May 06
Nigeria: Ohanaeze Youths Condemn Demolition of Igbo Properties in Abuja
THE Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing has condemned the demolition of properties belonging to Igbo citizens in Abuja, describing the action as 'gestapo-style' and 'unlawful.' Read more »
May 01
Nigeria: Northern Governors Talk Tough On Kidnapping, Out-of-School Children
Kaduna--Northern Governors yesterday in Kaduna rallied against increasing kidnapping, out-of-school children, insecurity and other problems militating against the progress of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Man Kills 2-Year-Old Boy, Harvests His Internal Organs in C'river
A man, who operates a laundry shop at Ikang, Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State, has allegedly killed a two-year-old boy left in his care by his mother and… Read more »
April 30
Nigeria: NGF Laments Spike in Out-of-School Children
The Northern Governors' Forum (NGF) has voiced deep concerns over the alarming increase in the number of out-of-school children in the region, labelling it as a pressing issue that… Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: We Do Not Add Sugar to Infant Products in Nigeria - Nestle
Food and beverage company, Nestle Nigeria, has refuted the claims of an investigative report alleging that it (Nestle) was adding sugar to its infant milk and cereal products sold… Read more »
April 14
Nigeria: Lagos Seeks Help in Locating Woman Seen Assaulting Baby in Viral Video
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has called on the public to help in locating a woman seen in video maltreating a baby for urinating on the floor. Read more »
Nigeria: 10 Years of Chibok Abduction - Parents of Kidnapped Children Heartbroken - Again
Ten years after Boko Haram gunmen abducted his daughter from her school in the Nigerian town of Chibok, Yama Bullum feels as if he has lost her once again. Read more »
April 03
Nigeria: Anguish As Bandits, Terrorists, Herders Kidnap 30 Children, Others in Katsina, Zamfara, Delta
Bandits, terrorists and herdsmen yesterday, wreaked havoc in some states of the country, kidnapping children and people at will. Read more »
March 18
Nigeria: Ijaw Youths Condemn Killings of Soldiers in Delta
The Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Western Zone has condemned the killing of military personnel on a peace and rescue mission in Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area… Read more »
February 29
Nigeria: Stop Taking Illicit Drugs, Marwa Cautions Women, Youths
Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd), the Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has advised Nigerian women and youths to desist from taking psychoactive drugs and alcohol. Read more »
West Africa: Nigerian Youths Losing Jobs to Foreigners - Minister
...charges NYSC members to go for market-driven skills Read more »
February 26
Nigeria: How Democracy Can Work Effectively in Nigeria - Youths
Youths from North Central part of Nigeria converge in ilorin on Wednesday to deliberate ways to make leaders in various political office cadres accountable so as to make Nigeria… Read more »
February 20
Nigeria: Fcta Seals Orphanage Over Alleged Trafficking of 23 Children in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has sealed the Priesthood Orphanage in Karon Majigi Village, Abuja, after 23 children between the ages of one and 14 were… Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: FG Set to Create 50m Jobs As CAC Registers 2m Businesses
The Federal Government said yesterday it was targeting 50million jobs for Nigerian youths. Read more »
January 05
Nigeria: Four-Year-Old Girl's Parents Say Marriage is Akeddei Practice Called Koripamo
... insist its a traditional practice termed "Koripamo" to save a 4-yr-old's life Read more »
December 29, 2023
Nigeria: Again, Tinubu Vows to Provide Jobs for Nigerian Youths
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, said democracy must be progressive and inclusive with a primary focus on addressing poverty through the provision of job opportunities for… Read more »
December 27, 2023
Nigeria: Elerinmo Fetes Over 1000 Children, Distributes Food, Drinks to the Needy
It was a joyous moments and sweet memories as over 1000 children from Erinmo town and the environ who throng to the royal courtyard of the Elerinmo of Erinmo, HRM Oba Dr. Michael… Read more »
December 23, 2023
Nigeria: Katsina Chief Judge Pledges Special Court for Child Abuse, GBV Cases
Following the ceremonial assent of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (VAPP) and the Child Protection Law in Katsina State on Friday, the state's Chief Judge, Justice… Read more »
December 14, 2023
Nigeria: Hunger Number One Issue Facing Children in Nigeria, 12 Others in 2023 - Survey
Hunger is the most concerning issue affecting children in Nigeria and around the world in 2023, according to almost half of adults surveyed in almost every continent by Save the… Read more »
December 08, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Losing Best Brains to Japa Syndrome - AfDB President
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has called on African leaders to create quality jobs for their teeming unemployed youths, to stem the… Read more »
November 05, 2023
Nigeria: 43% of Nigerian Children Not Registered At Birth - Unicef
The United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF over the weekend said 43 percent of Nigerian children were not captured in the birth registration and legally became invisible. Read more »
October 29, 2023
Nigeria: You Can't Stop Youths From Leaving Nigeria - Oluwo
The Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has said Nigerian youths who want to leave the country for developed nations cannot be restrained by the… Read more »
October 12, 2023
Nigeria: Unicef, UK, Others Re-Affirm Commitments to Protect Girls' Rights
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the 2023 International Day of the Girl Child, the United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF, and the United Kingdom, UK, among other… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Nigeria: 'America Will Be Child's Play When Tinubu Is Done With Appointment' - Women Affairs Minister
The Minister for Women Affairs, Barr. Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, says America will be child's play when President Tinubu is done with the appointment of individuals to his cabinet. Read more »
September 25, 2023
Nigeria: Diphtheria Outbreak Spreads, Over 400 Children Killed
Like a wild fire, the latest outbreak of Diphtheria in Nigeria has spread to 105 Local Government Areas across the country, killing 453 children as of 24th of September, 2023. Read more »