…we continue to witness is not merely an environmental issue; it is a public health emergency. Families living near flare sites are exposed daily to toxic pollutants that can affect their health, livelihoods, and quality of life. "We have regulations, but enforcement remains weak. Until operators are held accountable an…

…any suspicious person or activity to the nearest Police Station or through the Command’s emergency number: 08062335577.” Vanguard News

…expenditures and deductions from state allocations. “The National Assembly must convene emergency investigative hearings on the IMF’s findings without further delay,” Atiku said. He added that the Federal Government should restore the alleged ₦800 billion deducted from state allocations and provide a full account of ho…

The Federal Government has flagged off the distribution of emergency obstetric and newborn healthcare equipment, commodities and delivery kits worth N10bn to strengthen maternal and child healthcare services in Bauchi State. The intervention, unveiled on Saturday by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, is…

…people across nine conflict-affected states in northern Nigeria are experiencing crisis, emergency or catastrophic levels of hunger, representing an increase of almost two million people since the previous projections.

…is NEMA, NiDcom, FAAN, NIS, with individual roles and responsibilities. The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, is providing the vehicles to transport the returnees to their respective states or nearby destinations, while the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and IDPs is the lead agency responsible for…

…measures in markets across the state, including better fire prevention facilities and emergency response systems. "I, therefore, call on well-meaning individuals to extend assistance to the victims to enable them to rebuild their businesses and restore their means of livelihood." APM candidate prayed for the affected t…

…caught fire along the Owode-Elede corridor inward Ikorodu, Lagos, following a gas leak. Emergency responders said there were no reported casualties as of the time of filing this report. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, in collaboration with the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), swiftly containe…

The African Union called an emergency meeting on its military mission in Somalia on Friday after Washington announced it would end critical funding over the lack of progress against Islamist insurgents. Somalia has been battling the Al-Shabaab insurgency for around two decades but the Islamist group still controls vast…

…nightfall. Families relied on torchlights and battery lamps. In the health centre, emergency cases were sometimes handled under dim improvised lighting. For generations, this was simply how life in Ajuye worked. Today, the town glows. From a distance, the light is the first thing visitors notice. "People coming from Ab…

…should they prove safe and effective during the study."WHO further announced the emergency use listing of the first molecular diagnostic test specifically designed to detect Bundibugyo virus, representing another step forward in strengthening outbreak preparedness and laboratory capacity," he said.He, however, said tha…

…the agencies involved in the evacuation and reception processes, including the National Emergency Management Agency, the Nigeria Immigration Service, and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria. The minister called on state governments to complement the federal government's efforts by assisting returnees to settle ba…

…agencies. He advised the public to contact the nearest police station or the command's emergency line, 0803 477 3600. Okoye called for continued cooperation through credible information to support efforts against kidnapping and violent crimes. (NAN)

…security architecture. The development comes as the Senate prepares to reconvene for an emergency plenary session, where lawmakers are expected to consider the bill alongside other security-related measures. If passed by the National Assembly and approved through the constitutional amendment process, the legislation wo…

…of Odoba Ogaje appealed to the Federal Government, Benue State Government, and relevant emergency agencies for urgent intervention. They called for the provision of emergency relief materials, temporary shelter, medical assistance, and rehabilitation support to help victims recover from the disaster. The community also…

…heading towards the Russian capital were intercepted over the past 24 hours. He said emergency services were deployed to locations where the drones were downed. Russia's aviation watchdog temporarily suspended operations at Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo and Zhukovsky airports following the attacks. Russia's Ministr…

…of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, gave the directive at an emergency stakeholders' engagement on rising LPG prices, following deliberations with regulators, producers, marketers and other industry players. The authority identified several factors responsible for the current rise in LPG prices, inc…

…now is really, really, really bad.” – Britain heat warning – The French government’s emergency response cell warned people not to try to cool off in unsupervised water areas such as lakes and rivers, after 13 people died by drowning at the weekend. In Germany, police said five people had died in fatal swimming accident…

…The Authority Chief Executive, Rabiu Umar, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja during an emergency stakeholders' meeting on rising LPG prices convened by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo. Umar described imports as the immediate solution to the LPG supply shortfall, saying the measure fo…

…infant deaths. "The reconstruction of this bridge has significantly improved access to emergency healthcare services and reduced the challenges faced by pregnant women and other vulnerable residents," he said. Earlier, the Kaduna State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, led a team of journalists o…

…achieve self-reliance. According to him, the government is deliberately moving beyond emergency relief efforts by creating opportunities for livelihoods, agribusiness, education and social protection for vulnerable populations. "The Federal Government is deliberately shifting from palliatives to pathways by linking hum…

…and ensure they are brought to justice. The government also directed relevant emergency and humanitarian agencies to provide immediate relief and support to victims and affected families. It urged residents to remain calm, vigilant and law-abiding, while calling on communities to cooperate with security agencies by pro…

…we may have to replant if the flood recedes," Idam said. He appealed to the Ebonyi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to assess the damage and support the affected communities. He said that Afikpo, Amasiri, Akpoha and their neighbouring communities recorded extensive destruction of farmlands, following recent hea…

…on Lagos roads, following a directive by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu for the emergency evacuation of waste across the state's road network. The decision was reached after a meeting involving the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), the National Union of Roa…

…planting all over again if the flood recedes," he said. He appealed to the Ebonyi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to assess the extent of the damage and provide relief to affected communities. "We are predominantly farmers. We cultivate our crops early to support all-season farming, but regrettably, the flood…