Women/Children

UNFPA, Norwegian Govt. treat 50 VVF patients in Gombe State No fewer than 50 vulnerable women have been treated with vesicovaginal fistulas free of charge in Gombe State. The operation was…

US Embassy trains female journalists for improved reportage of women's issues By Bitrus Osagie The United States Embassy, through its Public Affairs Section, in collaboration with the…

UNICEF lauds Kebbi Govt for domesticating Child Rights Act The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has commended Kebbi Government for domesticating the state’s Child Rights Bill after…

Children’s parliament urges Gombe Govt to domesticate Child’s Rights Act The Gombe State Children’s Parliament has called on the State Government to domesticate the Child’s Rights Act in…

Breastfeeding fights diseases, malnutrition among children globally, say WHO, UNICEF By Njadvara MUSA, Maiduguri The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that breastfeeding is a…

NAWOJ seeks support for breastfeeding mothers The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Rivers chapter, has urged the government and employers of labour to provide financial…

UNICEF lauds Security for rescue 50 abducted children in Ondo The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has applauded the Security Agencies for the rescue of more than 50 children…

2022 Day of African Child: Group reiterates commitment to child’s rights, welfare The Child Protection Network (CPN), a UNICEF Initiative Group, has reiterated its commitment…

The Menace of Child Abuse in Nigeria BY: Abdullahi Bamalli, Kaduna The menace of child abuse has been a serious challenge in Nigeria. It occurs in different locations and it happens to…

Gombe State Govt committed to improving plight of persons with disabilities, women The Gombe State Government on Tuesday reiterated its commitment towards improving the lives of…