Borno flood: Beyond relief – By Dakuku Peterside …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Let me be upfront: I commiserate with everyone affected by the Borno flood. This is a catastrophe that goes beyond physical devastation; it is about systemic failures. I appreciate Governor Babagana Zulum’s leadership so far. In response to the crisis, he outperforms the … Read more
APC NWC visits Borno, Yobe states over flooding, terrorists attack …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje (CON), yesterday, September 12, 2024, led members of the Party’s National Working Committee (NWC) on visits with the Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum and Governor … Read more
Borno flood: Food insecurity to worsen – Refugee Commission …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) has expressed fear that the recent flooding in Maiduguri, Borno may increase food insecurity. Alhaji Tijani Ahmed, the Federal Commissioner of the commission expressed this concern at a media briefing on … Read more
APC urges FG to tackle humanitarian challenges in Borno …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged all federal and Borno state government agencies to spare no effort in tackling all humanitarian challenges occasioned by the flooding that ravaged Maiduguri on Monday, September 9. Communities in the Borno state capital were … Read more
Maiduguri flood: Situation still terrible – SEMA …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Director-General of the Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Mr Barkindo Mohammed, has described the situation in flooded Maiduguri town as “terrible.” TheNewsGuru.com earlier reported that Alau Dam, which collapsed early Tuesday morning, has continued to submerge various wards in the town while thousands … Read more
Stray elephants invade Borno communities …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Forestry and Wild Life in Borno Ministry of Environment has disclosed that a herd of elephants that allegedly strayed from neighbouring Cameroon has invaded and destroyed some community farmlands in the State. Advertisement A Director in the Ministry, Mr Ayuba Peter, who confirmed the incident … Read more
Flood: Borno govt closes schools for 2 weeks …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Borno State Government has announced the closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state for two weeks due to floods that had displaced many residents. A statement on Monday by the Acting Director, Schools Services, Grema Bulama, … Read more
Breaking: Top Nigerian commissioner dies in his room …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Ahmed Ali Ahmed, the Borno State Commissioner for Finance, has died. TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) learnt that the commissioner had died inside his room on Monday morning. Advertisement According to unnamed source, the deceased’s door was forced open after he exceeded the time he usually comes out … Read more
Troops kill Boko Haram commander, others in Borno …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Nigerian Army announced on Sunday that its troops had neutralised a notorious Boko Haram commander, Abu Rijab, and other terrorist fighters in an offensive operation on Saturday. This was made known in a post on the Nigerian army’s official X Handle, saying … Read more