Mother Cries for Help After Husband Takes 2-Year-Old Child
A young Nigerian mother pleads for help on TikTok, alleging her husband and his family assaulted her and took her 2-year-old child. Read the full story and public reactions.
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Bauchi Trains 800 Health Workers on Medical Supplies
Bauchi State has trained 800 health personnel to improve management of medical consumables across 350 facilities, backed by a N500 million investment to boost local procurement and prevent waste.
UNICEF, WHO Warn of Child Health Catastrophe in Africa
UNICEF projects 1.8 million annual child deaths in Africa by 2040. WHO and UNAIDS warn of stalled HIV fight. Urgent political action and investment in primary healthcare are needed to avert disaster.
Man, 50, arrested for defiling 12-year-old girl in Osun
Osun Police arrest a 50-year-old man for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old neighbour since July 2025. The victim's mother discovered the crime. Police urge public vigilance.
50-Year-Old Man Arrested for Defiling Girl, 12, in Osun
Osun police arrest a neighbour for defiling a 12-year-old girl since July. The victim's malnutrition was discovered during medical care. CP Gotan condemns the act, urging vigilance.
10 New Diagnostic Centres to Launch in Nigeria by 2026
NSIA-MedServe partners with GE Healthcare to establish 10 diagnostic centres nationwide by mid-2026, boosting access to CT scans, mammography, and X-rays for early disease detection.
Enugu voids child marriage, arrests family
Enugu State Government has nullified an underage marriage in Amufie community, arresting parents, groom, and matchmaker. Officials vow to educate and rehabilitate the girl.
Enugu voids child marriage, arrests parents and groom
Enugu State Government has nullified an underage marriage in Enugu Ezike, arresting the parents, groom, and matchmaker. The rescued teenager will be empowered through education. #ChildRights #EndChildMarriage
Doctors, Nurses in Gombe Receive FP/LARCS Training
Gombe healthcare professionals complete intensive 5-day training on Family Planning Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives to improve maternal and child health outcomes across the state.
Mother arrested for sexually assaulting 3-year-old daughter
Delta State Police arrest Tracy Wilson for alleged sexual abuse of her 3-year-old daughter. Video evidence shows mother admitted to ongoing abuse for 8 months. Child tested positive for STD.
Delta Father Seeks Justice for Daughter's Sexual Abuse
Father of 3-year-old girl speaks out after mother allegedly sexually abused their child in Warri. Police confirm broken hymen and STI. Case now in court amid bail controversy.
Oyo Inaugurates Committee for Child Safeguarding Policy
Oyo State Government has inaugurated a Technical Working Committee to develop the state's first comprehensive Child Safeguarding Policy during the Child Safeguarding Summit in Ibadan.
Father beats daughter to death over food in Ghana
Isaac Adonteng, 54, arrested for murder after beating his daughter Celestine for taking siblings' food. Police warn against excessive child discipline. Read full details.
Police Rescue 6 Children from Trafficking Syndicate
Niger State Police Command rescues six abducted children from human trafficking network operating between Niger and FCT. Suspects arrested, investigation ongoing.
School Employee Texted Boy 5,000 Times Before Assault
Former school administrator Alyson Cranick admitted to texting an 11-year-old boy nearly 5,000 times and luring him with gifts before sexual assault. She faces life imprisonment.
PFN Calls for End to Foreign Medical Trips
Bishop Francis Oke urges Nigerian government to invest in healthcare infrastructure to prevent youth deaths and stop leaders' medical tourism. Join the movement for better health.
FG Plans Digital Architecture for AI Healthcare Delivery
Nigeria is developing a digital health infrastructure to integrate AI tools nationwide. The system will use NIN-linked registries for patients, facilities, and workers to transform healthcare delivery.
NYSC Member Finds Abandoned Child in Makurdi School
A Nigerian NYSC member posted to a Makurdi school discovered a 2-year-old child left behind after classes. School authorities found parents had moved from registered address. Read the full story.
Former Man City's Jo Arrested Fourth Time for Child Support
Former Manchester City record signing Jo faces fourth arrest over unpaid child maintenance. Get the latest updates on the Brazilian striker's legal troubles.
Tinubu Calls for Data-Driven Child Protection Policies
Nigeria's First Lady Oluremi Tinubu urges evidence-based policies to combat child sexual exploitation. She emphasizes data-driven solutions and stronger collaboration.
Nigerian Doctor Jailed for NHS Fraud in UK
UK court sentences Nigerian doctor Richard Akinrolabu to 3 years imprisonment for defrauding NHS of £268,000. Full details of the fraud case revealed.
JMG Donates Solar Power to Ketu Health Centre
JMG Limited commissions solar power system at Ketu Primary Healthcare Centre, ensuring uninterrupted electricity for life-saving medical procedures in Lagos.
SQHN Calls for Local Healthcare Solutions in Nigeria
The Society for Quality in Healthcare in Nigeria urges local action to strengthen healthcare standards, improve patient safety, and drive innovation for lasting impact nationwide.
Nurse Recounts Tragic Loss of Mother and Baby After 14 Years
A Nigerian nurse shares her most heartbreaking experience watching a man pray for his wife in labor, unaware she and their baby had died after 14 years of waiting. Read this emotional story.
Healthcare Crisis for Nigeria's Deaf Community
9.5 million Nigerians with hearing impairment struggle to access proper healthcare due to lack of sign language interpreters in hospitals, leading to misdiagnosis and frustration.
MWAN Lagos Boosts Maternal, Child Healthcare
MWAN Lagos unveils a robust plan to improve maternal and child health in underserved areas via danger-sign education and digital outreach. Learn how they aim to save lives.
Hidden Mental Health Burden in Older Adults Exposed
Ghanaian economist Michael Somuah's research reveals untreated psychological distress in older adults with functional limitations costs healthcare systems billions. Discover proactive solutions.
NNPCL Health Insurance for 7,000 Station Attendants
NNPC Retail Ltd launches health insurance scheme for over 7,000 petrol station attendants nationwide, enhancing welfare and service delivery. Read about this worker-focused initiative.
Free Medical Surgeries for 3,000 in Gombe
Jennifer Etuh Foundation provides free surgeries, circumcisions, and medical care to over 3,000 residents in Gombe's Tula village. A life-changing intervention for rural healthcare.
New LAUTECH Council Chairman Reveals Development Vision
Professor Oyelaran-Oyeyinka outlines plan to transform LAUTECH Teaching Hospital into a hub for healthcare excellence and rural industrial growth, inspired by China's poverty reduction model.
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