Press release on the capture of Russian nationals, crew members of BBC Caribbean, in Nigeria: The Russian Embassy in Abuja reports that on February 5, an armed attack on the cargo ship BBC Caribbean owned by Briese Schiffahrts (Germany) took place in the territorial waters of Nigeria. Seven Russian nationals, members of the crew, were among those taken hostage. Russian … [Read more...] about Press release on the capture of Russian nationals, crew members of BBC Caribbean, in Nigeria
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WFP Scales Up and Humanitarian Community Reduces Hunger in Northeast Nigeria
WFP Scales Up and Humanitarian Community Reduces Hunger in Northeast Nigeria: The Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), Ertharin Cousin welcomes the progress made by the humanitarian community and the Government of Nigeria in fighting hunger in the country’s northeast. Together, Cousin said, they are reaching increasing numbers of people affected by years … [Read more...] about WFP Scales Up and Humanitarian Community Reduces Hunger in Northeast Nigeria
4.7 million children in vaccination campaign against measles in northeast Nigeria
4.7 million children in vaccination campaign against measles in northeast Nigeria: In a major vaccination campaign concluding this week, 4.7 million children are being vaccinated in response to a measles outbreak in northeast Nigeria. The campaign is covering the three states most affected by the Boko Haram conflict – Adamawa, Borno and Yobe – where insecurity has … [Read more...] about 4.7 million children in vaccination campaign against measles in northeast Nigeria
Nigeria: ICRC delivers food to 25,000 people in Rann
Nigeria: ICRC delivers food to 25,000 people in Rann: More than 25,000 people in Rann received food during a three-day distribution by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) that ended on Monday. The recipients received rice, beans, oil, salt and Corn Soya Blend in quantities that should last for five weeks. The distribution was carried out by the ICRC and … [Read more...] about Nigeria: ICRC delivers food to 25,000 people in Rann
SA News: Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa Join #WomensMarch in Protest Against Trump’s Presidency
Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa Join #WomensMarch in Protest Against Trump’s Presidency: At least three countries in Africa joined the worldwide #WomensMarch in protest against Donald Trump‘s presidency. The protest which was intended to take place is Washington as it was tagged ‘Women’s March on Washington’ saw thousands of women ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Oakbay … [Read more...] about SA News: Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa Join #WomensMarch in Protest Against Trump’s Presidency
