Tag: babies
Only 29% of Nigerian babies exclusively breastfed: UNICEF calls for urgent action
Abdelatef called on all sectors of society to move beyond awareness campaigns toward meaningful actions that ensure every Nigerian child…
Shocking trend: Surge in abandoned babies in FCT sparks outrage
In a statement shared on her social media handle, Adeh urged men to reconsider their actions, stating, "If you are…
Coronavirus: Violence against babies increased in England – Report
The number of babies that have died or were seriously harmed increased by 20 per cent in England during the…
New Year’s Day: 26,039 babies born in Nigeria – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says an estimated 26,039 babies will be born in Nigeria on New Year’s Day.
Babies show empathy as early as 6 months old – Research
Ben-Gurion University (BGU) on Monday said Israeli research proves that babies start to show empathy as early as six months…
Nigeria to expect 25,685 new babies on New Year day – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Monday disclosed that an estimated 25,685 babies will be born in Nigeria on…
Video: Funke Akindele confirms birth of babies with Tope Alabi’s song
Nollywood actress Funke Akindele confirmed on Instagram the birth of her twins Saturday with a thought provoking song by Tope…
30m babies on the brink of death – UN
Nearly 30 million babies are born too soon, too small or become sick, requiring specialised care to survive beyond the…
30 milliom babies are born premature yearly -UNICEF, WHO
Nearly 30 million babies are born too soon, too small or become sick, requiring specialised care to survive beyond the…
Babies born to dads above 35 years risk health problems
Babies born to fathers above 35 years have been identified to face health challenges according to a Standord study published…
France launches investigation into babies born without arms
French authorities on Wednesday announced a nationwide probe into possible clusters of babies born without arms, forearms or hands.
4 arrested for selling babies in Enugu
Police Command in Enugu State said on Friday that it had arrested four suspects over alleged plan to sell babies…
Babies with high levels immune-related protein less likely to develop malaria
Babies born with high levels of an immune-related protein in their blood cells are less likely to develop malaria throughout…
Sales of babies boom in Abia, police move in
Abia police command has arrested members of three suspected child traffickers, who are baby sellers, including 17-year-old Gift Daniel, who…
19m babies at risk of brain damage annually due to lack of iodine – UNICEF
Nearly 19 million babies born globally every year are at risk of permanent yet preventable brain damage and reduced cognitive…
140m babies born annually – WHO
Worldwide, an estimated 140 million births take place every year and most of these occur without complications for women and…
Ambode’s Wife Presents Gifts To First Babies Of 2018
Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs Bolanle Ambode on Monday underscored the importance of routine immunization and post-natal care for…
Babies Take To Water For Improved Sleep, Flexibility
Egyptian parents have begun enrolling their infants in a swimming class, taught by a 30-year-old Russian-trained coach, in order to…
Let Babies Enjoy Breastfeeding – Commissioner Tells Fathers
The Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Mr Steve Ayorinde, has urged fathers not to compete for space with their babies…
CS babies more prone to respiratory challenges – expert
More mothers are opting for deliveries through Caesarian Sections (C-section), a survey conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
Babies are blessings, Davido opens up on having babies from different women
The Omo Baba Olowo crooner (OBO), David Adeleke a.k.a Davido has opened up on his many babies from different women.
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Hundreds, including, babies, children, women killed in Myanmar crackdown
Myanmar’s security forces have committed mass killings and gang rapes of Rohingya Muslims and burned down villages since October in…
Beware! Female suicide bombers now strap babies on back to evade detection – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says female suicide bombers in the North East are now evading detection from security operatives by carrying…
18 abandoned babies recovered in Funtua
Eighteen babies, abandoned by their mothers, have been recovered in Funtua town, Katsina State, in the last four months, an…
4 innocent mothers, babies set free from prison
Four innocent mothers with their babies dumped into prison by the authorities have been set free from the Umuahia federal…
5,000 babies born with ear defects yearly in Nigeria- LASUTH CMD
No fewer than 5,000 babies are born yearly with ear defects in Nigeria, Prof. Adewale Oke, the Chief Medical Director,…
German police finds body of seven babies
German police say the bodies of several babies have been found in a town close to the Czech border. The…
Boko Haram: Army frees 180 detainees, including babies
Nigeria’s military has freed 180 detainees held for months, including women carrying babies with toddlers clinging to their skirts, declaring…
Internally displaced women deliver five babies in Sokoto
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that five babies were delivered at Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp at…
1000 babies born annually through IVF in Nigeria
At least between 500 and 1000 babies are born through In-Vitro Fertilisation process (IVF), in Nigeria annually, a Fertility expert,…