The fact that early marriage could be one of the factors that causes VVF has again been proven in the case of one Nafisa Abubakar from Daura in Shagari local government area of Sokoto state who developed Vesico Vaginal Fistula
Some 2000 people and 1500 children belonging to the Islamic Movement were displaced after an alleged government onslaught on them in Sokoto last year, the Resource Forum, an intellectual and research arm of the movement has said.
Extensive preparations are underway to celebrate the 3rd Eritrean National Youth Festival and the 30th anniversary of the founding of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students (NUEYS) in Sawa from 18 to 21 July, 2008 under the theme
A leading events company, Lindy's Events has said its programme titled: 'Thriller Month' for children in the orphanages across Lagos State is aimed at enhancing the status and wellbeing of motherless children.
The principal staff officer to the inspector general of police Mr.Austin Obaedo has commended the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) for its vision in scouting for talented young men and women from the grassroots and nurturing them to limelight.
The chairman of Bida local government council, Engineer Sharu Mohammed, has said the orientation of youths in Bida has to be changed through enlightment programmes. He made the statement in his speech during a visit by Bida youths at the
The chairman of the FCT chapter of Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria, Mr. Abdulrahman-Olusi Mudasir has been directed to co-ordinate Nasarawa State chapter of the organisation while Imo State chairman will coordinate that of Abia.
When Moses Opobo goes to spend a day with deaf and blind children at their school in Ntinda, he is surprised that they too make joyful banter like other children
A group, All Youths Association of Nigeria (AYAN) has expressed optimism that the proposed Niger Delta Summit under the leadership of Professor Ibrahim Gambari would establish workable solutions to the restive region.
South Africa's hosting of the Zone VI Under 20 Youth Games in October this year will help the country's athletes prepare for major competitions such as the All Africa Commonwealth Games and the Olympic Games.
No fewer than seven school children were weekend confirmed dead while four others sustained various degrees of injuries when a school building located in Mgbom community in Afikpo, Afikpo North local government area of Ebonyi state collapsed .
The creation of programmes and projects in various sectors of activity for the occupation and healthy leisure for the youths was Sunday in Luanda mentioned as a major contribute to the reduction of delinquency among adolescents and youngsters.
At least 4,294 children who have been orphaned as a result of AIDS are receiving support from the Ministry of Assistance and Social Welfare (MINARS) in southern Cunene province, ANGOP learnt from an official source.
Expanding conflict, rising food and energy prices, disease, and high poverty are increasing child deaths in Africa, says UNICEF, adding that actions and policies are needed now to avert grave human suffering.
The national director of Youths and Sports, Cardoso Domingos José, said this weekend that positive results have been recorded in the implementation of the "Angola Youths Program", in the whole country, despite initial scepticism about its feasibility.
Angolans, particularly the youths, were Friday in Luanda, appealed to exercise their voting right during the legislative elections of September 5 this year.
The youths of the United Methodist Church Saturday in Luanda staged a peaceful march under the motto "A happy Angola is possible" leading to the building of the provincial Government.
Angola's Youth and Sports vice-minister, Gonçalves Muandumba, has this weekend launched the first stone for the construction of 100 residences in the coastal Kwanza Sul Province, as part of the "Angola Youth Programme".
Luanda governor, Francisca do Espírito Santo, Saturday in the capital appealed to the youths of the United Methodist Church not to miss the opportunity to choose their representatives during the legislative election set for September 5, this year.
