8 h. ago Coastal communities in Niger Delta at risk of being submerged by 2070 ~ Reports

Some coastal communities in the Niger Delta may be submerged by 2070, according to reports on the state of environmental read more Coastal communities in Niger Delta at risk of being submerged by 2070 ~ Reports

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1 week ago Four Delta communities  benefit from medical outreach organised by US

NO fewer than 3,000 residents of Agbarho, Uwheru, Ughelli and Ogharefe have benefited from a free medical outreach sponsored by Reverend Tony Ogugu of Christ Envoy International, in partnership with CrestPoint Hope Alliance, USA. Many described the intervention as ‘timely’, ‘life-saving’ and ‘a miracle’ amid rising healthcare costs. The outreach, which concluded its first phase […]

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1 week ago Commission, Others Take Sickle Cell Awareness Campaign To Ondo

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has expanded its landmark sickle cell awareness campaign to Ondo State, as part of its renewed efforts to address the prevalence of the disease across the Niger Delta region. The outreach, organised in collaboration with the Ebiere Women Foundation, Sickle Cell Awareness Initiative Ireland–Nigeria (SCAIIN), and the Beyond Sickle […]

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2 w. ago Christian Group Calls For Prayers, Clear Strategy To Deal With Terrorism

A Christian faith-based Non-governmental Organisation operating under the aegis of Linkway Africa Outreach has called for global prayers and moral support for victims of terrorism, especially those who have been displaced from their ancestral homes, with their source of income cut off. The organisation said, this has become necessary given the fact that religious and […]

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2 w. ago Ashimolowo Launches Largest Humanitarian Crusade In Rivers, Targets 70,000 Beneficiaries

With 70,000 people expected to benefit from free medical services and more than 500,000 food items set for distribution, Christ Compassion to the Rural World (CCRW) is gearing up for what is being described as the largest humanitarian and evangelistic outreach ever held in Rivers State. The programme, founded by Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, will also […]

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2 w. ago Activists Lead Campaign Against Poor Menstrual Hygiene In Displaced Peoples’ Camp

Gender activists and women’s health advocates, including Freda Irabor, Aisha Yesufu, and Lemmy Ughegbe, have called for increased awareness and education on menstrual hygiene among women and girls, particularly those living in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps. The activists made the call during a Reusable Sanitary Pads Outreach organised by the Thrive for Her Foundation […]

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3 w. ago Petroleum Act : Reps Warn Against Misappropriation Of N373bn Vote

The House of Representatives Committee on Host Communities (HC), has expressed concern over the alleged misappropriation of the N373 billion  earmarked for projects and social empowerments in Niger Delta oil – bearing communities under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) Towards this end, the House of Representatives may soon consider a Bill for a law to […]

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