1 hour ago Bayelsa, Kaduna To Host 2028, 2030 National Sports Festivals

By AFFA ACHO, Abuja In what will go down as another milestone for the Country’s Sports development, the National Sports commission, NSC, has secured host states for the 2028 and 2030 National Sports Festivals. According to a statement signed by Dr. Kehinde Ajayi, Director, Press National Sports Commission, (NSC), the 2028 Games will be held […]

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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 […]

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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

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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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11 h. ago Canada express entry: Foreign work experience can raise an applicant’s CRS score

Immigration specialists say overseas employment can significantly raise a candidate’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, often determining whether they receive read more Canada express entry: Foreign work experience can raise an applicant’s CRS score

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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 […]

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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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20 h. ago EPL: Maresca confirms Palmer’s return, says star needs time to hit 100%

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca confirms Cole Palmer’s return from injury, calling him their best player but says he needs time to be 100% match fit. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-maresca-confirms-palmers-return-says-star-needs-time-to-hit-100/

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21 h. ago Kano govt trains health workers in hypertension, diabetes care

Kano State Ministry of Health has commenced a large-scale training programme for healthcare workers from

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21 h. ago PICTORIAL: Shettima, Ribadu Arrive Bauchi For Sheikh Dahiru’s Burial

Vice President Kashim Shettima and National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Friday arrived in Bauchi for the burial of the late renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. Shettima and Ribadu landed at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport at about 1:35pm, where they were received by the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, […]

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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.

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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

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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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25 h. ago Malami confirms EFCC invitation, promises to honour agency’s summons

Former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami confirms receiving an EFCC invitation, assuring Nigerians he will honour the summons in a commitment to accountabil Read More: https://punchng.com/malami-confirms-efcc-invitation-promises-to-honour-agencys-summons/

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29 h. ago Security emergency: Lawyers, party leaders, others dissect Tinubu’s directive

•Flush out saboteurs in govt, military —MBF •Stop recruitment of soldiers, establish state police —Bode George •I hope president walks the talk —Okorie •FG playing politics with citizens’ lives —SDP’s Adebayo •Lawyers question timing, seek clarity NIGERIANS on Thursday received the declaration of emergency on security by President Bola Tinubu with mixed feelings as many […]

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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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31 h. ago I Am Humbled By LEADERSHIP Award – MD, Development Bank of Nigeria, Tony Okpanachi

The managing director/chief executive officer of Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), Tony Okpanachi, has said he is honoured by his nomination as Banker of the Year by LEADERSHIP Newspapers. Speaking when he received a delegation from LEADERSHIP Group Limited on Thursday in Abuja, he commended the recognition and dedicated it to his team at the […]

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