Floods, Nigeria
Nigeria's flood-hit residents lament expensive canoe rides
When floods swept through Nigeria's northeastern city of Maiduguri last week, canoe owners volunteered to help move residents to safety. But residents say they are now being ripped off by the canoe owners charging steep fees to move their belongings.
Floods in Nigeria’s north-east are aggravating a humanitarian crisis
Flood warnings had been ringing out across Nigeria’s north-east for weeks. Schools in Maiduguri were closed for a fortnight as the torrential rains came. The reservoir of the Alau Dam began to overflow;
Nigeria: 1.6 Million People Affected, 634,000 Displaced By Flood - NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says about 1.6 million people have been affected by flooding in Nigeria between April and.
Over 1m Nigerians affected by flood, 634,035 displaced NEMA
General, the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Dr Hajiya Zubaida Umar has revealed that so far, 1,061,254 Nigerians have been affected by the flood, 634,035 displaced and 94,741 houses submerged across the country this year.
Humanity First Nigeria provides relief to flood victims in Maiduguri
IN response to the devastating floods that have displaced hundreds of thousands of people in Maiduguri, Borno State, Humanity First Nigeria under the
400,000 displaced as Nigerian floods worsen
Severe flooding continues to devastate northeastern Nigeria, displacing over 400,000 people, according to the UN.
Over 400,000 people affected by extreme floods in Nigeria
Flooding caused devastating damage in north-eastern Nigeria on Wednesday. Heavy rainfall in the region also caused several dams to burst. Water also had to be drained from a reservoir in neighboring Cameroon.
Nigeria warns of possible flooding
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Borno Flood: Zamfara Gov Donates N100m, Mourns Victims
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has expressed grief to the government and the people of Borno State over the devastating ...
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Nigeria: Maiduguri Flood - Displaced Persons Return Home As Water Recedes
Many people displaced by Alau Dam flood in Maiduguri have started leaving camps for their respective homes as the water receded in many areas of the city.
Nigerian flood victims face long wait for medical help
People in Nigeria's flood-hit northeastern Borno state are struggling to get medical care as overwhelmed aid agencies warn of ...
Nigeria braces for potential floods in 11 states
Nigeria has warned of potential flooding that could affect 11 states, as Cameroon said it would start releasing water to ease ...
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Gov Alia: Benue Ready for Flood
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has declared his state’s proactive stance on potential flooding, emphasizing that the ...
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Shettima, Not Tinubu, To Lead Nigeria’s Delegation To 79th UN General Assembly
Tinubu will stay back to focus on Nigeria's domestic issues, including flood relief efforts, while Shettima represents him at ...
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Full List: Maiduguri Flood Donations Hit N17 Billion As Obasanjo Sympathises with Victims
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo described the flood that ravaged Maiduguri, Borno state as one of the most devastating ...
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More security woes for Nigeria as 281 prisoners escape during flood
A flood that destroyed parts of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, northeast Nigeria, leaving around one million people ...