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Flood: ACF commiserates with victims, seeks strict town, regional planning laws
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has extended its condolences to communities in Northern Nigeria and other affected regions, following the devastating floods caused by overflowing rivers, streams, and dam. In a statement issued in Kaduna by Prof. Tanko Muhammad-Baba, the ACF’s National Publicity Secretary, the forum expressed deep concerns over the tragic loss of lives, destruction of property, and disruption…
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Explosion: Tinubu condoles with families of victims, Niger govt
President Bola Tinubu on Monday condoled with the government and people of Niger over the petrol tanker explosion in the state on Sunday, which claimed the lives of 48 people and livestock. According to the Niger Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), many people were injured in the accident, which also involved a truck loaded…
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Niger govt. disburses N50m to victims of mining pit collapse
The Niger Government has disbursed N50 million as support to victims of the June mining pit collapse in Shiroro Local Government Area of the state that killed 14 people. Alhaji Abubakar Usman, Secretary to the Niger Government, said in Minna on Thursday that the fund was a relief support and not a compensation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…
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NEMA commences distribution of relief items to Abia flood victims
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has commenced distribution of relief items to persons affected by 2024 flood in communities of Isuikwuato and Ummennochi local government areas of Abia. The items were handed over to the representatives of the affected communities by NEMA in collaboration with the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) on Thursday in Umuahia. The Head of Operations,…
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NEMA donates relief materials to Kaduna attack victims
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has donated relief items to communities that recently came under attack in some parts of Kaduna State. Other beneficiaries of the gesture were victims of the fire outbreak in Igabi Local Government Area. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), reports that Malam Imam Garki, Kaduna Zonal Coordinator of NEMA, presented the items to Mr Hussaini…
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Matawalle donates N20m to Gummi flood victims
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle on Tuesday donated N20 million to victims of last Friday’s flood disaster in Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara. Matawalle presented the cash assistance to the Emir of Gummi, Justice Lawal Hassan. The minister, who was represented by the State Chairman of APC, Tukur Dan Fulani, commiserated with victims of the disaster…
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Gov Lawal commiserates with Gummi flood victims
Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara has commiserated with the victims of the recent flood disaster in Gummi Local Government Area of the state and promised immediate support. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the flood disaster struck as a result of a heavy downpour in Gummi town and some communities, which resulted in the death of 10 people…
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FRSC hands over N1m recovered from accident scene to victim’s family
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FCT Sector Command, has returned over N1 million and other valuables to the family of an accident victim, who lost his life in a ghastly car crash. Speaking, during a news conference on Friday in Abuja, the Sector Commander, Mr Muta’a Chorrie commended the Unit Command for their transparency and diligence in recovering and returning…
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Police foil kidnapping attempts in Katsina, rescue 7 victims
The Police Command in Katsina State said it has foiled a kidnapping attempt at Yan Shantuma village, in Danmusa lLocal Government Area and rescued seven victims. The spokesman of the command, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement issued in Katsina on Wednesday. He said, ”On Wednesday, at about 4:30 pm, a distress call was received at the Danmusa…
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Firm donates clinic to FRSC, free medical services to accident victims
A fertilizer company has donated a clinic to the Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC) and pledged to provide free medical services to victims of road crashes towards strengthening post- crash support services. The clinic was inaugurated by Hajiya Nafisa Shehu, National President, Road Safety Officers’ Wives Association (ROSOWA) at Dumbi, Zaria on Wednesday. Shehu said the roadside clinic was built, equipped…
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Reps pledge support to victims of Karu market inferno
The House of Representatives has pledged support for the victims of the recent fire outbreak at Karu Market in the Federal Capital Territory Hon. Fredrick Agbedi, Chairman House Committee on FCT Area Councils and Ancillary Matters made the pledge on Wednesday, during an assessment visit to the market Agbebi who led other members of the committee on the visit, to…
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Edo Govt. consoles families of victims of Jattu market incident
Edo Government has commiserated with families of victims of the incident at Jattu Market, Etsako West local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that four people were killed when a tree fell on traders at Jattu market on Monday morning due to a heavy downpour. Chris Nehikhare, State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, in…
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Immigration rescues 5 human trafficking victims in Cote D’Ivoire
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Seme Area Command says it has rescued five victims of human trafficking in Cote d’Ivoire. Abdullahi Adamu, the Comptroller, Seme Area Command of NIS, disclosed this at a press conference on Friday. He said that the Nigeria Immigration Attachés in Cote d‘Ivoire in collaboration with the Nigerian community in that country and some other partners,…
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NSA hands over 16 more kidnap victims to Zamfara govt
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Thursday, handed another set of 16 abducted victims to the officials of Zamfara Government. This is contained in a statement by Mr Michael Abuh, Head, Strategic Communications, National Counter-Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), on Thursday in Abuja. Ribadu said the handing over was a demonstration of the…
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Fight against insurgency, terrorists must continue, says Ag Borno governor
The Acting Governor of Borno, Alhaji Umar Kadafur , has said that the fight against insurgency and terrorism must continue. Kadafur made this known when he visited victims of the Saturday suicide bomb blast in Gwoza, Borno. He condemned the attacks on the people. He said the perpetrators of the act took advantage of the laxity of vigilance by the people…
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Police kill 3 bandits in Katsina, rescue kidnap victims
The Police Command in Katsina says it has suceeded in thwarting a kidnap attempt, killed three suspected bandits, and rescued all the kidnapped victims. ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the command’s spokesman, who disclosed this said the incident occurred at Duya village, Maibakko ward, in Sabuwa Local Government Area (LGA). “On June 7, 2024, information was received at the Sabuwa Divisional Police…
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Ganduje donates N5m, rice to victims of Kano Mosque attack
Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has donated N5 million to victims of the recent attack on Gadan Mosque in Gezawa Local Government in Kano. The former governor also gave 50 bags of rice to the victims. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that one Shafiu Abuvakar, 38, on May 18, set the…
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