UNICEF: We’re committed to positive parenting for all children
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has said it is committed to positive parenting for all children as only […]
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Children and the Future of Health in a Changing Climate
OLADIMEJI SOLOMON (Lead Writer) – “Our Climate is Changing…. Why Aren’t We?” — Vanini Aggarwal, a 15-year-old telling climate stories by young people in Nigeria. Children make up 51% of […]
Why parents should be held responsible for children’s involvement in money ritual – Cleric
Pastor Deji Titus of Christ Image Church, Ilorin, has blamed some parents for their children`s involvement in money rituals in the country. Titus stated […]
The Age of Appearance By CHIDI AMUTA
In the new world, we differ decisively from our children. We read and reflect; they see instant images and decide or judge based on […]
Shehu of Dikwa urges parents to immunize their children against polio
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – His Royal Highness, the Shehu of Dikwa Alhaji Ibrahim Ibn Umar Ibrahim El-kanemi, CON, has appealed to his […]
First Lady pledges to champion course of Nigerian women, children
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – First Lady federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has declared commitment of the Renewed Hope Initiative in […]
DRC Congo: Children facing worst cholera outbreak in 6 years – UNICEF
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that a spike in conflict and displacement in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is pushing […]
Sudan: 435 children killed, 2,000 injured in 100 days – UNICEF
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Monday reported that no fewer than 435 children had been killed and more than 2,000 others injured in 100 […]
Over 9000 children to benefit from malaria prevention drugs in Nasarawa
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – A total of 977, 950 children from Nasarawa State, are expected to benefit from Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine, popularly known as Fansidar, or […]
UNICEF vaccinates 30m Nigerian children in 5 years
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) says it vaccinated 30 million children in Nigeria in the last five years. The Communication Specialist, Mr Geoffrey Njoku, […]
Lagos Govt. decries abuse of children in homes
The Lagos State Government on Saturday decried the increasing rate of abuse of children, even in homes. Mrs Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, the Executive Secretary, Lagos […]
UNICEF, UK govt float new project to protect children in north-east
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – A humanitarian intervention focused on providing integrated food, nutrition sanitation and protection services in Nigeria’s north-east region will empower over […]
Armed conflict: 10m children in Central Sahel need assistance – UNICEF
UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), says children are increasingly caught up in armed conflict in the climate-affected, food insecure central Sahel region. “Brutal” armed conflict has […]
Malnutrition: Lagos State accounts for 2,000 children with stunted growth – UNICEF
Lagos State accounts for about 2,000 children with stunted growth due to malnutrition, Mrs Ada Ezeogu, United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Nutrition Specialist, said on […]
27m children at risk from devastating floods, 840,000 displaced in Nigeria – UNICEF
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says overwhelming flooding has affected no fewer than 27.7 million children across 27 countries worldwide. According to the UN agency, […]
Cross River flags-off 2022 integrated measles campaign, targets 100% coverage
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Cross River State Government has flagged-off of the 2022 Integrated measles vaccination campaign in Calabar, the state capital. The campaign […]
Many more children are missing out on life saving vaccines: How Niyel is reversing the trend
By OBINNA EBIRIM – In March 2022, Australia’s total population was approximately 25 million. This figure is the same number of children who are at […]
1.5m children at risk of devastating floods – UNICEF
More than 2.5 million people in Nigeria need humanitarian assistance, 60 per cent of which include children at increased risk of waterborne diseases, UNICEF has […]
Ukraine war pushed 4m children into poverty, says UNICEF
The war in Ukraine and rising inflation has pushed an addition four million children across eastern Europe and Central Asia into poverty. The United Nations […]
FG, UNICEF sign handover protocol to protect children encountered during military operations
By SAID ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Federal Government and UNICEF on Friday signed an agreement on the protection and welfare of children encountered by Nigerian […]