Tag: NEMA
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NEMA launches campaign over imminent flood in Rivers
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reaffirmed its concern over the imminent risk of flooding in Rivers and 11 other states across Nigeria.
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Seven feared dead in Sokoto boat mishap
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Sokoto Operations Office (SOO), has confirmed a boat mishap that claimed the lives of seven persons in the Sullubawa community of Shagari Local Government Area, Sokoto State.
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1.2 million Nigerians displaced by floods in 2024 – NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said that 1,243,638 Nigerians were displaced by floods in 2024, with 1,237 lives lost.
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Flood scare: Residents of Rivers, Bayelsa told to relocate
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged residents of Rivers and Bayelsa to relocate to higher ground over impending flooding in both states.
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NEMA charges states with first responder duties in disasters
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has tasked state and local governments with taking a more proactive role in disaster response. Director-General Zubaida Umar, speaking at the opening of the Emergency Coordination Forum (ECF) in Abuja, highlighted the importance of local leadership during emergencies.
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Dry season: NEMA warns Nigerians on fire incidents
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned Nigerians to be vigilant and take necessary precautions to prevent fire incidents, particularly during the dry season.
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NEMA confirms 1 dead in Ondo flood
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the death of one person in the Friday’s flood incident in Ondo town, Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State. The Director-General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, stated this on Tuesday while assessing the level of damage in the ancient city.
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NEMA confirms 1 dead, two missing in Ibadan flood
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the death of one and two missing persons in a Tuesday evening flood incident around the Joyce-B/Mobil area of Ibadan. The NEMA South-West Coordinator, Mr Kadir Olanrewaju, disclosed this to NAN in Ibadan
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Donations to Maiduguri flood victims surpasses N14 billion in seven days
The federal government, several organistaions, including states and prominent individuals have extended sympathy donations to the Borno State government to the tune of fourteen billion following the Alau Dam flood disaster.
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259 die in flood disaster – NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reported that 1,048,312 people have been affected by flooding in Nigeria between April and September 2024. The Director-General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, disclosed this at the National Emergency Coordination Forum (ECF) in Abuja on Thursday.