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 »
September 22, 2023
Nigeria: Lagos First Lady Lauds Orphanage Association for Efforts to Protect Vulnerable Children
Her Excellency, Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has commended the Association of Orphanages and Home Operators of Nigeria, ASOHON, for its effort, passion, zeal and commitment in… Read more »
September 15, 2023
Nigeria: I Would Have Stayed in My Marriage, Compromised If I Had a Child - Toke Makinwa
Popular media personality and model, Toke Makinwa, says she would have stayed and compromised in her marriage with her estranged husband, Maje Ayida if they had a child together. Read more »
September 10, 2023
Nigeria: Malnutrition Crisis - MSF Admits Over 5,000 Children Monthly in Katsina
The malnutrition crisis in Katsina State has reached its peak, with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) recording a staggering surge in admissions. Daily admissions to MSF… Read more »
August 23, 2023
Nigeria: UNICEF to Support Nigeria With $270m for Humanitarian Response, Emergencies
The United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF, on Monday, said it has earmarked the sum of $270 million for Nigerian humanitarian response and emergencies. Read more »
August 19, 2023
Nigeria: Lightening, Toning Children's Skin Child Abuse - Dermatologist
Dr Olufolakemi Cole-Adeife, a consultant dermatologist, has described lightening or toning of children's skin as a child abuse capable of damaging internal organ. Read more »
August 17, 2023
Nigeria: Invest in Youth Development - Ogun Legislator, Tells Govt, Private Sector
A member of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Lukmon Atobatele has called on the three tiers of government and private Read more »
August 15, 2023
Nigeria: FGM Only Causes Pain, Harm to Female Child, Stakeholders Insist
Stakeholders advocating against Female Genital Mutilation, FGM, have called called on those still carrying out the barbaric act to put an end to it, insisting that it is a crime… Read more »
July 30, 2023
Nigeria: Police Reunite Trafficked Children With Family
THE Bayelsa State Police Command said it has successfully reunited two children who were victims of human trafficking with their parents. Read more »
July 20, 2023
Nigeria: Student Loans Law - Tinubu's Populist and Half-Baked Policy
BOLA Tinubu, Nigeria's new president, was determined to hit the ground running from his first day in office. He was haunted by the ghost of his somnolent predecessor, Muhammadu… Read more »