…2021, with each episode triggering diplomatic tensions between Nigeria and South Africa, emergency evacuations of Nigerian citizens and renewed assurances by the South African government to prevent a recurrence. He further expressed concern over what he described as the resurgence of organised anti-foreigner campaigns…

…through strategic reforms, deployment of technology-driven enforcement systems, improved emergency response mechanisms and enhanced public enlightenment programmes aimed at reducing fatalities on Nigerian roads." The FRSC added that Mohammed showcased Nigeria's growing leadership role in road safety across Africa. The…

…our sincere gratitude to An Garda Síochána, the National Ambulance Service and all emergency personnel for their prompt response. Irish police, known as Gardaí, are appealing for witnesses or those with video footage to come forward. A statement said: "A female, aged in her 50s, was conveyed to Waterford University Hos…

…outcomes. Haruna added that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s declaration of a state of emergency in education and increased budgetary allocations aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and would continue to strengthen education delivery across the state.

The National Emergency Management Agency, in collaboration with the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency and the Kaduna State Fire Service, has intensified search and rescue operations for two persons feared drowned after they were reportedly swept away by the Kaduna River following a heavy downpour. The victims, i…

…persons, movements, or activities to the nearest Police Station or through the Command’s emergency response channels.

…increased to six, adding that a joint operation involving the police, the Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency and local divers was ongoing to recover the remaining victims. According to him, search and rescue operations will continue until all passengers aboard the boat are accounted for. Speaking with PUNCH at th…

…in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The Director of Planning, Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), confirmed the incident to journalists in Dutse. He said the accident occurred on Sunday, July 19, 2026 while the passengers, mostly female farmers and labourers, were travelling by boat. The offic…

…suddenly after heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, search and rescue operations by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) and the Kaduna State Fire Service are ongoing. The Head of Operations, NEMA Kaduna Operations Office, Hajia Halima Daudu Sulaiman, said rescue…

…a call at around 5:48pm reporting a concern for safety at the popular lake location. Emergency services, including Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue and the East Midlands Ambulance Service, attended the scene to rescue the boy. Despite initial signs of response to treatment at the location, he sadly passed away at the hospi…

…alarm over rising ATM cyberattacksLegit.ng earlier reported that Nigeria's Computer Emergency Response Team (ngCERT) has alerted banks and other financial institutions to strengthen their cybersecurity systems following an increase in sophisticated ATM-related cyberattacks across Africa.In a high-risk security advisory…

…had to return to work from there the following day while those who were in one form of emergency or the other could not help themselves. “Imagine what would have been lost in terms of man-hours in that kind of situation? And the saddest part of it is that the authorities who must be aware of what is happening appear no…

…and stop further building on known floodplains. At the same time, NEMA and state emergency agencies must be fully resourced and prepared throughout the high-risk period, which started this July and will continue through September. Nigeria cannot keep responding to a disaster it predicts every single year.” The Country…

…the injured victims a speedy recovery. She reiterated the corps’ commitment to prompt emergency response and effective road safety enforcement across the state. The FRSC boss urged motorists, particularly commercial vehicle operators, to ensure their vehicles were mechanically sound before embarking on journeys. She al…

…and wished the injured a speedy recovery. She reaffirmed the Corps' commitment to prompt emergency response and road safety enforcement. Corps Commander Asekhauno urged motorists, especially commercial vehicle operators, to always ensure their vehicles are mechanically sound before embarking on any journey. She advised…

…of the Police Public Relations Officer or contact the Complaint Response Unit using the emergency numbers in the public domain,” the statement added.

…members and passersby immediately moved in to rescue those trapped before the arrival of emergency responders. One eyewitness said, “The driver of the vehicle was descending the road when the vehicle failed brakes and he lost control, thereby plunging into the barricade, killing some people instantly and injuring other…

…and used a hammer to destroy her two mobile phones, preventing her from calling emergency services.She told police she fled the house carrying their child and shouted for help. After initially attempting to seek refuge at a neighbour's home where no one was present, she ran to another nearby residence. According to her…

…Ugandan police said the vehicle overturned on the roadside after striking a large rock. Emergency services swarmed the scene to find dozens of people had been flung from the bus. Multiple people were trapped inside the wreck and were rushed to three different local hospitals after being rescued. A number of adult males…

…should put in place laws and regulations, technological monitoring, early warning, and emergency response systems, in order to… ensure AI is always under human control,” Xi told the conference, calling for a “people-centric” approach. On Thursday, Foreign Minister Wang Yi and representatives from 29 countries, includin…

…provision of two flying boats along the Lau–Karim Lamido and Ibi–Wukari axes to enhance emergency response and mobility, desilting of blocked drainages and culverts covering about 40,000 linear metres across several local government areas, installation of transformers in parts of Jalingo, payment of NECO external exami…

…Services. The association announced the decision in a statement on Thursday following an emergency virtual meeting of its National Executive Council. According to the NBA, the council unanimously reaffirmed its commitment to constitutional governance, institutional independence and the integrity of the association’s de…

…said. Expressing disappointment over the NBA leadership’s decision, he revealed that an emergency National Executive Council meeting was convened to reverse the earlier consensus. “We were shocked when an emergency National Executive Council meeting was convened to overturn that agreement. We believe it is a wrong deci…

…27, 2026, from the Divisional Police Officer of Ohaozara Division, reporting a medical emergency involving the deceased and requesting his presence at the David Umahi Federal Teaching Hospital, Uburu. "On arrival, the DPO was informed by hospital authorities that Miss Mary Habila had been brought in dead. He immediatel…

…businesses and normal daily activities. The state government has previously directed emergency dredging and drainage maintenance works across multiple channels to improve water flow and reduce future risks. The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement issued last June, s…