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Cross River State : Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Distributes N50,000,000 Cash to aged Men and Women
Cross River State : Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Distributes N50,000,000 Cash to aged Men and Women
…… Vulnerable Groups Receive Essential Food Items
By: Our Reporter
The periodic food distribution program for states by the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) to the vulnerable population has continued to reach targeted beneficiaries. Families are given assorted food items that can sustain households for a while. The scheme under the RHI Social investment program maintains its goal to provide succour to every vulnerable household with the interest of making life better for all.
Making the distribution in a symbolic presentation at the women Development Center Parliamentary Extension Calabar , Cross River state First Lady Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Chairman Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Her Excellency Sen Oluremi Tinubu announced that two hundred and fifty elder citizens in each state of the Federation including the FCT and the Defence Police Wives Association (DEPOWA) will receive a cash donation of Two hundred thousand Naira on the seventeenth December (17 Dec).
Represented by Wife of the Vice President Hajiya Nana Shettima , the Renewed Hope Initiative stated some of the outstanding achievements of the RHI in its drive to make life better. This she said include sponsorship of youths to study courses of their choice within and outside the country, economic empowerment such as the collaboration with NITDA in the area of capacity development, encouraging women farmers by providing grants and farming implements. The RHI on the 4th of December gave the winner of every home a garden the sum of twenty million Naira as a boost to women farmers under its Agricultural Program.
The First Lady advised the beneficiaries of the food items to take the items home to their families, not to divert to other use.
The state Cordinator of RHI and wife of the Governor of Cross River State Reverend Eyoanwan Bassey Otu had in a speech expressed her gratitude to the First Lady and the RHI for the food items presented to the vulnerable in her state . She informed the gathering that the First Lady has made concerted efforts in carrying everyone along and reaching women at different levels through numerous programs under the RHI She noted that Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s unwavering dedication to empowering people is a worthy inspiration especially her commitment to humanity is unprecedented
Earlier on the wife of the Vice President Hajiya Hajiya Nana Kashim Shettima and the entourage from the First Lady after a grand airport reception were at the Government house on a courtesy visit on the Governor of Cross River State Prince Bassey Edet Otu where he acknowledged the significant role the RHI is playing in complimenting Governments efforts . He stated that government’s policies and programs are all geared towards the development of the nation.
Cross River State : Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Distributes N50,000,000 Cash to aged Men and Women
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
At least seven persons were killed and three others abducted when armed bandits attacked Kyara village, a remote border community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, in the early hours of Thursday.
Sources said the attack occurred at about 4:00 a.m. in the village, which lies close to the Niger Republic border and has no mobile phone network coverage.
The bandits, who were said to be in large numbers and armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the community, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents.
During the attack, seven persons were shot dead, while two others sustained gunshot injuries. Three villagers were also kidnapped, and an unspecified number of domestic animals were rustled.
Joint security forces were immediately deployed to the area after the incident was reported. On arrival, they evacuated the corpses and the injured victims to a hospital for autopsy and medical treatment.
Troops have since launched a manhunt for the attackers with a view to rescuing the abducted victims, recovering the rustled livestock and arresting those responsible.
Confidence-building patrols are currently ongoing in and around Kyara village to reassure residents and prevent further attacks.
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Five persons have been seriously injured following a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) explosion along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima Road in Bukkuyum Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on Thursday when a motorcycle conveying five passengers ran into an explosive device believed to have been planted by armed bandits targeting security patrols in the area.
The device detonated on contact, causing a loud explosion that severely damaged the motorcycle and left all five occupants with serious injuries.
Following the incident, security operatives immediately closed the road to traffic and advised residents to stay away from the area pending a thorough safety assessment.
The injured victims were evacuated to the General Hospital, Gummi, where they are currently receiving medical treatment.
Movement along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima axis remains restricted as security agencies continue to monitor the situation and clear the area of any further threats.
Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara
Three killed in fatal road accident at gaggaba village in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
At least three persons were killed in a fatal motor vehicle accident at Gaggaba Village, Fune Local Government Area of Borno State, early Wednesday morning.
Sources said the accident occurred around 1:20 a.m. when a Daf trailer with registration number DAL 964 YY, driven by Mal. Abubakar, 35, of Maiduguri, traveling from Lagos to Maiduguri, was involved in a collision with a Mitsubishi Canter truck, registration XA 437 NNR, driven by Salisu Ibrahim of Dirra Village, Fune LGA.
The Canter reportedly veered at full speed from its lane and rammed into the Daf trailer, causing the trailer driver and two passengers to fall unconscious. They were immediately rushed to General Hospital Damagum, where the driver and two passengers were pronounced dead by medical personnel.
Three killed in fatal road accident at gaggaba village in Borno
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