Elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Ɗantata, has donated N1.5 billion to victims of Maiduguri flood disaster in Borno State. Ɗantata donated the money yesterday when he visited the State governor Babagana Zulum at the Government House, Maiduguri, the State capital. He expressed sympathy with the state government and victims of the disaster. Ɗantata, 96, lamented the downturn in the country’s economy’s fortune, pleading with the political elites to fear Allah. In addition, he prayed for unity and peace in both Borno State and Nigeria as a whole. In response, Governor Zulum…
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President Tinubu visits Maiduguri, commiserate with flood-hit victims
President Bola Tinubu yesterday arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, to offer condolences to the residents, in the aftermath of the devastating flood that resulted in loss of lives and extensive damage to properties. The President, who returned to the country last night after trips to UAE, China and UK, arrived at the Air component of ‘Operation Hadin Kai’, Air Force Base Maiduguri at 03:18 pm. On arrival, the President was received by the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the Air component…
Read MoreAtiku donates N100m to Borno flood victims
Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar has donated the sum of N100 million to assist the victims of the recent flood that ravaged Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Abubakar’s donation was made known in a statement issued by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, yesterday. The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in his visit, also paid a courtesy visit to the State governor, Prof Babagana Zulum at the Government House, where the donation to the flood relief fund was announced. According to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), more…
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