Tag: Maiduguri
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How Maiduguri flood bared its fangs on physically challenged victims
By Fidelis Mac-Leva (A special report originally published on the ICIR website on December 1, 2024.) PERSONS Living with Disability (PWDs) were among the estimated one million victims affected by the flood that hit Maiduguri, the Borno State capital and its environs on September 9. With over 10,000 members spread across the 27 LGAs of…
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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: 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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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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INFRASTRUCTURE: Governor Zulum Pledges To Deliver on 4 Flyovers For Maiduguri before 2027
By Abdul Kareem Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has inaugurated the construction of a new flyover in Maiduguri, the state capital, marking the third of such project under his administration so far. The West-End Roundabout flyover, awarded at the cost of over 7.9 billion naira, is part of a broader initiative aimed at improving urban…
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Again, Fire Guts Maiduguri’s Gamboru Market
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, experienced yet another devastating fire incident that commenced during the early hours of Sunday. The inferno occurred at Gamboru market, the city’s second-largest marketplace, resulting in the destruction of valuable properties worth millions of naira. Traders, awakened by the distressing news, found themselves shedding tears of…
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