Tag: Flood
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,…
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…
NiMet Issues Alert for Increased Rainfall in July
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a warning to Nigerians to brace for an increase in both the frequency and intensity of rainfall in July. In a statement released by the agency, NiMet forecasted that the northern and north-central states will experience particularly heavy rainfall. “Rainfall is expected to increase both…
Lagos State Government Issues 48-Hour Eviction Notice to Illegal Structures and Squatters Along Gbagada-Bariga Channel
Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has issued a 48-hour vacation notice to property owners and squatters who have erected illegal structures along the Gbagada-Bariga Channel. This channel is crucial for deflooding the Bariga, Gbagada, and Sholuyi downstream communities and ensuring the proper discharge of water into System 1. The area has been taken…