June 08
Nigeria: The Church in the Hands of Angry Youths, By Ayo Akerele
May the church awaken before it is too late. God bless the Body of Christ. Read more »
May 28
Nigeria: Children's Day and the Shared Responsibility of Nation Building, By Rasaq Kareem & Ozoemena Blessing
Nigerian children are not waiting to lead. They are already nearly half this country, living in the present, not the future. The question is whether Nigeria will finally decide to… Read more »
May 27
Nigeria: APC Primaries - Tinubu's Lone Challenger, Stanley Osifo, Congratulates President, Collapses Campaign Structure
Mr Osifo described President Tinubu's emergence as a reward for decades of political stewardship, resilience, and leadership. Read more »
Nigeria: Children's Day - Oluremi Tinubu Urges Children to Shun Destructive Paths, Embrace Responsibility
She urged children to approach life with responsibility and purpose, stressing that their future depends on the decisions they make now. Read more »
Nigeria: Children's Day - Tinubu Pledges Intensified Rescue Efforts for Abducted Pupils in Oyo, Borno
In a statement on Wednesday marking the 2026 Children's Day celebration, Mr Tinubu said children abducted in Oyo and Borno states remained a priority for his administration, noting… Read more »
May 24
Nigeria: Nigeria's First Lady Seeks an End to Child Marriage and Obstetric Fistula
Obstetric fistula, often referred to as a 'childbirth injury,' is an abnormal hole between the birth canal and the bladder or rectum, caused mainly by prolonged, obstructed labour… Read more »
May 20
Nigeria: Otti Launches Techrise Cohort 3 to Equip 850 Abia Youths With Digital Skills
The governor, represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Uzor Nwachukwu, urged the participants to maximise the opportunity to become… Read more »
May 21
Nigeria: Malnutrition - MSF Treated Over 60,000 Zamfara Children in 2025
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) also treated 136,778 malaria and 13,877 cholera patients in Zamfara. Read more »
May 20
Congo-Kinshasa: Unicef Raises Concern Over Impact On Children in DRC, Uganda
The outbreak, which the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), has already recorded 528 suspected cases and 132… Read more »
May 21
Nigeria: 'My Children Don't Deserve This Burden - I'm Deeply Saddened' - Frank Edoho Breaks Silence
He denied domestic violence and infidelity allegations levelled against him by his ex-wife, saying the matter is now before the courts. Read more »
May 20
Nigeria: Sharon Ooja, Husband Welcome First Child
The couple married at a private civil ceremony in February 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Exclusive - Parents Seek Return of Abducted Borno Children As Questions Trail Zulum's Support Package
Governor Zulum had on Tuesday visited Uba to sympathise with families affected by the abduction in Mussa, and assure residents that the federal and state governments, alongside… Read more »
May 17
Nigeria: List of Kidnapped Children Emerges, As Parents Detail Horror of Borno Attack
A verified register obtained by this newspaper from Mussa Ward councillor Peter Wabba identified 40 missing children by name, age, and family background. Read more »
May 15
West Africa: Ecowas Parliament Adopts Resolution Banishing Children From Streets
The ECOWAS Parliament noted that "street children, who are usually exposed to the gravest human rights abuses, are among the most neglected groups in the society." Read more »
May 14
Nigeria: Federal Govt Launches Initiative to Tackle Child Identity, Healthcare Gaps
The programme was launched by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) as part of efforts to strengthen child identity systems and human capital development across the country Read more »
May 07
Nigeria: Enugu Invested N439m in Child Nutrition, Health Interventions in 2025 - Official
Ms Ani-Osheku said N160 million was allocated to the Child Nutrition Fund for procurement of essential commodities. Read more »
April 27
Nigeria: Nigerian Woman Jailed for Child Trafficking
The convicted woman, in connivance with a nurse, forced a pregnant woman into early labour and dispossessed of her newborn shortly after delivery. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue Kidnapped Child in Kano, Arrest Suspects
The kidnappers demanded N1 million but refused to release the boy "despite receiving the ransom". Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: Osun 2026 - Adeleke Names Davido Youth Mobilisation Lead
In December 2025, PREMIUM TIMES reported that the "Unavailable" hitmaker joined the Accord Party to align politically with his uncle. Read more »
April 22
Nigeria: Nigeria Tracks 223,000 Pregnant Women As Maternal, Child Health Improves
Mr Aina said the government is using a mix of data tracking, free services, and immunisation campaigns to address preventable deaths among women and children, although gaps remain… Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: After Nine Months' Hiatus, Court Fixes Date for Abuja Pastor's Child Rape Case
The Abuja pastor returned to ministrations in his church last year after he was released from custody on bail and his trial went dormant. Read more »
Senegal/Nigeria: Youth Olympics - Oborududu, 30 Others Named Athlete Role Models for Dakar 2026
For Oborududu, the role reflects a growing influence beyond her decorated wrestling career Read more »
April 20
Nigeria: Catholic Group Warns Mothers Against Leaving Child Upbringing to Domestic Aides
The trend reflected misplaced priorities, with some mothers pursuing less meaningful interests while leaving children's moral and social development to domestic aides, the group… Read more »
April 08
Nigeria: 11-Year-Old College Student Dies After Alleged Bullying
The incident occurred a few weeks after a college in Edo State expelled a student after a viral video circulated online showed some senior students bullying a junior. Read more »
March 31
Nigeria: Nigeria's Mega Churches and Out-of-School Children
An Eko One-Parish-One-School initiative would not eliminate random generosity, but it would direct it into a more strategic framework. Read more »
