Deputy Speaker commends Tinubu for signing Kampala Convention Act into law
The deputy speaker said the president’s decision to assent to the legislation reflects a commitment to humanitarian leadership and the ...
Tag: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Train Attack: Save children, women under harrowing conditions – Ex-Kaduna governor
Mr Umar also appealed to the international community, particularly the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), to assist in ...
ANALYSIS: Why Nigeria, other African countries must beware of hybrid warfare
The recent Mali case shows that countries undergoing transition or conflict mediation are susceptible to hybrid threats.
Ukraine war could create widespread food insecurity, UN warns
"An immediate and worrying finding is that food shortages are expected immediately or in the next three months in over ...
Families are central to search for Africa’s disappeared
Although armed conflict is the leading cause of people going missing, migration is increasingly becoming a factor.
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Why we are returning IDPs home despite continued security challenges – Borno Governor
Governor Zulum says IDPs need to return to their communities to farm and resume their businesses.
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#EndSARS: Despite protests, police begin training SWAT
"No personnel of the defunct SARS will be a member of the new tactical team."
Monguno attack: Red Cross evacuates 16 civilians to Maiduguri
The wounded, including four women, were evacuated by helicopter on Sunday to ICRC surgical facility at Maiduguri State hospital for ...
Global leaders discuss how Africa can achieve post-COVID-19 economic recovery
The leaders spoke at the second UBA African Day Conversations on the theme, “Growth, Jobs, and Sustainable Development Amidst a ...
Scores killed in South Sudan tribal clashes – ICRC
South Sudan has been plagued for decades by ethnic clashes over cattle and land, as well as blood feuds.
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Red Cross not involved in negotiations with Boko Haram, ISWAP – Official
The Red Cross says access to civilians in conflict is a big challenge.
Boko Haram: 22,000 Nigerians missing in North-East – ICRC
The figure is the highest number of missing persons registered with the ICRC in any country.
Why we’re falsely accused of supporting Boko Haram – Red Cross
There have been allegations that the Red Cross has been sympathetic to Boko Haram, to whom they allegedly provide medical ...
Boko Haram: Red Cross sends urgent message to Nigerian govt over kidnapped health workers
The Boko Haram has threatened to kill the health workers.
Boko Haram: Sorrow, tears as BBOG members visit Red Cross office
Ms Khorsa, a midwife with the ICRC, was killed by Boko Haram on Monday.
Boko Haram: Red Cross reunites mother, daughter after four years
Amina was separated from her mother in 2014 when she was three-years-old.
Rann: Touching story of woman who broke news of Boko Haram attack, her abduction
The midwife gave a chilling commentary on WhatsApp as the attack unfolded.
Int’l Red Cross needs over $2 billion for humanitarian actions in 2018
The figure marks an 11.6 per cent increase in the ICRC’s 2017 field budget
