Tag: Maiduguri
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,…
281 Inmates Missing After Flooding at Maiduguri Correctional Facility
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has announced that 281 inmates are currently unaccounted for following an evacuation at the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Maiduguri, Borno State. The evacuation was triggered by severe flooding in the area, which caused significant damage to the correctional facility and its staff quarters. In a statement released on…
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…