Insecurity

2,085 IDPs Get Relief Materials, Cash from Bauchi State Govt

From Abdullahi Idris, Bauchi Bauchi State Government has given some relief materials and cash to over 2,085 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) taking refuge in some selected communities of Toro Local Government Area of the State. The IDPs were those that recently migrated to Bauchi State as a result of the civil crises in Mangu and […]

Insecurity

Zamfara IDPs Desert Camps, Beg On Streets For Food And Alms

Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Zamfara State have left their camps and taken up begging for alms on the streets, claiming they are facing hunger and starvation in the camps. Women and children, who comprise the majority of the IDPs, say they are struggling to find food and essential necessities within the camps. They added […]

Insecurity

Displaced Persons In Zamfara Appeal For Aid From Govt, Others

The Internally Displaced Persons residing in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital are appealing to the government and other well-meaning individuals to come to their aid in terms of food and other essential items. They made the appeal while speaking with Channels Television in the state capital at the distribution of this year Ramadan welfare food […]

Insecurity

IDPs: Commission To Build Resettlement Cities In Borno, Zamfara, 4 Other States

He said: “When displacements happen; flood, communal clashes, people lose their homes and means of livelihood. The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons says it is building six resettlement cities for use by Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across the country. Federal Commissioner Imaan Suleiman made this known on Thursday, at the weekly […]

News

FG Hands Over Recovery Needs Items To IDPs In Borno State

The Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq has handed over recovery items for the Internally Displaced Persons in Maiduguri, Borno State, to the Governor of the State, His Excellency, Professor Babagana Zulum. The recovery items comprise of 75,600 pieces of clothing material for women, 72,000 pieces of clothing […]

Opinion

Yari Donates To Zamfara Circle For IDPS: Mixed Reactions From Social Media Commentators

In a remarkable shift from its apolitical status as civil society organisation, Zamfara Circle has announced on its Facebook page that it is receiving a Ramadan package from the embattled former Governor, Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar to distribute to the Internally Displaced Persons in Zamfara State. The announcement sparks mixed reactions among social media users. To […]

News

SBY Foundation Distributes Food To Zamfara IDP Camp

The SBY NA DODO Foundation has flagged off the distribution of food to feed at least 500 Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) in various camps in the state. The IDP who were mainly women and children expelled from their communities as a result of the atrocities of banditry in the state. Flagging off the distribution at […]