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Emergency Services
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Federal Government to establish 112 as Nigeria’s universal emergency number
The Nigerian government is partnering with state governors and emergency agencies to standardize 112 as the official unified emergency telephone number for the country.
July 9, 2026
Ogun State Advocates for Increased Utilization of Emergency Ambulance Services
In observance of World Ambulance and Paramedics Day, Ogun State officials are urging residents to utilize the state's expanded emergency response fleet and 24-hour call center.
July 8, 2026
Lagos emergency teams extinguish blaze at Apapa fuel facility
Emergency crews in Lagos have successfully put out a fire at the Bono Energy Terminal in the Ibru Jetty Complex, confirming that no injuries occurred.
July 3, 2026
Six confirmed dead following apartment fire in Antwerp
At least six people died and others were injured after a fire swept through a 10-storey apartment building in Antwerp's Linkeroever district on Wednesday.
July 1, 2026
Fatal light aircraft crash kills two during flight experience in Essex
A two-seat Cessna aircraft crashed in High Ongar, Essex, resulting in the deaths of two people participating in a flight experience.
July 1, 2026
Fatal Wildfire Breaks Out Near Thessaloniki
A fatal wildfire near Thessaloniki has left one man dead and forced evacuations, as over 100 firefighters struggle against strong winds and high temperatures in northern Greece.
June 30, 2026
LASEMA Concludes Rescue Mission at Collapsed Lagos Building with Nine Fatalities
LASEMA has ended rescue operations at a collapsed Lagos building, confirming 27 survivors and nine deaths following a multi-agency effort in the Amuwo-Odofin area.
June 26, 2026
Six additional survivors pulled from Lagos building collapse
Rescue teams have successfully saved six more individuals from a collapsed building in Satellite Town, Lagos, bringing the total number of survivors to 16.
June 25, 2026
At Least Ten Survivors Pulled From Collapsed Lagos Building
Ten people were rescued with injuries after a two-story residential building collapsed at Alakija Bus Stop in Lagos on Thursday, with emergency operations currently searching for others who may be trapped.
June 25, 2026
M25 Traffic Stalls During Intense Heatwave Following Severe Collision
A major crash on the M25 has left motorists stranded for hours in record-breaking heat, leading to numerous medical emergencies and an urgent police investigation.
June 24, 2026