Category: Disaster
Bandits Kill Four, Abduct LG Vice Chairman and Scores in Zamfara Communities
Bandits have unleashed a wave of violence in Zamfara State, killing four people and abducting the Vice Chairman of Bukkuyyum Local Government Area, Hon. Bala Muhammad Maijidadi, along with scores of others. The coordinated attacks, which occurred between Sunday night and Monday morning, have left several communities in Gusau and Zugu districts in shock and…
Trained Lion Handler Killed in Abeokuta After Lion Attack at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library
A tragic incident occurred yesterday at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, as a trained lion handler lost his life after a lion attacked him. The victim, 35-year-old Babaji Daule, a native of Bauchi State, was fatally injured while feeding the animal at the library’s zoological garden. According to reports, the…
UN Pledges $6 Million for Flood Victims in Maiduguri
The United Nations has announced a $6 million commitment to aid victims affected by severe flooding in Maiduguri, Borno State. The pledge, disbursed through the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund, is aimed at addressing the immediate needs of those impacted by the natural disaster. During a press briefing on Monday in New York, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric…
UAE Donates 50 Tonnes of Aid to Nigeria for Flood Victims
In a gesture of international solidarity, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has donated 50 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Nigeria, aimed at providing relief to those affected by recent floods. The aid package was officially received by Nigerian government officials at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Alshamsi,…
Maiduguri Flood: Over 30 Lives Lost, 1 Million People Affected
Maiduguri, Borno State — A devastating flood has claimed the lives of more than 30 people and affected over one million residents following the collapse of the Alau Dam, which triggered severe flooding in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. According to officials, the floodwaters, which surged into the city from about 10 kilometers away,…
Flood Crisis: President Tinubu Dispatches VP Shettima to Maiduguri as City Faces Severe Flooding
President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to urgently travel to Maiduguri, Borno State, to assess and respond to the devastating flood that has overtaken the city. The order came as heavy rains and the collapse of a spillway at Alau Dam have caused severe flooding across Maiduguri, displacing residents and affecting key…
NEMA Begins Evacuation of Flood Victims in Maiduguri
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has announced the commencement of an evacuation operation for residents affected by the severe flooding in Maiduguri, Borno State. The flooding, which was triggered by the collapse of a spillway at the Alau Dam, has inundated multiple communities in the metropolis, displacing many residents. In a statement released by…