UN suspends humanitarian air service in northeast Nigeria over $5.4m funding gap. The shutdown threatens aid delivery to displaced, hunger-stricken communities in Borno and Yobe. UN warns millions risk worsening isolation amid global donor fatigue. The United Nations (UN) has suspended a key humanitarian air service in Nigeria’s conflict-ridden northeast due to a severe funding … Read more
Tinubu Told To Declare State Of Emergency In Northern Nigeria NEF cites killings in Zamfara, Kaduna, and mosque attack in Niger. Group warns insecurity threatens democracy, cohesion, and national stability. The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately declare a state of emergency in Northern Nigeria, citing escalating insecurity … Read more
The Israeli military has warned residents of 60 villages in southern Lebanon not to return, even as a ceasefire enters its third day following over a year of intense fighting with Hezbollah, the Shia armed group. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) released a map delineating a buffer zone several miles deep, cautioning that anyone entering … Read more
Lebanon reported that Israeli airstrikes killed 33 people across the country on Tuesday, many of whom were displaced by the ongoing conflict. The strikes targeted several areas, including the southern regions, the outskirts of Beirut, and the north. According to Lebanon’s health ministry, a raid on a town in the Chouf region south of Beirut … Read more
Thousands of people in Bayelsa communities have been forced from their homes due to severe flooding. Many victims from various communities are now sheltering on bridges, roads, and in makeshift camps, sending urgent pleas to the Federal and Bayelsa State governments for help. The floods have submerged homes, schools, healthcare centers, places of worship, roads, … Read more
A recent catastrophic flood has devastated several communities in the Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State, causing severe losses. The disaster claimed six lives, displaced over 2,000 people, and destroyed numerous homes, farmlands, and infrastructure, including bridges. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia Reps Member Defends Kalu Over Call For … Read more
Heavy rainfall in Sokoto State’s Gada Local Government Area has displaced 1,664 people, damaged homes, and destroyed farmland. EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least 1,664 individuals have been displaced due to recent flooding in four communities in Gada Local Government Area of Sokoto State. According to a statement by Abdullahi Ghani, Information Officer of the … Read more
Villagers Flee As Bandits Rampage: Kaduna Communities In Crisis. Removal of effective soldier emboldened bandits, leading to increased attacks and displacement. Calls for reinstating Sergeant Bagobiri and deploying more soldiers for security. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Residents of 10 communities in Giwa LGA of Kaduna State have fled their homes due to the activities of … Read more
Palestinians fleeing Rafah due to fear of Israeli airstrikes Threat of Israeli offensive prompts mass displacement in Gaza Residents seek refuge elsewhere amidst escalating tensions Eko hot blog reports that As Israeli military activity intensifies in Rafah, Palestinian civilians face yet another wave of displacement, seeking refuge elsewhere in Gaza. EDITOR’S PICKS MTN Nigeria To … Read more
High Court Sets Date For Okuama Community’s Case Against Nigerian Army. Community seeks compensation for alleged rights violation since March 14, 2024 Military operation caused destruction, looting, and displacement, plaintiffs claim. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court in Warri has set June 4, 2024, as the date for the hearing of fundamental rights … Read more
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Urges U.S. Intervention to Halt Potential Israeli Assault on Rafah Concerns Mount Over Potential Displacement of Palestinian Population Amid Escalating Tensions Israel’s Offensive in Gaza Sparks Humanitarian Crisis: Thousands Killed, Mass Displacement Reported EKO HOT BLOG reports that in Riyadh on Sunday, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas asserted that solely the United … Read more
Communal crises in Benue state have claimed three lives and led to the imposition of a curfew in Oju town. Multiple houses and food barns have been destroyed, causing injuries and displacements. The government has taken measures to address the conflicts and investigate the causes behind the incidents. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a curfew … Read more
Armed bandits have consistently attacked Southern Kaduna communities, killing innocent people and displacing others, occupying as much as 6,000sqkm of land. SOKAPU, the Southern Kaduna People’s Union, has called on the international community to investigate the situation and establish a UN or AU Peace Enforcement Operation Base in Southern Kaduna. Despite this, there has been … Read more