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Military forces in Borno State have successfully rescued two young boys who reportedly fled a suspected terrorist camp in the Dusula area. The minors, aged 15 and 10, were discovered in Azir village after being alerted by the local head.
Two young sisters, Queen Ohwo, aged 6, and Everlyne Ohwo, aged 4, tragically lost their lives in a fire that engulfed their home in Okitipupa Local Government Area, Ondo State. Authorities are investigating the incident, which is suspected to be linked to cooking negligence.
A devastating fire incident in Gida Dubu area of Dutse, Jigawa State, has resulted in the deaths of two children, aged 2 and 6. The incident has raised concerns about fire safety in the community.
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is significantly hindering the provision of critical humanitarian assistance, affecting approximately 500,000 children as reported by Save the Children. The war has impeded vital transportation routes, causing delays and increased costs in aid deliveries.
The United Nations has highlighted the tragic impact of the ongoing conflict in Lebanon, reporting daily casualties among children since hostilities escalated. Over 100 children have reportedly died or been injured amid the violence.
A 37-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the rape of a four-year-old girl in South Africa. The conviction occurred at the Boschfontein Regional Court in Mpumalanga after compelling evidence was presented.
The Taraba State Police have reported the death of five children believed to have suffered from food poisoning, with eight additional casualties receiving treatment in Takum. The children reportedly ingested contaminated meat during a Ramadan gathering.
In a disturbing case from the U.K., two young sisters were sexually abused by male relatives over several years, with their mother colluding in the acts. Six family members have now been sentenced after being convicted of numerous serious offenses against the sisters.
A worried mother has reached out to the Lagos State Government about the rising amount of homework being assigned to schoolchildren, noting that some are burdened with as many as six tasks daily. She expressed that this heavy workload is leaving kids feeling overwhelmed and uninterested in genuine learning.
Two young boys tragically drowned after falling through the ice of a frozen creek in Oklahoma. Friends Talon Whinery, 8, and Emmett Bennett, 9, succumbed to the frigid waters despite emergency efforts.
Two young boys, aged 12 and 11, have lost their lives after drowning in a river on the outskirts of Bauchi metropolis. The incident occurred on February 2, 2026, while the children were swimming.
The Zamfara State Government has initiated the enrollment of underage children, pregnant women, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities into its free healthcare initiative. This was revealed during awareness campaigns held in the Bukuyyum and Gummi Emirate Councils by agency officials.
A resident of Kano, Zafrullah Abdulaziz, has expressed his deep anger after observing two children, aged 2 and 5, searching for food in the streets. He emphasizes that no cultural or religious tradition can justify such neglect of children.
Alexes Peres, the former spouse of singer Harrysong, has announced her difficult choice to relinquish custody of their two young children, aged 4 and 3. She accuses Harrysong of consistently disrupting her life since their separation two years ago.
Parents are taking legal action against Meta, TikTok, and YouTube, arguing that the companies are aware of the psychological harm their platforms inflict on children. The case will be heard in Los Angeles County Superior Court and centers around issues of mental health linked to social media use.
