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On Maiduguri's blocked drainages, flooded homes

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According to the world Health Organisation (WHO), "Poorly drained stormwater forms stagnant pools that provide breed- ing sites for disease vectors. ... Poor drainage can lead to flooding, resulting in property loss, and people may even be forced to move to escape floodwaters. Flooding may also damage water supply infrastructure and con- taminate domestic water sources..." Are we getting it right❓ *Please share your thoughts, comments
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Wushewushe: A Kanuri traditional bridal shower

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A decorated event at a Wushewushe venue In Borno and parts of Yobe state, no wedding is considered done without the Wushewushe coming day to the actual day of consummating the marriage.  As a matter to the bride and her maids, wushewushe is seen as the icing of the ceremony.  On a day like this, the bride and her groom will take leave off the busy family homes to an arena where they would dance to traditional music.  A dance party at a Wushewushe event in Maiduguri The bride would dress in traditional wares of the Kanuris alongside her friends. The venue is beautifully decorated with various signature traditional artefacts.  Various smoky incense are used to scent up the atmosphere as their families and friend join the bride and groom on the dance floor.  A bride and her groom at WusheWushe event in Maiduguri A Maiduguri based online newspaper,  YerwaExpress ,  said in a report that "wushe wushe is to tell the groom and the bride: wushe—meaning ‘well done’. Well done, for daring t...
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#YIRNE: Children running after a convoy of government officials begging for money to be thrown at them

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Recently at an IDP camp in Maiduguri, a group of children we're seen running after a convoy of government chanting "Yirne, Yirne", meaning spray it, spray it, in Kanuri. That was the slogan that was popularised by former governors of Borno state during election campaigns as well as on regular days when their vehicles ply the streets of Maiduguri. The governors would pull out a bunch of cash and spray it into the air for their supporters and those lined up to hail them. As dangerous as it seems, many persons, including adults and kids, do enjoy the act of Yirne. Many had been injured, trampled upon and bruised during the deadly struggle to catch the Naira notes. Sadly, Yirne has become a norm for everyone, including kids in IDP camp. Watch video here👇 https://twitter.com/TheHumanitari14/status/1311936339667976192?s=19
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An Empty Street in Maiduguri

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When the dawn comes in Maiduguri, the sun rises earlier than the inhabitants.  What the sun sees at this fragile brevity of time can only be seen by early risers...those who divorce the beds' cossiness at the wee hours to hit the road. Just like this #BusyLense.Com reporter. 
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Welcome to Busy Lense.Com

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 This is a news photography medium that tells impeccable and powerful stories in still photos and videos from professional cameras and mobile phones.  Our stories will be spontaneous and deliberate to give you a clear and true view of events.  Photos, they say, don't lie. So expect no fake news or any kind of photoshopping on this platform.  We shall make our contents fact-check able and authentic.  We shall also fight against plagiarism or content theft.  Welcome on board.  
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