July 08
Kenya: Ruto Faced Kenyan Youths in Rare X Space Meeting
President William Ruto of Kenya found himself confronting Kenyan youth in a rare gathering at X Space, where he fielded unfiltered questions about shortcomings and controversies… Read more »
July 03
Nigeria: When Hope Dies - Case of 6 Jss3 Boys Who Drowned
On June 25, six young boys died horribly in Kaduna State. They drowned in Mbang River while returning home after sitting for the West African Junior School Examination. Their death… Read more »
Nigeria: How Youth Activism Can Inspire Nigeria's Climate Success
In 2018, the world's attention was drawn to an audacious climate change campaign by a concerned individual in Sweden. Undaunted in her desire for a safer world for the future,… Read more »
July 01
Nigeria: Herb Seller Remanded Over Sex With 8-Year-Old Daughter
Mufutau Taiwo, a herb seller, otherwise known as "concoction" in Akure, the Ondo State capital, has been dragged before a Family Magistrates' Court for allegedly engaging in an… Read more »
June 27
Nigeria: Almajiri and Out-of-School Children
To assist in eradicating the Almajiri system and reduction of out-of-school children to less than two per cent in Nigeria, I suggest you have a column in the Daily Trust tagged… Read more »
June 26
Nigeria: FCT to Focus More On Child Rights Policies
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCT) will, in line with the Renewed Hope Initiative of the present administration, continue to promote policies that protect the… Read more »
June 19
Nigeria: 2 Killed As Police, Pro-Fubara Youths Clash in Rivers
Pro-Wike chairman, supporters chased out of secretariats Gov alleges plan to arrest supporters Read more »
June 18
Nigeria: Man Allegedly Kills 6-Year-Old Daughter
The Delta State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a man, Sankey Ovemureye, who allegedly killed his six-year-old daughter by smashing her head against a wall in Uviama New… Read more »
Nigeria: 8-Year-Old Girl Raped in Delta
A 50-year-old man name has reportedly raped an eight-year-old girl on Oghene Road in the Amukpe area in Sapele LGA of Delta State. Read more »
June 12
Nigeria: Over 1 Million Nigerian Youths to Benefit From Govt's Skills Program - Minister
Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, has disclosed that over one million young Nigerians will benefit from the National Youth Skills Program (NYSP) to equip them… Read more »
June 11
Nigeria: Group Laments Surge in Child Trafficking in Plateau
The Child Protection Network (CPN) in Plateau State has raised alarm over child trafficking from the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Nasarawa Youths Demand Justice Over Killing of 2
Concerned youths under the auspices of Wuse Youth Development Association (WYDA) in Nasarawa State are demanding justice over the killing of two of their youths by unidentified… Read more »
June 04
Nigeria: Paediatricians Seek Children's Protection From Tobacco Exposure, Use
Paediatricians have urged parents and teachers to safeguard children from tobacco use and its harmful effects. Read more »
Nigeria: Child Spacing - What to Know About Self-Injection
As different forms of family planning methods keep evolving over the years, spouses, particularly women, have kept on adapting to and enduring the varied trends. Read more »
May 31
Nigeria: 120 Orphans Screened for TB in Jos
Breakthrough Action Nigeria, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has conducted free Tuberculosis (TB) screen-ing on 120 children at the House of Recap Orphanage in Jos. Read more »
May 30
Nigeria: Youths Chase Out C/River Traditional Ruler From Palace
Angry youths from Okuku Kingdom at Ogbaniko, Yala LGA of Cross River State, have chased out the traditional ruler of the community, HRH, Chief Odaji Ipuole, from his palace. Read more »
May 22
Nigeria: Leveraging On AI to Reduce Out-of-School Children in Nigeria
The plight of out-of-school children remains a significant obstacle for Nigeria, particularly in the northern region where the problem is most acute. This pressing issue has… Read more »
May 20
Nigeria: Kidnapping - Youth Group Holds Security Summit in Abuja
The Coalition of Nigerian Youth in Security and Safety Affairs (CONYSSA) has organised a security summit with a call on stakeholders to collaborate with security agencies to tackle… Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: 2 Reverend Sisters Remanded Over Child Adoption
Two reverend sisters of Roman Catholic Church were on Monday remanded in police custody by the Children, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State over… Read more »
April 23
Nigeria: Kwara Targets 1.5m Kids for Polio Vaccination
The Kwara State Government has said that it targets about 1.5 million children of zero to five years of age for polio vaccination across the 16 LGAs of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: 11-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Raped By Teacher
The father of an 11-year-old girl who died after she was allegedly raped by a teacher in Dala LGA of Kano State has narrated how she died from complications she sustained during… Read more »
April 22
Nigeria: Wema Bank Earmarks N70m for Hackaholics Contest
Wema Bank yesterday unveiled the 5th edition of its flagship youth and startup-focused tech competition, Hackaholics 5.0, with no fewer than 15,000 applicants being targeted. Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: Addressing the Challenge of Zero Dose Children in Nigeria
In Nigeria, the issue of zero dose children (those who have not received any vaccination) is a pressing concern that demands urgent attention. Despite efforts to improve… Read more »
April 17
Nigeria: Coventry City FC Extends Opportunities to Nigerian Youths
Coventry City are in partnership with some universities in the United Kingdom to get young talents in the UK and Nigeria and put them on the right track for football career growth. Read more »
Nigeria: Hisbah to Sensitise Officials On Child Rights, Protection
The Kano Hisbah Board has said it is set to embark on a massive sensitisation of its staff across the 44 LGAs of the state on child rights and protection. Read more »