In the midst of the daily grind and the ceaseless challenges that come with being an adult in Nigeria, there exists a precious oasis of respite – Children’s Day. This delightful occasion grants us a single day to step away from the weight of adult responsibilities, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the nostalgic wonders... Read More

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May 28, 2019

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GTBank improves access to education for children in rural communities with #BeatTheDistance initiative

As the country marks the 2019 Children’s Day, leading Nigerian Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc. (GTBank) has launched a nationwide initiative, tagged #BeatTheDistance, to improve educational outcomes for children in rural communities by easing the difficulties they face with mobility to school and back. Through the initiative, the Bank is providing students in remote... Read More

Pepsodent toothpaste treats kids to an exciting Children’s Day party

The Kiddies Arena of Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, was lit up with a lot of excitement on Children’s Day, Sunday, May 27, 2018, as leading toothpaste brand, Pepsodent treated kids from all across Lagos to a fun time. Hosted by City FM’s OAP Bella Rose and popular actress cum TV host, Helen Paul, the party had over 1,000 kids in attendance and featured lots of fun activities including... Read More

The Late 5: Osinbajo hails Nigerian children as innovative, Methodist Church Leader to mobilise against wicked leaders in 2019 and other stories

These are the major stories that drove the conversation today: Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday said Nigerian children are special, innovative and energetic and have what it takes to give the country a great future. The Vice President stated this while speaking to State House correspondents immediately after the Children’s Day Service at the... Read More

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May 29, 2017

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[The Church Blog] The Children’s Day Service that stunned us all

Sunday, 28th May was set aside in many churches both in and outside the country as the special Children’s Day service and it recorded a whole lot of vibe on the online community as the churches thought it wise to celebrate children in grand style. The spotlight was on Daystar Christian Centre, led by Pastor... Read More

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May 27, 2017

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[The Alausa Blog]: #LagosAt50 Grand Finale celebrations| throwback to the beginning

The Golden Jubilee celebrations of Lagos State birthed the #LagosAt50. The planning committee fora Lagos @ 50 unveiled range of activities for the final celebration of the State’s Golden Jubilee anniversary on March 27,2017. Habeeb Fasinro, co-chair of the committee said the celebrations would kick off on Saturday, April 8 and end on Saturday, May... Read More

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May 27, 2016

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Korede Bello leads children to Ikeja for ‘Strap that Child Now’ awareness

The children of today are the future of tomorrow and should by all means be protected and kept alive. The Strap and Safe Child Foundation went on an awareness rally to remind people that the safety of children is paramount especially when they are in a moving vehicle. The aim of the foundation is to... Read More

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May 27, 2016

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This is how Oshodi kids celebrated Children’s Day (PHOTOS)

For Nigerian kids, Children’s Day is like Christmas Day. The young at heart in Nigeria partake in a series of activities on May 27 and one of such recreational areas visited by children – is the Oshodi Recreational Park in Lagos state. See pictures below. Photography by Hycienth Iyereosa

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May 27, 2016

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‘We celebrate the return of Chibok girls’ | 5 Quotes from Pres. Buhari’s Children Day message

To celebrate the 2016 children day, President Muhammadu Buhari sent out a message to the nation. Here are five things we learnt from the message Every child has a right to an education “On this happy occasion for our children, I reaffirm my belief that it is the right of every Nigerian child to have... Read More

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May 27, 2016

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Opinion: Tomorrow, my son

By Kingsley Charles Dear son, I’ve slunk into your cubbyhole this midnight hour to whisper this confession to your ears while you lie asleep, snoring softly. Where I lay on my bed, I could scarce sleep, for my heart was laden with grief. The evil that has become my habit haunted me. Son, as I... Read More

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May 27, 2014

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Opinion: Children’s Day – Remember the kids on the streets

by Nduka Udo As we celebrate children, let us think about the kind of Nigeria we want to hand over to our children. As Nigeria celebrates children’s day on May 27th, 2014, as is done every year, I have been privileged to move around to points where groups of children or individual children can easily... Read More

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May 30, 2013

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Opinion: When our governors went gaga in the spirit of Children’s Day

by Gbenga Omotoso ….Ever seen a Nigerian election without blood, blows and bullets? Aren’t they the badges of a great election, which you all proudly wear? THEY were in an unusually foul mood. Puffy faces. Red eyes. Lips firmly wedged together in a desperate bid to block the anger threatening to tear through their stomachs... Read More

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May 28, 2013

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Aw, working with mommy? Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson takes daughter on movie set (LOOK)

by Chi Ibe Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson was celebrating Children’s Day with daughter, Purity on set of her new movie. [READ: I can’t believe some of the things I used to wear – Nollywood’s Mercy Johnson speaks for the first time on marriage & motherhood ] Purity who is six months old was working with superstar mum... Read More

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Children’s Day: The Perfect One-Day Escape from Nigerian Adulting

GTBank improves access to education for children in rural communities with #BeatTheDistance initiative

Pepsodent toothpaste treats kids to an exciting Children’s Day party

The Late 5: Osinbajo hails Nigerian children as innovative, Methodist Church Leader to mobilise against wicked leaders in 2019 and other stories

[The Church Blog] The Children’s Day Service that stunned us all

[The Alausa Blog]: #LagosAt50 Grand Finale celebrations| throwback to the beginning

Korede Bello leads children to Ikeja for ‘Strap that Child Now’ awareness

This is how Oshodi kids celebrated Children’s Day (PHOTOS)

‘We celebrate the return of Chibok girls’ | 5 Quotes from Pres. Buhari’s Children Day message

Opinion: Tomorrow, my son

Opinion: Children’s Day – Remember the kids on the streets

Opinion: When our governors went gaga in the spirit of Children’s Day

Aw, working with mommy? Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson takes daughter on movie set (LOOK)

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