…and the livelihoods of residents. The team, led by the Acting Head of Operations of NEMA’s Akwa Ibom and Cross River Operations Office, Awoji Austin, and the Director-General of CR-SEMA, Efa Nyong, travelled by boat to the affected communities, which are accessible only by water. Speaking during the exercise, Austin sa…

…since.Mide, who has gone on to become one of the most recognisable faces in Yoruba cinema, has spoken about her mother's influence on her life and career on several occasions. This latest tribute reflects just how deeply that loss still resonates more than two decades later.The heartfelt tribute comes following her lat…

…healthcare is in big trouble, yet no one seems to care,” he wrote. Another X user, @oghenemaro_1, criticised the move, arguing that Aliu-Ibrahim benefitted from Nigeria’s subsidised education before relocating abroad. “This is very selfish of her. She enjoyed the subsidized education here then left,” the user wrote. Re…

…2026 brings an exciting lineup of new series, returning seasonal favourites, and major cinematic releases. Upcoming anime releasing in August 2026 include The Ribbon Hero, Link Click Season 3, Shiranuhi, and Thunder 3. Fans can catch these shows across popular streaming platforms like Netflix and Crunchyroll.Watch The…

…floodwaters while attempting to cross the swollen river on Saturday evening. The Head of NEMA Operations Office, Kaduna, Hajiya Halima Suleiman, disclosed this in a statement released on Monday, saying the agency immediately activated its emergency response team after receiving a distress call. She said the operation,…

…cultures for centuries," she said. "Christopher Nolan's passion, vision and unique cinematic voice consistently drive anticipation and attendance on a truly global scale. He, alongside the force that is Emma Thomas, continues to set the standard for ambitious, event filmmaking."The Odyssey is that rare kind of movie th…

…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 teams had been searching for t…

…drainage channels 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 y…

…directors who achieved international prominence during the massive rise of Australian cinema starting in the late 1970s. Throughout his home country, he has been deeply mourned as a friendly, unassuming individual who preferred to avoid the spotlight while quietly contributing to local causes and community projects nea…

…struggles after trying to spend a fun day out with friends. She claimed she went to a cinema only to meet total black out. She said she and her friends were told there was no light and the cinema's generator needed servicing. They then went to a lounge where she claims they were told they must pay N150,000 just to gain…

…recent memory, further establishing Funke Akindele as the dominant force in Nigerian cinema.The actress noted that she is now enjoying the rewards of that intense period, finally taking time for rest and personal care.Watch

…while Neill has a role in Legendary’s upcoming Godzilla x Kong: Supernova, most cinema fans remember him for his role as paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, which debuted during the Clinton administration.

…rescued the victims. The Head of Operations of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Gombe Operations Office, Ummanah Ahmed, confirmed the incident. He said three of the injured were taken to the Federal Teaching Hospital (FTH), Gombe, while five others were evacuated to the Gombe State Specialist Hospital f…

…Agbara Nla, Nigerian filmmaker Mike Bamiloye is taking the Christian classic to cinemas for the first time: a rare example of how holding onto intellectual property can transform a low-budget film into a long-term commercial asset. Over the years, remakes of classic films have received mixed reviews, with some gaining…

…on emergency management authorities to step up preparedness efforts. It stated, "SEMAs, NEMA, community leaders, and relevant stakeholders should strengthen preparedness and response measures." The agency stressed that proactive planning remains the most effective way to reduce the devastating effects of flash flooding…

…Road Safety Corps, Federal Fire Service, Nigerian Correctional Service, NAPTIP, and NEMA each contribute in distinctive ways to safeguarding lives, protecting communities, and strengthening national resilience. Collectively, these institutions affirm an important truth: national security is fundamentally about protecti…

…An assessment carried out by officials of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, revealed that blocked waterways, indiscriminate dumping of refuse and illegal structures erected along river channels significantly worsened the flooding. Speaking during an inspection of Eyinala community in Akure, NEMA's Head of…

…in Ughelli North. Speaking to newsmen, the community's President-General, Pastor Oghenemakpo Uyo, said the once peaceful agricultural community has been under siege in recent times as members of an extremist group popularly known as Boko Haram invaded the community last week, leaving one person with bullet and cutlass…

…made adequate arrangements for them through different agencies and ministries. There 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 N…

…of Benue State, the Minister of Environment, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA). The residents appealed for swift action to prevent further suffering and restore normalcy to the community. Scores displaced as flood ravages Otukpa community in Benue

…In a chat with newsmen, the President-General of Edjekota-Ogor Community, Pastor Oghenemakpo Uyo, narrated how the incident occurred. The community leader said the assailants emerged from a bush path along the Oviri-Ogor/Edjekota-Ogor Road and attempted to force the victim to accompany them to an unknown destination. U…

…cherishes the positive memories from that chapter of her life. The producer of the cinema movie Single Action dismissed suggestions that she is actively searching for a partner, stressing that she has built a fulfilling life for herself and is not driven by societal pressure to get married again. "The whole world is pr…

…films, earning widespread acclaim for her contributions to indigenous-language cinema. Her accolades include the Africa Movie Academy Award for Most Outstanding Actress Indigenous in 2008, while her film Iranse Aje won Best Indigenous Film of the Year. She also received recognition at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice A…

…vivid visuals and eye-catching action scenes earned it praise. There is no doubt that cinemagoers enjoyed the movie. The problem is that not enough of them have been to see it due to changes in the demographics of audiences in the wake of the pandemic.MORE FOR YOUAudiences all over the world became hooked on streaming…

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