17 h. ago INEC Vows Action As Urhobo, Ijaw Protest Ward Delineation In Abuja

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has promised to act on the grievances of Urhobo and Ijaw communities in Delta State over electoral ward delineation following a peaceful protest at its national headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. The demonstrators, drawn from Warri North, Warri South, and Warri South-West Local Government Areas, demanded the immediate implementation […]

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4 d. ago Nigeria Red Cross calls for support to address humanitarian challenges

Tribune Online Nigeria Red Cross calls for support to address humanitarian challenges The Nigeria Red Cross Society (NRCS) has called for support to address the growing humanitarian challenges in the country, as it emphasized the need for collective action to help vulnerable populations, including displaced persons, orphans, and those affected by poverty and hunger. The President of the NRCS, Oluyemisi Adeaga made the call at the investiture […] Nigeria Red Cross calls for support to address humanitarian challenges Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Red Cross distributes resilience kits to flood communities in Delta

Tribune Online Red Cross distributes resilience kits to flood communities in Delta Secretary to the Delta State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu, has commended the Nigerian Red Cross Society for its transparency in distributing resilience kits to flood-prone communities in the state, as he said the initiative will go a long way in reducing the impact of the impending 2025 floods. Emu, represented by the Commissioner, Bureau for […] Red Cross distributes resilience kits to flood communities in Delta Tribune Online

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9 d. ago 13,595 families searching for 23,659 missing persons in Nigeria –ICRC

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said more than 23,659 people remain missing in Nigeria, leaving 13,595 families in anguish, most of them women struggling with uncertainty and hardship. Mr Ishaku Luka, protection of family links team leader of ICRC in Damaturu, said during activities to mark the International Day of the Disappeared, […] The post 13,595 families searching for 23,659 missing persons in Nigeria –ICRC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Warri Federal Constituency: Don hails HURIWA’s call On INEC to obey S’Court ruling

Prof. Ben Binebai has applauded the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) for backing the quest for justice and fairness by the marginalised Ijaw and Urhobo communities in the Warri Federal Constituency of Delta State. The professor of Theatre Arts with the Niger Delta University (NDU), lauded the rights group for condemning the alleged […] The post Warri Federal Constituency: Don hails HURIWA’s call On INEC to obey S’Court ruling appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago 24,000 Nigerians Missing Since 2014; 284,000 Missing Globally By End Of 2024 – ICRC

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has raised concerns over the impact of 24,000 Nigerians reported missing by their families. The organization warned that the crisis is disrupting communities and impeding social and economic progress. The disclosure was made by the Head of Sub-Delegation, ICRC Maiduguri Field Office, Diana Japaridza, on Saturday while commemorating […] The post 24,000 Nigerians Missing Since 2014; 284,000 Missing Globally By End Of 2024 – ICRC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago 284,400 people missing all over the world, 94,000 disappeared in 2024, says Red Cross

Tribune Online 284,400 people missing all over the world, 94,000 disappeared in 2024, says Red Cross THE International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Saturday said there are approximately 284,400 registered missing people worldwide. It also said that no fewer than 94,000 people were registered as missing in 2024 alone. According to a statement by ICRC in commemoration of the International Day of the Disappeared celebrated every August 30, this […] 284,400 people missing all over the world, 94,000 disappeared in 2024, says Red Cross Tribune Online

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1 week ago Niger Delta youths condemn call for sack of NNPC boss, pass vote of confidence

Tribune Online Niger Delta youths condemn call for sack of NNPC boss, pass vote of confidence Youths of the Niger Delta, under the aegis of the Host Communities Producing Oil, Gas and Pipeline Impacted States’ Youth Council of Nigeria (HOSTCONYCN), have faulted the call by the Jonathan Lokpobri-led Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) for the sack of the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Bashir Bayo […] Niger Delta youths condemn call for sack of NNPC boss, pass vote of confidence Tribune Online

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1 week ago Niger Government Shuts Down Mokwa IDPs Camp Over Security Concerns

The Niger State Government  has ordered the closure of an Internally displaced persons (IDPs) camp in Mokwa Town, citing security threats and allegations that the facility was being used for illicit activities endangering the host community. According to Nigerian Tribune, the temporary camp was originally constructed by the Nigerian Red Cross Society as an emergency […] The post Niger Government Shuts Down Mokwa IDPs Camp Over Security Concerns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Red Cross trains 426 on first aid, disaster management in Edo

…Frowns at violence attack on healthcare workers, facilities From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The Nigerian Red Cross Society’s (NRCS), Edo State chapter, has trained over 426 persons on first aid, disaster management and leadership in Edo. Mr. Wilson Ekhomogiazin, Branch Secretary, NRCS, Edo State chapter, disclosed this while addressing Journalists in Benin. He said Red Cross […] The post Red Cross trains 426 on first aid, disaster management in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Delta Communities Protest, Give Govt Ultimatum Over Abandoned Roads

Hundreds of youths from Ukala-Okwute, Ezi, Ebu, and Ukala-Okpunor in Oshimili North and Aniocha North local government areas yesterday protested in Asaba over bad roads. They issued a 30-day ultimatum to the Delta State government to commence construction on the abandoned Ukala-Okwute-Ezi-Ebu-Ukala Okpunor Road. Under the umbrella of Concerned Youth for Good Governance (CYGG), they […]

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