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Tinubu Visits Maiduguri After Devastating Flood

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President Ahmed Bola Tinubu has arrived in Maiduguri to extend his sympathies to the government and people of Borno State following the devastating flood caused by the Alau Dam.

According to reports, the president touched down in Maiduguri at approximately 3:15 pm, where he was welcomed by Governor Babagana Zulum.

The flood, which struck earlier in the week, submerged large portions of Maiduguri, resulting in significant loss of life and widespread destruction of properties.

During his visit, President Tinubu is expected to pay a courtesy visit to the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Umar-Garbai El-Kaneni.

From there, he plans to visit one of the camps set up to house those displaced by the disaster and offer support to the affected communities.

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The flood has caused extensive damage across the state, leading the Borno government to establish 36 camps to accommodate the thousands of displaced individuals.

The president’s visit is seen as a significant gesture of solidarity, as efforts continue to provide relief to those impacted by the calamity.

The flood’s aftermath has been devastating, with residents struggling to recover from the destruction of homes and essential infrastructure.

Government agencies and humanitarian organizations have been working around the clock to provide relief, but the challenges remain overwhelming.

Many are hopeful that the president’s visit will not only bring much-needed aid but also shine a light on the urgent need for long-term solutions to prevent similar disasters in the future.

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In the coming days, authorities will likely focus on rehabilitating displaced persons and reconstructing damaged areas.


 

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Peter Obi Raises Concerns Over Nigeria’s Hunger Index Ranking

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Nigerian politician Peter Obi speaks on the increase in the cost of living in Nigeria and shared how more Nigerians are now hungry and the hunger crisis is increasing in the country.

He stated, “Despite three years of Tinubu’s food emergency, Nigeria’s hunger ranking index declined to among the worst nations globally.”

“Yet the outcome of this has been the opposite. Nigeria’s hunger index has worsened significantly. Nigeria’s hunger index ranking was 103rd out of 123 countries surveyed in 2022/2023, and this figure has since worsened to 115th out of 123 countries surveyed in 2025/2026.”


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U.S. Government Warns Influencers Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

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The U.S. government has released a warning to social media influencers who will be coming to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The government placed a rule on creating content to make money while using a tourist visa and stated that it could lead to deportation back to their country.

It can be noted that the World Cup will be hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

“People who enter the United States under a visitor program and receive income from a U.S. source would be violating the conditions of their admission status.”


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Isaac Fayose Criticizes Government Over Taxation and Insecurity

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Nigerian businessman Isaac Fayose has spoken about what he considers one of the country’s biggest problems, stating that many Nigerians are worried about government taxation, insecurity, and the increasing rate of kidnappings for ransom.

He lamented the situation and criticized the government, arguing that these issues have become deeply rooted and that there appears to be no lasting solution in sight.

According to him “In Nigeria we have two governments. One is collecting tax, the other one is collecting ransom. Both of them have one thing in common which is to make life difficult for their people.

The one that is collecting tax without doing anything will come and share you rice and semolina. The one that is collecting ransom is doing giveaway on social media.”


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