Health
Adenoiditis affects up to 5% of children worldwide — Doctor
A paediatrician, Dr Leo Odudu, says adenoiditis affects approximately one to five per cent of children globally and is commonly seen in children between the ages of two and six.
Tag: Children
Health
Stakeholders seek stronger inclusive education for children with intellectual disabilities
By Safia Abdulrahman Stakeholders in the disability space have called for stronger implementation of inclusive education policies and greater government commitment to improving the…
Health
FG prioritises family strengthening to protect children
By Hafsah Tilde/Mercy Sawok The Federal Government says strengthening families has become critical to protecting children from emerging threats and improving welfare outcomes across…
General News
UNICEF harps on children’s right to play, learn, thrive safely
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) says kidnappings and unsafe learning environments are denying millions of Nigerian children opportunities to play,…
General News
Children’s Day: Foundation calls for national child consciousness rebirth
By Kayode Adebiyi Abuja, May 28, 2026 (NAN)The Founder and Executive Director of Adinya Arise Foundation, Mabel Adinya, has said that Nigerian society should…
Education
Children’s Day: National Librarian urges youths to embrace reading culture
By Edith Tsokar The National Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi, has urged Nigerian children and…
General News
Children’s Day: FG reaffirms commitment to inclusive education, child development
Development By Jumoke Olaitan The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing inclusive and quality education for every Nigerian child, regardless of background…
Health
MSF bridges malnutrition gap, treats 444,723 children in 2025
By Folasade Akpan Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders, says it treated 444,723 children for malnutrition in Nigeria in 2025. The…
Health
Jigawa targets 1.4m children for 2026 malaria prevention campaign
By Muhammad Nasir Bashir The Jigawa Government is targeting no fewer than 1.4 million children for anti-malarial drugs in its 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention…
Health
NGO vaccinates 2.9m children against polio in Katsina
By Franca Ofili Dr Bartholomew Ochonye, Chief Executive Officer of Heartland Alliance Limited by Guarantee (HALG), an NGO says the organisation has vaccinated more…