650,000 Nigerian children displaced by flood in six years – UNICEF
By Lara Adejoro The United Nations Children’s Fund says no fewer than 650,000 Nigerian children were displaced due to floods from 2016 to 2021. UNICEF […]
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33 children born into hunger every minute in 2023- Report
By Sodiq Ojuroungbe A Child rights organisation, Save the Children, has lamented that about 33 children were born into hunger every minute in 2023, estimating […]
Over 186,000 children unvaccinated in Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi – UNICEF
By Agency The United Nation Children’s Fund says 186,452 children in Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi states did not receive a single dose of any vaccine […]
Expert warns against abandoning children with club foot
By Agency A Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Prof. Oladipo Adewole, says club foot deformity is treatable, warning parents against abandoning such children at villages or prayer […]
Children with cancer evacuated from Gaza for treatment – WHO
By Lara Adejoro The World Health Organisation said 12 children with cancer or other blood disorders have been evacuated, with their companions, from the Gaza […]
Rotavirus kills over 330 under-five African children daily – Pate
By Lara Adejoro The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate, on Wednesday, said the rotavirus disease claims the lives of more […]
Children taking energy drinks at risk of cardiovascular, mental health challenges- Experts
Can Drinks. Image source: Cleveland Clinic Sodiq Ojuroungbe Medical experts have warned parents not to allow their children to consume energy drinks, as it may […]
UN distributes 12,000 bottles of water to children
UN Spokesperson, Mr. Stéphane Dujarric, said this at a news conference on Wednesday at UN headquarters in New York. Dujarric said more than 1,700 kits […]
Don’t hide, showcase children with disabilities, foundation tells parents
Naomi Chima Parents have been urged not to hide their children with disabilities, but to bring them out and showcase their abilities. The appeal was […]
UNICEF, Access Bank, others mobilise funds to educate vulnerable children
The United Nations Children’s Fund says it is mobilising resources to improve access to quality education by the poor and vulnerable children in Kaduna State. […]