Ideal Reporters

The Flood We Could Have Prevented: Echoes Of A Missing Ecological Fund By Yax Mokwa What words can truly capture the weight of grief our communities are carrying ?. In one heartbreaking video, a woman clutching her baby was seen being rescued. What many didn’t know was that she had two babies with her — but the force of the flood left her with an impossible choice. She had to let her older baby go, swept away by the current. Kaka Dazana, a mother, lost all four of her children. She herself was barely rescued. A family searching desperately for their loved ones found 13 out of 15 members — all of them dead. Another woman and her three children remain missing, with no sign of their survival. A large mosque, filled with worshippers — some even seeking safety on the rooftop — collapsed and was washed away. In an almajiri school, over 40 young boys were swallowed by the flood. None have been found. Another school housing even more children suffered the same unthinkable fate. Ent...

UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI SUSPENDS LECTURES DUE TO FLOODING Following flooding in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, which has adversely affected University of Maiduguri and other parts of the city, temporary suspension of lectures as well as closure of offices have been announced.  The announcement was made by the University Registrar, Ahmad A. Lawan through a circular addressed to all staff and students, and made available to the Press.  The circular noted that the decision was taken to safeguard students and staff, and to assess the situation before further necessary action is taken.  The statement reads in part " This is to inform all staff and students that in view of the devastating flood that is affecting Maiduguri and its environment, the University Management is hereby suspending all lectures and closing offices temporarily with immediate effect until the situation improves ".  The Management equally extended heartfelt sympathy to all staff and st...

MAIDUGURI FLOODING LEFT THOUSANDS DISPLACED Thousands of Maiduguri residents have fled their homes following a devastating flood. Ideal Reporters gathered that the incident which began sometimes last week, got worse in the early hours of Tuesday, after Alao Dam was reportedly overran by water, affecting parts of Jere Local Government Area, Borno State. The last time similar incident occured was 1994. Considering possible danger, the Borno State Government had earlier ordered closure of Schools over reports that the flood in the State could worsen within 48 hours. Many residents of Fori, Galtimari, Gwange, and Bulabulin were displaced. The State-owned Broadcasting Station BRTV and Post Office, Shehu Laminu way, and Custom Area, were also severely affected by the floodwaters. According to a victim, the floodwaters overflowed the Fori bridge, which connects Fori and Galtimari to Tashan Bama, and swept through homes with incredible force. “Everyone should avoid post office, Mon...