…a motorcycle abandoned by the kidnappers. "All hands are on deck to make sure that those children and their teachers are brought back safe soon," Fayoade Adegoke, a deputy inspector general of police, told AFP after meeting with victims' families. 'No one is safe' The attack is fuelling fears of jihadist expansion into…

…had clearly deteriorated. "Since then, Mercy has denied me access to our home and our children. She also refused to answer my calls. "The last time I visited to see our children, she attacked me and damaged my mobile phone. "My Lord, I am exhausted by my wife's hostility. I respectfully plead with the court to dissolve…

…the community has experienced in recent years. About 40 passengers, mostly women and children, were aboard the wooden boat when fierce winds and turbulent waves overturned the vessel in the middle of the river. By the time frantic rescue efforts ended, 11 lives had been lost. Among the victims were children, women and…

…with my father. "It was the custom for my mother to always serve my father before the children. But on this particular day, Kokoite insisted that my mother must put his own portion before that of my father. As my mother was trying to serve my father's plate, he became violent and a fight ensued between him and my fathe…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday implored school children across the state to embrace agriculture and see it as a catalyst of promoting food. He also encouraged them and the entire residents to cultivate the habit of planting trees, protecting green spaces, and avoiding indiscriminate waste disp…

OGUNKOLA DEBORAH I feel sad whenever I remember these children and imagine how uncomfortable they must be in the forest. They are children like me and do not have to go through such a horrible experience at their age. I want the government to do everything possible to rescue them from their captors. I also urge everyon…

…brain function, memory, breathing capacity, kidney function, energy levels, and - in children - physical growth and cognitive development. The National Fire Protection Association identifies lithium-ion batteries as potential fire sources due to a process known as thermal runaway - a chain reaction in which rising temp…

…Day, June 13, 2026 reintegrated another batch of 720 men, 992 spouses, and 2,050 children who had repented and surrendered to the troops, after many of them were deradicalized, disarmed, rehabilitated at the Hajj Camp in Maiduguri and participated in various skills acquisition programmes. These latest categories of rep…

…in search of a means of sustaining her family and meeting the burden of raising their children, including a son currently studying at the University of Benin, Edo State. But what began as a routine trip to harvest cassava soon turned into a terrifying journey into the hands of armed bandits. After harvesting cassava, t…

…revealed that while staff of the schools were on ground, classrooms were empty as children refused to turn up for academic activities. A parent who requested anonymity said she did not allow her children to go to school for security reasons because the Thursday alarm traumatised her. Schools around Oke-Oyi, Eleko-Afeyi…

…of The Wellbeing Foundation Africa and a globally recognized advocate for women's and children's health, with over two decades of leadership spanning maternal, newborn, and child health, gender equity, and community wellbeing. She serves as Inaugural Global Health Ambassador for the WHO Foundation and holds advisory an…

…listing their place of birth or family heritage to showcase the benefits of immigration."Children and youth are among the most vulnerable during displacement from war, violence and persecution," said Barham Salih, high commissioner for refugees with the UN, which estimates that there are 48.8 million displaced children…

…right.” When pressed on what success ultimately looks like, he says it is whether his children, his parents, and the people closest to him feel proud of the life he chose to build. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. You grew up in India, built businesses across continents, and eventually chose Afric…

…of knowledge about genotype compatibility remains a major factor in the rising number of children born with sickle cell disorder. An estimated 150,000 infants are born annually with sickle cell disorder, the most common inherited haemoglobin disorder worldwide. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), sickle c…

…of an animated revival of the franchise a few years ago, it has failed to catch on with children. Testimony to this, kids under 12 only represented 4% of the audience for Masters of the Universe during its opening weekend according to Deadline, with the over 35 age group dominating at 57% and the over 45s, who grew up…

…economy” reshapes the opportunities — and risks — facing Africa’s youngest generation. Children today are growing up in a world that moves at the speed of a tap. Digital transactions, online commerce, creator economies, and financial decisions are no longer adult terrain […]

"Our citizens are not merely statistics. They are fathers, mothers, children, students, workers, and entrepreneurs who have found themselves in desperate circumstances. Their cries for help must not go unanswered," he said. More insights NICASA called on the Federal Government to intervene urgently, expedite the comple…

Ride-hailing platform Bolt has donated N5 million to SOS Children's Villages Nigeria after successfully converting thousands of everyday trips into

…to continue to focus on interests away from the sport, including charity work, writing a children's book, releasing music and spirituality."I've learned, if I'm just tennis, tennis, tennis, I perform worse, and I just go crazy. I need these outlets," she says."I like to explore the other side of what life has to offer,…

…Championship togetherToone told Bunney she was never getting married, nor having children, when her dad passed away."I look back and I think, 'why would I not do that?'. He (dad) would love me to do those things," she says.And so Toone finds herself in full swing for her July wedding, where there will be "a lot of mixe…

…pay-to-play model.Families must meet significant costs or seek sponsorship to give their children a shot at advancing - creating a system that has seldom favoured those from less affluent households."It's kind of antithetical to what this game's all about," says Frank Dell'Apa, who has spent 40 years as the Boston Glob…

…be distributed by the London Marathon Foundation to projects that inspire activity for children and young people across London and the UK.Figure caption, The London Marathon is going to be a bit different in 2027...Related topicsAthletics

…to the US Constitution.Trump's executive order seeks to deny citizenship to the children of people who are either in the US illegally or on temporary visas (such as tourist visas). Part of a broader effort to overhaul the nation's immigration system, the administration claims it is to combat what they have called "sign…

…ad from France '98, not forgetting Adidas' Jose +10 offering from 2006 in which two children built their dream teams by selecting their favourite footballers.Sports brand strategist James Kirkham says adverts like these still resonate with fans."We talk about those older ads like long lost friends, like films or TV sho…

…requirements for alternative app marketplaces, and other rules designed to protect children from inappropriate content and scams, Apple said. The company also updated Attachment 12 of its Apple Developer Program License Agreement to specify terms for iOS apps in Brazil, which will use the Core Technology Commission (CT…