By Catherine Egwuom Mrs Adaku Mbama, pioneer chairperson and chairperson emerita, International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Badagry Branch, says consent remains central to lawful sexual relations. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Sunday, Mbama said Nigerian laws criminalised sex without consent, prescribedContinue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom The Commissioner for Youths and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, has announced the introduction of automated childcare services for efficient child welfare administration for orphanage homes across Lagos. Mobolaji made this known at the 2026 stakeholders’ meeting on adoption, guardianship and fostering matters in LagosContinue Reading
The Commissioner for Youths and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, has announced the introduction of automated childcare services for efficient child welfare administration for orphanage homes across Lagos.Continue Reading
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening child protection through improved adoption, guardianship, fostering and automated childcare services.Continue Reading
By Hafsah Tilde The Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (NCWD) says it is repositioning its programmes to promote digital inclusion, skills development and economic empowerment for Nigerian women. The Director-General of the centre, Mrs Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, said this during a familiarisation visit by the Minister of Women Affairs,Continue Reading
Early, prolonged screen exposure may contribute to childhood speech delay, especially as clinicians now see more cases compared with a decade ago, a Paediatrician, Dr Leo Odudu, has warned.Continue Reading
Dr Leo Odudu, Medical Director, Emel Hospital, Festac, has urged parents to seek prompt medical care for children with seizures, describing the condition as treatable and not a spiritual attack.Continue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Center for the Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP) has strengthened partnerships with faith-based organisations to reduce exploitative child domestic work in Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme held from May to June 2026,Continue Reading
Lagos State Youth Ambassadors have commenced a leadership study tour at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore.Continue Reading
Dr Leo Odudu, Medical Director, Emel Hospital, Festac, Lagos, has urged parents to take newborns with signs of jaundice to hospitals promptly.Continue Reading
