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Maiduguri Flood: Northern Christian Youth Professionals Demand Investigation into Reckless Handling of Alau Dam
Maiduguri Flood: Northern Christian Youth Professionals Demand Investigation into Reckless Handling of Alau Dam
By: Michael Mike
The Northern Christian Youth Professionals
have demand that the Federal and Borno State Governments investigate and hold accountable those responsible for Alau Dam’s reckless handling.
The group on Tuesday in a signed statement by its chairman, Isaac Abrak while insisting that the commonwealth provided for dam maintenance and climate change initiatives which has now failed the people, noted that the recent flooding in Borno State, caused by the breakdown of the Alau Dam, has resulted in unprecedented devastation, with over 30 lives lost, 23,000 residential houses destroyed, and 414,000 people displaced, critical infrastructure, including bridges, roads, electricity systems, healthcare facilities, and schools, severely damaged, including approximately one million people losing their source of livelihood.
The statement read: “We demand that the Federal and Borno State Governments investigate and hold accountable those responsible for the dam’s reckless handling. The commonwealth provided for dam maintenance and climate change initiatives has failed the people.
“While commending President Tinubu’s compassionate visit and N3 billion pledge, we question setting up another fund without investigating why existing Ecological Funds (N40 billion, with Borno receiving N800 million) have failed to mitigate climate issues.
“Flooding is an existential problem worsened by leadership failures. Throwing money at environmental problems without accountability is inhumane.
“We urge: Investigation and accountability for dam mishandling; Transparent utilization of existing funds; Safe housing construction in highland areas; Logistics support for temporary relocation; School closures and alternative education arrangements.”
The group insisted that: “The 2022 Bayelsa flooding serves as a stark reminder. We cannot continue to fail the most vulnerable.”
Maiduguri Flood: Northern Christian Youth Professionals Demand Investigation into Reckless Handling of Alau Dam
Ifelodun LG imposes 24 hour curfew across Oro-Ago District for clearance operation
By: Bodunrin Kayode
A 24 hour curfew has been imposed on the entire Oro- ago District of Ifelodun council Area, Chairman Abdulrasheed Yusuf said in a statement recently.
The curfew which took effect from 6 am on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, was imposed in a coordinated effort by the council in conjunction with security agencies to put terrorists in disarray, take them out by combing the area and protecting lives and property of residents.
The statement signed by Abdulquadri Jimba who is the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Ifelodun council area noted that “Within this period, there will be no human or vehicular traffic in the entire district.
“This is in support of the ongoing security clearance operation in the area. Further reviews of this measure will be communicated,” the statement noted.
Ifelodun LG imposes 24 hour curfew across Oro-Ago District for clearance operation
VP Shettima Arrives Tudun Biri, Kaduna State
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived a while ago in Tudun Biri, Kaduna State, for the commissioning ceremony of key projects under the Resettlement Scheme for Persons Impacted by Conflict (RSPIC).
The event is being attended by the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani; the Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe; and the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia. Also present are members of the National Assembly, state legislators, members of the Kaduna State Executive Council, traditional rulers and other dignitaries.
VP Shettima Arrives Tudun Biri, Kaduna State
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In July 2024, these images captured a moment of intent; the laying of foundations for the rebuilding and resettlement of Tudun Biri by Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON.
Today, the vision has taken shape. What began as a commitment under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda now stands as a living testament to leadership that keeps faith with its people.
This journey is proof that Renewed Hope is not a slogan, but a responsibility honoured.
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