4 h. ago My wife sold my property after giving her money for business — Husband

•I sold his property to feed our children after he abandoned us — Wife An Upper Area Court in Kubwa, Abuja, has dissolved a 16-year-old marriage between Hajarat Isa and her husband, Muhammed Hassan, for lack of love. The judge, Mohammed Wakili, dissolved the marriage according to Islamic Law, following Hajarat’s prayer for divorce on […]

Economics

5 h. ago Kwara, UNICEF target one million pregnant women, children for integrated health campaign

Kwara State Government, in partnership with the UNICEF, is set for statewide integrated health campaign on maternal and

Events

8 h. ago Folic acid, prenatal multivitamins, cut autism risk by 30 per cent — Study

Children born to women who took either folic acid or a daily multivitamin before or during pregnancy were less likely to have a child diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder compared to children whose mothers did not take any prenatal vitamins. In a new study, researchers report that intake of folic acid before pregnancy and […]

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9 h. ago Chess champion Tunde Onakoya immortalised in children’s book

A child who’s not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth —Onakoya Many people, including children and young people, would find it difficult to believe that a mere board game like chess can change the life of someone, especially if that someone is from a broken home, a poor background, […]

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13 h. ago Bandits Release 37 Kidnap Victims After Peace Deal In Katsina

Suspected armed bandits reportedly freed 37 abducted residents of Bakori local government area of Katsina State following a peace deal in the area. The member representing Bakori LGA Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Alhaji Abdulrahman Kandarawa, disclosed this to journalists on Friday. He said the freed persons included 17 women, two children, and […]

Economics

19 h. ago Over 100 children receive care at Bayelsa sickle cell outreach

A sickle cell outreach in Bayelsa by NDDC & SCAIIN provided medical care to over 100 children, offering consultations, meds, and support to improve managem Read More: https://punchng.com/over-100-children-receive-care-at-bayelsa-sickle-cell-outreach/

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22 h. ago 200 children died daily from AIDS in 2024 — UNICEF/UNAIDS report

A new UNICEF/UNAIDS report reveals staggering child AIDS deaths, with 200 children dying daily in 2024 due to gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and funding. Read More: https://punchng.com/200-children-died-daily-from-aids-in-2024-unicef-unaids-report/

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24 h. ago Bauchi govt laments increasing cases of child abuse, harmful practices

The lament was expressed by the State Commissioner of Justice and Attorneys-General, Hassan El-Yakub SAN, on Thursday during the commemoration of the 2025 World Children’s Day, organised by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with relevant MDAs.

Politics

24 h. ago Stop hiding children with special needs, Delta gov’s wife urges parents

A passionate appeal has gone to parents and caregivers to end the culture of hiding children with special needs, as

Society

24 h. ago Niger Abduction: 265 Teachers, Students Still Unaccounted For — Catholic Bishop

The gunmen seized more than 300 children from the Catholic-owned institution, in a resurgence of the mass kidnappings that have long harrowed Nigeria.  The post Niger Abduction: 265 Teachers, Students Still Unaccounted For — Catholic Bishop appeared first on Channels Television.

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25 h. ago UNICEF, NGE, DAME worry over Nigeria’s declining children welfare

Stakeholders have declared that Nigeria is facing a child-welfare emergency, warning that worsening indicators in health, education, nutrition, water access, and child protection demand urgent and coordinated reforms.

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30 h. ago Court Orders Federal Govt, States To Provide Free, Compulsory Education For All Nigerian Children

Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos has declared that the federal government and the 36 states are legally bound, by virtue of Section 11(2) of the Universal Basic Education Act, to provide free and compulsory basic education to every Nigerian child. Justice Osiagor also held that the “I hold that the […]

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32 h. ago Kwara Speaker, scholars urge parents to give equal priority to religious, Western education

PARENTS have been urged to prioritise religious knowledge alongside Western education for their children to enable them to become responsible leaders. Speaking at the grand finale of the 1447/2025 Kwara State National Quranic Recitation Competition in Ilorin, the Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, described the initiative as a good one that will […]

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32 h. ago Lagos cleric urges Tinubu to prioritise security over 2027 politics

Founder of Markaz-ul-Uloom School of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Sheikh Tunde Abbas Abdul-Azeez, has urged President Bola Tinubu to place greater priority on tackling insecurity, warning that the nation’s challenges are being fuelled by actors embedded within the system. He also cautioned against religious division, stressing that there is no genocide in Nigeria. The cleric […]

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34 h. ago Abduction: Kebbi gov assures parents of quick release of their wards

Kebbi State governor, Dr. Nasiru Idris, has assured parents of the abducted students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Zuru Local Government Area, of the state that their children will be rescued soon. The governor gave the assurance while addressing journalists in Maga shortly after meeting with security agencies, traditional rulers, parents of […]

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41 h. ago ‘Government Bound To Offer Free, Compulsory Education For Nigerian Children’, Court Rules

  Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos has declared that the federal government and the 36 states are legally bound, by virtue of Section 11(2) of the Universal Basic Education Act, to provide free and compulsory basic education to every Nigerian child. Justice Osiagor also held that the Nigerian child is […]

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44 h. ago Schools But No Books: Gaza’s Children Return To Makeshift Classrooms

"We don't have books or notebooks. The libraries are bombed and destroyed," said Haji, who lives in a displacement camp in the Tal al-Hawa area in Gaza City. The post Schools But No Books: Gaza’s Children Return To Makeshift Classrooms appeared first on Channels Television.

Culture

47 h. ago UNICEF urges media to lead health enlightenment efforts in rural communities

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has charged media organisations and other critical stakeholders to champion health education and enlightenment read more UNICEF urges media to lead health enlightenment efforts in rural communities

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51 h. ago Abducted Niger school pupils, teachers will be reunited with parents soon — APC Chairman

“Our hearts are with you, our prayers are with you, and these children will be reunited with their parents as soon as possible...

Politics

57 h. ago Kwara Govt Asks Residents To Create Safe Spaces For Women, Children

Kwara State government has urged the people of the state to create safe spaces for women and children to enable them to thrive in all aspects of life. The commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Afolashade Opeyemi, made the call during a peace walk organised by her ministry, the Office of the First Lady and other […]

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