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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 age. Growing up in Brooklyn, United States and filled with…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

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 pupils gushed out of their classes. I stood back as…

Oludolapo Adelana 7 years

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 said. According to UNICEF’S Regional Director for Western and Central…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

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 English language." Interesting! It is for sure a beautiful thing…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

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 in Nigeria's northern region since a recent ban on activities…

Op-ed Editor 8 years

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 theme was Girls' Progress = Goals' Progress: What Counts for…

Oludolapo Adelana 8 years

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 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country. Buhari who had…

Op-ed Editor 8 years

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 no idea of the manner in which they are affected,…

Op-ed Editor 8 years

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 lived in Lagos, since I was born. Sometime many years…

Op-ed Editor 8 years

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 pleasantries of life so his only entertainment is sex. He…

Op-ed Editor 8 years

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 been brilliant. Seven months before, I'd driven through four countries…

Op-ed Editor 8 years

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 is well over a hundred years. We call him Pa…

Op-ed Editor 8 years

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 me the wrapped package. It was quite heavy but the…

Op-ed Editor 8 years

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 dad forcefully divorced a pregnant wife after six months of…

Op-ed Editor 8 years

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 training that the adult usually does not depart from when…

Op-ed Editor 8 years

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 and all other protocols duly observed, let me start by…

Op-ed Editor 8 years

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 in, and the kind of values we will imbibe in…

Oludolapo Adelana 8 years

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. An EMS Director for Anderson County, Scott Stoller said patients are…

Mazi Emeka 8 years

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 to the physical world than meets the eye. Frighteningly, it…

Azeez 8 years

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 fighters who were recently rescued by the Nigerian Army. The…

Oludolapo Adelana 8 years

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 Babangida of sending policemen to shoot at her and her…

Mazi Emeka 8 years

#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 in Africa. The organisation is spread across several African countries.…

Mazi Emeka 8 years

Opinion: Communal parenting

By Káyòdé Oyèró Whatever happened to the adage, "four eyes sire a child, thousands eyes train a child," I don't know. Around me here somewhere in the rowdily interesting city…

Azeez 8 years

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 Gombe State Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency.…

Mazi Emeka 8 years

#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, the hospice cares for children with several forms in medical…

Adebayo Emuleomo 8 years

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 change my life forever. In my normal fashion, I am…

Oludolapo Adelana 8 years

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 state. The troops also rescued 38 women and 42 children…

Mazi Emeka 8 years

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 Autism is not a disease or limitation as she thrilled…

Mazi Emeka 8 years

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 knowledge on the issue, ignorance and unfamiliarity. The Center for…

Mazi Emeka 8 years

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 poverty to lack of opportunity. In a bid to stamp…

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