Tag: #HumanitarianAid
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ABDULRAZAQ LAUNCHES COMMITTEE TO REBUILD TRUST, SUPPORT WORO SURVIVORS
Governor moves to ensure aid reaches victims and restore community confidence after Woro attack. Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has set up a seven-member committee to engage leaders and residents of Woro community following the recent attack. The move aims to deliver humanitarian support, identify urgent needs, and assist in rebuilding efforts. The committee, chaired…
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HUNGER ALERT: 1 MILLION IN NORTH-EASTERN NIGERIA FACE FOOD AID CUTS — WFP WARNS
Funding gaps could shut down lifesaving support within weeks, pushing families to desperate choices. The World Food Programme (WFP) has raised a red flag: about one million people in North-East Nigeria could lose emergency food and nutrition aid unless fresh funding arrives within weeks. The agency says Nigeria is already battling one of its worst…
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UN SLAMS US SEIZURE OF MADURO: VENEZUELA’S VOICE MUST PREVAIL
Picture the UN Human Rights Chief calling out a bold US military move on Venezuela’s president—now they’re warning it trashes global rules and leaves the world less safe. Is this justice or a sovereignty shocker? Volker Türk and spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani blasted the US seizure of Nicolás Maduro, insisting unilateral force violates international law and…
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SAUDI ARABIA LAUNCHES FREE COCHLEAR IMPLANT PROGRAMME FOR 30 NIGERIAN CHILDREN IN ABUJA
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) has kicked off a groundbreaking cochlear implant and hearing-rehabilitation programme at the National Hospital in Abuja, targeting around 30 surgeries mainly for kids with severe hearing loss. This full-service initiative covers diagnosis, surgery, therapy, and speech rehab to help children hear, speak, and fully join…
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KANO STATE SOCIAL PROTECTION AGENCY DEEPENS PARTNERSHIP WITH ALIKO DANGOTE FOUNDATION TO BOOST WELFARE PROGRAMS
The Kano State Social Protection Agency (KASPA) has reiterated its commitment to strengthen collaboration with the Aliko Dangote Foundation, aiming to expand social protection programs for vulnerable populations across Kano’s 44 local government areas. Director-General Dr. Fatima Abdullahi, leading a high-level delegation, highlighted the alignment between KASPA’s goals and the Foundation’s humanitarian efforts during a…
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SAHEL TERRORISM: GLOBAL THREAT, URGENT ACTION NEEDED
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has sounded the alarm over the escalating threat of terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel, warning that expanding terrorist networks, mass displacement, and the collapse of essential services are now a growing concern worldwide. Speaking at the UN Security Council, Guterres emphasized that the surge in terrorist groups is not…
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GERMANY TO LIFT PARTIAL ARMS EMBARGO ON ISRAEL ON NOVEMBER 24
Germany announced it will lift its partial weapons export ban to Israel starting November 24. Spokesman Stefan Kornelius cited the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in place since October 10, as a major reason for the policy shift, noting that the situation has “stabilized in recent weeks.” Kornelius also pointed to renewed efforts toward lasting…
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HAMAS REJECTS ‘INTERNATIONAL GUARDIANSHIP’ OVER GAZA IN UN RESOLUTION
Hamas has strongly criticized a recent US-backed UN Security Council resolution concerning the future of Gaza, calling it an attempt to impose “international guardianship” over the territory. The draft resolution proposes deploying an International Stabilisation Force (ISF), which Hamas and other Palestinian groups say risks external control over Palestinian decision-making. Hamas warns that handing Gaza’s…
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FAO WARNS: OVER 34 MILLION NIGERIANS FACE ACUTE FOOD INSECURITY BY JUNE 2026 WITHOUT URGENT ACTION
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has sounded a serious alarm that around 34.7 million Nigerians, including millions of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), could face a severe food crisis by mid-2026 if swift interventions are not made. This was revealed in the October 2025 Cadre Harmonisé Food and Nutrition Insecurity Analysis, co-released by FAO and…
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SWISS GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS BORNO MODEL FOR PEACE AND RECOVERY IN NIGERIA
The Swiss Government has pledged its support for the Borno Government’s innovative post-conflict recovery program, known as the ‘Borno Model,’ which focuses on demobilising, deradicalisation, and reintegrating repentant insurgents. This commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the new Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Patrick Egloff, to Governor Babagana Zulum at the Government House…
