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Thousands of Maiduguri residents have been forced to flee their homes following a massive flood triggered by the collapse of the Alau Dam. The dam, which had been at full capacity for several days, gave way in the early hours of Tuesday, causing severe flooding in various parts of the Borno State capital, including the government house and the Emir’s palace. The flood also resulted in the escape of wild animals from the state zoo, with snakes, crocodiles, and ostriches roaming the streets. The hardest-hit areas include Fori, Galtimari, Gwange, and Bulabulin, where homes were swept away, turning streets into rivers. Videos circulating on social media show the devastation, as residents, overwhelmed by rising waters, abandoned their homes and sought refuge on higher ground. This disaster follows the Nigerian military’s evacuation of residents from the Alau community in Konduga Local Government Area just days earlier, after the dam began to overflow. Personnel had moved residen

A new wave of nationwide protests, labeled #FearlessInOctober, has been announced for October 1, as Nigerians prepare to voice their frustration over the growing economic difficulties under President Bola Tinubu's leadership. The Take-It-Back Movement, a pro-democracy group, released a statement on Tuesday urging citizens to stand together against economic oppression and corruption, which they claim have worsened under Tinubu’s administration. The group specifically criticized the rising cost of living and described the president's policies as the driving force behind the country's financial hardships. The statement emphasized, "Nigerians must unite. General Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a symbol of hardship and corruption, has taken control. Join us on October 1 for the #FearlessInOctober #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria2.0 protest as we fight for a better future and an end to oppressive governance." The upcoming demonstration comes in response to the surging fuel pri

A devastating flood in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, led to the escape of over 200 inmates, including several Boko Haram commanders, after part of the prison wall collapsed. An official from the Nigerian Correctional Center, speaking anonymously, confirmed that the flood, caused by heavy rainfall, breached the perimeter of the Maiduguri New Prison on Tuesday. The flood not only allowed the inmates to escape but also left a portion of the facility damaged. “The rain was intense, causing severe flooding that damaged our prison’s wall. Among the escapees were some Boko Haram commanders along with over 200 other inmates,” the source explained. The official added that another 200 inmates were safely relocated to a different facility to prevent further escapes. This incident follows recent claims by the Borno State government that measures were in place to prevent flood disasters. However, the Tuesday flood wreaked havoc on the city and its surrounding areas, leaving man

As momentum builds for the planned nationwide protests against poor governance and economic hardship, protesters have outlined their demands. Dockaysworld reports that these protests are set to occur across all states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, in August. Recent spikes in food and commodity prices have exacerbated Nigeria's economic crisis, following the government's removal of petrol subsidies and the unification of foreign exchange rates. In response, Nigerians are taking to the streets to voice their concerns. Protesters have vowed to continue their demonstrations until significant changes are made. They have also stated that if any protester is harmed, they will not relent until President Tinubu and his cabinet resign. Protesters’ Demands: 1. **Fuel Price Reduction:** Reduce petrol pump price to N100 per liter. 2. **Address Insecurity and Hunger:** Close all IDP camps and resettle the campers to combat insecurity and hunger. 3. *

On Thursday, the Federal Government initiated the reconstruction and expansion of the Sango, Ota/Idiroko Expressway. In preparation for the project, numerous buildings marked for demolition are being taken down along the 64-kilometre stretch of the deteriorating Ota-Idiroko Road. A local resident informed our correspondent via WhatsApp that both landlords and tenants whose properties were slated for demolition felt powerless as the process began. "This is currently happening at Oju-ore, Ota, towards the border. Many buildings from Oju-Ore to Owode-Atan, extending to the Idiroko border, are being demolished. The Federal Government has started the road expansion and reconstruction," the source shared with our correspondent. Earlier in the week, the National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) urged the Federal Government to urgently address the collapsed Lagos-Sango Ota-Abeokuta expressway. The students specifically called on the Minister of Works

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) recently disclosed that there have been 6,704 suspected cases of Lassa fever and 162 fatalities across 125 local government areas in 28 states as of June 9, 2024. From these suspected cases, 911 have been confirmed. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Lassa fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic illness caused by the Lassa virus, part of the arenavirus family. Humans generally contract the disease through contact with food or household items contaminated by the urine or feces of infected Mastomys rats.  The disease is endemic among rodent populations in parts of West Africa. The NCDC reported that the case fatality rate (CFR) stands at 17.8%, which is an increase from the 17.1% CFR during the same period in 2023.  "In total for 2024, 28 states have recorded at least one confirmed case across 125 Local Government Areas," the NCDC stated. A significant portion of confirmed cases, 65%, has been r