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UN urges end to detention of asylum seekers in Libya
UN agencies have denounced the dangers faced by migrants and asylum seekers in Libya, calling for an end to their detention.
UN: Over 30,000 Cameroonian refugees arrive Nigeria
The number of Cameroonians fleeing violence and seeking refuge in Nigeria has crossed the 30,000-mark, the UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has said.
US, UN disagree over fate of Caravan migrants
The United States and United Nations have disagreed over the fate of over 7,000 Central-American refugees now on the march through Mexico towards the southern border of the United States.
Boko Haram: IDPs commend UNHCR’s livelihood support programme
Some displaced persons in Bama town of Borno have commended the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), over the implementation of livelihood support programme in support of persons displaced by the ‘Boko Haram’ insurgency in the Northeast.
UNHCR: Human traffickers posing as UN staff in Libya
The UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has called on Libyan authorities to take action against criminals targeting desperate refugees and migrants.
US condemns Zambia’s repatriation of Zimbabwe’s asylum-seeker
The U.S. has said it was deeply concerned that Zambia chose to hand over former Minister of Finance, Tendai Biti, to the Zimbabwean authorities and in the face of a reported Zambian court order blocking his expulsion from Zambia.
UNHCR alarms as Mediterranean Sea deaths pass 1,500 mark
No fewer than 1,500 refugees and migrants have lost their lives attempting to cross the Mediterranean in the first seven months of 2018, the UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) said.
UN announces return of 53 Sudanese refugees from Chad
The United Nations has announced the return of 53 Sudanese refugees after they spent more than 14 years in refugee camps in eastern Chad.
UNHCR urges Cameroon to respect human rights
The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has appealed to the Government of Cameroon to respect human rights of all citizens for the sake of peace.
UN: Influx of Cameroonians into Nigeria stretching scant resources
More and more Anglophone Cameroonians are fleeing a violent crackdown in their country and seeking asylum in Nigeria, the Office of the UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), said on Wednesday.
Senate summons defence minister over Cameroonian soldiers’ invasion in Cross River
The Senate has summoned the Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, to explain the alleged invasion of communities in Cross River State by Cameroonian military forces.
100,000 IDPs get ID cards in Borno
Some 100,000 Nigerians made homeless by Boko Haram received formal identification papers on Wednesday, to help boost security and restore normality in the country’s restive northeast.
ECOWAS member states urged to increase efforts to combat migration challenges
ECOWAS has urged member states to support the Nigerien Government in its efforts to address the challenges of irregular migration in the sub-region.
AU challenges African leaders to tackle refugee crisis
The African Union Commission has asserted that Africa must urgently confront structural root causes of instability in various parts of the continent to address the refugee crisis confronting many member states.
Federal govt provides succour to Cameroonian refugees in Nigeria
The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons on Sunday in Ikom distributed food and materials worth millions of Naira to Cameroonian refugees residing in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River.
UNHCR trains 30 journalists on humanitarian reporting
The UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) on Monday commenced a two-day training on humanitarian reporting for 30 journalists in Maiduguri.
Nigerian wins 2017 UN Nansen Refugees Award
A Nigerian, Mr Zannah Mustapha, the Director, Future Prowess Islamic Foundation School, has won the UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) 2017 Nansen Refugees Award, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
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Ex-CDS Alex Badeh assassinated by unknown gunmen
A former Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh, has been assassinated by unknown gunmen
Ex-Donald Trump adviser Michael Flynn to be sentenced for lying to FBI
He is to be sentenced for lying to Federal Bureau of Investigation in a case stemming from the investigation into possible collusion between President Donald Trump’s campaign team and Russia in 2016 election-run-up.
Strike: Presidency, lawmakers insist Muhammadu Buhari will present 2019 budget on Wednesday
The Presidency and federal lawmakers have insisted that the presentation of the 2019 budget presentation by President Muhammadu Buhari as scheduled will still hold on Wednesday despite the ongoing strike of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria.
Oby Ezekwesili: Good governance possible in Nigeria
Prof. Obiageli Ezekwesili, the Presidential Candidate on the platform of Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), on Tuesday said that good governance was possible in Nigeria if youths would be the agents of change.
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo warns Nigerians to stop discrimination against Igbo
President General Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr Nnia Nwodo, has cautioned Nigerians against any form of discrimination against Igbo, recalling that Nigeria belongs to all ethnic nationalities living in it.
ASUU: No regrets for disrupting anti-corruption programme
Dr Kasim Umaru, the Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja chapter, says the union has no regret for disrupting Anti-Corruption event in the institution.
Experts: Low awareness, threat to green bond investment in Nigeria
Some financial experts on Monday expressed decried the low level of awareness on green bonds investment in Nigeria.
JIBWIS empowers 81 unemployed graduates in Jigawa
The Jigawa Chapter of the Jama’atu Izaltil Bid’ah Wa’ Ikamatis Sunnah says it has trained and empowered 81 unemployed graduates in Jigawa.
CAFCC: Gor Mahia banking home support to beat Lobi Stars
Gor Mahia’s boss Hassan Oktay is optimistic his side will get a good result against Nigeria champions Lobi Stars as both sides meet in the leg of the CAF Champions league second preliminary round on Sunday.