EKO HOT BLOG reports that a building sheltering Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) at a camp in Borno State has reportedly collapsed. This online media platform gathered that at least seven people died while two others sustained varying degrees of injuries in the incident. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Police Service Commission Orders Compulsory Retirement Of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour party(LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi has celebrated his 62nd birthday by visiting the biggest IDP camp in Plateau State. In a tweet via his Twitter handle on Wednesday, the former Governor of Anambra State said that he commiserated with Caleb Mutfwang … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Reverend Father, Solomon Mfa is currently hosting a cook-a-thon at Benue State IDP Camp to feed internally displaced persons. The event was organized to help alleviate the hunger of people who have been displaced from their homes due to insecurity. EDITOR’S PICKS Delta Community Imposes N10,000 Fine, 40 Stroke For … Read more
INEC is set to make provisions for IDPs in the 2023 elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that as part of efforts not to disenfranchise anyone during the upcoming general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has revealed that plans are underway to make provisions for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across the country. This online media … Read more
Peter Obi has slammed FG over the condition of IDP camps in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has rated the federal government low as regards catering to flood victims and the condition of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country. Obi slammed the … Read more
The governor said all IDP camps will be closed before the expiration of his tenure urging the Federal Government to initiate a medium and long sustainable framework to curb the over dependence on humanitarian support by the IDPs He also urged the returnees to make good use of the assistance and support the government resettlement … Read more
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The attacks forced dozens of residents, especially women and children, to flee… EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than eight persons have been killed, while 14 others, including five women, were abducted by bandits at Gpekure, Makuba and Galapai communities in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. Daily Trust gathered that the communities … Read more
Scores of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), on Tuesday morning, blocked the Makurdi-Lafia highway over alleged killings by the Fulani herdsmen. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the protesters blocked the highway with corpses of the killed inmates. Scores of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), on Tuesday morning, blocked the Makurdi-Lafia highway over alleged killings by the Fulani … Read more
The National President of Southern Kaduna People’s Union, SOKAPU Mr. John Asake has called on Governments and other spirited individuals to intensify their support for the internally displaced persons, IDPs across the country. Mr. Asake made the call during the inauguration of the first phase of the southern Kaduna Resilience Fund, SKARF Project and Musical … Read more
No fewer than 650 fake Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) have been uncovered by the Borno State Government in Maiduguri. The government disclosed that at about midnight on Sunday, Gov. Babagana Zulum visited Mohammed Goni College of Islamic Legal Studies in Maiduguri, where Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Abadam were being camped. No fewer than 650 … Read more
The senate committee on special duties says the federal government spends N5 billion monthly on internally-displaced persons (IDPs) in the north-east. The IDP camps were created in the region to help cushion the devastating effects of insurgency on residents following the activities of Boko Haram fighters. Many lives have been lost and property destroyed owing … Read more
One internally displaced person has been confirmed dead while many persons sustained various degree of injuries during a fire outbreak at a camp for displaced persons in Muna garage, Borno State. Read Also: People Escaped Death As Building Collapsed in Lagos According to National Emergency Management Agency, the fire was ignited during the weekend from … Read more
Some aggrieved Internally Displaced Persons ( IDPs) on Thursday blocked Tegina-Minna Road in Niger State. The IDPs, mostly women and children, were protesting alleged negligence and security in their camps. They also blamed the state government for abandoning them since they have sought refuge at the camp after banditry attacks sacked their communities. Over 5,000 … Read more
Lagos State government has received and accommodated 138 internally-displaced persons, IDPs, created by building collapse and the ongoing demolition of distressed buildings at the State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Resettlement Centre, Igando, Alimosho Local Government Area of the state. The other resettlement camp at Agbowa, Ikorodu area of the state, was yet to be opened … Read more