There appears to be an existing pattern to the celebration of Children’s Day in Nigeria, and it belies the unseriousness that underlies the symbolic gestures which characterises the celebrations. From government organised parades across the federation, to press releases by organisations whose responsibility it is to research and collate the necessary data to map the... Read More

child protection, Children's Day, girl child, Internally Displaced Persons, protection, sexual violence, terrorism

August 5, 2017

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Gay minors: Parental failure or adventure gone bad?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Some groups have said that the persons arrested in a Lagos hotel for alleged acts of homosexuality were in fact attending an AIDS counseling event which was strictly for persons above the age of 18. This comes out to discredit the information that among the 40 persons who have been arraigned... Read More

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adventure, Gay minors, parents, protection

June 6, 2017

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Impact365: Over 2,000 children in Lagos experience sexual abuse daily – Bola Tinubu, founder of Cece Yara Foundation

An alarming number of Nigerian children suffer one form of abuse or the other but the prevalence of young boys and girl who fall victim of sexual abuse is the concern of this NGO. Founded in 2016 by Mrs Bola Tinubu, Cece Yara is committed to providing tailored services to children victims in Nigeria but... Read More

Citizenship, Featured

advocacy, Cece Yara Foundation, child abuse, emergency, Impact365, NGO, nigeria, protection, safety, sexual abuse

March 18, 2017

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I will ensure whistle blowers are fully protected – Onyeama

by Azeez Adeniyi Foreign Affairs Minister Geoffrey Onyeama said on Friday said he would ensure that whistleblowers are fully protected. Onyeama stated this in Abuja while fielding questions from newsmen. He said while speaking on Ntia Thompson, who was sacked by the Ministry over whistleblowing. Onyeama said the Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo had directed him to... Read More

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Geoffrey Onyeama, Ntia Thompson, protection, sacked, whistle blower

December 12, 2016

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Osinbajo assures Nigerians of protection in worship centres

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has assured Nigerians that of government’s protection in their places of worship and ensure that they practised their chosen faith in freedom. Osinbajo gave the assurance on Monday at the Christian Centre during the Service of Nine Lessons Christmas Carol tagged ‘Celebrating Jesus, The Light’ taken from the book of John... Read More

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Faith, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, protection, Religion, security, worship centres

December 1, 2016

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The Thread: “Sexual intercourse is not the only way to get infected with HIV” | #WorldAidsDay

Today is World Aids Day and the theme for this year is Hands Up for #HIV Prevention. It’s better safe than sorry, so do all you’ve got to do to keep from getting infected with the virus. This article shed some light about the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the country. In the thread below, people... Read More

africa, blood transfusion, Condom, Health, nigeria, protection, world aids day

May 13, 2016

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Opinion: If you’re a start-up, here are 10 legal tips for you

It is no news, startups are springing up in Nigeria faster than we can say “Jack Robinson”. The entrepreneurial power, wealth and opportunities in Nigeria are so enormous, the sky is big enough for everyone to fly and that’s why international companies are breaking legs just to get a foot in. Having a startup goes... Read More

Business, Contracts, protection, start-up. legal. advice, Tech

July 17, 2015

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When Buhari said ‘only God can protect’, this is what he meant (PHOTOS)

Earlier today, President Buhari was mobbed by youths as he left the Sallah prayer ground at the National Mosque. He subsequently narrated his experience while receiving a delegation of FCT Muslim community at the Presidential Villa. Buhari had said: “Today, during and immediately after the prayers, I think I was bombarded by the youths who... Read More

God, National Mosque, president buhari, protection

October 6, 2014

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Scroguard, a new kind of condom which covers entire crotch region

by Temitope Onitiju A new kind of protection, ‘scrotal condom’, has been developed by two entrepreneurs based in Atlanta, U.S, to cover the entire crotch area during sex, to reduce the risk of catching sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Scroguard is worn with a condom and reduces skin to skin contact, which will lower the risk of... Read More

.US, Atlanta, genital warts, herpes, HPV, protection, Scroguard, scrotal condom, STD, STI

November 6, 2013

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Keep the doctors away: 10 healthy reasons to eat apples

by Sobiya N. Moghul A Brazilian study found that women who ate three apples or pears per day lost more weight while dieting than women who did not eat fruit while dieting. 1. Unique support for heart health Apples are a rich source of phytonutrients known as quercetin, catechin, phloridzin and chlorogenic acid. These unique phytonutrients help protect the cardiovascular system from... Read More

apples, asthma, Bone, boron, breast, cancer, diabetes, eat, Health, healthy, management, protection, reason, support, unique, weight loss

June 6, 2013

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Beware: 10 safe sex practices to avoid Sexually Transmitted Infections

by Neecey Beresford If you are happy you are disease free you can dispense with a condom for sex, but use birth control to avoid pregnancy. Safe sex practices significantly reduce the risk of catching sexually transmitted diseases. Anyone who is sexually active is potentially exposed to STIs, and the various infections are more prevalent and... Read More

all women stalk, Condom, douche, monogamy, protection, safe sex practices, sexual intercourse, sexual partners, Sexually transmitted diseases

March 18, 2013

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So sad: Inmate warns social services his daughter is in danger, weeks later the toddler is murdered (PICTURED)

Edward Mays was in the Dickson County Jail while his 18-month old baby daughter has died, allegedly at the hands of her mother’s boyfriend. He sits there angry and frustrated at state officials, who, he says, he warned about the situation of his daughter. But according to Mays, officials paid no heed to his warnings,... Read More

boyfriend, child, daughter, inmate, protection

January 29, 2013

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12 reasons why women don’t date nice guys

by Lucia Nice guys don’t usually need to be fixed. Bad boys usually do, so they become a project. Women think if they can “create” the perfect man, he will never leave them. Women say they want a nice guy, yet usually end up dating bad boys. Here’s why. 1. Not real. Nice guys are too... Read More

bad boys, Love, lust, nurture, protection, relationship, tips

January 12, 2013

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Detective’s drink is stolen from the office fridge and now he is charged with ‘poisoning’ [DETAILS]

A child protection detective has been charged with poisoning a Met Police colleague by allegedly putting anti-freeze in his Lucozade because it kept getting it stolen. Steven Halfhide collapsed and was taken to hospital after taking a swig from the bottle of screenwash that Gary Quigley had allegedly left in a fridge at their Stratford office. He... Read More

child, lucozade, met, protection

December 26, 2012

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Opinion: Why I (desperately) wanted to pray this Christmas

by Ann Hood This prayer, though, was different. It was a prayer from my girlhood, a prayer for peace and comfort and guidance. It was a prayer of gratitude. It was a prayer that needed to be done in church… Back when I was 8 or 9 and wanted to be a nun, I would... Read More

christmas, Church, gratitude, prayer, protection

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