11 h. ago Trump Jolts Nigeria, other Africa Nations just Emerging From ‘Great Funding Squeeze’

African governments can barely catch a break. Just as regional finance ministers were beginning to get over what the International read more Trump Jolts Nigeria, other Africa Nations just Emerging From ‘Great Funding Squeeze’

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31 h. ago Rivers crisis: PANDEF hails Speaker for oversight committee on state of emergency

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has praised Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, for establishing an ad hoc committee to oversee the state of emergency in Rivers State. In a letter dated April 16, PANDEF National Chairman Godknows Igali commended the House leadership’s decision, particularly for its oversight […] The post Rivers crisis: PANDEF hails Speaker for oversight committee on state of emergency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago EFCC spokesman, Oyewale wins 2025 NIPR government spokesperson award

The Head of Media and Publicity at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Dele Oyewale, has been named the Outstanding Federal Government Spokesperson of the Year by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations. Oyewale, a Deputy Commander at the EFCC, emerged winner in the keenly contested category at the National Spokespersons Awards held on Wednesday. Read More

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44 h. ago Colombia declares national emergency as yellow fever kills 34

Colombia has declared a national health and economic emergency over a deadly yellow fever outbreak, with the government urging people to get vaccinated and take precautions while traveling over Easter weekend. The mosquito-borne virus, which typically causes fever, muscle pains, nausea, and headaches, is endemic to multiple countries in South America, including Colombia, where the Read More

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3 d. ago NEMA Partners NSCDC, Trains Officials On Emergency Flood Rescue

Following the alert issued about flooding in Imo State, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has trained officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on how to respond to emergencies caused by floods. NEMA Operation head for Imo and Abia states, Nnamdi Igwe, disclosed the training in Owerri last week. He said […]

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3 d. ago Ndume hails Tinubu on food security, calls for naira stabilisation

The senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, on Tuesday, praised the Federal Government over its declaration of national emergency on food insecurity. Ndume gave the commendation in a statement issued by his media office in Abuja. His plaudit comes barely 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu made the declaration on Monday, while opening the 6th Read More

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3 d. ago Ndume praises Tinubu’s state of emergency on food security, calls for DOGE

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has praised President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a national emergency on food security, describing it as a bold step towards addressing hunger and inflation across the country. The senator has called for the creation of a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to monitor and enforce policy […] The post Ndume praises Tinubu’s state of emergency on food security, calls for DOGE appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Africa Re and NEMA Drive National Dialogue on Disaster Risk Financing at Abuja Workshop

In a strong move to position Nigeria for better disaster preparedness and financial resilience, the African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) brought together high-level stakeholders for the Disaster Risk Financing & Insurance Workshop on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, the one-day event united Read More

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4 d. ago Bauchi confident of victory as sports festival holds April 22

The Bauchi State Government has insisted that it would emerge victorious in the forthcoming year 2025, 22nd National Sports Festival to be held in Ogun State. The State Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau, gave the assurance on Saturday while disclosing that Governor Bala Mohammed has approved the participation of the state during the event. While receiving Read More

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7 d. ago ‘Fundamentally  flawed decision,’ poll respondents clapback at  Rivers’ state of emergency

President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State ignited a heated national debate. The directive includes read more ‘Fundamentally  flawed decision,’ poll respondents clapback at  Rivers’ state of emergency

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8 d. ago North East lawmakers back Ndume on lopsided appointments claim

•Outraged over exclusion from Agro-Industrial Processing programme From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Lawmakers from the North East geopolitical zone have expressed dissatisfaction over the region’s exclusion from the Federal Government’s Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme. At a press briefing following an emergency meeting held at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, yesterday, the North East […] The post North East lawmakers back Ndume on lopsided appointments claim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Taraba state shines at national wheelchair basketball championship

Taraba State’s men’s and women’s teams emerged champions at the BetKing National Wheelchair Basketball Championship, which concluded on Thursday at read more Taraba state shines at national wheelchair basketball championship

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8 d. ago Flood: 321 deaths recorded, 1,373,699 people affected in 2024—FG

By Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government has revealed that 321 deaths were recorded due to flooding in 2024. It also affected 1,373,699 people across 217 local government areas in 34 states. Through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the government reported that 740,734 people were displaced. Plus, 2,854 individuals suffered injuries of varying degrees. […] The post Flood: 321 deaths recorded, 1,373,699 people affected in 2024—FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago MC Oluomo, Others Set To Unveil Organisation To Support Tinubu

Fresh facts have emerged that the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo and other notable youth leaders have concluded plans to unveil a socio-political organisation to support President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election. It was gathered that the group to be known as Team […]

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9 d. ago PICTORIAL: NEMA, others receive 144 Nigerians repatriated from Libya

The National Emergency Management Agency in Lagos, along with other important groups, have received 144 Nigerians returning from Libya at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Cargo Terminal, Ikeja, Lagos. According to a statement from NEMA’s X handle on Wednesday, the group included 89 men, 35 women, 17 children, and three infants. They arrived on a Read More

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1 week ago Rivers emergency rule: IYC scribe slams Lokpobiri over comments, alleges compromise

By Sunday Ani The Secretary-General of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Maobuye Nangi Obu, has criticised the council’s president, Jonathan Lokpobiri, for allegedly blaming the Ijaw people for the imposition of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Obu described Lokpobiri’s remarks as hypocritical and a betrayal of the Ijaw nation, accusing him of […] The post Rivers emergency rule: IYC scribe slams Lokpobiri over comments, alleges compromise appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Despite supporting President on Rivers, NASS added clauses to reduce the six

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti   The Spokesperson of the Senate, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has said that despite approving the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, the National Assembly added some clauses outside what the President brought to the Assembly.     According to him, the clauses were included to […] The post Despite supporting President on Rivers, NASS added clauses to reduce the six-month emergency rule – Spokesperson, Adaramodu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Plateau attacks: NEMA assesses communities, says 1,820 persons displaced

The National Emergency Management Agency, in collaboration with the Plateau State Emergency Management Agency, has begun a rapid assessment of communities affected by recent attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a statement shared on its X account on Sunday, NEMA revealed that the attacks affected several villages, including Ruwi, Hurti, Tadai, Read More

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1 week ago Group sets for nationwide protest Monday over Rivers emergency rule

The Take-It-Back movement has said there is no going back on the planned nationwide protest scheduled for Monday, April 7. This is even as the Lagos State Police Command issued a directive to all commanders and officers within its jurisdiction, alerting them to the protest. Take-It-Back had called for a nationwide demonstration to address what Read More

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2 w. ago Benue lawmaker pleads for federal intervention as herdsmen attacks worsen

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja A lawmaker representing Otukpo-Ohimini Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Blessing Onuh, has condemned the escalating violence in her constituency, urging President Bola Tinubu to deploy security forces to combat suspected herdsmen attacks. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, the two-term lawmaker described the killings as a “national emergency,” citing recent […] The post Benue lawmaker pleads for federal intervention as herdsmen attacks worsen appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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