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Title: Oyo says N30bn Bodija explosion fund remains untouched

The Oyo State government has insisted that the N30 billion intervention fund released by the Federal Government for victims of the 2024 Bodija explosion is still intact in a special account and has not been spent.​Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, and Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Musibau Babatunde, said the money is kept in an Infrastructure Support Account with First Bank, pending the release of the outstanding N20 billion balance from Abuja.​ They explained that after the January 16, 2024 explosion in Bodija, Governor Seyi Makinde formally wrote to President Bola Tinubu requesting N100 billion to support search and rescue, hospital care, temporary shelter, compensation and reconstruction works in the affected area.​The Presidency later approved N50 billion, describing it as support for the reconstruction of Old Bodija and its environs, and the Central Bank released N30 billion of that […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 2, 2026

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Events

Windstorm Disaster: 209 Houses Destroyed in Yobe as NEMA Warns of More Climate Threats

A violent windstorm has left 209 families homeless in Yobe State's Fika LGA, disaster officials confirmed Tuesday. The destruction comes as Nigeria's emergency agency warns of worsening climate disasters across the Northeast. 🌪️ Immediate Damage in Fika 🏠 209 houses destroyed in last week's windstorm 🏫 Public buildings severely damaged 🚨 YOSEMA tracking affected communities for relief "We're reviewing how to support these families," stated Dr. Mohammed Goje, Executive Secretary of Yobe's Emergency Agency (YOSEMA). 📊 Shocking 2024 Disaster Toll Meanwhile, new statewide data reveals: ⚠️ 28,977 households (68,954 people) hit by windstorms/floods 🩹 544 injuries from collapsed buildings ☠️ 47 deaths across 601 communities 🌍 All 17 LGAs affected 🚨 NEMA's Urgent Prevention Campaign At a Damaturu meeting, NEMA Director General Zubaida Umar (represented by NE Director Yakubu Suleiman) launched disaster preparedness efforts following 2025 climate warnings from NiMet and NIHSA. Key actions include: "Taking disaster risk management to grassroots to save lives, restore […]

Ahmad June 1, 2025

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Lifestyle

Buhari Mourns Dual Tragedies: Niger Floods Claim 100+, Kano Crash Kills 22 Athletes

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed profound grief over two recent national tragedies. In an official statement, he mourned victims of deadly floods in Niger State and a fatal road crash in Kano that killed young athletes returning from competitions. The Niger State Flood DisasterLast week, catastrophic flash floods: 🌊 Killed over 100 people 🏠 Destroyed countless homes 🚨 Displaced thousands of residents The Kano Athletes' TragedySeparately, a ghastly accident in Kano claimed: ⚽ 22 young lives – including athletes, coaches, and officials 🔁 Victims were returning from the Ogun State games in Abeokuta Buhari's Emotional ResponseIn a statement by spokesman Garba Shehu, the former President said: "I am deeply pained by the loss of lives... These tragic incidents, happening quickly, left me shocked and devastated." He extended heartfelt condolences: "My sympathies to bereaved families, governments, and people of Niger and Kano states. The deaths are painful. May the injured recover soon." A […]

Ahmad June 1, 2025

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Locations

Niger Floods: 100+ Dead, Thousands Homeless as Speaker Abbas & APC Rally Aid for Gov Bago

NATIONAL MOURNING: Speaker Abbas, APC Lead Condolences as Niger Floods Claim 100+ Lives Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have rallied behind Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago following catastrophic floods that ravaged Mokwa, leaving 100+ dead, thousands homeless, and properties destroyed. 💔 Disaster Scale: Mokwa's Nightmare Fatalities: 100+ confirmed dead Displaced: Thousands forced from homes Damage: Livelihoods/property wiped out Ground Zero: Mokwa district submerged SPEAKER ABBAS: "Heart-Wrenching Tragedy" Through Special Adviser Musa Krishi, Abbas: 🔹 Declared floods "tragic and unfortunate"🔹 Urged Gov Bago/Mokwa residents: "Remain undaunted"🔹 Demanded immediate federal intervention🔹 Called on private sector/Nigerians to mobilize aid"We pray for eternal rest for victims and strength for grieving families." APC MOBILIZES NATIONAL RESPONSE Party National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka: ✅ Commended first responders in rescue operations✅ Ordered NEMA/agencies: "Expand relief efforts NOW"✅ Pledged APC’s full support to victims"May […]

Ahmad May 31, 2025

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NORTH EAST

Rainstorm Destroys School, Displaces Families in Kpandai District

A powerful rainstorm has devastated several communities in the Kpandai District of the Northern Region, leaving Chakoli D/A Primary School in ruins and displacing numerous families.The storm, which hit on February 20, 2025, caused severe damage in Bankamba, Chakoli, and Nanjero, tearing apart homes, schools, and places of worship. At Chakoli D/A Primary School, classrooms were completely destroyed, forcing teachers and pupils to hold lessons under trees in unsafe conditions.Headteacher James Addai expressed deep concern over the disruption, noting that many students have stopped attending school. Efforts are being made to encourage them to return, but without urgent rebuilding, the situation may worsen, especially as the rainy season approaches.In addition to the school, about 30 houses, a chapel, and other structures in Chakoli have been completely wiped out, leaving families seeking shelter with neighbors. Assemblyman James Asuo has called on […]

Edem 4Style March 3, 2025

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