Monthly Archives: November 2015

Oshiomhole advocates stiffer penalties for rape, child abuse

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has advocated stiffer penalties against rapists, paedophiles and anyone in­volved in child abuse to serve as deterrence to others. He also urged people of the state to stop giving alms to child beggars to discourage the rising trend of child beggars in the state. Speaking to the Chairman and members of the Interna­tional …

Police foil attempt to steal child in Abia

Police Officers attached to Umuoba Police Station in Isiala Ngwa LGA of Abia, on Monday foiled an attempt by two men to steal a child in Amaede, a village under the station’s jurisdiction. NAN learnt that the armed men entered the house of their victim to steal the boy, but met stiff opposition from his parents, which resulted in a scuffle. A source …

CRACO 2016 CALENDAR PROMOTES CHILD’S RIGHT TO EDUCATION

CRACO Calendar for 2016 is out. Our Mission/focus in 2016 is the promotion of the Right of the Child to (not just education, but) quality education. CRACO 2016 Calendar promotes this mission. You can help promotes the child’s right to quality education in 2016 by getting a copy of our 2016 Calendar to spread the campaign. Visit our office at 12, …

Newborn Weight Loss – 6 Things You Need To Know

It’s normal for babies to lose weight after birth. Conflicting opinions exist, however, with regards to up to what percentage of weight loss is normal and about when supplementation may be necessary. Here are 6 things you need to know about newborn weight loss and what is ‘normal’: #1: It’s Important Not To Compare Apples With Oranges When determining …

China ends one-child policy

China announced the end of its hugely controversial one-child policy on Thursday, after decades of strict, sometimes brutal enforcement left it with an ageing population and shrinking workforce that has heightened the challenges of slowing economic growth. All couples will be allowed two children, the official Xinhua news agency reported, citing a communique …