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Buni seeks complementary support from World Bank to mitigate anticipated flood in Yobe

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Buni seeks complementary support from World Bank to mitigate anticipated flood in Yobe

Yahaya Wakili

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has called on the Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (Acresal), a World Bank program to complement government efforts in providing solutions to mitigate the anticipated floods this rainy season.

Governor Buni made the call today when he received a delegation from the World Bank and Acresal.

He pointed out that the most definite measure to avert the floods is to construct drainages to channel the flood waters outside the towns and communities.

“This should be treated as a matter of emergency and urgent public importance to avert the looming threat posed by the anticipated floods” Buni said.

He revealed that adequate measures must be taken to support the resettlement of the displaced communities.

“We must support the resilience of the communities and the resettlement program of the state government by saving the reconstructed houses from the threats of the floods” Governor Buni added.

According to him, the resettled communities had in the last three years been threatened by the floods. We must construct drainage systems to avoid the possible disaster caused by rain.

“It is also important to construct drainage systems early to beat inflation, he advised.

The Acresa Task Team Leader, Ms. Joy Iyanga Agene, assured to support the state government to save the people from the floods.

She commended the Yobe state government for providing a conducive environment that enhances the performance of Acresal in the state.

The team was led by Mr. Vijay Kumar of the World Bank, Joy Iyanga Agene, Acresal Task Team Leader, Cesena Cavecchi, senior social specialist and North Coordinator of the World Bank, and Shehu Mohammed Yobe, state Acresal Coordinator.

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NGX boss restates commitment to gender equality

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The Group Chairman Nigerian Exchange Group, Dr. Umaru Kwairanga has restated the NGX’s commitment to gender equality and diversity at all levels of the organisation.

Kwairanga stated this in Lagos on Tuesday while delivering his welcome address on the occasion of the closing ceremony in honour of the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, who visited the floor of the Nigerian Exchange.

He stated that the Nigerian Exchange Group as an organisation remained committed to inclusiveness that drive growth and development at all levels of the NGX’s dealings.

He stated that through such inclusive representation, the NGX has achieved near parity at the board levels of the organisation and was working to improve the representation of female employees down the line.

“As an institution committed to sustainable growth and practices, we recognise the important qualities and values that women bring to the workplace and know that they perform just as well, if not better than men.

“It is a tradition in finance and investment that can be traced to the origins of the banking, finance and investment professions when most of the trade guilds that evolved into those professions were largely composed of men.

“The tradition has persisted for hundreds of years but despite that nomenclature, let me assure you that the investment and securities sector is very welcoming to and open to city gentlemen who are female.

“Women are very well represented at all levels of our industry and I can confide in you that the next President of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers is going to be a woman,” he said.

Kwairanga stated that the NGX would partner with the Ministry to accelerate progress for women’s rights and improve the lot of female gender across the country.

He commended Sulaiman-Ibrahim for her several bold and innovative initiatives that would have positive impact on women and the country as a whole.

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Benue troops neutralize one terrorist, arrest four suspects in Gwer West LGA

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Benue troops neutralize one terrorist, arrest four suspects in Gwer West LGA

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 1 Operation Wirld Stroke deployed at FOB Bilawa-Jor conducted a fighting patrol within Mbapa and Mbabuande general areas on March 23, 2026.

During the operation, troops made contact with terrorists, neutralizing one suspect while others fled.

Following a pursuit, four additional suspects were apprehended and are currently in the custody of security forces for further investigation and prosecution.

In a similar development the troops
recovered a vehicle carrying two cows abandoned by suspected cattle rustlers in Uhemba.

The incident occurred at about 0348hrs on March 24, 2026, when the troops responded to intelligence reports of rustling activities in the area.

Upon the arrival of troops, the suspects fled, leaving behind the vehicle and livestock.

The recovered vehicle and cows are now in the custody of the troops for further investigation and legal action.

Military continue to urge the public to provide timely information on criminal activities to support ongoing security efforts.

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Kogi troops neutralize suspected terrorist in Kabba/Bunu LGA

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Kogi troops neutralize suspected terrorist in Kabba/Bunu LGA

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 12 Brigade have neutralized a suspected terrorist during a fighting patrol at Odoape–Adankolo Forest in Kabba/Bunu LGA.

The encounter occurred at about 1400hrs on March 23, 2026, when the patrol team made contact with the fleeing suspect.

Preliminary investigation identified the neutralized individual as a notorious terrorist involved in providing intelligence and targets for kidnappings, as well as participating in cattle rustling and supplying logs to terrorist groups.

The military has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining aggressive patrols and intelligence-led operations to curb criminal activities and protect residents in the area.

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