Tag: children
Opinion: Nigeria and her star kids
Albert Afeso Akanbi The late Dr Carl Sagan once reflected on how he took interest in astronomy at an early ...
Adeboro Odunlami: Macro leadership from micro people [NEW VOICES]
by Adeboro Odunlami Doys Primary School, Kwara, Ilorin The bell rang for the last time in the day as the ...
UN negotiates release of 876 children linked to Boko Haram
The United Nations has negotiated the release of 876 children detained by Nigeria’s army and security forces, a senior official ...
Opinion: The truth about true identity
by Adebisi Adeyemi Nigerian parents proudly say these days and with all confidence too. “Oh! My child only speaks the ...
Peregrino Brimah: Nigerian government detains little children without bail over religious differences
by Peregrino Brimah At least 13 young children have been detained for two weeks so far by the Jos state government ...
Opinion: Stop violence and discrimination against girl child
by Jide Ojo The United Nations declared every October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child. This year’s ...
Majority of children in IDP camps don’t know their parents – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday described the heavy weight his government has to bear due to the huge number of ...
Hamzat Lawal: It started when I connected to pain
My Life (series) with Hamzat Lawal “As we have no immediate experience of what other men feel, we can form ...
Ogungbesan Adedoyinsola: My mum was forced to marry my father after he raped her [Nigerian Voices]
My name is Ogungbesan Adedoyinsola. I am 20 years old. I was born in Lagos state, Nigeria. And I have ...
Perez Tigidam: Can we just stop poor people from having sex, please?
by Perez Tigidam The awkward thing about the poor man is that he lacks the means to the luxuries and ...
Edwin Okolo: Small deaths [NEW VOICES]
Seventeen was an odd year to die. But I did. It was the first of many small deaths. Seventeen had ...
Gideon Emmanuel: Pa Akpruka, my greatest influence [Nigerian Voices]
I am going to tell you my story. I have a neighbour. He is an old man. People say he ...
Isaac Othuke: Of ghosts and saints [Nigerian Voices]
by Isaac Othuke (The first passage) The lady at the busy business Centre slowly and with a big smile handed ...
Godfrey Akozi: I survived against all odds [Nigerian Voices]
by Godfrey Akozi The events that preceded my birth and the ones that followed till this day are worth sharing. My ...
Jennifer Chioma Amadi: Growing up [Nigerian Voices]
by Jennifer Chioma Amadi Childhood is one phase that has so much influence on every individual. This is where the ...
Opinion: Our roles in helping our children to greatness
by Yemi Showunmi It is a great honour to welcome you all to this August occasion. Parents, Teachers, Guests, Visitors ...
Opinion: Has anyone else imagined this future for our children?
by Fu’ad Lawal There have been all kinds of theories about the type of world our children will be raised ...
Just In: 2 children wounded in South Carolina school shooting
At least two children were wounded on Wednesday when a shooter stormed an elementary school in Townville, South Carolina, CNN reports. ...
Opinion: Evil spirits, the Nigerian culture and the rule of law
by Isaac Aluko Ademoroti Nowadays, even children are aware of the existence of the supernatural realm. There is indeed more ...
Why we are caring for Boko Haram fighters’ wives, children- Shettima
Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima has explained why the state government is providing for wives and children of Boko Haram ...
Mohammed Babangida sent policemen to shoot us – Zahra Indimi (WATCH)
Zahra Indimi daughter of Nigerian billionaire Muhammad Indimi has accused Mohammed Babangida, son of former military head of state Ibrahim Badamasi ...
#Impact365: This NGO plans to send 1,000 children back to school – here’s how
Africa Education Aid for Development Network (AFEADEN) is a non-governmental organization that is providing education for underpriviledged and displaced children ...
Opinion: Communal parenting
By Káyòdé Oyèró Whatever happened to the adage, “four eyes sire a child, thousands eyes train a child,” I don’t ...
15-year-olds testing positive to HIV, drug use – NDLEA raises concerns
The increase in the use of illicit drugs by children under 15 years old has drawn the concern of the ...
#Impact365: This home takes in Nigerian children that nobody else wants
Hearts of Gold Children Hospice is a care and management center for children with mental and extreme physical disabilities. Founded in 2003, ...
Arome Ameh’s touching story of stroke and survival (READ)
by Arome Ameh Honey, I am dizzy! These words will always haunt me, as these where the words that would ...
Military kill 42 Boko Haram terrorists, rescue 38 women and children
Nigerian military troops on Tuesday killed 42 Boko Haram terrorists at Gangere Village in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno ...
Tobi Sax proves to the world that children living with autism are special
Tobi Sax may not be known by many Nigerians but on June 22, 2016, Tobi proved to the world that ...
5 things to know about children with development disability
Development disability is a term that is mostly misunderstood and shrouded in unfair stereotypes -mostly due to misinformation, lack of ...
Impact365: How VGF is helping children to explore their treasures
Nigeria has one the highest number of children that are out of school and uneducated -mostly for reasons ranging from ...
The September Standard
- Unlock a Healthier You: Essential Resources for Holistic Well-being
- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy