The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has issued an urgent warning that the water level at Bakin Kogi, Jimeta, in Adamawa State, has risen above the critical threshold of 6.0 meters, significantly increasing the risk of overbank flooding in surrounding communities. In a statement posted on X on Wednesday, the agency disclosed that the current […]
The Federal Government has warned of possible heavy flooding across 15 states and 68 locations between August 10 and 14, urging residents and stakeholders to take urgent precautions. The National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre, under the Federal Ministry of Environment, issued the alert on Sunday, naming parts of Adamawa, Bauchi, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, […]
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the emergency management agencies of Anambra, Ebonyi, and Enugu states, has activated a coordinated response mechanism to address the threat of imminent flooding across the South-East region. This development follows fresh alerts issued by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), […]
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the death of nine individuals following a boat mishap in Zangon Maje Village, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State. According to a statement shared on the agency’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, the incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, 2025. The […]
A devastating flood in Adamawa State has left at least eight people dead, dozens missing many of them children and over 600 homes destroyed, prompting urgent flood preparedness efforts across several Nigerian states. The disaster struck in the early hours of Sunday after a torrential six-hour downpour inundated communities in Yola, including Shagari Low Cost, […]
A fierce windstorm that tore through Garba Chede and nearby villages in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State has displaced more than 1,800 people and claimed six lives, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed on Monday. The storm, which followed heavy rainfall on June 2, 2025, left a trail of destruction across Anguwan […]
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has launched a nationwide Fire Awareness and Sensitization Campaign to curb fire outbreaks during the harmattan season. The initiative, led by NEMA Director-General Zubaida Umar, aims to equip communities with preventive measures and response strategies to reduce fire incidents. The campaign is being executed through NEMA’s Zonal, Territorial, and […]
Nigeria has once again been gripped by a severe flood crisis, with over 1 million individuals affected across 31 states as of mid-September 2024. The disaster, triggered by unusually heavy rains and the collapse of critical infrastructure, has caused widespread displacement, loss of life, and destruction of homes and farmlands. The country’s annual rainy season, […]
