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Red Cross

April 21, 2026

Red Cross launches emergency aid operation for ravaged Afghan communities

According to the ICRC, approximately 136,000 people, representing around 17,000 households in the districts of Kamdesh and Barg-e-Matal, have faced acute food shortages.

Afghanistan earthquakes
February 28, 2026

Sanwo-Olu urges Red Cross to embrace technology for emergency response in Lagos

The governor also made an appeal to residents to become active responders during emergencies.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
December 30, 2025

Malnutrition Crisis: Red Cross supports Katsina with 600,000 RUTF

Bala Abdullahi-Hussaini, the secretary of the state branch of the organisation, disclosed this on Monday during a meeting with journalists in Katsina.

Red Cross officials
December 27, 2025

GNI Building Fire: Three dead bodies found as rescue operation continues

The agency said that search and rescue efforts by LASEMA’s response teams, NEMA, Red Cross, and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service were ongoing.

November 14, 2025

‎33 million Nigerians may experience starvation, malnutrition in 2026: Red Cross ‎

‎The event also honored Ambassador Layla Ali Othman as Nutrition Ambassador of the society.

Nigerian Red Cross
October 13, 2025

Hamas: Israel says first hostages have been released in swap

The IDF identified the seven hostages released as Gaza, Matan, Gali, Ziv, Alon, Eitan, Omri, and Guy, posting a photo of them on social media.

Collage of seven hostages released
August 3, 2025

Hamas gives conditions to allow Red Cross treat emaciated Israeli hostages

Hamas stated that Israel must cease aerial reconnaissance during the period in which help reaches the hostages.

Gaza carnage
July 29, 2025

China Red Cross sends assistance to Beijing’s flood-hit district

The deaths occurred in Beijing’s northern mountainous districts

China Red Cross
April 16, 2025

NEMA, stakeholders partner to tackle tanker fire incidents

He called for collective community activities and proper orientation to prevent the recurrence of fire disasters.

NEMA and tanker fire incident
April 15, 2025

Red Cross donates N77 million to 2024 Yobe flood victims

The NRCS national representative, Hassan Yusuf, urged beneficiaries to use the funds judiciously and not give out any part of it as gratification.

Red Cross donates