Tag: Maiduguri
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Maiduguri flood: Prison forced to evacuate inmates
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) is working tirelessly to mitigate the devastating impact of recent flooding on its facilities in Maiduguri, Borno, particularly the Medium Security Custodial Centre. Abubakar Umar, Assistant Controller of Corrections and Service Public Relations Officer, stated this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
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Maiduguri flood: Situation still terrible – SEMA
Mr Barkindo Mohammed, the Director General of the Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has described the situation in flooded Maiduguri town as “terrible.” Water from Alau Dam, which collapsed early Tuesday morning, has continued to submerge various wards in the town while thousands of displaced residents are scouting for safer places.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you all- Buhari condoles with victims of Maiduguri flood
My thoughts and prayers are with all- Buhari condoles with victims of Maiduguri flood
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Speaker Abbas laments over Maiduguri flood, calls for immediate action
The Speaker of the House of Representatives. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has lamented the flood that ravaged Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, between Monday and Tuesday. Flood took over most parts of Maiduguri following a downpour that led to the collapse of the Alao Dam. The palace of the Shehu of Borno, among other key places,…
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Floods: Tinubu orders urgent intervention by NEMA in Maiduguri, pledges support for victims
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to immediately assist the flood victims in parts of Maiduguri, the state capital of Borno. Tinubu gave the order in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga on Tuesday, where he expressed deep concern about the flooding.…
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Tinubu reacts as flood sacks thousands in Maiduguri, issues directive to Shettima
President Bola Tinubu has ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to immediately visit Maiduguri, Borno State, following the collapse of the Alau Dam which led to severe flooding that overtook the city.
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Maiduguri flooded as Alau dam breaks down
Residents of Maiduguri in Borno are on high alert as flood has submerged many homes following the alleged breakdown of Alau Dam that has been filled to capacity for the past one week.
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Chess Master, Onakoya Partners with NAFOM, Borno state govt, AHSF to organise 3-day training and sensitization campaing in Maiduguri
Nigerian Guinness World Records for the longest marathon chess game, Tunde Onakoya joined forces with Nigeria Airforce Officers Mess (NAFOM) chess club, Borno state government and Albarka Health Spring Foundation to organise Maiduguri Chess training and sensitization campaing.
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JUST IN: Immigration officer shoots self, as police impose 24 hours curfew In Borno
An immigration officer accidentally shot himself thrice on the foot while blocking protesters in Maiduguri the Borno state capital.
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Aliyu Zubairu banks on hard work to give El-Kanemi Warriors the day
Technical Adviser Aliyu Zubairu has credited hard work for his team’s progress into the men’s final of this year’s President Federation Cup, and believes the same virtue will see the Maiduguri landlords pick up their third Nigeria Cup title in Lagos on Saturday.