UNHCR distributes aid to 200 displaced families in Libya
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said it has distributed aid to 200 displaced families living in eastern Libya. The UN refugee agency […]
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UNDP empowers 400 displaced farmers in Nasarawa
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has provided inputs to 400 farmers in Nasarawa State to boost food production. Mr Ibrahim Aliyu, UNDP Peace Building […]
ECOWAS Court key to saving 5.5m displaced W/Africans – UNHCR
The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has charged the ECOWAS Court of Justice to save 5.5 million possible displaced persons in West Africa. […]
Implications of Insecurity on the Nigerian Child
By Maryam Mohammed Bawa For decades now, vicious war and conflict have ravaged different parts of Nigeria. It is no longer news that insecurity in Nigeria […]
NEMA begins distribution of food to 35,505 IDPs in Borno
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has began routine distribution of food ration to 35,505 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Borno. The Coordinator of NEMA […]
Borno to close all IDP camps by Dec. 31
Borno says it will close all Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps located within Maiduguri, by Dec. 31. Gov. Babagana Zulum made this known while addressing […]
The Editor in a time of crisis, By Azu Ishiekwene
This topic reminds me of two recent personal incidents. I was in the office on the morning of Tuesday, July 13 when a colleague rushed […]
Emergencies: SEMA trains 100 women on nutrition preparedness in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), on Wednesday commenced training of 100 vulnerable women on nutrition preparedness for emergencies in the state. Speaking at […]
Military confirms death of ISWAP leader, Abu Musab Al-Barnawi
By Idris Ibrahim The leader of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists group, Abu Musab Al-Barnawi has been killed, the Nigerian military […]
Conflict: EU, UNICEF project supports over 5,129 out-of-school children in Borno
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Through the European Union, EU-funded Support to Early Recovery and Resilience Project, implemented by UNICEF, at least 5,129 conflict-affected out-of-school children in […]
25m Nigerians risk job losses over poultry industry crisis —PAN
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has said that the current feed challenges facing the multi-billion naira poultry industry may take almost 20 to 25 […]
IDPs decry abandonment of health facilities in Adamawa camps
Some Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Malkohi and Fufore camps in Adamawa have decried the abandonment of health centres in the camps since the end […]
MNJTF Force Commander visits troops’ locations at Malam Fatori, Damasak
Force Commander (FC), MNJTF, Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim has visited Forward Operating Base at Mallam FATORI and Headquarters 5 Brigade at Damasak in Sector […]
Catholic Archbishops urge govt to restore peace, alleviate poverty and improve lives
The Catholic Archbishops of Abuja have has urged government and the law enforcement agencies to do all that is necessary to tackle national insecurity and […]
Refugees face dire consequences from COVID-19 underfunding, UNHCR warns
Underfunding has left a “yawning gap” in the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) ability to protect forcibly displaced people worldwide from the fallout of […]
FG restates commitment to return refugees to Nigeria
The Federal Government is determined to ensure that Nigerian Refugees are retuned to the country in safety and in dignity.Hajiya Sadiya Farouq, Minister of Humanitarian […]
Jos Crises: Gwadabe, Makama,Tilley-Gyado, Nakande, others task govt on peace
By Chimezie Godfrey A group, Make Jos Great Again Forum (MJGA) has called on the government to redouble efforts to prevent and forestall future ethnic […]
Chadian defence chief hails MNJTF on war against terrorism
The Chadian Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lt.-Gen. Abakar Daoud, has commended the forces of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) for their commitment to […]
Chadian Defence Chief commends MNJTF, as Force Commander visits Op Hadin Kai
The Force Commander (FC),Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim continued his engagement with senior military hierarchies of the Troops` Contributing Countries […]
Zamfara Govt returns IDPs to communities as security improves
The Zamfara Government has started returning Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to their communities following improved security situation in the state. Hajia Faika Ahmed, the state’s Commissioner for […]
Borno govt inaugurates committee on Cholera outbreak
Borno Government has inaugurated an 11-member committee for the control of cholera outbreak in the state. Inaugurating the committee in Maiduguri on Tuesday, the State […]
We are ready for predicted flooding — South-South states
The Edo State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) says it has made adequate arrangements to mitigate flooding in the state as the year runs out. The […]
Refugee Commission, NEMA collaboration very essential – Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim
The Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has stated that inter-agency collaboration between the Commission and […]
Buhari congratulates Minister of State, Environment, Sharon Ikeazor on 60th Birthday
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Minister of State, Environment, Sharon Ikeazor, on her 60th birthday on Aug. 28, 2021. In a statement by his spokesman, […]
Flood kills 7, displaces 74,713 people in Adamawa – SEMA
The Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA) says seven persons had been killed and about 74,713 people affected by flood in August across the state.Dr […]