In a dire call to action, the United Nations (UN) has declared that immediate intervention is crucial to salvaging a catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Nigeria’s Northeast region. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA) emphasized that without urgent measures, only a fraction of the 4.3 million people at risk of food insecurity... Read More

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December 19, 2017

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[The Activism Blog] UN: Nigeria needs $1 Billion to solve its humanitarian crisis In 2018

The United Nations speaking through the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA, Nigeria) has stated that Nigeria needs about 1 Billion dollars to address the mounting humanitarian crisis is the country. This was made known at a two day media dialogue organised by the International organisation in kano state with the... Read More

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September 4, 2017

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Is NEMA still in control of the IDP situation?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Reports from camps for Internally Displaced Persons in Borno state say that at least seven have died from a cholera outbreak last week. The disease hit the Maiduguri camp within the same period that floods were disrupting the balance of life in Makurdi in Benue state. Both occurrences are under the... Read More

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September 4, 2017

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Must-I-offer? Who is the penny-pinching NEMA boss?

by Alexander O. Onukwue There appears to be some reason to believe the apparent inefficiency of the relief efforts of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is squarely due to the disposition of the Director General, Mustapha Maihaja. According to an employee of the agency who anonymously spoke to the Punch, the new DG, since... Read More

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September 4, 2017

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NEMA set to go on strike as ultimatum expires

The adverse effects of the flood in Benue State and other distressed communities may worsen as officials of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have threatened to embark on strike over the non-payment of their allowances, among other issues. The threat was contained in a letter written by the Secretary-General of the Association of Senior... Read More

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September 2, 2017

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Opinion: Makurdi floods and Nigeria’s hypocrisy

by Micheal Ace It’s so disheartening to realise that almost every citizen of Nigeria is a hypocrite. That is the exact truth and that is why there is nothing strange in our leaders’ negligent attitude towards state issues. Whenever disastrous events storm a particular country or city in the world, as long as it’s... Read More

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August 31, 2017

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“You just heard? WTF is wrong with you people! | Nigerians lash out at President Buhari over Benue floods

Four days ago, Makurdi, Benue became the latest casualty of flooding around the globe, as heavy rains lasting over four hours ensured that over 2000 houses were submerged in the waters. The number has since increased to 100,000. 50 minutes ago, President Buhari finally tweeted his “great concern” about the flooding in the state. I... Read More

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February 24, 2017

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Boko Haram: Donor agencies pledge $672m to tackle humanitarian crisis

by Dolapo Adelana Fourteen donor agencies have pledged $672 million to help tackle Boko Haram humanitarian crisis, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said. According to the spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Mr Stephane Dujarric, at a press briefing on Friday at the Oslo Conference, Guterres said he welcomed the donors’ pledges. He explained that the... Read More

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December 20, 2016

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Opinion: My three days experience of the humanitarian crisis in Borno

by Dozie Nwafor For more than 8 years now, Nigeria has battled insurgency from extremist group Boko Haram who has operated majorly in the North-East, killing thousands and destroying properties worth millions. In more recent times, the military forces have subdued these terrorists, greatly reducing the frequency of their attacks and liberating territories formerly occupied... Read More

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November 26, 2016

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[The Legislative Blog]: A trip to Maiduguri with the Senate committee on humanitarian crisis in the North East

Over a month ago, Senate President Bukola Saraki inaugurated an ad hoc committee to investigate the diversion of funds originally meant for IDPs in the North East region. We told you then that the Senate President said there will be no cover ups in this investigation and committee members were to act fast and we... Read More

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