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Octogenarian Donates Relief Materials To Bayelsa Flood Victims
An octogegenarian, Dame Mercy Alagoa says, she has donated materials worth N500,000 to flood victims in Bayelsa State. Alagoa, who spoke with newsmen in Port Harcourt Thursday, said the move became imperative following the sufferings of the victims in different camps in the state.
She noted that people in affected areas were going through hardship due to the devastating nature of the flood.
The Tide gathered that some deaths have been recorded in some parts of the country, due to snake or crocodile bites.
While calling on the public spirited individuals to brace up and tackle the situation, she called on Nigerians to come out and be their brother’s keeper.
According to her, this is the best period to show love for one’s nation, hinting that the Federal Government is already providing food for the victims in their camps.
Furthermore, she revealed that one Peace Ambassador Ombor and another private individual have promised her a 30 seater boat and helicopter to enable her convey the items to Bayelsa.
Such development she said, will fast track the business following the bad nature of the road due to the flood.
The philanthropist also hinted that one international NGO, World Outreach Medical Centre headed by Dorn Manadom, had volunteered to offer medical assistance with some medical teams from Shell.
She maintained that the victims need even treated mosquito nets and other items that will fight cold in their camps.
She said that she was in touch with the deputy Governor of Bayelsa State to ensure that the items were evenly distributed among the people regardless of their political affiliations.
Meanwhile, the philanthropist had lauded President Jonathan and State governors for their efforts, adding that her assistance will be continuous until the flood subsides.
At the time of filing this report about 31 states are believed to be submerged.
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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
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