Father ‘tortures own kid for stealing N500’

Eight-year-old Shina Adegbolu, a basic three pupil in Ikotun area of Lagos caught the eye of the nurse who wanted to attend to him when he was taken for treatment at the Igando General Hospital on July 5, 2015. The nurse knew something was wrong as soon as he saw the boy and his injuries.... Read More

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children, father, home, torture

July 10, 2015

So there’s a naked man roaming the streets of Abuja with three fully clothed kids

Nope, its not a movie, it is real, according to this medium. A naked man has been said to be roaming the streets of Abuja with 3 kids who are well-dressed, said to be his. He was spotted around the Federal Secretariat in the FCT.

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Abuja, children, man

July 9, 2015

Man who left wife after of third set of twins is ‘afraid to come back’

Emeka Uche, the man who abandoned his wife after their third set of twins, has said that he is afraid to come back because he thinks he’ll be arrested.. He has reportedly said, “I love my children, I miss my wife too, but I am afraid to come back. People won’t understand how frustrating life... Read More

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July 6, 2015

See how children in IDP camps are fed (Photos)

Most of the Northern states in Nigeria, especially Maiduguri, has been terrorized for quite some time now and while the nation is focusing on the insurgents and their next attack, we are too quick to forget the residents in these areas and how they are faring. These pictures taken by Kayode Ogundamisi gives a visual... Read More

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June 3, 2015

Where is my Baby Fever?

I don’t want children. And it’s not because I am an evil, baby hating Wicked Witch of the West. I don’t hate children, but I don’t particularly like them either. I’d much rather be the cool auntie who drops by with a Birkin tote brimming with toys, candy, and a bunch of whatever nonsense children... Read More

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May 15, 2015

Tunde Leye: Why we need to make knowledge available to all

by Tunde Leye We need to ensure that our children do not spend their early years learning irrelevant things like using a four figure table when others are already using apps to teach their children these things in a relatively minuscule fraction of time. From the 700s when the Abassids ruled the Islamic empire, all... Read More

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April 26, 2015

Err, Asari Dokubo’s children can make up a football team (PHOTOS)

by Chinwe Okafor There are a dozen of them. The ex-Niger Delta militant leader shared photos of himself with all his kids on Facebook and they are just enough to make up a football team. See the pictures below;

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Asari Dokubo, bounty, children, FAMILY

April 2, 2015

5-year-old Dara congratulates Buhari (WATCH)

by Chinwe Okafor Children seem to have a soft spot for President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari. A 9-year-old girl, Nicole Benson, once donated her lunch money to Buhari during his presidential campaign. Another kid, a 5-year-old girl, Dara yesterday congratulated him on his victory at the polls. Watch video below:

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March 27, 2015

Dear wife-beaters, Charly boy has some tips for you

by Chinwe Okafor Domestic violence is an under reported crime, he says, and he’s right. Some men feel it’s their right, he says and he’s right as well. Charly boy talks about why men beat their wives and why/how they are doing it the wrong way. Read below; When I look back at my life,... Read More

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January 14, 2015

Opinion: Parenting – The mistake my generation must avoid

by Lucas Togan Before birthing the kid, wifey and I agree not to put any pressure on the lad in terms of class position – he can come any position but last. Standing on the second floor of my school building that hot afternoon, I saw my dad walking to the principal’s office. Now, I... Read More

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December 23, 2014

Make a difference: Enter a child in the ‘Train a Nigerian child’ program now [DETAILS]

by Jewel Stephen Julieana Ali’s ‘Train a Nigerian child foundation’ is a charity organization that is committed to sending Nigerian children who have dropped out of the school system back to school. Its aim is to reduce the number of primary and secondary school dropouts we have in Nigeria, especially the bright ones, whose parents can’t afford to send... Read More

