Category Archives: CHILD RIGHTS

07
Oct

MAN ABANDONED WIFE AND FLEE AFTER SHE GAVE BIRTH TO TRIPLET

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It was gathered that 35-year-old Ukamaka, who was Nkwegu’s third wife, gave birth to the triplets – two boys and a girl – at a traditional maternity home in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, three weeks ago. It was gathered that the woman was forced to approach the traditional maternity home as opposed to going to the hospital as a result of …
13
Jul

THE RIGHTS OF THE NIGERIAN CHILD

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THE RIGHTS OF THE NIGERIAN CHILD By Evans Ufeli In Nigeria, children’s Rights are protected by law and held sacred, not only does the law protect the child; it also stipulates punishment for adults who take advantage of children or seek to negatively influence them. The law seeks to prevent cruelty against children while stating the rights and obligations …
28
Jun

“I WANT TO SEE MY FATHER” – A 10-year-old boy cries out after being consistently mocked by his class mates

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A 10-year-old Nigerian boy identified as Isaac Oghenekewe has gone into a state of depression that has made him to break down after being taunted to be fatherlss by his school mates. The 10-year-old boy and his father The primary four pupil of Best Brains Nursery and Primary School in Ede, Osun state has been mocked several times by his class mates …
16
Jun

UNESCO Child Advocate Awardee ‘OzzyBee’ Donates First Aid Boxes to Schools to Celebrate Children’s Day

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The Kid sensation OzzyBee a.k.a OzzyBosco WonderKid made history on May 26th, 2017 at the National Stadium, Lagos when he launched his humanitarian health project tagged: “School First Aid Box” (SFAB) Campaign & donated well-equipped boxes to some lucky schools during the International Children and Youth’s Day Celebration. In an event attended …
01
Feb

Woman who receives “thank you” notes by mistake from a child wants to find the intended receipients

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A woman who was accidentally sent thank you notes from a mystery child is trying to track down the intended recipients. For the last three years Jessica Wren, 46, from Camden has been mistakenly sent handwritten thank you letters from a young child called Tabby in the post. The decorated notes thank the intended recipients – Alex, Irene and Anya – …
26
Jan

Little girl with birthmarks is given a special gift to boost her confidence

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6-year-old Corina, was born with a condition that caused birthmarks on her body and face. A few months after she was born, she was given up for adoption. The parents were thrilled to have the little girl in their lives, but mom soon noticed that Corina would cover her face whenever people would look at her. And as she grew older and aware of her appearance, …