Child Protection
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Norway Moves to Ban Social Media for Under-16s in Major Child Online Safety Push
The Norwegian government is advancing its plans to limit children’s access to social media, claiming the proposed action is to…
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Sokoto Police Rescue 10-Year-Old Boy Found Alive Inside Sack After Alleged Abduction
A 10-year-old boy was rescued by the police in Sokoto State after they discovered him in a sack during an…
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Texas Surrogate Gives Birth to Baby With Severe Heart Defect Amid Legal Fight With Intended Parents
A surrogate mother in a legal battle over the fate of a baby with a serious heart defect has had…
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Lagos Dumpsite Rescue: Four Babies Found Living in Hazardous Conditions With Their Mothers
Four babies and their nursing mothers have been rescued from an illegal dumpsite in Agboju along Lagos-Badagry Expressway after it…
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Millions of Nigerian Children at Risk of Being Left Invisible as FG Intensifies Birth Registration Drive
Nigeria is making a renewed effort to ensure all children are registered at birth, joining other African countries to celebrate…
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Jacob’s Law seeks tougher penalties after 12-year-old killed by stray bullet
After 12-year-old Jacob Freytes was killed in the Bronx, lawmakers are demanding tougher laws to protect children from being exposed…
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US Police Warn Parents as Back-to-School Photos Expose Children to Online Safety Risks
Police departments across the United States are urging parents to be careful when posting photos of their first day of…
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Government Endorsing “Child Marriage”? 17-Year-Old Reportedly Among Kano Newlyweds
The mass wedding programme of the Kano State Government, which saw 1,500 couples get married, has created fresh concerns for…
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65 Northern Schools Shut as HURIWA Warns Insecurity Is Derailing Children’s Education
Sexty-five (65) schools have been reported to be closed or made non-functional in the North of Nigeria due to insecurity,…
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Heavy Backpacks Are Putting Your Child at Risk, Find Out How
With children getting ready to go back to school, health professionals are reminding parents and caregivers to check the backpack…
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