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Flood: Oluremi Tinubu, Nana Shettima storms Damaturu, Donates Relief Material, Cash to Victims
Flood: Oluremi Tinubu, Nana Shettima storms Damaturu, Donates Relief Material, Cash to Victims
By: Our Reporter
The women wing of the APC Presidential Campaign Team led by the wife of the party’s Presidential Candidate, Senator Oluremi Tinubu and Co-chairperson and wife of the APC Vice Presidential Candidate, Hajiya Nana Kashim Shettima has made a cash donation of N20 million to 400 victims of flood disaster in Yobe state northeast Nigeria.
Earlier, the Women’s campaign team delegation visited the palace of the Emir of Damaturu, Alhaji Shehu Hashimi Ibn El-Kenemi II, where they commiserated with the respected monarch over the demise of his son, Abba Sadiq Shehu Hashimi.
The team, who flew in from Abuja landed at Maiduguri international airport before braving it by road to Damaturu on a trip that was about 135km long.
“It was another moment of relief for flood victims as the Women Wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2023 Presidential Campaign Team visited the affected population in Damaturu, Yobe state and made a cash donation of N20 million to the victims.
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“The women’s wing of the APC presidential campaign team has continued to identify with people affected by the recent flood disaster in some states of the country during which they donate cash, food and non food supports to the victims.” The secretary media and strategic communications of the delegation, Kwapchi Bata told Newsmen in Damaturu.
NEWSng reports that, the leadership of the APC presidential campaign team was in Damaturu, the capital of Yobe state on Friday, October 28 where they met with the affected population.
Chairperson of the Campaign Team, Senator Oluremi Tinubu who is the wife of the APC presidential candidate, had while addressing the victims of the flood disaster, said they found it necessary to visit Yobe State to commiserate with them over the natural disaster that has destroyed many communities and livelihoods of the people.
Senator Tinubu while sympathizing with the victims, prayed that Almighty God averts such disaster.
“Senator Tinubu made a presentation of N20 million as support to 400 victims of the flood with each expected to have 50,000 naira as support to enable them to recapitalize the small-scale businesses that they were engaged in before the flood disaster.
“Food and non-food items were also presented to the victims through the Yobe state government. ” Kwapchi said.
The Governor of Yobe state, Alhaji Mai Mala Buni, appreciated the team for the visit and donations. He stressed that the donated cash and food items will go a long way in bringing succour to the victims.
Flood: Oluremi Tinubu, Nana Shettima storms Damaturu, Donates Relief Material, Cash to Victims
Bauchi Youth dies after fight during naming ceremony in Warji
By: Zagazola Makama
A 20-year-old man, Haruna Haruna of Kwata Village, Warji Local Government Area, Bauchi State, has reportedly died following a violent altercation during a naming ceremony on 2 December 2025.
Zagazola understands that a misunderstanding among some youths at the ceremony escalated into a physical fight, leaving the victim in a comatose state.
He was rushed to General Hospital, Warji, but later died while receiving medical attention.
Police operatives have arrested one Gambo Yobe, 20, in connection with the incident.
Bauchi Youth dies after fight during naming ceremony in Warji
Boko Haram attack kills vigilante in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
A vigilante member was shot dead on Wednesday during an attack by suspected Boko Haram fighters at a vigilante camp in Kanamma town, Yusufari Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred at about 1839 hours when the assailants stormed the camp, opening fire on the victims.
The deceased, identified as Dauda Bamai, 35, of Kanamma, was pronounced dead by a medical doctor in Kanamma.
Security forces have intensified monitoring and patrols in the area to track down the attackers.
Boko Haram attack kills vigilante in Yobe
Zulum sponsors youths for degrees in Piloting, Aeronautical Engineering, others
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has directed immediate selection and sponsorship of indigent youths for degree programmes in high-value fields, including Piloting, Aeronautical Engineering and related disciplines.
He gave the directive on Tuesday during a meeting at the Government House in Maiduguri when he received Mr Issac Balami, the founder of Issac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM).
According to Zulum, the selection process will prioritise indigent youths who demonstrate academic potential but lack the financial means to pursue such expensive courses of study.
The governor stated, “On our part, as the government of Borno State, we will do everything possible to support this university within our reach.
“I want to most sincerely thank you for the offers you have given to the government and people of Borno State for the training of a sizable number of aircraft planners and aircraft technicians.
“Deliberately, I invited the Commissioner for Education and the Executive Secretary of the scholarship board; they will liaise with you to see how candidates will be sent to your university.
“The Commissioner for Education and your team, you will identify the most vulnerable in the population who can benefit from this scheme: those who cannot afford, nor can their parents, to undertake those aeronautics courses. I don’t want anyone close to the governor, the deputy governor or the commissioner to be selected. Purely on merit! Mind you, I have to vet the list after the selection process.”
Earlier in his address, Balami announced that his institution would provide free training to an initial batch of Borno indigenes in Aircraft Planning and Aircraft Technology.
He said the gesture was an act of giving back to the society, inspired by a scholarship he received years ago from the Borno State Government which paved the way for his own career in aeronautics.
He stated that one person from each of the 27 local governments in Borno would be trained as aircraft planners and aircraft technicians.
Zulum sponsors youths for degrees in Piloting, Aeronautical Engineering, others
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