Tag: EmergencyResponse
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EMERGENCY AGENCIES BOOST FLOOD PREPAREDNESS IN BORNO, ADAMAWA, AND YOBE
EMERGENCY AGENCIES BOOST FLOOD PREPAREDNESS IN BORNO, ADAMAWA, AND YOBE As flood risks rise in northeast Nigeria, emergency agencies and state governments in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe have stepped up efforts to protect residents. NEMA and SEMAs are intensifying monitoring, early warnings, and community engagement in flood-prone areas. Relief materials have been distributed, drainage channels…
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HIPPOS ON THE MOVE: DEADLY INVASION SPARKS FEAR IN ADAMAWA COMMUNITIES
HIPPOS ON THE MOVE: DEADLY INVASION SPARKS FEAR IN ADAMAWA COMMUNITIES Displaced by flooding, a herd of hippopotamuses has stormed Guyuk and Shelleng in Adamawa, killing one young man and terrorising locals by raiding homes and farmlands. Officials and traditional leaders are urgently appealing for wildlife intervention as these massive animals threaten lives and livelihoods,…
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DEADLY GERMAN TRAIN DERAILMENT LINKED TO LANDSLIDE AFTER HEAVY RAIN
DEADLY GERMAN TRAIN DERAILMENT LINKED TO LANDSLIDE AFTER HEAVY RAIN Three lives were lost and dozens injured when a regional train derailed near Riedlingen in southwestern Germany, likely due to a landslide triggered by heavy rains and an overflowing sewage shaft. The victims include a 36-year-old trainee, the 32-year-old train driver, and a 70-year-old passenger.…
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SWIFT RESCUE IN ADAMAWA: RED CROSS SAVES FLOOD VICTIMS IN YOLA-SOUTH
Swift Rescue in Adamawa: Red Cross Saves Flood Victims in Yola-South As floodwaters ravage Yola-South in Adamawa State, the Red Cross steps in with timely rescue operations, bringing hope and relief to stranded residents. On Sunday, July 27, 2025, officials from the Red Cross Society were spotted bravely rescuing flood victims in Yola-South Local Government…
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JIGAWA ALLOCATES N4.2B FOR FLOOD MITIGATION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
JIGAWA ALLOCATES N4.2B FOR FLOOD MITIGATION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE Jigawa is taking flood threats seriously—earmarking over N4 billion to protect communities and boost emergency readiness this rainy season. Dr. Abdullahi Sa’id, Chairman of Local Emergency Management Committees, revealed the fund during a town hall in Ringim. The money supports 21 flood-prone LGAs with prevention efforts,…
