Celebrating Zubaida Umar’s One Year of Transformational Leadership as NEMA DG
It’s a year now when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Mrs Zubaida Umar as the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), effective 15th March, 2024.In marking the milestone, it is only fitting to reflect on the period that has been defined by dedication, innovation, and impactful service to the nation. Since assuming […]
AYA-Karu Expressway Fuel Tanker Explosion: NEMA deploys rescue team, clears gridlock
On Wednesday, 19th March 2025, at approximately 19:00 hrs, NEMA’s Abuja Operations Office received a distress call about a major road crash along the AYA-Karu Expressway.The accident involved a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) truck that lost control and crashed into another truck. The crash resulted into fire that subsequently impacted on several other vehicles with […]
Back to Ground Zero: Who Advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Do This?
PRESS STATEMENT BY SEN. BABAFEMI OJUDU, CON March 18, 2025 I have just picked up my phone after breaking my fast to find multiple missed calls and countless messages about an alarming development: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly declared a state of emergency in Rivers State. If this is true, then I must ask: […]
Governor Uba Sani: A Beacon of Philanthropy in Kaduna State
By Sir Idris Hassan Munkail March 5, 2025 In an era where leadership is often scrutinized, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State stands out as a paragon of philanthropy and dedication to his people’s welfare. His administration’s initiatives have consistently aimed at alleviating poverty, ensuring food security, and fostering economic empowerment across the state. One […]
Education Sector: Gov. Sani’s Silent Revolution in Kaduna
Governor Uba Sani has enacted policies and programmes that are expanding access to education and providing conducive learning atmosphere, resulting in positive outcomes in the education sector. The Commissioner of Education, Professor Muhammad Sani Bello who stated this at the quarterly ministerial press briefing which held at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, said that the Governor’s […]
How NEMA enhances disaster response in Nigeria
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Nigeria has introduced some far-reaching reforms to improve its capacity to respond to disasters. Under the leadership of Director General Zubaida Umar, the agency has prioritised institutional capacity, technology integration, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. According to the Press Unit of NEMA Headquarters Abuja, these initiatives aim to make disaster management […]
2025 Hajj: I won’t let Tinubu down – NAHCON chairman
Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh, has vowed to not let President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigerians in his determination to deliver the 2025 Hajj exercise. In a statement on Tuesday, Abdullahi Saleh, stated that the commission is committed to deliver on its mandate, especially the 2025 Hajj exercise. […]
Dangiwa Applauds Centenary City Project
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has applauded the Centenary City Plc. The Minister said that the city is a reliable way to boost Nigerian investment opportunities. The Minister made this known during an inspection tour to the Centenary city project in Abuja. He was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Dr […]
FG Committed to Solving Housing Needs of Nigerians – Belgore
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr Shuaib Belgore has restated the commitment of the federal government to solving the housing needs of Nigerians. Belgore retated this when he hosted the marketing manager of China Harbour Engineering Company limited, Mr Nicholas Liu who led his management officers on a visit to […]
Dangote Refinery seals deal with another local marketer
The Dangote Refinery has sealed another deal with Ptima Energy, which is the latest to join the ranks of companies lifting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, directly from its plant. This move further expands the distribution network for Dangote’s refined products and reinforces the refinery’s growing influence in gaining market share in […]