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Foundation Gifts Over 5,000 Ekiti Residents for Christmas

The Jide Akinyemi Foundation distributed food and gifts worth millions to over 5,000 residents across Ekiti's 16 LGAs. The 'Ekiti Christmas Box of Love '25' aims to support vulnerable families and Governor Oyebanji's administration.

Community Support Vital for Trauma Healing - Study

New research by Kaliyat Gamba links strong community support to better trauma recovery. Her foundation, HHHF, reached hundreds in Abuja on World Mental Health Day 2025. Learn how shared responsibility heals.

Foundation Brings Christmas Cheer to Abuja PWDs

Hadiza Aliyu's Foundation distributed food items to over 150 persons with disabilities in Abuja's Karmajiji colony, easing hardship and spreading festive joy. Read about their empowerment mission.

Northern CAN Gives Food Aid to 1,000 Kaduna Families

Northern CAN has distributed rice, beans, and other food items to 1,000 vulnerable households in Kaduna's Chikun and Kajuru communities. The Christmas intervention aims to ease hardship for victims of banditry, widows, and orphans.

Drone Strike Kills 10 in Sudan's Darfur Market

A drone attack on a market in Sudan's North Darfur state killed 10 people, as fighting intensifies and aid workers are evacuated from the famine-hit city of Kadugli. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.

Lagos Revives Local Emergency Committees

LASEMA revitalises Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs) across Lagos to strengthen grassroots disaster preparedness ahead of the festive season. Residents urged to act responsibly.

Air India Crash: Victim Families, Survivor Get Compensation

Following the 2025 Air India Boeing 787 crash, interim compensation has been paid to the lone survivor, victims' families, and ground survivors. Total liabilities reach hundreds of millions of dollars. Read the full report.

NGO Serves 13.3 Billion Meals, Expands Free Schools

InnerCity Mission for Children marks 20 years by distributing over 13 billion meal packs and launching a global campaign for 20 million acts of kindness. Join the mission to end child hunger.

FG Pushes States to Lead Disaster, Poverty Response

Federal Government mandates states to lead humanitarian and poverty reduction efforts. New 'One Humanitarian, One Poverty Reduction System' aims to harmonise interventions and boost accountability.

House Orders Emergency Work on Collapsed Imo Road

The House of Representatives has directed federal agencies to immediately begin emergency repairs on the collapsed Umuma Isiaku–Nkwerre Road in Imo State and address severe erosion across Ideato. Urgent relief for displaced communities is also mandated.

Rhoda Iliya Retires from Humanitarian Ministry

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs honoured Director Rhoda Iliya at her retirement ceremony after a 35-year career. Colleagues praised her mentorship and legacy. Read the full tribute.

GAMA 2025 Awards Honour Nigerian Changemakers

The 2025 GAMA Humanitarian Awards in Lagos honoured eminent Nigerians for service, innovation & social impact. Read about the inspiring stories of resilience and hope.

Major Fire Guts Jabi Wood Market in Abuja

A devastating fire destroyed the popular Jabi Wood Market in Abuja early Wednesday. Traders lost millions in property. No casualties reported. Read more on the response and calls for aid.

Canadian City Honours Nigerian Philanthropist

The City of Brampton in Ontario, Canada, has presented a Certificate of Recognition to Nigerian philanthropist Ayomikun Adebayo-Oyetoro for her impactful humanitarian work. Discover how her quiet efforts are bridging continents.

Educating Girls Key to Ending Gender Violence in Nigeria

As 16 Days of Activism begins, UN official Trond Jensen argues that investing in girls' education and women's empowerment is the most effective strategy to reduce GBV in Nigeria's conflict-affected northeast. Read the full analysis.

Free Surgical Care Reaches 600+ in Niger

Sani Bello Foundation provides free surgical care to over 600 Nigerians in Kontagora. Read about this life-changing humanitarian initiative and its impact.

Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 128

Death toll in Hong Kong's worst fire in decades climbs to 128. Malfunctioning alarms, bamboo scaffolding contributed to the inferno. Investigations ongoing.

Egungbohun named among Africa's top 50 women

Omolara Egungbohun, founder of IBD Foundation, is recognized among Africa's Top 50 Most Industrious Women and as African Humanitarian Ambassador. Read her inspiring story of community impact.

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