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Idris Durkwa Pays Homage to Shehu of Borno After Devastating Floods
By Abdul Kareem Maiduguri, Nigeria – Alhaji Idris Durkwa, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Borno State, led a delegation of party members on Thursday to the palace of the Shehu of Borno, HRH Dr. Abubakar Garbai Al-Amin Elkanemi, to express condolences after the catastrophic floods that recently struck Maiduguri and…
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NGO Trains CSO Network on Survivor-centered Advocacy in Borno
By Abdul Kareem Representatives from various civil society organizations gathered Tuesday, September 24, for a one-day training on promoting transitional justice and reconciliation in Borno State. The training was organized by the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, a Maiduguri-based NGO currently leading the advocacy for transitional justice and reconciliation in post-Boko Haram era Borno…
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Seyi, President Tinubu’s Son Pledges Support to Flood-Ravaged Borno, Donates Over ₦500 Million
By Abdul Kareem Seyi Tinubu, a youth advocate and son of Nigeria’s president, expressed solidarity on Friday with the people of Borno State following devastating floods in Maiduguri, the state capital. Accompanied by his brother, friends, and associates, Tinubu announced a donation exceeding ₦500 million on their behalf, aimed at alleviating the hardships faced by…
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Maiduguri Flood: ‘Most Pressing Needs of Our People Today Are Food and Water,’ Says Kashim Imam
By Abdul Kareem In the wake of devastating floods that have wreaked havoc on Maiduguri, displacing thousands and claiming hundreds of lives, Alhaji Kashim Ibrahim Imam, an accomplished business mogul, politician, and Borno elder has stepped forward with a significant philanthropic effort. Relocating his entire family to his ancestral home town, Maiduguri, Imam has initiated…
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Maiduguri Flood: First Lady Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative Donates ₦500 million to Borno Government The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Bola Tinubu, represented by wife of the vice president, Mrs. Nana Kashim Shettima, visited Borno State to offer comfort to those affected by the catastrophic floods that devastated 80% of Maiduguri, the state capital. During…
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Mohammed Imam Donates ₦50 Million to Flood Relief Efforts
By Abdul Kareem MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Mohammed Imam, a prominent Borno politician and former governorship candidate for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has stepped up to aid his community amidst the devastating flooding that recently struck Maiduguri. Last week, Imam donated ₦50 million to the Borno state government to support relief initiatives for those affected…
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Maiduguri Flood: Southern Borno Stakeholders Donate ₦200 million
By Abdul Kareem A delegation led by Deputy Governor of Borno State, Umar Kadafur, had on Tuesday visited Governor Babagana Zulum to present a ₦200 million donations raised by the people of Southern Borno. This effort was part of a community initiative responding to the governor’s call for assistance. The funds, collected from Southern Borno…
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Maiduguri Flood: Former VP Atiku Abubakar Visits Maiduguri, Donates ₦100 Million
By Abdul Kareem Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, donated ₦100 million on Sunday to aid in the recovery from the devastating flood that struck Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, on Tuesday. Mr. Abubakar, who also serves as the Waziri of Adamawa, calls for a holistic approach to providing a lasting solution to…
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Former Governor Ali Sheriff Leads Relief Efforts with ₦100 Million Donation to Borno Flood Survivors
By Abdul Kareem Former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff has stepped forward to show his support and empathy to the victims of the recent flooding in Maiduguri. Demonstrating unparalleled commitment to his home state, Sheriff announced a substantial donation of ₦100 million to aid the post-flood recovery efforts. The floods, which wreaked havoc on…
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NEDC Delivers Lifeline to Flood Victims in Northeast Nigeria
By Abdul Kareem MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has stepped up relief efforts for flood victims in the northeastern states of Nigeria, distributing 200,000 bags of rice alongside essential supplies. At a presentation in Maiduguri on Wednesday, Managing Director Mohammed Alkali emphasized the urgency of the relief operation. “In view of…
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