Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Water

December 14, 2023

Rivers elders sue for peace as assembly crisis worsens

“We lend our voice and contribute to issues based on conviction.’’

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara [Facebook/ Chi Geru]
November 28, 2023

Food, medicine, water, other supplies reach northern Gaza

According to UN estimates, 46,000 homes have been destroyed and more than 234,000 damaged. This corresponds to a total of 60 per cent of the housing stock. 

Gaza destruction
November 21, 2023

FG unveils sanitation marketing strategy to combat open defecation

The strategy was unveiled at an event commemorating 2023 World Toilet Day under the theme ‘Accelerating Change’ on Tuesday in Abuja.

Open defecation
November 17, 2023

UNICEF urges Borno govt. to intensify efforts in curbing open defecation

“Borno made significant progress by getting the first two local government areas to become Open Defecation Free in 2022.”

Open defecation
November 6, 2023

Calls for immediate ceasefire in Hamas-Israel war increase

UN organisations and humanitarian groups have issued a joint call for an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire” between Israel and Hamas.

Gaza destruction
October 26, 2023

UN says humanitarian crisis in Gaza at unprecedented level

In the yard, there was a tent with tens of dead bodies, including children.

Gaza destruction
October 19, 2023

British PM visits Israel, pledges support amid conflict

The British prime minister also met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, during which he urged humanitarian aid to Gaza while stressing support for Israel.

Rishi Sunak
October 17, 2023

41% of public water supply contaminated with faeces: Minister

Mr Utsev said the roadmap was an opportunity to change the poor narrative of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) indices in the country.

People drinking from a river
October 16, 2023

FG seeks collective action from stakeholders to promote handwashing culture

Mr Utsev noted that investment in hygiene infrastructure and products must be accelerated in schools, homes, healthcare facilities, and public places.

Handwashing
October 16, 2023

Middle East on ‘verge of abyss’: UN

The UN secretary general said the Middle East was on the “verge of the abyss” as he urged Islamist Hamas to release the hostages it took immediately.

Violence in Gaza