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Natural disasters displace 3.1m children in 5yrs, UNICEF
By Obiabin Onukwugha
The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), has stated that about…
Morocco earthquake leaves over 820 dead, buildings damaged
A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.8 has struck central Morocco, killing at least 820 people, the country's…
US Pledges $9m for Nigeria’s Natural Disaster Response Efforts
The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has supported Nigeria…
Hurricane Hilary to bring life-threatening flooding in Mexico, California
Hurricane Hilary moved closer to the coast of Mexico early Sunday on a continued path to the Baja California…
Extreme Weather Wreaks Havoc Across Europe: Floods, Storms, Wildfires…
By Salifu Faridat
A series of catastrophic natural disasters has struck various parts of Europe, leaving a…
Bayelsa Community at Verge of Extinction over Ocean Surge
By Obiabin Onukwugha
The Odioma Community situated in the Brass local government area of Bayelsa State faces an…
4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Greece’s Cyclades
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit the Cyclades islands in Greece on Friday. According to the Athens Geodynamic…
4.4 Magnitude Earthquake: Council Urges South African Residents to Heed…
By Daniel Itai
The Council for Geosciences has urged residents to be wary of aftershocks following a 4.4…
Largest earthquake in 120 years rattles Melbourne, causes little damage
Melbourne was shaken Sunday by a rare and shallow earthquake – the largest earthquake to hit the Australian city…
Cyclone Mocha death toll rises to 41 in Myanmar’s Rakhine state
The death toll in cyclone-hit Myanmar’s Rakhine state rose to 41 on Tuesday, local leaders told AFP, as villagers…
