Monthly Archives: November 2015

29
Nov

Oshiomhole advocates stiffer penalties for rape, child abuse

Joe CHILD ABUSE No Comments
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has advocated stiffer penalties against rapists, paedophiles and anyone in­volved in child abuse to serve as deterrence to others. He also urged people of the state to stop giving alms to child beggars to discourage the rising trend of child beggars in the state. Speaking to the Chairman and members of the Interna­tional …
28
Nov

How landlady, children, nearly beat tenant to death in Lagos

Joe Right to life No Comments
A 51-year-old trader and mother of three, Sarah Bakare, who lives on Oluwole Street in the Ejigbo area of Lagos State, narrowly escaped being hacked to death recently, by the landlady and her seven children. Narrating the incident, the victim told Crime Alert after she was discharged from hospital that she was lucky to be alive to relive her ordeal. …
25
Nov

Police foil attempt to steal child in Abia

Joe CHILD TRAFFICKING No Comments
Police Officers attached to Umuoba Police Station in Isiala Ngwa LGA of Abia, on Monday foiled an attempt by two men to steal a child in Amaede, a village under the station’s jurisdiction. NAN learnt that the armed men entered the house of their victim to steal the boy, but met stiff opposition from his parents, which resulted in a scuffle. A source …
22
Nov

CRACO 2016 CALENDAR PROMOTES CHILD’S RIGHT TO EDUCATION

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CRACO Calendar for 2016 is out. Our Mission/focus in 2016 is the promotion of the Right of the Child to (not just education, but) quality education. CRACO 2016 Calendar promotes this mission. You can help promotes the child’s right to quality education in 2016 by getting a copy of our 2016 Calendar to spread the campaign. Visit our office at 12, …
22
Nov

Newborn Weight Loss – 6 Things You Need To Know

Joe CHILD UPBRINGING No Comments
It’s normal for babies to lose weight after birth. Conflicting opinions exist, however, with regards to up to what percentage of weight loss is normal and about when supplementation may be necessary. Here are 6 things you need to know about newborn weight loss and what is ‘normal’: #1: It’s Important Not To Compare Apples With Oranges When determining …
21
Nov

China ends one-child policy

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China announced the end of its hugely controversial one-child policy on Thursday, after decades of strict, sometimes brutal enforcement left it with an ageing population and shrinking workforce that has heightened the challenges of slowing economic growth. All couples will be allowed two children, the official Xinhua news agency reported, citing a communique …