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BREAKING: President Tinubu Departs Abuja for Maiduguri, Borno State

by Folarin Kehinde September 16, 2024

written by Folarin Kehinde

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Abuja to visit Borno State, where he will offer condolences and evaluate the impact of the recent floods in Maiduguri, the state capital.

The President’s visit comes after Vice President Kashim Shettima and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar earlier visited the state to assess the situation.

During his visit, Atiku Abubakar donated N100 million to assist the victims of the devastating flood that ravaged Maiduguri.

The flooding, caused by the breach of the Alu Dam, displaced over one million people.

The President returned to the country on Sunday night from trips to China and the UK.

More to follow…..

September 16, 2024 0 comments

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Flooding: 200,000 displaced, children missing in Maiduguri – NEMA

by Folarin Kehinde September 11, 2024

written by Folarin Kehinde

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that over 200,000 people have been displaced after the Alau Dam broke down on Tuesday, September 10.

According to the agency, several children cannot be accounted for as houses have been submerged in the flood that hit Maiduguri, the Borno State’s capital city.

Many properties worth millions are also said to have been destroyed including farmlands, markets and businesses.

Hospitals like the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital were also ravaged with patients and staff of the hospital sacked from the premises.

In addition, the Palace of the Shehu of Borno was also flooded leaving the monarch and other residents displaced from the location.

While many climate experts have said that the situation which is occurring after 30 years could have been averted, President Bola Tinubu had ordered the vice President to visit Maiduguri and ascertain the level of damage to the city.

September 11, 2024 0 comments