The apathy of Nigerians for child adoption is a statistically established fact. A study published by the Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice involving 259 respondents in the south-east revealed a whopping 88.4% would only consider adoption on the grounds of infertility. It is a case of research mirroring our lived reality because almost every Nigerian... Read More

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July 20, 2017

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#Impact365: Two millenials set up Potter’s Children Global Foundation to cater to orphans and underprivileged children

In a society filled with children and young adults who are facing neglect and abandonment, there can never be too many hands reaching out to help. The Potter’s Children Global Foundation is barely three-months old and has already worked with over 100 children in the country’s capital. In this interview with YNaija’s Impact365, we learn... Read More

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May 30, 2017

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#Impact365: Bales of Mercy Orphanage takes in abandoned and vulnerable children and encourages adoption

In April 2017, it was reported that the Lagos state government rescued 290 abandoned children in one year. This number is nothing compared to that of new born babies that are left to die on dumps, in gutters and road sides on a daily basis in the state. Mrs Ngozi Igbokwe of Bales of Mercy... Read More

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April 4, 2013

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Orphanage director (who is also a pastor) arrested for allegedly raping two minors in Ogun

by Rachel Ogbu The director of an orphanage in Ogun State who is also a church pastor was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly raping two minors at his orphanage. The man identified only as Atunde of Light of Hope Orphanage at Akute, Ogun State, was taken into custody by policemen from Zone 2 Command, Onikan, Lagos State.... Read More

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January 15, 2013

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7 suspects arrested for defrauding billionaire, Folorunsho Alakija’s NGO (PICTURED)

by Akan Ido The EFCC has announced the arrest of seven employees of ‘The Rose of Sharon’ organisation for alleged abuse of office, conspiracy, forgery, impersonation and theft of N3m. The Rose of Sharon is a Non-Governmental Organisation which caters for the need of the underprivileged in the society. Reports say the chief executive officer... Read More

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