At least 50,000 Christians have been directly affected by the flooding in Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria, although the actual numbers could be far higher. Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has committed to helping the local diocese and is requesting donations and prayers from its benefactors. The devastating floods that have affected the northeastern Nigerian …
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Aid to the Church in Need has committed to helping the Diocese of Maiduguri, struck by terrible flooding, with the provision of food, sanitation, medicine, and shelter. The Catholic auxiliary bishop of Maiduguri, in Nigeria, has issued an appeal for prayer and help in the wake of devastating floods that are affecting the city in …
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The Nigerian city of Maiduguri, known for having been the hub of Boko Haram activities, is currently grappling with a devastating flood that has engulfed major areas of the metropolis, including St. Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral. This catastrophic event is said to have been caused by damage to the Alau Dam, located a few kilometres from …
