The Presidential Committee on flood relief and rehabilitation, has donated N1 billion to the victims of flood disaster in Borno. The fifth Wazirin Katsina, Alhaji Sani Lugga, who is a member of the committee. disclosed this in a statement issued in Katsina on Monday. He said,“Because of the unprecedented...
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The European Union (EU) has said that it supported Nigeria and five other Sahel countries affected by flood with 5.4 million Euros. In a statement issued by the bloc and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday, the other countries that benefitted are Chad, Niger, Cameroon, Mali and...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – In response to the recent flood disaster that ravaged Maiduguri and Jere LGAs, UNICEF, in collaboration with the Borno State Government, Primary Healthcare Development Agency (PHCDA), and other partners, have launched campaigns for Oral Cholera Vaccination, Measles Vaccination, and Vitamin A supplementation. The UNICEF...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to “direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to promptly investigate the spending of the billions of naira of Ecological Fund...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has inaugurated a committee to disburse relief packages to victims of Maiduguri flood disaster. The September 10 flooding has significantly destroyed homes, infrastructure and agricultural lands and displaced thousands of families. The 35-member committee was inaugurated by Governor...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has constituted a committee on flood disaster relief disbursement that would coordinate government intervention to victims of flooding in Maiduguri metropolis and its environs. Recall that most parts of Maiduguri were submerged in water due to the overflow...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Federal Government has donated 6,000 metric tonnes of assorted grains to Borno State to alleviate the suffering of flood disaster victims. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, presented the items to Governor Babagana Zulum at the Government House in...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Abuja- The sons of Nigeria’s President, Seyi Tinubu and Yinka Tinubu on Friday evening stormed Maiduguri city together with some youths to sympathize with the people and government of Borno State over the devastating flood disaster. Mr. Tinubu, who was accompanied by his brother, friends and...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has shown its commitment to supporting its members in times of need. Recently, the union provided tangible support to journalists affected by the devastating floods in Borno State. Although the NUJ National President, Chris Isiguzo, couldn’t make it...
Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, has mobilised 50 medical personnel to provide medical support services to victims of the flood disaster in Maiduguri, Borno. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that flood submerged Maiduguri on Sept. 10, following the collapsed of spillways at the Alau...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The former Chairman of the Governing Board of TETFUND and Mattawali of Borno, Alhaji Kashim Ibrahim Imam, has made a passionate appeal to wealthy individuals and corporate organizations to provide emergency support to the recent flood victims in Maiduguri. The devastating flood has caused...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has held an emergency meeting with United Nations Humanitarian officials and other development partners to discuss how to collaborate and coordinate efforts to support Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) affected by the recent flood in Maiduguri. During the meeting, Governor...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has announced on Thursday that his state is experiencing relative peace, enabling farmers to return to previously abandoned farms due to farmers/herders clashes. He made this statement while briefing State House correspondents after meeting with President Bola Tinubu. Alia visited the President to update...
Some residents of Bode Saadu community in the Moro local government area of Kwara are currently counting their losses, following Wednesday evening’s flooding caused by intermittent downpour. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the downpour submerged many houses in the area, with many residents displaced. Many houses...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) General Christopher Musa led Service Chiefs to Maiduguri on sympathy visits to the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Garbai Ibn Umar El Kanemi and the people and Government of Borno State over the recent flood disaster that ravaged...
Some canoe paddlers are making brisk businesses in Maiduguri due to high patronage of their services occasioned by the flood disaster that ravaged the ancient city. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that flood submerged Maiduguri in the past 10 days following the breakdown of spillways at the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs. Oluremi Bola Tinubu, represented by Mrs. Nana Kashim Shettima, Wife of the Vice President, paid sympathy visits to the Shehu of Borno, HRH, Alhaji Abubakar Garbai Umar Ibn El Kanemi, at his palace and Governor Babagana Umara Zulum...
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has announced the commencement of gradual release of water from Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam to prevent flooding in Nigeria. The Director-General of NIHSA, Mr Umar Mohammed, made known in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. He stated that “following an official communication from...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Deputy Governor of Borno State, Hon. Umar Kadafur, and Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume led a delegation of Emirs, former Deputy Governors, and stakeholders from nine local government areas of Southern Borno Senatorial District on a sympathy visit to Governor Babagana Zulum and the Shehu...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – An outpouring of support continues for the people and government of Borno State, including the traditional institution of Borno Emirate, as individuals and organizations visit to offer sympathy and condolences. On Tuesday, the President and Chairman of Amnu Dantata Group of Companies, Alhaji Aminu...