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NEMA, Red Cross Sensitise Kaduna Drivers, Rail Workers On Ebola Prevention

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Nigerian Red Cross Society have sensitised transport workers in Kaduna on Ebola prevention, symptom identification and prompt reporting of suspected cases. The exercise, held on Thursday at Television Motor Park and Rigasa Train Station, targeted two major entry points for travellers from Abuja to Kaduna. Halima Suleiman, Head of Operations, NEMA Kaduna Operations Office, urged drivers and station officials to remain vigilant and report passengers showing symptoms associated with Ebola. She said the sensitisation was necessary because of the frequent interaction between transport workers and travellers from different parts of the country. “At this time, our most important message is to remain calm, remain vigilant and follow official health advice. There is no need for panic,” Suleiman said. She also urged transport operators to maintain accurate passenger manifests and keep them securely to facilitate contact tracing ...
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Timi Frank Raises Alarm Over Alleged Threat To Atiku, Appeals To Trump

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Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Monday, appealed to United States President Donald Trump and the international community to intervene diplomatically over alleged threats to the life and political freedom of the Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 general elections. Frank, in an open letter addressed to Trump and other international leaders, expressed concerns over reports of alleged plans to intimidate, arrest, detain or otherwise undermine Atiku's participation in the forthcoming electoral process. He urged the United States, the United Nations, the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom to engage the Nigerian government and demand credible assurances regarding the safety of opposition leaders. According to Frank who serves as a...
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NEMA Honours Traditional Rulers For Boosting Disaster Prevention In Kaduna

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has honoured traditional rulers in Kaduna North and Chikun Local Government Areas (LGAs) for supporting disaster prevention and risk reduction efforts. Halima Suleiman, Head of Operations, NEMA Kaduna Operations Office, presented the awards during courtesy visits to the traditional rulers on Thursday as part of the agency’s Customer Service Week programme. Suleiman said the visits were aimed at appreciating community leaders for their contributions to disaster management activities. She said their collaboration had helped the agency disseminate disaster awareness and prevention messages to communities. “I feel a sense of satisfaction because we have visited people we have served and collaborated with to ensure our messages reach the grassroots,” she said. Suleiman said the community leaders had demonstrated appreciation for the agency’s work and acknowledged their previous collaborations. She stressed that NEMA could not effec...
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NEMA Urges Staff To Prioritise Compassion In Service Delivery

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged its staff to prioritise compassion, professionalism and accountability in providing services to disaster-affected persons. Mrs Zubaida Umar, Director-General of NEMA, gave the advice in a keynote address at the agency’s 2026 Customer Service Week celebration on Wednesday in Kaduna, Umar said humanitarian service required empathy, responsiveness and respect for the dignity of vulnerable persons, displaced families and communities affected by disasters. Represented by Halima Sulaiman, Head of Operations, Kaduna Office, she said the quality of service delivery could influence lives, livelihoods, recovery and public confidence in the agency. The DG said NEMA continues to collaborate with state emergency management agencies, security agencies, humanitarian partners and other stakeholders to strengthen disaster preparedness and response. She listed the agency’s interventions to include disaster assessments, search and resc...
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Fire ​‌‌‌‍‌‍‍⁠⁠‍​‍‌‌⁠‍‌‍‌​Service, NEMA Sensitise Kaduna Students On Disaster Preparedness

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The Federal Fire Service (FFS) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have urged students to adopt fire safety measures and embrace disaster preparedness to protect lives and property. The agencies gave the advice on Tuesday, during a sensitisation exercise at the Federal Government College, Kaduna, to mark the 2026 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, themed “Resilience Starts at Home”. The State Controller, FFS Kaduna Command, Mr. Aminu Kiyawa, identified faulty electrical wiring, overloaded sockets and improper handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as potential causes of fire outbreaks. “During an emergency, students need to know what to do, when to do it and how to respond,” he said. Kiyawa warned against using water to extinguish electrical fire, advising students to disconnect the power supply where safe and use appropriate firefighting equipment. He urged the school management to establish fire safety clubs and develop emergency response pl...
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NIWA Cautions Boat Operators Against Night Sailing, Overloading

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*NEMA stresses  importance of safe boarding procedures, flood survival skills The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has cautioned boat operators against night sailing, overloading and failure to use life jackets to prevent avoidable accidents on Nigerian waterways. Zonal Area Manager, NIWA Kaduna and Katsina Area Offices,  Mr. Munir Mohammed,  gave the warning at a safety sensitisation campaign on waterway safety and flood control in Kaduna. Mohammed said preventable human errors, including the use of unseaworthy boats, overloading and failure to wear life jackets, contributed to boat accidents. He said the campaign was designed to promote the use of standard life jackets, educate water users on flood safety precautions and discourage unsafe navigation practices. Mohammed urged participants to apply the safety measures demonstrated during the campaign and promote awareness in their communities and at jetties. He called for stronger collaboration ...
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Frank Seeks Trump’s Support To Make 2027 Elections Credible

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  *Raises eyebrows over INEC composition  Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has appealed to United States President Donald Trump to intervene diplomatically to ensure that Nigeria’s 2027 general elections are free, fair and credible. Frank, in an open letter to Trump titled, “No Mandate From Fraud: Election 2027,” urged the US government to impose targeted sanctions, including visa bans, asset freezes and financial restrictions, on electoral officials, judicial officers and security personnel found culpable of electoral manipulation. He called on the Trump administration to adopt what he described as a “No Mandate From Fraud” policy, arguing that credible elections were essential to accountable leadership, economic development and national stability. Frank expressed concerns over the composition of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), alleging that the concentration of people from...
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