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Aerials show scale of northeast Nigeria flooding which has displaced hundreds of thousands

Severe floods on Wednesday continued to ravage northeastern Nigeria, impacting more than 400,000 people, according to the United Nations.

Africanews English on MSN · 17h

Severe floods continue to hit northeastern Nigeria, death toll climbs nationwide

Severe floods on Wednesday (Sep. 18) continued to ravage northeastern Nigeria, impacting more than 400,000 people, according to the United Nations. In Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state about 15% of the city is under water.

Hosted on MSN · 18h

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.

Nigeria warns of possible flooding

Associated Press · 1d

Nigeria warns of possible flooding as Cameroon releases water from dam

Nigeria’ has warned of possible flooding in 11 states following the release of water from a dam in neighboring Cameroon.

Barron's · 1d

Nigeria Issues Flood Warning As Cameroon Opens Dam

Nigerian authorities have warned that at least 11 states along one of its main rivers are at risk of flooding as neighbouring Cameroon begins releasing water from one of its dams.

BBC · 17h

How water from Cameroon Lagdo dam fit worsen Nigeria flood

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International Rescue Committee1d

Escalating malnutrition crisis in northeast Nigeria unfolds as flooding exacerbates humanitarian needs, warns IRC

The impact of the severe flooding in northeast Nigeria in recent days has not only displaced thousands of families but is ...

AllAfrica.com1d

Nigeria: A Desperate Crisis - the Devastation of the Maiduguri Flooding On Healthcare Services

Nigeria has been dealing with a cholera outbreak in many states in 2024, with 6,782 suspected cases including 197 deaths reported by the end of August 2024. The flooding in Maiduguri may worsen ...

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Over 200 inmates escape from prison following heavy flooding in Nigeria

At least 274 inmates have escaped from a prison in Nigeria’s Borno state following heavy flooding, the Nigerian Correctional ...

thenewsnigeria.com.ng14h

VP Shettima to Lead Nigeria’s Delegation to 79th UN General Assembly

President Bola Tinubu will not attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly session in New York this year. The President ...

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Floods force Nigerians to turn to boats, at a steep price

STORY: In Nigeria's flood-hit Maiduguri, residents say some boat owners are taking advantage of this natural disaster to cash ...

k! News UK on MSN17h

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 ...

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