In the wee hours of Thursday, October 8, residents of Candos Road, Baruwa area of Alimosho Local Government area of Lagos State woke up to a rude shock. Those who planned to get prepared for work had to scamper for safety as gas explosion rocked the area leaving eight people dead, scores injured while many…
APC Upbraids Obaseki Over Flooding Problem in Edo Amidst Concerns Raised by NEMA
Edo State Media Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the September 19, 2020 governorship election in the state has queried the readiness of the Godwin Obaseki-led government to heed the warnings of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, and put in place proactive measures to avert disaster and destruction of properties in…
Osun: PDP Calls On NEMA to donate Food To Workers
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on the National Emergency Management Authority, NEMA, to donate relief materials, especially food, to workers in Osun State because of the non-payment of their salaries for the past seven months. This appeal was made in a statement issued in Osogbo, the state capital by Diran Odeyemi, the Director…
Lagos, Oyo, Ogun Worst Hit By Fire, Wind Storms – NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency,NEMA,has announced that a total of 8,046 people were affected by fire and wind storm disasters between January and February 2015 in three South West states. According to a statement released by the agency on Sunday, Lagos, Oyo, and Ogun states recorded the figures in seven major incidents. Ibrahim Farinloye, NEMA…
Alhaji Sani Sidi: Honours for NEMA’s Performing DG
In the course of Nigeria’s fight against the Boko Haram insurgency, the media has focused on the gallant efforts made by Nigerian security agencies, especially the soldiers. Only the discerning however know, appreciate and salute the silent yet salient efforts made by the staff of National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA in providing relief such as…