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Electricity Restored in Maiduguri, One year after Boko Haram destroys Supply Lines
Electricity Restored in Maiduguri, One year after Boko Haram destroys Supply Lines
By: Babagana Bukar Wakil, Maiduguri
Residents of Maiduguri metropolis have expressed happiness following the long-awaited restoration of electricity in the city.
Recall that Borno state government Banagana Umara Zulum promised to restore power within one month when he presented the 2022 budget at the state Assembly.
Residents said the governor has kept his promise as the city now blinks with sound applause for the return of power supply to Yarwa town, which has been officially restored in the last 24 hours.
Borno state Governor Professor Eng Babagana Umara Zulum has handed over the transmitted Damaturu-Maiduguri 33KV line to Yola Distribution Company for Distribution in Maiduguri for further distribution for consumption accordingly.
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The Borno State Government team from Led by Commissioner, Ministry of Housing and Energy Engr. Yuguda Saleh Vungas alongside with the General Manager Rural Electrification Board Engr Jacob Taru Katamba handed over the transmitted Damaturu-Maiduguri 33KV line to Yola Distribution Company for Distribution on behalf of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum.
NEWSng observed that the achievement followed the directives of the governor to Rural Electrification Board REB to restore power to Maiduguri and its environs within 30days.
In his address, the Commissioner appreciates the Governor’s support to the Ministry and the Board to achieve the restoration within the stipulated period and calls on the Distribution Company to FastTrack the distribution modalities and ensure adequate maintenance of the power supply.
While acknowledging the receipt of the power, the Business managers of Bulunkutu and Yerwa office of the Yola Distribution Company Engr Usman Abubakar Wakta and Hajiya Zainab Hassan appreciated the Governor’s efforts and said that the 18 Mgwatts Received will be distributed to all feeders on 6 hours daily.
Electricity Restored in Maiduguri, One year after Boko Haram destroys Supply Lines
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected ISWAP terrorists have killed the chairman of the hunters’ group in Garjang village, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 5 a.m. on Sunday.
The victim, identified as Habu Dala, 53, was abducted from his home by the terrorists, who took him through Mulharam to Forfot villages in Damboa LGA.
Villagers mobilised in search of Dala and later found his corpse bearing gunshot wounds.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and the hunters’ group visited the scene.
The remains were evacuated to the General Hospital, Damboa, where he was certified dead and later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.
It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.
Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
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VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Aisha, daughter of Shehu Aliyu, an Executive Director with First Bank of Nigeria, and Muhammad Jalal, son of former Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, Talban Minna, at the National Mosque, Abuja.
The solemnisation, led by the Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam, alongside other Imams, featured prayers for the couple’s blessings.
Vice President Shettima stood in for the bride, while Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu represented the groom, culminating in the presentation of the dowry and the formal tying of the marital knot.
The event was graced by prominent dignitaries, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi, former Minister of Special Duties Kabiru Turaki, Katsina State Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe, the Emir of Borgu, Niger State, Muhammad Sani Dantoro among many others.
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