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Flood: Oluremi Tinubu, Nana Shettima storms Damaturu, Donates Relief Material, Cash to Victims

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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.

Flood: Oluremi Tinubu, Nana Shettima storms Damaturu, Donates Relief Material, Cash to Victims

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.

Flood: Oluremi Tinubu, Nana Shettima storms Damaturu, Donates Relief Material, Cash to Victims

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.

Flood: Oluremi Tinubu, Nana Shettima storms Damaturu, Donates Relief Material, Cash to Victims

“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

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Boko Haram terrorists attack herder, rustle 28 livestock in Borno

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Boko Haram terrorists attack herder, rustle 28 livestock in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have attacked a herder and rustled livestock in Burum Village bush area of Damboa Local Government Area of Borno state, police authorities confirmed on Wednesday.

Zagazola Makama was reliably informed by sources that the incident occurred on June 9 at about 6:00 p.m. when the assailants, armed with machetes, attacked 20-year-old Riskuwa Ibrahim while he was grazing his herd.

The father of the victim, Ibrahim Buba, reported the incident stating that his son sustained grievous injuries to the head, hand, and back during the attack.

The terrorists reportedly made away with twenty-eight (28) sheep to an unknown destination.

He was rushed to the hospital where he was recovering.

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Father kills 17-year-old son in Yobe over unknown dispute

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Father kills 17-year-old son in Yobe over unknown dispute

By: Zagazola Makama

A 17-year-old boy, Abdulra’uf Abdullahi, was allegedly stabbed to death by his father during a domestic dispute in Chirokusko Village, Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State.

Zagazola Makama gathered from sources that the tragic incident occurred at about 10:00 p.m. on Monday, June 9, when the father, identified as Danga Shiru Wanzam, reportedly attacked the teenager with a knife, stabbing him in the chest over an issue that has yet to be determined.

Police operatives who visited the scene rushed the victim to the General Hospital in Babbangida, where a medical officer on duty certified him dead on arrival

Community members have expressed shock over the incident, describing the deceased as a quiet and respectful youth.

Police sat efforts are ongoing to locate the suspect, who fled the area shortly after the incident.

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June 12: Why we reject call for protest in Gombe- Groups

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June 12: Why we reject call for protest in Gombe- Groups

A coalition of youth groups in Gombe State, on Wednesday condemned the recent killing of a 45-year-old community leader and industrialist, Amadu Kasiran, on June 8 by some suspected Kalare boys, describing the act as a threat to peace in the state.

Speaking through a joint press statement issued in Gombe, Mr MK Ishaku, the publicity secretary for the coalition urged the security agencies to leave no stone unturned towards ensuring that the suspects were brought to book.

The groups which focus on peace-building, good governance and youth development comprised Youths with Vision and Progressive Youths for Gombe.

Ishaku said that the life of every citizen in the state is important and must be protected in line with the provisions of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
He called on the security agencies to put in more efforts to stem the tide of criminality and other issues that were threatening the peace of residents of the state.

He said that the prevailing peaceful coexistence being enjoyed in the state needed the collective efforts of all residents to be sustained, hence urged residents to also support security agencies in addressing the rising cases of cult-related activities in the state.

“We are commending the police and all security agencies in the state for their efforts in ensuring peace and it is in this regard that we call on residents to give them the necessary backing for them to succeed.
“The success of the security personnel in the state will translate to improved peace and security in the state,” he said.

Following the recent upsurge in the activities of suspected Kalare boys and other criminal-related elements, “we are urging our teeming members and other youths in the state to back down on any attempt at protesting during the June 12 Democracy Day.
“Our reason is simple. The protest could be hijacked by criminal elements to breach peace in the state and this will not benefit anyone in the state

“We stand for peace, progress and development and anything that negates these, we will not support.
“Our youths in the state must remember that we have no other place than Gombe State, we must work for the peace and tranquillity of our great state,” he appealed.

Ishaku urged the security agencies to sustain efforts at nipping crimes in the bud while improving surveillance in areas that needed improved patrols.

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