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FG Begins Verification Of Sokoto Fire Victims
The Federal Govern
ment committee on the disbursement of N250 million Kara Market fire in Sokoto State has began verification of victims affected by the disaster.
President Goodluck Jonathan had during a visit to the market on February 8, pledged a N250 million donation to victims of the February 5 fire.
The Tide reports that property estimated at millions of naira were burnt at the popular market.
There was, however, no loss of life or injury in the incident.
Chairman of the five-member committee, Alhaji Sani Sidi, while addressing the victims in Sokoto recently, said that the exercise was to verify the losses and the actual number of the victims.
Sidi, who is the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), said: “We commiserate with the victims and the entire people of the state over the unfortunate incident.
“We are also here for an on-the-spot assessment of the damages and losses caused by the inferno with a view to equitably disbursing the N250 million.’’
Sidi, represented by the Secretary of the Committee, Alhaji Sanusi Ado, called for the cooperation of the victims to ensure the successful and speedy completion of the assignment.
The spokesman of the victims, Alhaji Falalu Malami, commended the Federal Government for its kind gesture.
Gov. Aliyu Wamakko, on Feruary 13, also announced a donation of N100 million to the victims.
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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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