…where several communities have experienced attacks, abductions, cattle rustling, and displacement linked to banditry.

…particularly significant in conflict-affected and fragile contexts, where insecurity, displacement, poverty, climate-related pressures and weakened institutional systems can disproportionately affect women and girls”. “In Imo State, the interaction between insecurity, social vulnerability, governance and development cr…

…said. He attributed street-connectedness to factors including poverty, family breakdown, displacement, abuse, neglect and lack of access to education and basic services. He called for safe accommodation, education, vocational training, counselling, healthcare, family tracing, rehabilitation and sustainable reintegratio…

…to live in the area to the party they vote for, describing it as a threat of forced displacement. The opposition party argued that Tinubu’s earlier remark that all is fair in politics has become more significant because of recent comments by some APC members. “If that is not what the President meant, he should say so h…

…at addressing the persistent farmer-herder crisis, which has resulted in deaths and displacement in Benue and other parts of Nigeria.The Federal Government has said the ranching initiative would begin with a pilot project in Plateau State before being extended to Benue, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Adamawa and the Federal Capital…

…the representatives of farmers’ communities that have suffered attacks, destruction and displacement? “Where are the traditional institutions and landowners whose ancestral land is targeted to be affected?” he asked. The House of Assembly hopeful recalled that the late Muhammadu Buhari-led administration had proposed a…

…violence for more than a decade, resulting in thousands of deaths and widespread displacement. The region has also experienced a series of military coups, with elected governments overthrown in several countries.

…and host communities. They identified possible risks, including land-use conflicts, displacement, waste generation, groundwater contamination, air pollution, biodiversity loss, greenhouse gas emissions, public health concerns and antimicrobial resistance. The participants called for the promotion of agroecology, regene…

…countries. How is the Rotary club responding to issues of rising poverty, conflict, displacement, and climate change across different regions? All these tie in with our areas of focus. We are looking at the things affecting the environment, because sometimes environmental degradation leads to poverty. You know, climate…

…West Bank, with the United Kingdom saying they are being exposed to repeated violence, displacement and disruption to their education. The UK condemned escalating violence across the West Bank, saying 13 Palestinians and two Israelis were killed in July alone. “Children are among those most affected by conflict. “They…

…and criminality, led to looting of shops owned by foreigners, assaults and forced displacements, sparking outrage in Nigeria and across the continent. In response to the escalating violence, the federal government said it facilitated the repatriation of over 1,400 Nigerians who were stranded or feared for their safety…

…states. The closures have been triggered by terrorist and bandit attacks, abductions, displacement of communities and fears of further attacks on pupils, students and teachers. In some communities, schools have remained shut for prolonged periods. In others, authorities have merged affected schools with institutions in…

…for the people to reflect on the future of their homeland, particularly amid insecurity, displacement and economic challenges. "Today, Idoma land is that wounded traveller," Moro said, drawing from the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan. "History is asking each of us a simple but profound question: Will we pass by,…

…networks capable of developing practical solutions and building bridges amid conflicts, displacement, inequality, climate insecurity and declining confidence in global institutions. She also encouraged women and children across the world to remain confident in their ability to contribute to society and aspire to leader…

…armed groups. For farming families whose livelihoods depended entirely on agriculture, displacement has meant more than losing their homes. It has also meant losing their only source of income. Mary Pius, a displaced farmer now living in Heipang, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, said life has become extremely difficu…

…the project reflects JRS’ commitment to ensuring that children affected by conflict and displacement are not denied access to education, describing learning as a vital tool for restoring hope and rebuilding communities. Kukah, while delivering the keynote address, maintained that both Islam and Christianity encourage t…

…the worsening public health emergency. The agency warned that insecurity, population displacement, population mobility and cross-border movements were complicating response efforts and increasing the risk of further disease spread across affected regions. WHO said national authorities, alongside the organisation and ot…

…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…