10m children face severe drought in Horn of Africa – UNICEF
The number of children facing severe drought across the Horn of Africa has increased by more than 40 per cent within two months, the UN […]
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Children at risk of new ‘unexplained acute hepatitis’ outbreak – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the world is currently facing a new outbreak of “unexplained acute hepatitis infections” affecting children. WHO Director […]
Police rescue 50 children in underground cell of Ondo church
Police operatives from the Ondo State Police Command have rescued no fewer than 50 children from an underground apartment in a church in Ondo Town […]
Aliyu celebrates with 350 orphans in Abuja to mark Democracy Day
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – As part of activities to mark the 2022 Democracy day, FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, at the […]
Russia’s bombing leaves 71 children dead in Ukraine – Parliament official
No fewer than 71 children have been killed in Ukraine since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a war on February 24, a Ukrainian parliament official […]
Measles, one of the leading causes of blindness in children, says ophthalmologist
An ophthalmologist, Dr. Chika Ugagu, says measles is one of the leading causes of childhood blindness in Nigeria and third world countries, based on several […]
Pope criticises couples who don’t want to have children
Pope Francis has criticised couples who choose not to have children. The 85-year-old told scores of the faithful at a general audience in the Vatican […]
5.1 million children in North-East need emergency humanitarian services – UNICEF
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – UNICEF has said that around the world, one out of six children live in extreme poverty or less than US$ […]
Expert calls for action on childhood tuberculosis in Africa
The growing burden of childhood tuberculosis (TB) in Africa should be addressed as a matter of urgency through investments in robust surveillance, diagnosis, treatment and […]