Tag: #HumanitarianAid
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GUTERRES URGES FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF ISRAEL-HAMAS GAZA PEACE DEAL
UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls on all parties to honor the US backed Gaza ceasefire agreement, demanding the dignified release of hostages and an end to violence. He urges immediate humanitarian aid access and praises diplomatic efforts by the US, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey. Guterres stresses this moment as a chance to revive the two-state…
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PHILIPPINES EARTHQUAKE DEATH TOLL RISES TO 72
Devastating 6.9 magnitude quake in Cebu claims dozens, injures hundreds, leaves thousands displaced. A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Cebu province in the central Philippines, killing at least 72 people and injuring nearly 300, according to the national disaster agency. The epicenter near Bogo City caused landslides burying homes and widespread damage to buildings and…
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MSF SOUNDS ALARM ON CRITICAL MEDICAL SUPPLY SHORTAGES IN BORNO
Surge in malnutrition and measles strains Maiduguri health facilities amid funding gaps. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) urges Nigerian authorities and aid groups to urgently address severe shortages in medical supplies and staffing across Borno, especially Maiduguri. Following a sharp rise in malnutrition and measles cases, MSF nearly doubled bed capacity at Nilefa Kiji Hospital and…
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HOLY SEE CALLS FOR GLOBAL SUPPORT TO ADVANCE AFRICA’S PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT
Archbishop Paul Gallagher urges united action on stability, youth empowerment, and humanitarian aid in Africa. At the UN General Assembly, Archbishop Paul Gallagher of the Holy See stressed the resilience of African youth and the need for international backing through investments in education, health, and governance. Highlighting progress in African democracies and ongoing challenges like…
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CARITAS NIGERIA CELEBRATES 15 YEARS OF SERVICE, CALLS FOR PARTNERSHIP TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE CHILDREN
Touching millions of lives through healthcare, education, and climate resilience—Caritas Nigeria urges Nigerians to join its mission. Marking 15 years, Caritas Nigeria reaffirms its commitment to serving the poor and vulnerable, having aided over 6 million people with food, shelter, and healthcare. Executive Secretary Fr. Peter Babangida highlights the need for sustained support amid funding…
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CHINA DONATES 1,000 FAMILY KITS TO SUPPORT FLOOD VICTIMS IN NIGERIA
Humanitarian solidarity strengthens as China aids Nigeria’s flood-affected communities. The Red Cross Society of China, via its embassy, donated 1,000 family kits to the Nigerian Red Cross to help recent flood victims. Chinese officials expressed condolences and reaffirmed commitment to humanitarian cooperation, while Nigerian Red Cross praised the support and ensured aid will reach the…
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UNHAS ENDS FIXED-WING AIR SERVICE IN NIGERIA AMID FUNDING SHORTFALL
Vital airlifeline for northeast Nigeria’s humanitarian crisis halts, putting millions at risk. The UN Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS), operated by WFP, has suspended its fixed-wing flights in Nigeria due to lack of funds. For nine years, UNHAS provided crucial transport for aid workers and supplies to conflict-hit Borno and Yobe states. The suspension threatens emergency…
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IOM DONATES $1.1M TO SUPPORT IDPs IN BENUE, URGES PEACEBUILDING
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) donated $1.1 million (₦1.69 billion) to support Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue, focusing on Yelewata and Naka camps. Deputy Director-General Ugochi Daniels emphasised the donation is part of efforts to return IDPs to their ancestral homes or resettle them with dignity. Governor Hyacinth Alia praised the partnership, contributing…
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MINISTER ODUMEGWU-OJUKWU REAFFIRMS NIGERIA’S COMMITMENT TO IOM PARTNERSHIP ON MIGRATION
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, reaffirmed Nigeria’s readiness to strengthen collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in managing migration challenges. She highlighted Nigeria’s 4-D foreign policy—Democracy, Demography, Diaspora, and Development—focused on citizen diplomacy and the welfare of over 17 million Nigerians abroad. Odumegwu-Ojukwu praised IOM’s work on protecting vulnerable…
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Crisis Aid in the Spotlight: Nigeria INGO Forum Demands Accountability Amid Shrinking Support
When the lifeline of humanitarian aid starts to thin, who’s left holding the rope? Last Thursday in Abuja, top minds from across Nigeria’s humanitarian world gathered to tackle one of the toughest nuts to crack: how to deliver durable solutions for crisis-affected populations as aid dwindles. Abuja played host to a powerhouse meeting on August…
