Pediatricians have condemned harmful cultural practices where unsterilised instruments are used to sever umbilical cord of newborns, saying such practices expose babies to risk of infection. The Child health specialists say in some cultures in some parts of the country,
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A Nigerian woman has braved odds and persevered to achieve huge academic success. The mom-of-one identified as Colette Offiong Bassey in celebration mood took to her Instagram page to announce that she has bagged a first class honours degree from
Nollywood actress and new mom, Etinosa Idemudia has taken to social media to fault the popular system of punishment where children are flogged mercilessly. In a post shared on Instagram, the comedienne who welcomed a cute baby girl late last
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said the National Identity Number (NIN) is mandatory for students seeking admission into universities of their choice. The board made this known on Wednesday in a statement by its, Head, Public Affairs and
Adeola (Addy) Olubamiji (PhD) is an industry-4.0-expert and she is one of the few who have indeed used the power of technology (specifically 3D-printing) to navigate and thrive in the North American job market. She is currently the Director of
A slow learning child is a child that hits his developmental markers at a much slower rate than compared to his/her peers. It is commonly misunderstood that these children fail at learning or are merely ‘dumb’. The truth is that
‘If your dreams are big enough, there’s no stopping you’ is a valid assertion for this determined Nigerian mum, Mrs Obi. who didn’t stop as an SSCE holder. To celebrate her mom, Nigerian entertainer, Wolfie shared the inspirational story as well
Parenting throws up all sorts of questions for us parents, a detailed handbook would have been seriously useful… unfortunately children don’t come with one attached! So we end up having to grapple with the what, why, where and how on
Report has it that with over 159,000 cases and over 1,900 deaths, Nigeria has the second-largest number of COVID-19 cases in Africa. Earlier this month, Nigeria received approximately 3.92 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines, from which Lagos State was allocated
Sapphire Groups CEO, Wale Jana is of the opinion that pregnancy doesn’t keep a marriage as against the beliefs many people hold, it rather threatens it, and he explained why he thinks so. The businessman, who is married with kids,
A young woman has shared topless photo of herself as she revealed that she survived breast cancer after undergoing a double mastectomy. Breast cancer is the most feared cancer among women. Sometimes, it’s not just the word “cancer” that’s at
Nollywood actress and mother, Anita Joseph has issued a strong warning to parents who are in the habit of kissing their children in the mouth, telling them to desist from the act. Taking to her Instagram account to share a
Fashion entrepreneur, Laura Ikeji -Kanu has taken to her social media page to address women who give excuses to stay in abusive/ toxic relationships. The social media influencer and mother-of-two stated that ‘there’s nothing cool about being in a toxic
The United Kingdom Government has made a new announcement in favour of international students, including Nigerians. The UK government has announced that international students who want to work in England following the successful completion of a UK degree at bachelor’s
The CEO of Iroko TV, Jason Njoku has stirred controversy on social media after bragging about his children school fees. This is coming after a concerned parent shared a photo of the provisional bill for a school in Epe, Lagos
A Lagos-based medical practitioner, Dr. Idris Giwa, has identified Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome as a common cause of infertility in females, and menstrual irregularities in female adolescents and other women of reproductive age. Dr Giwa, who spoke at the Estate Youth
Heart health, for Kelly Rowland, is not just crucial, it is personal. After losing her mother to cardiac arrest in 2014, the mom-of-two has made it her mission to educate others about the importance of taking care of themselves, especially
The Director General, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr Muda Yusuf, shares his experiences, challenges and lessons of raising children with PUNCH. From his traumatic experience and lessons learnt raising a sickle cell child despite compatibility test, he shared
Former Nollywood actress and mum-of-three Victoria Inyama has opened up for the first time about finding out one of her children is autistic. Speaking on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in children on her Instagram page, the single mama revealed that
Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, has called on Nigerians to assist indigent candidates to get tablets, as the university gets set for a non-physical post-UTME test. The Vice-Chancellor disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of
Envy may be defined as an emotion that “occurs when a person lacks another’s superior quality, achievement, or possession and either desires it or wishes that the other lacked it.” Friendships characterized by jealousy or envy may become toxic over
The Federal Government has announced its decision to review the COVID-19 safety protocols as well as the January 18 resumption date for schools across the country in the light of Nigeria’s grim epidemiological situation with regards to the pandemic. The
The West African Examinations Council, WAEC Nigeria, has finally revealed the deadline for the registration of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates, 2021-First Series. The council in a report by Vanguard announced 29 January as
With all of his big business deals and philanthropic work, you’d think that billionaire CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffett wouldn’t have time to teach the next generation of investors. Not so. In 2011, the “Oracle of Omaha” helped create
The Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, has advised students to stay focused in their academic pursuits. The Commissioner added that the essay competition would enable the students to be confident, boost their oratory skills and have in-depth
