NGO wants declaration of state of emergency on Child Rights Protection
Mr James Ibor, Executive Secretary, Basic Rights Counsel Initiative, an NGO, has called for the declaration of a state of emergency on Child Rights Protection. […]
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Flood: Don’t hesitate to call 112 emergency number – FEMA urges residents
The Director-General, FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Mr Abbas Idriss, has advised residents to always call 112 — an emergency toll-free number — in the […]
Reps reaffirm call for declaration of state of emergency on insecurity
By Femi Ogunshola The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its call for the declaration of state of emergency on insecurity in the country, following the […]
NCC Upgrades Emergency Communications Centres
…As operational Centres increase to 25 In continuation with its vision and strategy to ensure promptness, effectiveness and efficiency in the handling of emergency call […]
World Court to rule on emergency measures in Ukraine, Russia case
International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Wednesday would rule on emergency measures sought by Ukraine in a case against Russia, including an order for Moscow […]
UNHCR’s Ukraine emergency response receives $200m in donations – Grandi
The UN refugee agency UNHCR said it had reached “record-breaking amounts” of donations towards its Ukraine emergency response. The agency said companies, foundations and philanthropists […]
Emergency NEC: INEC faults Bello’s letter, says only Buni, Secretary can sign
By Emmanuel Mogbede The Independent National Electoral Commision (INEC) has rejected a letter inviting it to an emergency meeting of the National Executive Committee(NEC) of […]
FCT emergency agency saves 3,715 lives, salvages properties worth N1.2b in 2021 –D-G
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) saved 3,715 lives and salvaged properties worth N1.2 billion, during various rescue operations within the territory, in […]
Tambuwal wants FG to declare state of emergency on banditry
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State says declaration of a state of emergency on banditry would enable security operatives access to clear bandits’ enclaves and […]
Emergency Digest Introduces Humanitarian Journalism Award
Emergency Digest, the organiser of the Security and Emergency Management Award is set to introduce the Humanitarian Journalism Award category at the Forthcoming Security and […]
FRSC urges Benue Govt. to offer emergency care services to road crash victims
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has appealed to the Benue Government to assist it in offering emergency care services to all road crash victims […]
FG declares state of emergency on WASH in FCT
The Federal Government has officially declared a state of emergency on Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, […]
Justice Odili’s ordeal and men that play God
By Osmund Agbo On Friday October 29, 2021, some heavily armed persons suspected to be security operatives, invaded the official resident of Hon. Justice Mary […]
Corpses retrieved from collapsed building in Ikoyi ready for identification
Lagos State Government said on Friday that bodies recovered from the building that collapsed at Gerard Road, Ikoyi, are ready for identification by families. Commissioner […]
Collapsed building update: NEMA recovers 32 dead bodies
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), says it has so far recovered 32 dead bodies from the collapsed building at Gerrard Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. NEMA […]
Building Collapse: Tinubu backs Sanwo-Olu, demands severe sanctions
Former Lagos State governor and All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has backed Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu on the order for the probe of […]
COVID-19: 99 fresh cases in Nigeria as death toll hits 2,899
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has confirmed a record of 99 new cases and additional two deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic. Details of […]
Collapsed building: Rescue team establishes contact with some victims – NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said it has established contact with some of the victims trapped in the 21-Storey building that collapsed on Gerard […]
Initial Report: 5 feared dead as 21 storey building collapses at Ikoyi, Lagos
Many workers are feared trapped in a 21-storey building under construction which collapsed on Gerard Road, Ikoyi, Lagos on Monday. An eyewitness told the News […]
Nigeria records 159 new COVID-19 cases, zero death
Nigeria on Tuesday recorded 159 new cases of COVID-19 in 13 States and the FCT. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) disclosed this on its […]
FG begins emergency repair work on Ibadan-Ife-Ilesa Expressway- Official
The Federal Government has commenced emergency repair ofcritical portions hindering smooth movement of motorists on Ibadan-Ife-Ilesa Expressway.Mr Kayode Ibrahim, the Oyo State Controller of Works, […]
NEMA begins distribution of food to 35,505 IDPs in Borno
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has began routine distribution of food ration to 35,505 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Borno. The Coordinator of NEMA […]
Jailbreak: Makinde confirms death of soldier, Amotekun operative
..tells residents to be on alert, call 615 to report Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has called for calm over the jailbreak at the Abolongo […]
NCC’s Emergency Communications Centres Enhance Citizens’ Safety, National Security – Danbatta
· Tasks media on national peace and unity · Says emergency centres now 24 The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), […]
Alleged diversion of public funds: Court remands ex-chairman NSITF, Ngozi Olejeme in EFCC custody
An FCT High Court sitting in Jabi on Thursday ordered that the former board chairman of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Ngozi Olejeme, be […]