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A total of 120 active forest fires have been recorded in Mexico, preliminarily affecting 7,137 hectares in 19 states, the Mexican government said on...

Michael Simire - March 28, 2024

Disaster Risk Management

Tinubu appoints Zubaida Umar as new NEMA DG

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs Zubaida Umar as the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). This is contained in...

Michael Simire - March 15, 2024

Disaster Risk Management

NEMA reviews activities, identifies coordination as cornerstone for successful disaster management

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), North Central Zone, has reviewed its 2023 activities and identified effective coordination as a cornerstone for successful disaster...

Michael Simire - March 14, 2024

Disaster Risk Management

Flooding: Dredge Epie Creek, Yenagoa residents urge Bayelsa govt

Some residents of Yenagoa have urged the Bayelsa State Government to dredge the Epie Creek to prevent the yearly flooding in the area. They made...

Michael Simire - March 14, 2024

Disaster Risk Management

Disasters: Govt inaugurates National Seismic Monitoring Station-5

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA), National Seismic Station-Five, Katampe, that would assist in mitigating impact of natural disasters...

Michael Simire - February 27, 2024

Disaster Risk Management

Lion kills university zoo attendant while being fed

A veterinary technologist with the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, Mr Olawuyi Olarewaju, has been killed by a lion. It was learnt that Olarewaju,...

Michael Simire - February 20, 2024

Disaster Risk Management

Delta approves N15.7bn for Warri, Effurun flood control

The Delta State Government has announced the approval of N15.7 billion for the construction of Phase III flood control measures in Warri, Effurun and...

Michael Simire - February 8, 2024

Disaster Risk Management

Nairobi gas explosion: Group underscores hazards of fossil fuels

Concerns have trailed of the gas explosion tragedy that has claimed the lives of three people and injured at least 270 others in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. The...

Michael Simire - February 2, 2024

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