…disruption globally through severe droughts, extreme heat, and flooding, calling on disaster management agencies and agriculture, energy, and healthcare sectors to prepare for heightened climate risks. by Linda Ikeji at 03/09/2026 9:42 AM | Share this Story

…of its electoral technology systems, covering system redundancy, penetration testing and disaster recovery planning, and is exploring the conduct of a mock presidential election ahead of 2027 to test accreditation, transmission and results viewing under conditions similar to election day. Amupitan called for electoral…

…Agency (NSEMA), Ministry of Homeland Security, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, and Ministry of Youth and Sports Development. He also made a presentation on NPO risk assessment and the categories of terrorism financing risks faced by non-profit…

…floods on the China-Nepal border have killed at least 987 people in Nepal, the disaster authority said Tuesday, taking overall deaths to more than 1,000. Chinese state media earlier confirmed 16 people were killed in Tibet, bringing the total toll from Wednesday’s disaster to 1,003. The number of missing in Nepal dropp…

…to guarantee uninterrupted decision-making in the event of a crisis.He said natural disasters, civil unrest, military emergencies, terrorist attacks and major economic shocks could occur without warning, making uninterrupted access to the country’s highest political authority critical.“When both the President and Vice…

…for peace and security across Jigawa and Nigeria, protection from flooding and other disasters, and prosperity for families across the state. 35th Jigawa anniversary may be your last in office – ADC tells APC

…the rehabilitated runway as timely and critical to ongoing air operations, training, and disaster response missions in the South-South region.

…announced by the Sokoto State Government for each family of the victims of the boat disaster. Confirming the attack, the village head of Gorau, Alhaji Aliyu Magaji Na-Batsami, said the assailants went from house to house in search of the relief money. He said the attackers broke into virtually every room in his residen…

…Accident Investigation Department launches probe into the Lolokwe Mountain helicopter disaster. Photo people die as helicopter crashesLegit.ng earlier reported that a helicopter carrying six people came down at Mount Ololokwe in Samburu county, central Kenya, on Wednesday, August 19, with officials confirming no surviv…

…operating in remote locations. It could also provide basic communications during disasters, conflicts or temporary disruptions to terrestrial networks.However, access will still depend on customers owning compatible smartphones, meaning device affordability, data costs and digital skills could limit adoption among poor…

…determines whether a minor incident is successfully contained or develops into a major disaster.”

…modified check schemes, false ACH schemes, false applications for Economic Injury Disaster Loans ("EIDL") provided during the COVID-19 pandemic, and false applications for unemployment benefits. Farrow recruited Stone and Atwater into the conspiracy to work along with Fateru. Farrow and Fateru provided Stone and Atwate…

…Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has intensified efforts to curb recurring flood disasters in Nigeria by bringing together key emergency, weather, hydrological, telecommunications and space science agencies to establish a unified early warning system aimed at saving lives and reducing the impact of climate-related…

…very urgent intervention. In another four years, if we don’t change the trajectory, disaster — which is already looming — will deepen further,” Duke said. The former governor explained that the country’s mounting economic hardship, insecurity and governance challenges informed his decision to seek the presidency under…

…debris, with a further 10 people injured. On the governor's instructions, a specialist disaster medicine team has been dispatched to the scene. Two adults and one child have been taken to hospital."Ukraine has not officially commented on the incident. The beach explosion came as Ukraine intensified long-range drone att…

…easy to compile a list of national problems. It is far more difficult to acknowledge the disasters that have been averted. PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Whatever anyone thinks of President Tinubu's policies, it is impossible to ignore the fiscal crisis he inherited and…

A blast at a coal mine killed at least 34 workers in southern Pakistan, the provincial disaster agency said on Friday, adding rescuers were searching for more missing miners. The explosion, caused by methane gas, tore through the mine near the capital of the resource-rich province of Balochistan on Thursday, sparking a…

…relief fund promised by the Federal Government for victims of the Singer Market fire disaster. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin Tofa, a copy of which was made available to PUNCH Online on Thursday. According to the statement, the delegation visited the SGF’s office…

…The exercise followed directives by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to mitigate predicted disasters through early intervention, public sensitisation and assessment of vulnerable communities. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the campaign began in Gwagwalada Area Council with a stakeholders’ meeting on Wednesday at…

…demonstrated the government’s commitment to strengthening climate resilience, reducing disaster risks and improving the quality of life of vulnerable communities, the SGF noted that the housing units represented safety and renewed livelihoods. Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, who was represented by the Secretary to…

…by the collapse and would undergo controlled demolition to prevent a secondary disaster. Oke-Osanyintolu said the intervention underscored Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to regional disaster response and interstate cooperation. “This deployment reflects the vision of Mr Governor that disaster knows no boundaries. Lagos, as a c…

…built environment. Participants at the forum also examined emergency preparedness, disaster prevention strategies and measures for strengthening safety management systems in high-rise buildings across Lagos.

…in the history of RS Berkane”. The post Tunisia appoints Chaabani after World Cup disaster appeared first on Vanguard News.

…solutions, to reach children affected by insecurity, displacement and climate-related disasters. Earlier, during a media engagement on Thursday, Harvey disclosed that Save the Children had already returned more than 100,000 out-of-school children to classrooms under the ROOSC project. “We are very proud to be a partner…

…to relocate to safer and higher grounds as part of the state government’s proactive disaster management measures. “Most of the issues we are finding, or rather we’ve discovered, are blocked drainages as a result of indiscriminate dumping of refuse. “We are also making our plans working with the Ministry of Environment…