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September 20, 2017

[The Activism Blog] Bukky Shonibare’s #Mission2Makurdi

Bukky shonibare, a member #BringBackOurGirls group and Founder Adopt-A-Camp has concluded her humanitarian mission to victims of the recent flood disaster in Benue. The mission which took place between September 12-14, 2017, included a medical team who conducted basic medical tests for the beneficiaries, administered drugs, provided medical advice, and made referrals. This was fully... Read More
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September 12, 2017

Top 10 photos of natural disasters across the world

At this time in 2017, several countries in the world are currently being ravaged by unavoidable catastrophes that have left hundreds dead altogether and thousands more displaced. In Nigeria’s Benue state, over 110,000 were forced out of their homes in nearly twenty five communities in the state, after a 72-hour torrential downpour that resulted in... Read More
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September 11, 2017

Benue flood: IDP camp manager sacked over irregularities

The Deputy Governor of Benue, Benson Abounu, has confirmed the removal of James Iorhuna, from office as Manager of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp, International Market, Makurdi, The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.Highlights: Mr Iorhuna was relieved of his duty because he violated the instructions given to him – following series of complaints against... Read More
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September 10, 2017

Dangote-led national relief committee donates N250m to victims of Benue flood

The Chairman, National Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation, Aliko Dangote says it has provided N250 million as relief assistance to victims of the flood in Benue. Dangote said on Sunday in Lagos that this was in response to the request by the Benue State Government. The former President Goodluck Jonathan had on October 11, 2012,... Read More
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September 7, 2017

The Big 5: Osinbajo visits Benue flood victims; Nigerian killed in South Africa; and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo visited the flood victims in Benue on Thursday, with a message from President Muhammadu Buhari. “I bring greetings from Mr. President who’s concerned about Benue floods & wants a permanent solution to the problem,” the VP’s spokesperson Laolu Akande quoted him... Read More
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September 7, 2017

FG promises to dredge River Benue, construct drainages in Makurdi

The Federal Government has promised to dredge river Benue and construct additional drainage systems to put a lasting end to the destructive flood being experienced in the state. President Muhammadu Buhari made the promise on Wednesday while addressing the Internally Displaced persons (IDPs) at the International Market camp in Makurdi. Represented by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo,... Read More
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September 6, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: 2Baba, Juliet Ibrahim donate to Benue flood victims; GUS3 winner, Hector Jobarteh’s murder had “something to do with cultism” | More stories

Catch up on the biggest entertainment stories you missed from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this Wednesday morning. 2Baba visits Benue flood victims  And he will be organising a music concert to raise floods for them too… 2Baba is not just everybody’s favourite Nigerian artiste, he has... Read More
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September 5, 2017

The Late 5: Goodbye to recession, Trump dumps DACA, and other top stories

Hello, Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: Nigeria is officially out of recession, as the nation’s GDP grew by 0.55 percent for Q2 2017, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The Nigerian Gross Domestic Product report published by the NBS on Monday showed that the economy recorded... Read More
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September 5, 2017

Tuface, Annie Idibia arrive IDP camp for Benue flood victims in Makurdi

Nigerian musician, Innocent Idibia known as TuFace, has arrived at the internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Makurdi, Benue. Tuface, a native of Benue State, arrived at 10:40 a.m. to provide relief materials to the thousands of families who are victims of the flood. TuFace arrived with his wife, Annie, and is expected to perform... Read More
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September 4, 2017

NAF begins medical assistance to victims of Benue flood

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Monday, inaugurated a medical assistance programme to meet the medical needs of the victims of the flood in Makurdi, Benue. The Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Olatokunbo Adesanya, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. Highlights: The programme was inaugurated by Air Officer Commanding (AOC)... Read More
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September 4, 2017

The Big 5: Benue Flood, Buhari speaks on division, and other top stories

Good Monday morning. Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: The staff of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have threatened to embark on strike over the non-payment of their allowances, poor training, among other issues. They issued a 21-day ultimatum for the Management of NEMA to “address these unfair labour practices,” else... Read More
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September 3, 2017

NEMA visits Benue, says relief materials arriving in 3 days

The director general National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mustapha Maihaja says the federal government is concerned about the plights of victims of the flooding in Benue state. It has been reported that over 110,000 people in 24 communities were displaced by flooding in Benue state after a downpour – also destroying a number of houses. Highlights: The... Read More
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September 3, 2017

Benue flood: There might be food crisis later this year – Gov Ortom

The governor of Benue, Samuel Ortom has expressed concern over the flood that has led to the displacement of over 110,000 people, destroying countless number of houses – also led to the destruction of a large portion of farmlands and food storage facilities washed away. He said the people the state and Nigerians in general... Read More
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