TWO DROWNED IN DAMATURU EARLY MORNING DOWNPOUR. (PHOTOS).
TWO DROWNED IN DAMATURU EARLY MORNING DOWNPOUR The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has confirmed that two people drowned in Damaturu, the state capital, following an early morning downpour. The victims have been identified as 38-year-old Isa Haruna and 18-year-old Abba Kyari. According to SEMA, the tragic incidents occurred in the Malam Matari and Pompomari areas of Damaturu. The agency said its Search and Rescue Team, working in collaboration with the Yobe State Fire Service, responded promptly after receiving distress alerts. However, upon arrival at the affected locations, rescue officials found that both victims had already died. Their remains were evacuated and transported to the Accident and Emergency Unit of the Yobe State Specialist Hospital, Damaturu. SEMA has urged residents, particularly those living in flood-prone communities, to exercise caution during heavy rainfall and to avoid attempting to cross flooded roads or drainage channels. More photos below.
The Minister of Information and Culture,Alhaji Lai Mohammed today received the South African High Commissioner,Lulu Louis Mnguni's to the Ministry.Alhaji Lai Mohammed,has said Nigeria will deploy 'Cultural Diplomacy' as an effective tool to put an end to the incessant xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.''Nigeria is keen to work with South Africa to put an end to these attacks,deploying the soft power of cultural diplomacy,which is widely regarded as an effective tool in this regard,''the Minister said in Abuja today friday when he received the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria,Mr Lulu Mnguni,on a courtesy visit to his office.He said relevant parastaltals,including the National Council for Arts and Culture,the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation and the Nigerian Film Corporation,will soon embark on a series of activities in South Africa to further strengthen the understanding between Nigerians and South Africans.More photos below.
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