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The Central Working Committee of the Nigerian Labour Congress has directed workers and other willing citizens to boycott services of telecommunications giants such as MTN, Airtel and Glo beginning from 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 13, 2025, over tariff hikes. The decision was announced in a statement by Joe Ajaero, NLC president, and Emmanuel Ugboaja,
The immediate past Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, on Saturday urged the elite and privileged persons to support orphans, widows, and vulnerable persons in the society. The Borno lawmaker stated that even the holy books have also urged the privileged people to assist and support the vulnerable in the society. This was even
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The immediate past Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, on Saturday urged the elite and privileged persons to support orphans, widows, and vulnerable persons in the society. The Borno lawmaker stated that even the holy books have also urged the privileged people to assist and support the vulnerable in the society. This was even
A Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on Thursday convicted and sentenced a commercial bus driver, Elijah Shokoya, to 12…
The Ogun State Government has donated N200 million to the Borno State Government following the devastating flood that recently ravaged the state, destroying property and displacing thousands of residents. It will be recalled that Governor Dapo Abiodun had earlier sent messages of condolence to the people and government of Borno State, commending the state government
Flooding: Ogun government donates N200m to Borno State
The Ogun State Government has donated N200 million to the Borno State Government following the devastating flood that recently ravaged the state, destroying property and displacing thousands of residents.
It will be recalled that Governor Dapo Abiodun had earlier sent messages of condolence to the people and government of Borno State, commending the state government for its prompt response alongside interventions from the federal government.
Announcing the donation on Saturday, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade stated that the gesture was aimed at assisting the victims of the flood and providing immediate relief.
He noted that the flood had caused an unimaginable humanitarian crisis in the state, necessitating immediate support from all Nigerians to provide succour for the affected people.
The National Emergency Management Agency reported that the flood began after the Alau Dam overflowed due to heavy rainfall, leading to the worst flooding the town had experienced in 30 years.
According to reports, at least 414,000 people have been displaced, and 30 lives lost in the devastating flood in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital
