…According to UNCTAD's estimates, the annual savings could finance more than 1.63 billion children through minimum dietary diversity feeding schemes or fund over 1.29 million primary healthcare centres. The report noted that the funds could finance about 65,590 kilometres of dual-lane rural highways annually. They could…

…ultimatum to Fulani leaders in Oyo State over the alleged abduction of a woman, her children and a sibling by suspected kidnappers. According to reports, Igboho threatened to confront those he believed were responsible if the victims were not released within the stipulated period and vowed to invade a forest reserve al…

…said fathers play critical role in the character and shaping the future of their children. Her message read: “On this Father's Day 2026, we celebrate the love, strength, and sacrifice of fathers across Nigeria and around the world. “Fathers play a vital role in shaping the character, confidence, and future of their chi…

…him uniform, then wear am come for meeting wit una For under your nose dem carry people children goPlus school teacher wey dey teach, cut him neck post the videoWho dem catch for the crime? Arrest count still on zeroPerson pikin wey dey orphan, person wife wey dem widow Water, light, food, house, na the basicWhere hosp…

…commends security agencies Unfortunately, Pastor Oluwatobi could not rescue all his children in time, leaving the boy, who was fast asleep at the time of the invasion, behind. The child had since remained in the custody of the assailants. Speaking during a press briefing, the Commissioner for Information and Orientatio…

…environment for our loved ones. "The current security issues are overwhelming, and our children deserve a safe atmosphere as they pursue their education," Bamisetemi said. Regarding his expectations of his family, Bamisetemi stated that a father's desire for appreciation and respect for his daily contributions was fund…

…called for prayers for victims of insecurity, including displaced families, orphaned children, and communities affected by violence across the country. The Islamic scholar emphasised that Islam does not condone violence or the unlawful taking of human life, stressing that the religion prescribes severe consequences for…

…that the parents of the youths visited the board to apologise for the conduct of their children and appealed for leniency. The board reaffirmed its commitment to carrying out its mandate of promoting moral conduct and maintaining public order across communities within the local government area. Five arrested for allege…

…"The Commissioner reaffirmed the command's unwavering commitment to protecting children from all forms of abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and neglect.He also urged residents to remain vigilant and continue partnering with law enforcement agencies by promptly reporting suspicious activities within their communities."…

…media and in sections of the media that the kidnapped victims, including a woman, her children and a sibling, were released shortly after Igboho threatened to confront those allegedly responsible for the abduction if they failed to free the captives within two hours. The reports triggered jubilation across Igboho town,…

…is not done, look inwardly, look internally to protect your mothers, your fathers, your children and your brothers and sisters. Don’t wait for the enemy to slaughter you but that does not mean you should execute violence. “Secondly, let all commissioners of Police return to their region. When you send an Akwa Ibom Son…

Irked by the spate of kidnappings of children of school age for ransom in Nigeria and its disturbing effects on

…PPRO said that the CP also reaffirmed the command's unwavering commitment to protecting children from all forms of abuse, exploitation, trafficking and neglect. He said that Orutugu further urged residents to remain vigilant and continue partnering with law enforcement agencies by promptly reporting suspicious activiti…

…him, the 353 rescued victims comprised 207 adult males, 137 adult females and nine male children, all of whom received timely assistance through the prompt intervention of LASTMA personnel deployed to accident scenes across Lagos State. Bakare-Oki said the figures highlight the agency’s commitment to preserving lives w…

…in South Africa the following day. Those removed comprised nine men, 18 women and 15 children travelling as family units. Irish authorities said the deportees were deported after receiving removal orders from the Garda National Immigration Bureau and failing to utilise opportunities for voluntary return. The latest exe…

…from Catholic aid organization Caritas, several bodies, including those of women and children, were discovered awaiting burial in recent weeks. A Caritas official, Justin Zanamuzi, said repeated attempts to secure consent for medical examinations were unsuccessful. “We tried to convince families to allow doctors to car…

…Shortly after the ultimatum, reports emerged that the victims - including a woman, her children and a sibling - had been freed, sparking jubilation in parts of the community. Residents were seen in viral videos celebrating, dancing, and welcoming the return of the captives after days of tension. The abduction had earli…

…ultimatum demanding their freedom. The victims, said to include a pregnant woman, her children and a sibling, were reportedly released after days in captivity, sparking jubilation across the community. Videos circulating on social media showed residents flooding the streets to welcome the victims home, singing and danc…

…theory. Why does the North remain wholly devastated by poverty, the out-of-school-children crisis, banditry and insurgency and other shades of killings? Isn't the trend more about leadership failure and dogmatism? Would you say the insecurity in the South-West has to do with failure of leadership? The insecurity in the…

…the spillover that comes with a demanding financial services role. He has a wife and two children. When he returns home on most evenings, dinner is already on the table and the children are close to bedtime. "I see them for maybe an hour before they sleep," he says. "On weekends, I'm either working or I'm too tired to…

…stretches endlessly for families whose loved ones remain in captivity. For parents whose children have disappeared into forests controlled by armed groups, for wives waiting for husbands who never returned from work, and for communities living under the shadow of abduction, the national debate over whether government s…

…insurgent network behind the attack. For families waiting anxiously for news of their children, however, every passing day feels like an eternity. The abduction of 42 pupils and education workers from Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; L.A. Primary School; and Community Grammar School, Esiele, on May 15 sent s…

…it is not government money. It is the obligation of Nigerians alive today, their children, and their children's children." Saraki recalled that in September 2016, his Senate rejected a $29.96 billion borrowing request from the administration because it was not accompanied by proper documentation. "What will it be used…

Kidnapped pregnant woman, her children and a sibling in Igboho community, Oyo State, have been released hours after Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho issued a two-hour ultimatum. DAILY POST reports that Igboho had on Saturday issued a stern warning to Fulani community leaders in t…

…by virtue of Section 25(1)(a) and (b) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), biological children of a recognised indigene born and raised in Jos North are entitled to be recognised as indigenes. It further restrained the council from issuing Residential Certificates as substitutes for indigene certificates, describing…