The Interior Ministry is introducing an emergency SMS alert system and has conducted a test of the new service at around 7 pm today. Read more:

The mayor of Dromolaxia–Meneou has requested an official written update from Civil Defence on approved and registered shelters in four communities, as residents seek clarity on available protection facilities. Kypros Andronikou said he had contacted Cyprus Civil Defence to obtain formal information on shelters recorded in its archive for Tersefanou, Kiti, Pervolia and Meneou, to […]

Cyprus has approximately 2,500 bomb shelters capable of accommodating up to 45% of its population, with ongoing efforts to increase their number, according to the Civil Defence head.

Dr Audi was first appointed to the position in 2021 by former President Muhammadu Buhari. His initial five-year term ended last Friday as he participated in activities commemorating the 2026 World Civil Defence Day at the NSCDC National Headquarters in Abuja. The post Tinubu renews NSCDC CG tenure for another five years appeared first on Vanguard News.

The outgoing Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Audi, highlighted key achievements during his tenure, including 4,677 arrests and generating ₦4.5 billion.

Tantita has donated a Command & Control Centre to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), revealing that at least 15 NSCDC personnel have died fighting oil theft in the Niger Delta.

Everything was running smoothly at the British bases in Dhekelia on Wednesday, with no incidents to cause public concern.

Airbnb has sent a message to property owners registered on its platform following the attack on the Akrotiri base. In an email to hosts in Cyprus, the company guided the situation on the island, directing them to instructions issued by the Cyprus Civil Defence authorities.

The Malaysian government announced plans to strengthen the capacity, training, and preparedness of its Civil Defence Force to better respond to climate change impacts and various disasters.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara State has arrested twelve individuals suspected of being illegal immigrants from Mali in Ilorin, the state capital.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 12 suspected illegal immigrants from Mali in Ilorin, Kwara State following a tip-off. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-arrests-12-illegal-immigrants-in-kwara/

Members of Cyprus Civil Defence continue to patrol the Akrotiri area following the evacuation of the community, according to the service’s spokesperson. Panayiotis Liasides said patrols are also being carried out in neighbouring communities located near critical infrastructure. The Ministry of Interior announced on Tuesday that the situation in the Akrotiri municipal district will remain […]

The Interior Ministry has issued self-protection guidelines to help the public prepare for the risk of hostile action and take timely precautionary measures. In urban areas, authorities will sound sirens in affected districts and instruct residents to move to shelters or designated temporary protection areas in the event of an emergency. Civil Defence sirens serve […]

• Civil Defence official testifies power shutdown, closed exits and lack of emergency lighting hampered evacuation • Says building was inspected twice in 2024, 2025 and fire safety mesasures were found inadequate KARACHI: An official of Civil Defence has informed the Gul Plaza Judicial Commission that the fire and rescue service of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), as well as the Rescue 1122, were equipped with advanced machinery, but failed to douse the fire efficiently and rescue ...

A female officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has died after being knocked down and run over by an operational patrol vehicle during a simulation exercise in Abuja. The…

An overhaul of New Zealand's 24-year-old Civil Defence Act has reached the select committee stage, but concerns are being raised about the absence of flood early warning systems in the proposed legislation.

A major fire erupted at an Abu Dhabi warehouse on February 23, 2026, triggering a swift emergency response. Civil defence and police teams are actively battling the blaze, with no casualties reported so far. Investigations into the cause will commence once the site is secured, highlighting the UAE's focus on fire preparedness.