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UK, Nigeria Deepen Counter-terrorism Partnership To Strengthen Emergency Response

Kingsley Chukwu6 days ago05 mins

Nigeria and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation through enhanced training, intelligence analysis and coordinated incident management to address evolving security threats. The commitment was reaffirmed on Monday at the opening of the combined Gold, Silver and Bronze Incident Commanders’ Courses and Advanced Intelligence Analysis Course at the National Counter…

US, UNICEF To Strengthen Public Health Emergency Preparedness In Adamawa

Kingsley Chukwu2 weeks ago04 mins

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), with funding support from the United States, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening public health emergency preparedness and response systems in Adamawa. Dr Abe Egbe, Public Health Emergency Specialist at UNICEF, Abuja, said this on Tuesday in Yola during a Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment and Development of Emergency Preparedness and…

Envoy Backs Emergency Preparedness In South Sudan Amid Ebola Outbreaks In Uganda, DRC

Kingsley Chukwu1 month ago07 mins

South Sudan Senior Presidential Envoy, Adut Kiir has backed Emergency preparedness and response following the outbreaks of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighbouring Uganda, amid fears of possible cross-border transmission. Kiir, Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programmes in South Sudan, alongside the Minister of Health, Hon. Luke…

WHO Declares International Health Emergency Over Rare Ebola Outbreak

Kingsley Chukwu2 months ago04 mins

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the latest Ebola outbreak in Central Africa a public health emergency of international concern after hundreds of suspected infections and deaths were reported in Congo and Uganda. WHO said on Wednesday that there were currently 600 suspected Ebola cases and 139 suspected deaths, though officials warned the true…

Over 200 Delegates To Attend Emergency NMA Meeting Over Election Dispute

Kingsley Chukwu3 months ago03 mins

An emergency delegates’ meeting of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) is set to take place in Abuja on Wednesday, as more than 200 members convene to address a growing leadership crisis within the body. Dr Oreyemi Ifedayo, Chairman of State Chairmen, disclosed in a statement released on Monday in Lokoja that the meeting was necessitated…

Global Health Funding Under Strain As WHO Seeks $1bn For Emergency Response

Kingsley Chukwu5 months ago03 mins

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has appealed for nearly one billion dollars to address escalating health emergencies worldwide, warning that shrinking humanitarian funding is limiting its ability to reach those most in need. Announcing its 2026 global emergency appeal on Tuesday, WHO said the funding would support millions of people living in conflict zones and…

Diesel Tanker Overturns At Apapa; Lagos State Vows Swift Emergency Response

Kingsley Chukwu6 months ago03 mins

The Lagos State Government has assured residents of its dedication to safeguarding lives and property following the overturning of a diesel-laden tanker at Liverpool Bridge/Tincan Island, Apapa, on Monday morning. The incident, reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), led to a spill and caused heavy traffic gridlock along one of the city’s busiest…

ECOWAS Declares State Of Emergency Over Rising Terrorism, Coups And Instability In West Africa

Kingsley Chukwu7 months ago05 mins

President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in the West African sub-region, citing escalating violent extremism, terrorism, military coups, banditry and deepening political instability. Touray made the declaration during the 55th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at the ministerial level in…

Bakare Urges Suspension Of Mass Gatherings, Emergency Patrols To Curb Insecurity

Kingsley Chukwu7 months ago05 mins

Pastor Tunde Bakare, Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, has called on the Federal Government to suspend all non-essential gatherings in vulnerable areas nationwide and place such locations under emergency security patrols. Bakare made the call on Sunday during his State of the Nation address titled “The Darkness before Dawn” at the church’s…

Tinubu Declares Nationwide Security Emergency, Orders Largest Recruitment Drive For Police And Military

Kingsley Chukwu7 months ago04 mins

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency, unveiling sweeping measures that include the largest police and military recruitment drive in recent years. In a statement on Wednesday, the President cited the resurgence of violent attacks across several states, stressing that “the times require all hands on deck.” Under the directive, the Nigeria…