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November 28, 2014

@Chrisbamidele: Just before you say “I DO”, read this! (Y! Superblogger)

by Chris Bamidele There is nothing sexier than living with someone who is working with you in partnership towards a common vision for a life well-lived. Working towards a common vision creates a bond that is the essence of a lasting, fulfilling relationship. And it doesn’t even matter if the couple experience failures along the... Read More

children, I Do, Marriage, opinion, Y! Superblogger, ynaija

November 12, 2014

Terrorism: Army worries over #BokoHaram war tactics

by James Sambo The Nigerian Army is concerned about the use of women as human shields as well as children as child-soldiers by Boko Haram militants in their quest to weaken military operations. A top security source in the North-East disclosed that the terrorists recruit, rape and kill some of the young captives who are reluctant... Read More

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November 4, 2014

How to enforce discipline in the home, by three random parents

by Adedayo Ademuwagun There’s a funny story about a family that gathered for a big dinner. When the youngest son announced that he had just signed up to join the army, his sisters at the table giggled. “Stop this joke, John. You know you’ll never get through basic training,” one of them scoffed. His father... Read More

children, dialogue, discipline, parents, spanking, teenagers

October 21, 2014

Father dumps 3 children in boarding house for eight years

by Azubuike Azikiwe For the past eight years, a father dumped his three children in the boarding house of Solid Model College, in Abule-Iroko in the Ado-Odo Ota LGA, in Ogun state. According to a Punch report, the children, 14-year-old Seun Adepegba, 10-year-old Seyi, 13-year-old Titilola, were abandoned in the school in 2007 by their... Read More

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October 20, 2014

Awwdorable! Julius Agwu celebrates double birthday for Zadok and Zahra (LOOK)

by Damilola Jagun Sunday, 19 October, was a fun day for the Agwu’s. Ace comedian, Julius Agwu, held a belated birthday party for his little kids, Zahra and Zadok. Zahra turned 5 on the 7th September while Zadok became a year old on the 7th of October. The proud papa shared a photo on his Instagram... Read More

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October 6, 2014

@Hembuts: Of names, missing the point and African proverbs

by Hemenseter Butu After the death of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua in 2010, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan completed his hat-trick of political ascensions. Since then, the chances that a child born to Nigerian parents will be named Goodluck have become higher than they were just a few years before. This depicted the height of a... Read More

@hembuts, africa, children, hemenseter butu, names, opinion, ynaija

September 23, 2014

Man kills children of neighbour over chameleon meat

by Iyobosa Omorogie Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Udeh, a couple living in Benin, have called on the government to bring justice on their neighbours who allegedly killed their children. On Wednesday last week at Okha II community, located along Benin-Sapele Road in Ikpoba-Okha local government area , a 50-year-old man, identified as Mike Okezie reportedly... Read More

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Chameleon meat, children, Chinyere Udeh, Edo state, Mike Okezie, Murder, Oliver Udeh, University of Benin Teaching Hospital

September 12, 2014

Are young people smarter now than ever before?

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Recently, the UK deputy prime minister Nick Clegg was stumped on his own radio show by a boy aged 9. The boy phoned in and questioned him toughly about the government’s recently introduced free meal programme for schoolchildren and challenged the deputy prime minister very articulately about his claims that giving kids... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Pastors behaving badly: Ukpabio threatens human rights groups

by Jewel Stephen Helen Ukpabio, the fiery pentecostal preacher in charge of the controversial Liberty Foundation Gospel Ministries, and who is widely known for her “deliverance sessions” to free children and adults from being ‘witchcraft’ in Britain, is attempting to silence her critics with the threat of a £500 million (N135 billion) lawsuit, The UK... Read More

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August 18, 2014

You can’t ignore your parent’s calls anymore! Mother builds ‘Ignore No More’ app (READ)

by Gbenga Oni An American woman from Houston, Texas, Sharon Standifird has developed ‘Ignore No More’, an Android app that allows parents lock their kid’s smartphone from whenever it seems they are ignoring their calls. The parent sets a password that can unlock the phone, which encourages their child to call back quickly so that... Read More

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August 13, 2014

Opinion: What about the helpless children of the North?

by Chude Jideonwo Nigeria is bad for its citizens, but it is especially bad for these children, who wake up to bombs daily, live under the shadow of guns and murders, and cannot even go to school because it hardly offers the chance for a better life. Boko Haram confuses me. Yes, it is clearly... Read More

