 and 8. Justice Abiola Soladoye sentenced Sunday to life imprisonment on each of three counts bordering on defilement and sexual assault by penetration brought against him by Lagos State […]
By Doosuur Iwambe Mental health experts have said adults that suffered trauma as children are more likely to have anger issues, stressing that severe trauma increases the likelihood of aggressive behaviour. Their stance was in reaction to a study presented at the European Congress of Psychiatry, Paris, France, which suggested that there was a relationship […]
BENJAMIN OMOIKE WITH AGENCY REPORTS A Dutch court on Friday ordered a man who judges said had fathered between 500 and 600 children around the world to stop donating sperm. The 41-year-old Dutchman was forbidden to donate more semen to clinics, the court ruling said. He could be fined 100,000 euros ($110,000) per infraction. The […]
PHILIP CLEMENT, ABUJA The DashMe Foundation, says it aims to raise $10 annually for vulnerable children and other disadvantaged people in the Society. The initiative which is championed by former Minister of Finance of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun has its formal launch with Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and and other […]
Mother of one, Kate Henshaw on Thursday advised parents to keep their children off social media due to evil intentions of many. READ ALSO: Kate Henshaw reacts to allegation that celebrities are paid to say COVID-19 is real The Nigerian film star, via a Twitter post, enumerated reasons parents should resist the urge. Meanwhile, this […]
Meet Nigerian family with six of there children being Lawyers. Dreams Really Don’t Die!. This is story is about how A grandfather’s wish came to pass via his grandchildren who are all lawyers. According to @ ifeomawilliams who shared the story wrote: Permit me to take your minds of COVID for a while as I […]
The Police Command in Ogun has advised parents to monitor and guide the movements of their female children in order to reduce the incessant rape cases. DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, the Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO) of the command, gave this advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Ota, […]
UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Tuesday that some children with no underlying health conditions have died from a rare inflammatory syndrome which researchers believe to be linked to COVID-19. Italian and British medical experts are investigating a possible link between the coronavirus pandemic and clusters of severe inflammatory disease among infants who are arriving in […]
Kano – Kano State Government says it has completed arrangements to evacuate all Almajiri to their states of origin. Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano disclosed this on Sunday when he received a situation report from Task force and COVID -19 fund raising committees at the Government House in Kano. Ganduje said that the state government […]
Ibadan – An Ibadan-based Pharmacist, Mrs Bukola Agunbiade, has advised parents to ensure daily intake of immune-boosting drugs for children against COVID-19. Agunbiade said in Ibadan on Wednesday that good immunity reduces the chances of contracting coronavirus (COVID-19). “When vitamins deficiency is identified in a child, it can be linked to weak lung function, which […]
With the coronavirus pandemic forcing kids and many parents to stay at home for the time being, there are lots of organizations starting daily live-streams to help occupy and educate children. From astronomy to car history, lots of museums and organizations are finding ways for kids to continue learning during school coronavirus closures. To kick […]
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, has disclosed that the two passengers that had contact with the index COVID-19 patient aboard a Turkish Airline flight to Lagos have been found. Abayomi during a media briefing on COVID-19 update on Wednesday in Lagos, said that the two men were identified within 24 hours […]
Abuja – The House of Representatives has dedicated March 12 to debate and address factors responsible for alarming rate of out of school children in the country. The Speaker of the house, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila (APC-Lagos) made the announcement while speaking at Wednesday’s plenary. Gbajabiamila said that all other matters would be set aside to […]
Kaduna – The Kaduna State Government on Friday prayed a Shari’a court sitting at Rigasa, Kaduna to grant her custody of two children who were allegedly sexually abused by their biological father. Hafsat Mohammed-Baba, the Commissioner of Human Services and Social Development, made the prayer in a meeting with the judge, Dahiru Bamalli over a […]
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