The scandal of trafficking young boys from Africa to Europe with the lure of fame and fortune as a football star is to be targeted in a new clampdown, The Independent has learnt. The move will throw a spotlight on the recruitment practices of clubs in Eng
The Guardian of Friday, July 4, 2008, reports in its lead story that the group that calls itself The Patriots has condemned President Umaru Yar'Adua for declaring war on the militants of the Niger Delta. Mr. Ladi Williams, the general secretary of The Pat
Recent United Nations data shows that Nigeria has the second highest maternal mortality rate in the world. The country's 59,000 maternal deaths annually rank second to India's 117,000. Locally, available statistics also show that the North West zone of th
THE standard of education in Delta State, just like in other states in the country, has witnessed a downward trend over the years. The declining fortune of the education sub-sector in the state was accentuated by the continuous increase in enrolment figur
Eric Idehen came to Iowa with his family, but never forgot the children of his homeland of Nigeria. Two years ago, Idehen started the Cornerstone of Hope Orphanage in his hometown of Benin City, Nigeria.
BUJA, Nigeria, 23 June 2008 - The Government of Japan donated $8.04 million on Friday to UNICEF for Child Survival programs in Nigeria. The grant is for polio eradication, routine immunization and the prevention of malaria.
Courtney Anderson has never experienced so much heartache as she has with Nigeria.
A friend was beaten to death by Nigerian police. Another so-called friend tried swindling her. An orphaned baby in her care died because the Nigerian governmen
No fewer than 150 children marched through the streets of Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital to protest the delay by the state House of Assembly in passing the Child Rights Act.
ENUGU, Nigeria (Reuters) - Nigerian police said on Thursday they had broken a major baby trafficking ring, arresting a doctor believed to have bought infants from pregnant women and sold them at a profit for more than 20 years.
A community service project led by seniors Marissa M. Montalban of Coventry and Lauren D. Cardoso of Cranston inspired their classmates to donate hundreds of dollars toward the construction of an orphanage in Nigeria.
President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua has given the assurance that his administration would implement policies and programs that would enhance the welfare of Nigerian children, thus providing a solid foundation for tomorrow's leaders.
Assistant Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Dr. Abiodun Popoola, says trafficking in persons is modern day slavery which endangers the future of our country, adding that it is a social menace that needs collaborative efforts of all
Developed countries are spending millions on sports and wars. Whereas the latest report from 'Save the Children' shows that 200 million children worldwide do not live until their fifth birthday; majority of them die due to lack of basic health care.