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August 11, 2014

Atiku Abubakar: Nigeria is losing the battle against poverty

Atiku Abubakar We have skilled people and nowhere to employ them! This is a travesty… In honour of the United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty last year, I asked the people of Nigeria to support our young people and the future that lies ahead. In our young men and women lies... Read More

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August 4, 2014

Adanna Chukwuma: Nigeria- our children are dying and taking our future with them (Y! Policy Hub)

by Adanna Chukwuma As long as we continue to lose our children to preventable disease, we not only perpetuate the unjust conditions that cause these deaths, we stall our progress as a nation. Have you been to a hospital nursery lately? The next time you visit one; randomly count eight children out of the crowd.... Read More

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July 30, 2014

Opinion: God is a dead man!

by Imoh David God is the practical synonym of a dead man! God is not different from the dead man who left his wife a widow on earth Mrs. Patience Akpan, a middle-aged Nigerian woman in the oil rich state of Akwa Ibom State had her husband snatched coldly by the heartless reaper, DEATH. She... Read More

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July 15, 2014

ADORABLE: Osaze Odemwingie takes birthday selfie with his (cute) kids (LOOK)

by S’ola Filani Osaze Odemwingie is 33 today! To mark the day, the Super Eagles forward shared an adorable selfie with his wife Sarah Fallon, and his two cute sons Noah and Theo. We wish the football star a happy birthday celebration.

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July 8, 2014

10 things you should NEVER stop doing in a relationship

by MENSXP The moment you start lying to one another, you create a rift in your relationship. It is like a crack that simply keeps widening. Avoid lying and cheating completely. 1. Never Stop Saying ‘I Love You’: However cliched it may sound, those three words have a certain impact on a woman... Read More

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July 1, 2014

9 reasons not wanting children is totally OK

by Laura Beck One of many that we make in this life! And making the decision to not have kids or to have kids is between you, your partner (if one exists), and um, that’s pretty much it. If anyone pressures you to make babies and you don’t want to, it’s not about... Read More

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June 24, 2014

8 things many women are ashamed to admit

by Julia Austin Women are supposed to aspire to make lots of money but we’re not supposed to cherish nice things. We’re seen as superficial if we spend our savings on a designer bag, and we’re seen as silly if we’ll wait for hours outside a store before they release a limited edition... Read More

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Father ‘tortures own kid for stealing N500’

So there’s a naked man roaming the streets of Abuja with three fully clothed kids

Man who left wife after of third set of twins is ‘afraid to come back’

See how children in IDP camps are fed (Photos)

Where is my Baby Fever?

Tunde Leye: Why we need to make knowledge available to all

Err, Asari Dokubo’s children can make up a football team (PHOTOS)

5-year-old Dara congratulates Buhari (WATCH)

Dear wife-beaters, Charly boy has some tips for you

Opinion: Parenting – The mistake my generation must avoid

Make a difference: Enter a child in the ‘Train a Nigerian child’ program now [DETAILS]

@Chrisbamidele: Just before you say “I DO”, read this! (Y! Superblogger)

Terrorism: Army worries over #BokoHaram war tactics

How to enforce discipline in the home, by three random parents

Father dumps 3 children in boarding house for eight years

Awwdorable! Julius Agwu celebrates double birthday for Zadok and Zahra (LOOK)

@Hembuts: Of names, missing the point and African proverbs

Man kills children of neighbour over chameleon meat

Are young people smarter now than ever before?

Pastors behaving badly: Ukpabio threatens human rights groups

You can’t ignore your parent’s calls anymore! Mother builds ‘Ignore No More’ app (READ)

Opinion: What about the helpless children of the North?

Atiku Abubakar: Nigeria is losing the battle against poverty

Adanna Chukwuma: Nigeria- our children are dying and taking our future with them (Y! Policy Hub)

Opinion: God is a dead man!

ADORABLE: Osaze Odemwingie takes birthday selfie with his (cute) kids (LOOK)

10 things you should NEVER stop doing in a relationship

9 reasons not wanting children is totally OK

8 things many women are ashamed to admit

7 things people with difficult relationships go through

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