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Biden Pledges Support for Recovery from Hurricane Helene
President Joe Biden has shared an update on efforts to restore power and clear debris in communities affected by Hurricane Helene.
According to Biden, “We’re making progress restoring power and removing debris in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene – but there’s still more work to do.”
Currently, 8,500 federal personnel and 1,500 troops are working tirelessly on the ground to support recovery efforts.
Over $507 million in assistance has been provided to survivors, and the president assured that more resources will be sent as needed to speed up recovery.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is leading the response, coordinating with state and local governments to ensure survivors receive shelter, food, and medical aid.
Alongside FEMA, the National Guard troops are assisting in clearing roads and rebuilding vital infrastructure, especially in the hardest-hit areas.
Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation across the affected regions, leaving thousands without power and displacing many families.
The administration’s focus remains on restoring normalcy to these communities and providing continuous aid.
The federal government is also working with local utilities to expedite the restoration of power, which is essential for bringing life back to normal.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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