…against the Irigwe people by Fulani militias and their cohorts, aimed at causing unrest, displacement, and the annihilation of our people. "May his soul rest in peace, even as we continue to demand justice and stability in our community." by Linda Ikeji at 31/07/2026 1:10 PM | Share this Story

…described both incidents as deeply troubling and said the loss of innocent lives and the displacement of families demanded urgent government action.Army Expansion Welcomed With ConditionsBeyond condemning the attacks, the Forum welcomed President Bola Tinubu's approval of a major expansion of the Nigerian Army, which i…

…the welfare of communities affected by hydroelectric power projects and addressing displacement with dignity and compassion. He assured N-HYPPADEC of his administration’s cooperation in facilitating the inspection, handover and occupation of the housing units by the beneficiaries. Also speaking, the traditional ruler o…

…communities could no longer remain silent while residents continued to suffer attacks, displacement and neglect. “We have chosen to address you directly because our communities can no longer afford to remain silent and invisible. Today, however, we speak not only of neglect but of an unfolding humanitarian and security…

…including digital learning solutions, to reach children affected by insecurity, displacement and climate-related disasters. Earlier, during a media engagement on Thursday, Harvey disclosed that Save the Children had already returned more than 100,000 out-of-school children to classrooms under the ROOSC project. “We are…

…are exposed to violence, child labour, trafficking, harmful traditional practices and displacement, while insecurity, poverty and humanitarian crises continue to heighten protection risks, particularly in the North-East and other fragile communities. In recent years, the Federal Government, working with UNICEF and deve…

…cases involving child abuse, neglect and abandonment. She also said that poverty, displacement, inadequate parental care and domestic violence were major factors pushing children onto the streets. Mshelia expressed concern over the growing number of vulnerable children engaged in street begging and other survival activ…

…physical assaults, arson, looting of businesses, destruction of properties, forced displacement, intimidation and hate campaigns principally directed at African migrants.” Benson noted that major outbreaks of xenophobic violence were recorded in 2008, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2021, with each episode triggering diplomatic t…

…the two regulators is complementary, stating that “concurrency means coexistence, not displacement.” Welcoming the decision, Adebayo said the ruling had provided much-needed clarity for operators in the telecommunications industry. “The court has done something important. It has confirmed the FCCPC’s authority and, in…

…outside the formal education system. Poverty, insecurity, child labour, early marriage, displacement and inadequate school infrastructure continue to drive the crisis. Beyond enrolment, education experts have increasingly identified the digital divide as a major obstacle to quality learning. Millions of children in und…

…flashpoints, the past five months have been defined by recurring attacks, mass burials, displacement and shattered livelihoods.Children in some of these rural communities now go to school in fear. Farmers who once depended on fertile lands for survival have abandoned their farms for fear of being ambushed. Entire commu…

…insurgency across Northern Nigeria, which resulted in thousands of deaths and widespread displacement, saying such crises did not provoke comparable nationwide ultimatums or resignation demands from Southern groups. He also referenced controversies surrounding the deaths and medical treatment of prominent Northern poli…

…cultural barriers, inadequate school infrastructure, child labour, early marriage, displacement caused by conflict, and weak access to quality education, particularly in rural and underserved communities.

…But millions of vulnerable children are still being left unprotected due to conflict, displacement, and poverty. “We must reach every child, and we must rebuild trust where it is fraying. No child should suffer from a disease that a simple vaccine can prevent.” The report showed that 100 countries have maintained at le…

…concern that while many communities in Katsina continue to face deadly bandit attacks, displacement and insecurity, government attention appeared to be directed at silencing those who criticise its response. "The government should be confronting the criminals terrorising our communities, not persecuting citizens who sp…

…also highlighted Nigeria's humanitarian challenges, noting that insecurity, internal displacement, food insecurity and climate-related shocks continue to affect millions of Nigerians. While acknowledging the Federal Government's efforts under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda to strengthen humanitarian…

…to access their lands. Banditry and insurgency have turned agrarian communities into displacement zones. Until we secure our agricultural areas, we cannot secure our future. "Our global hunger ranking continues to worsen because of our proclivity for adopting superficial measures that do little to boost agricultural pr…

…the illness that claimed the life of her two-year-old son. Sherif, who lives in the Muna displacement camp in Maiduguri after fleeing violence in Borno State, recalled how Ibrahim battled malaria before his demise due to lack of access to treatment. Seeing her son's state, the bereaved mother quickly carried him to the…

…farmlands, saying banditry and insurgent attacks had turned agrarian communities into displacement camps. "This food crisis stems from two critical structural failures: insecurity and farmers' inability to access their lands. Banditry and insurgency have turned agrarian communities into displacement zones. Until we sec…

…Local Government Area have repeatedly suffered attacks, resulting in deaths, injuries, displacement and disruption of economic activities. It urged security agencies to sustain offensive operations against criminal elements while calling on government at all levels to strengthen intelligence gathering and improve surve…

…to HURIWA, many communities across Nigeria continue to experience killings, kidnappings, displacement and destruction of homes, churches and livelihoods despite ongoing military operations . The organisation noted that although international counterterrorism efforts have disrupted some insurgent networks and eliminated…

…programmes," Akume stated. The SGF explained that the government's response to displacement challenges is anchored on three key pillars-protection, livelihoods and durable solutions-which are being implemented through the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI). He noted tha…

…pace hubs and a 50kWp solar mini-grid as an integrated response to climate stress and displacement. Perhaps the most exciting evolution of Nigeria's energy story is that the country is no longer just a consumer of imported green technology, it is becoming a manufacturer. With an impressive 3.7gigawatts (GW) of capacity…

…the programme is helping communities affected by decades of armed conflict, poverty and displacement through leadership training, conflict resolution and economic empowerment. "That is what deliberate peacebuilding looks like. And that is the standard I am calling all of us to bring to our work this year," he said. Ref…

…settlements in parts of Oyo State led to loss of lives, destruction of property and displacement of residents, including women and children. It also referenced past crises in Ibarapa and Iganna areas of the state, claiming that many innocent Fulani residents suffered casualties during the conflicts. While acknowledging…