American actress and known philanthropist, Sandra Bullock, has pledged $1 million to the Red Cross to help the Harvey relief effort underway in Texas, People magazine reported. “This is an incredible gift. We’re so thankful. It’s times like this when we do receive such an incredible amount of support. Especially during times of disaster, people... Read More

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May 8, 2017

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The Red Cross tried to explain how they helped free Chibok girls but we’re still confused

by Soma Oj. On October 13th 2016 when the Federal Government worked in conjunction with the International Committee of the Red Cross to release 21 Chibok girls from the captivity of the Boko Haram insurgents. It was the first successful attempt by the Nigerian Government to secure the release of any of the school girls... Read More

Thinking Through

boko haram, Chibok girls, ICRC, red cross

May 7, 2017

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The Thread: “It’s real” “It’s a fact” | Presidency confirms release of 82 Chibok girls and Nigerians are overjoyed

It’s been 3 years since the Chibok girls- over 300 of them- were abducted from their classrooms by the terrorist group, Boko Haram. “Boko Haram fighters abducted more than 300 schoolgirls on April 14, 2014, but some of the girls managed to flee from their abductors. In October 2016, the Nigerian struck an agreement with... Read More

Opinion

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May 7, 2017

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BREAKING: Presidency confirms release of 82 Chibok girls

Following media reports yesterday evening of the release of more Chibok girls from the hands of Boko Haram, the Federal government has now confirmed that the release indeed took place. The girls were exchanged for some Boko Haram suspects, and this exchange was done with the assistance of Red Cross, the Switzerland government and international... Read More

The News Blog

boko haram, Buhari, Chibok girls, DSS, News Blog, prisoner exchange, red cross, Switzerland

January 22, 2017

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IDPs camp bombing: 68 surgeries carried out on victims

Medical workers have conducted no fewer than 68 surgeries on victims of the accidental bombing of internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Rann, Borno State by the Nigerian Air Force. A surgeon said the medical workers have carried out over 68 surgeries on the victims between Friday and Saturday. According to the surgeon, the cost... Read More

The News Blog

68 surgeries, Air Force, Borno State, Camp bombing, Doctors, IDPs, red cross

January 18, 2017

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Military air strike: Pres. Buhari sends delegation to Rann

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday sent a delegation to Rann, Borno following Tuesday’s air strike by the Nigerian Air Force on an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in the town. The delegation led by the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari has Minister for Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister for Defence, Mansur... Read More

The News Blog

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January 18, 2017

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The Thread: The military bombing of an IDP camp can only be a mistake, here’s why

We received with shock and numbness of heart the news that the Nigerian military had dropped bombs on an IDP camp in Borno state yesterday. The claim by the Military that it was an accident did not go down so well with many. Here is @beegeaglesblog explaining why it could only have been an accident,... Read More

Opinion

Bombings, Borno, IDPs, Military, nigeria, north-east, red cross, The Thread

January 17, 2017

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6 Red Cross workers killed in Rann military air strike – ICRC

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says six of its members were killed in the military air strike that occurred on Tuesday at Rann, a civilian settlement. “We report with sadness that among the casualties of today’s airstrikes in Rann, 6 Nigeria Red Cross members were killed and 13 wounded,” the Committee tweeted. “They... Read More

The News Blog

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October 17, 2016

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We were not part of negotiations for release of 21 Chibok girls – Red Cross

The International Committee of the Red Cross has said it did not take part in the negotiations for the release of the 21 Chibok girls. Peter Maurer, the International President of the ICRC said this while correcting reports that the organisation negotiated the release of 21 Chibok girls. Maurer said, “Basically, the ICRC does not negotiate these... Read More

The News Blog

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January 16, 2015

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We’ll assist you in rebuilding your homes – Jonathan promises IDPs

by James Sambo President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday visited over 900 displaced persons from Baga, who are camped in the city of Maiduguri, Borno State. While commiserating with the displaced persons on the losses they suffered during the attack on their town by Boko Haram, he promised that the Federal Government will strive to make... Read More

The News Blog

Baga, Borno, Goodluck Jonathan, IDPs, maiduguri, nigeria, Politics, red cross

October 29, 2014

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Red Cross testifies in favour of #Synagogue, says church response was ‘good’

by Adedayo Ademuwagun The coroner’s inquest concerning the Synagogue church building crash continued today at the Lagos High Court in Ikeja. The Red Cross and the Building Collapse Prevention Guild were present to give their report. The Red Cross spokesman Ige Oladimeji told the court that the church people didn’t bar him and his team... Read More

The News Blog

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September 24, 2012

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Trapped on treetops: Kogi flooding crisis worsens

by Reuben Daba The flooding situation in Kogi State has assumed critical dimensions. Boats were deployed on Sunday by the Nigeria Red Cross Society to Ibaji Local Government Council of Kogi state to rescue trapped flood victims who took refuge on treetops. Even the Abuja-Lokoja highway was blocked by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)... Read More

Abuja, FCT, flooding, frsc, Ibaji, Kogi, Lokoja, Obajana, red cross

September 13, 2012

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Tragedy: Ten teenage girls drown in Taraba

by Stanley Azuakola Just 24 hours after the Red Cross announced that since July, at least 137 people have died from flood-related causes in Nigeria, tragedy struck again when ten teenage girls were drowned in the Karim River in Taraba State. The Karim River is fed by River Benue, and the water level of River... Read More

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July 27, 2012

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Coroner issues warrant for oil companies, Red Cross over Dana Air crash

by Isi Esene A bench warrant has been issued on two oil companies, Conoil and Total Nigeria Limited, and the Red Cross Society of Nigeria. The warrant was issued by the coroner of Alimosho District in Lagos, Magistrate Oyetade Komolafe, who is saddled with the responsibility of conducting the inquest into the ill-fated Dana Air... Read More

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January 21, 2012

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Multiple blasts rock Kano

By Alkasim Abdulkadir Rescue and evacuation is currently underway in the city of Kano, which came under heavy attacks yesterday evening. Engr. Abu, the NEMA director in Kano, gave the lists of places affected as Zone 1, HQ Sharada, Farm Centre, Bompai and Yar Akwa police stations. The local Red Cross’s rescue mission... Read More

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Sandra Bullock donates $1m towards #HurricaneHarvey relief efforts

The Red Cross tried to explain how they helped free Chibok girls but we’re still confused

The Thread: “It’s real” “It’s a fact” | Presidency confirms release of 82 Chibok girls and Nigerians are overjoyed

BREAKING: Presidency confirms release of 82 Chibok girls

IDPs camp bombing: 68 surgeries carried out on victims

Military air strike: Pres. Buhari sends delegation to Rann

The Thread: The military bombing of an IDP camp can only be a mistake, here’s why

6 Red Cross workers killed in Rann military air strike – ICRC

We were not part of negotiations for release of 21 Chibok girls – Red Cross

We’ll assist you in rebuilding your homes – Jonathan promises IDPs

Red Cross testifies in favour of #Synagogue, says church response was ‘good’

Trapped on treetops: Kogi flooding crisis worsens

Tragedy: Ten teenage girls drown in Taraba

Coroner issues warrant for oil companies, Red Cross over Dana Air crash

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Multiple blasts rock Kano

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