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Zulum in Kala-Balge, gives N100m to 10,000 families
Zulum in Kala-Balge, gives N100m to 10,000 families
… Gifts soldiers Christmas largesse
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Thursday, travelled to Rann, headquarters of Kala-Balge Local Government Area where he coordinated the distribution of N100m to over 10,000 families.
Zulum travelled from Maiduguri onboard a helicopter to supervise the distribution of cash to residents most of whom lost their means of livelihood.
The beneficiaries included male heads of households, vulnerable women and housewives who received ten thousand naira (N10,000) cash each.
The governor explained that the distribution of the cash was to support residents in Rann, a place that was cut off by the perennial flooding from other parts of the state.
“We are here in Rann, headquarters of Kala-Balge, mainly to provide cash support to this community that was cut off from the rest of the country for the last 6 months as a result of flooding,” Zulum said.
Water discharge from the Lagbdo dam in Cameroon Republic cause flooding every year, preventing residents from travelling to other parts of Borno to access their basic necessities.
… Governor gifts soldiers Christmas largesse
While in Rann, Governor Zulum addressed troops of the 3rd battalion. He expressed gratitude to the Nigerian military for their sacrifices and resilience in maintaining peace and protecting the people of Borno State.
The governor directed that all soldiers at the battalion be given N50,000 each as Christmas/end-of-the-year gift.
Zulum was accompanied to Rann by the majority leader at Borno State House of Assembly, Dige Mohammed, who hails from Kala-Balge LGA.
The entourage also had commissioners of Local Government and Emirates Affairs, Sugun Mai Mele, and that of Religious Affairs, Babagana Malarima, Principal Secretary to the Governor, Mustapha Ali Busuguma, and some senior government officials.
Zulum in Kala-Balge, gives N100m to 10,000 families
Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
An operative attached to a security unit in Niger State has died following an accidental discharge of a rifle at his duty post in Shiroro Local Government Area.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 10:00 p.m. on Feb. 16 when the operative, identified as Abubakar Iliya, 35, who was attached to a special hunters unit stationed at Galadiman-Kogo, reportedly fell from a sentry post.
During the fall, his cocked rifle disengaged and discharged, striking him in the abdomen and causing fatal injuries.
His remains were later evacuated by his unit for burial in accordance with customary rites.
Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger
Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
A canoe conveying seven passengers capsized while in transit between Jata and Kami Village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, leaving several persons missing.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 7:00 p.m. on Feb. 16 when the canoe, carrying six females and one male passenger, overturned during the journey.
The passengers were identified as Mustapher Yakubu; Sahura Yakubu and her child; Zarifa Yakubu; Mommy Yakubu; Lizatu Yakubu; Zaratu Yusuf; and Sumaiya Ibrahim, all from Jata/Bmagara via Kami Village.
Rescue teams, including police and local divers, were immediately mobilised to the scene. The boat driver and his conductor were rescued alive, while search efforts are ongoing to locate the remaining passengers.
Authorities said further updates would be provided as rescue operations continue.
Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger
Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
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According to sources, the incident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 17 when a large group of bandits invaded the village, shot two residents whose identities are yet to be confirmed, and set several houses on fire.
The attackers also looted shops and carted away food items before leaving Konkoso Village and moving toward Pissa Village in Pissa District.
Authorities said efforts are ongoing to track the bandits and apprehend those responsible for the attack.
Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger
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Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger
Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger
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