5 h. ago Rescue Of Niger Students, A Profound National Relief — Info Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has described the rescue of some abducted students of the St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, Agwara local government area of Niger State, as a moment of profound relief for the nation and families of the children. The Minister stated this on Wednesday when […]

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5 h. ago NOA, NBC set up committee to localise 70% of cartoon content

The NOA and NBC have formed a committee to ensure 70% of Nigerian cartoon content reflects national values, aiming to shape children’s attitudes positively Read More: https://punchng.com/noa-nbc-set-up-committee-to-localise-70-of-cartoon-content/

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6 h. ago Nigerian woman told me how she was forced to watch killing of her husband, five children — US lawmaker

“They told harrowing stories that will remain with me for the rest of my life. 

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7 h. ago ‘Thought it was headed to the US’: Desperate stowaway arrested in Ilorin

Airport security at the General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport in Ilorin successfully intercepted a suspected stowaway on Wednesday afternoon, preventing read more ‘Thought it was headed to the US’: Desperate stowaway arrested in Ilorin

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8 h. ago Limit children’s access to phones, social media, Kate Henshaw urges parents

Actress Kate Henshaw urges parents to limit children’s screen time, citing negative effects on their focus, character, and real-life relationships. Read More: https://punchng.com/limit-childrens-access-to-phones-social-media-kate-henshaw-urges-parents/

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8 h. ago Insecurity: Withdrawal Of Police Officers From VIPs Should Be Effected — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu directed the Minister for Interior to work with the Inspector General of Police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to replace the affected police personnel with NSCDC officers. The post Insecurity: Withdrawal Of Police Officers From VIPs Should Be Effected — Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago Nearly 200 Children Conceived From Sperm Donor With Increased Cancer Risk — Report

Between 2006 and 2022, the man's sperm was sold to 67 clinics in 14 countries. In Denmark alone, 99 children were fathered by the donor. The post Nearly 200 Children Conceived From Sperm Donor With Increased Cancer Risk — Report appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago Nearly 200 children conceived from sperm donor with increased cancer risk

A Danish sperm donor was found to be a carrier of a rare TP53 genetic mutation, passing on an increased cancer risk to nearly 200 children worldwide. Read More: https://punchng.com/nearly-200-children-conceived-from-sperm-donor-with-increased-cancer-risk/

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15 h. ago Kogi govt, ACTL sign MoU on cashew value chain to boost export

Kogi State Government has affirmed its commitment to boost production, trade, quality, and farmer income in

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19 h. ago VIDEO: You should’ve sent Seyi Tinubu’s ‘excessive’ security escort to Benin, Soyinka tells Tinubu

Let’s not overdo things. This is not the first country that has a head of state. This is not the first country whose head of state has family and I think children should know their place.

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27 h. ago US Birthright Citizenship Meant For Enslaved People’s Kids, Not Wealthy Foreigners — Trump

United States President Donald Trump has reignited debate over America’s birthright citizenship policy, insisting that affluent foreigners are exploiting the provision to secure citizenship for their families. Speaking in an interview with Politico’s Dasha Burns, Trump expressed confidence that the Supreme Court would eventually overturn the policy, which currently grants automatic citizenship to children born […]

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28 h. ago Australia moves first with bold social media ban for under 16s

Children across Australia will wake up on Wednesday unable to log into their social media accounts, as the country becomes read more Australia moves first with bold social media ban for under 16s

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33 h. ago “Kidnapping Children Is Lesser Evil Than Killing Troops” – Ahmad Gumi

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has said that kidnapping schoolchildren, though condemnable, is a “lesser evil” when compared with the killing of soldiers during attacks by armed groups. In an interview with the BBC, Gumi argued that crimes committed by bandits vary in gravity. He noted that abductions in which victims are freed unharmed should not be […] The post “Kidnapping Children Is Lesser Evil Than Killing Troops” – Ahmad Gumi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Yuletide: NSCDC warns against vandalism of critical infrastructure in FCT

The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, has assured residents of the FCT of a hitch free Christmas and New Year celebration. 

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33 h. ago Over 200,000 Nigerian children receive new malaria vaccine – NPHCDA

No fewer than 202,860 Nigerian children have so far received doses of the new malaria vaccine, the National Primary Health read more Over 200,000 Nigerian children receive new malaria vaccine – NPHCDA

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34 h. ago National Assembly Hosts Art Exhibition Featuring Autistic GWR Holder Kanye

The National Assembly, on Tuesday, reaffirmed its commitment to promoting inclusion and addressing the stigma faced by children living with autism in Nigeria, as it hosted a special art exhibition featuring Guinness World Record holder, Kanye Okeke. Held at the National Assembly Library in Abuja, the exhibition showcased the works of the young autistic artist, […]

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35 h. ago Kidnapping children lesser evil than killing soldiers — Sheikh Gumi

Speaking in an interview with the BBC shared on Tuesday, Gumi stated that kidnapping children, though wrong, is less severe than killing, especially when the children are released safely. 

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35 h. ago New Jersey ‘Santa For Hire’ Arrested Over Alleged Possession Of Child Abuse Material

  A 64-year-old New Jersey man who worked as a “Santa for hire” has been arrested after authorities accused him of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, a revelation that has raised alarm over his repeated contact with children during holiday events. According to a Tuesday report by the Daily Star, the suspect, Mark […]

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35 h. ago Kogi: Mangal Cement Industry clarifies incident involving underage children

The management of Mangal Cement Industry has distanced itself from the actions of a driver who allegedly used

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38 h. ago Kidnapping children lesser evil than killing soldiers — Gumi 

Sheikh Gumi calls kidnapping schoolchildren a ‘lesser evil’ than killing soldiers, urging the Nigerian government to negotiate with bandits to stop bloodsh Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnapping-children-lesser-evil-than-killing-soldiers-gumi/

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