Humanitarian
The fate of refugees remains uncertain as tension between Niger and Nigeria escalates
If the relationship between Nigeria and Niger continues to deteriorate there will be no place for the refugees to stay, says analyst
Starvation plagues internally displaced persons who often go to bed with empty bellies
The exorbitant cost of food has resulted in a change of eating habits among IDPs – most eat only one meal a day but many go to bed without even that
Hundreds of IDPs face being chucked out of their homes and on to the streets
Hundreds of internally displaced persons (IDPs), who moved almost a year ago into a housing unit meant for 1,000, face being chucked out of their houses and on to the streets in five days because they do not have residency permits.
Lots of promises – but Nigerian refugees in Niger Republic don’t hold up much hope
This year’s theme of World Refugee Day, commemorated around the globe on June 20, was “Hope Away from Home” – but the more than 20,000 Nigerian refugees in Diffa in the Niger Republic are not feeling very hopeful.
Miracles can still happen
A caring community, some good Samaritans and two local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have stepped in to help a mentally ill widow who lost everything when her husband was killed by suspected insurgents.
Three humanitarian workers and two security guards abducted in Gamboru Ngala
Three humanitarian staff members of the Family Health International (FHI 360) organisation and two security guards have been abducted by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents in the Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State
Newly rehabilitated insurgents in Dikwa urgently need shelters, food, water and basic necessities
At least 300 repentant insurgents – including their wives and children – who were returned to Dikwa on March 25, having undergone 11 months of rehabilitation, still do not have proper accommodation, food, clean water and other basic necessities.
Government approves release of ₦15 billion for the immediate repatriation of refugees
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the release of ₦15 billion for the immediate repatriation of Nigerian refugees living in the neighbouring countries of Cameroon, Niger and Chad.
Nigerian refugees in Chad will be repatriated at the end of the holy month of Ramadan
More than 20,000 refugees living in Chad will be repatriated to Nigeria at the end of the holy month of Ramadan, says Borno State governor Babagana Umara Zulum.
