Children’s Day
7 Jun 2024
Children’s Day has been celebrated on May 27, in Nigeria since 1963. The day is set aside to recognise the place of children in society, reexamine their challenges with a view of proffering solutions.
1 Jun 2024
MTN Nigeria marked this year’s Children’s Day with a spectacular celebration in the Y’elloVerse, an immersive digital platform designed to engage and entertain kids and teens.
30 May 2024
It was not a ‘Happy Children's Day’ for kids and mothers battling severe malnutrition and fighting for survival in Bauchi communities.
29 May 2024
A Non-Governmental Organisation, IA-Foundation, has visited and donated books and mathematical sets to Little Saints Orphanage Home in celebration of Children's Day. Speaking on this visit, the Founder/CEO, Mrs Ibironke Adeagbo, noted that the organisation's goal is to make positive impact on the young lives and remind them that they are loved and valued. Adeagbo…
28 May 2024
President Bola Tinubu has vowed to spare no effort at ensuring that Nigerian children are supported to realise their dreams.
28 May 2024
As kids celebrated Children's Day in Nigeria yesterday, about 39.2 per cent of Nigerian children aged five to 17 are still prevalent in child labour.
28 May 2024
As the nation celebrated this year's National Children's Day yesterday, some notable Nigerians have extended their goodwill messages to the Nigerian children.
27 May 2024
Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State says his administration will continue to invest in children’s growth and development as they are the heartbeat of the future of the country.
27 May 2024
Mr Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, has urged governments at all levels to invest in the area of children development. Obi said this in a statement his spokesperson, Dr Yunusa Tanko on Monday in Abuja
27 May 2024
President Bola Tinubu has announced that his administration will spare no effort in ensuring that Nigeria's children have a solid footing for the realisation of their dreams. Tinubu said that society is a reflection of each family and urged the preservation of the principles that make Nigeria a wholesome, nurturing, and thriving nation. Presidential spokesperson,…
27 May 2024
Every year, Nigeria recognises the 27th of May as Children's Day. This celebration is marked with different programmes for children, especially debates. From matching parades, to beauty contests, and even debates, which is usually the mother of it all. READ ALSO: Amazing Activities To Do With Your Kids On Children’s Day This Children's Day, celebrate your…
27 May 2024
The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN. has expressed concern over the alarming and continuous rise in cases of violations of the rights of children across the country. Ojukwu said the disturbing trend underscores an urgent need for a renewed commitment from all facets of society to protect…
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