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Senators from northern Nigeria are calling for a permanent solution to the recurring flooding in the Niger region, moving beyond emergency responses. They emphasize the need for long-term strategies to address the devastating impact of the floods.
Senators from Nigeria's 19 Northern states and the FCT, under the Northern Senators Forum, have condemned the recent bomb explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State, which occurred after Iftar and resulted in casualties.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved a substantial salary increase for the Armed Forces, with some personnel receiving up to an 80% raise. This move is intended to boost troop morale amid ongoing security challenges in the country.
Northern senators have condemned the recent killings in Benue and Kaduna states and expressed their support for the Federal Government's security measures. They also backed the expansion of the army to address the ongoing violence.