By Achadu Gabriel, kaduna An explosion which occurred Saturday at DICON factory kaduna killing a personnel and injured others has been attributed to expired ordinance in its factory, the Director General has confirmed. Unofficial reports from eyewitness accounts however put the number of those killed to two while those injured are four. The DG, in…
Flood has displaced thousands of people from their homes in Biseni Kingdom in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Most of the victims from several communities across the Kingdom who are taking refuge on a bridge, road and makeshift camps have sent a passionate save our souls cry to the Federal and Bayelsa State…
On Saturday, 19th October 2024, the Executive Chairman of Burutu Local Government Council, Hon. Chief (Dr) Julius Takeme (JP) and his entourage visited some communities affected by flood in Burutu Local Government Council Area. He visited Obotebe, Gbekebor, Ayakoromo and Ofonibeinghan (Okrika) Communities to assess the severe damage caused by the flooding. During the visit,…
Delta State Government, weekend, said it would not abandon flood victims across the state as rising water level threatens those living in coastal communities. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, gave the assurance during a television programme monitored in Asaba. According to him, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori remained committed to ensuring that…
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna In what could be described as mind blowing devastating flood incident has reportedly hits popular Kaduna Kigo new extension in Kaduna North LGA of the state, leaving residents homeless and properties heavily threatened. The flood is however a yearly phenomenon that brings dangerous animals and microorganisms, threatening human life and potentially…
*Acknowledge donations from Agric Ministry, NEMA, NNPC By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has flagged off the distribution of relief materials to the devastating Maiduguri flooding victims taking refuge in about 36 camps. The flood disaster struck Maiduguri due to overflowing water from Alau Dam, displacing nearly 2 million people within…
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Borno State government has established a dedicated relief fund that can provide urgent assistance to those affected by the recent flooding within Maiduguri and its environs. The government aims to mobilise support from citizens, organisations, and international partners to alleviate the suffering of flood victims and facilitate their recovery. A release…
*Say’s distribution unquantifiable, countless lives lost By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Borno State Governor, Prof. Umar Zulum, on Friday strongly appealed for support from NGOs, national and international organizations and wealthy individuals toward the victims of flood disaster in the state, describing the impact of destruction as unquestionable. The Governor also lamented the impact of the…