67 m. ago Over five million Nigerians affected by flood between 2024, 2025 in 35 states – NEMA

Tribune Online Over five million Nigerians affected by flood between 2024, 2025 in 35 states – NEMA While giving an update on the flood risk for 2025, Mrs Umar noted that some flood forecasts are already manifesting. Over five million Nigerians affected by flood between 2024, 2025 in 35 states – NEMA Tribune Online

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29 h. ago Kaduna Establishes Seven Relief Centres For Communities Facing Flood Threats

In a proactive move to mitigate the impact of flooding, the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) has unveiled seven Safe Haven Centres across the state for residents in flood-prone areas. The Executive Secretary of KADSEMA, Usman Hayatu Mazadu, disclosed this during a High-Level Consultative Meeting on Stakeholders’ Readiness Against the 2025 Flood Prediction held […] The post Kaduna Establishes Seven Relief Centres For Communities Facing Flood Threats appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Mokwa Flood Claimed 207 Lives, 700 Still Missing – Niger Gov

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has claimed that 207 residents of Mokwa community died in the recent flooding tragedy, adding that 700 persons were still missing. Recall that the State Emergency Management Agency had disclosed that 163 lost their lives during the unfortunate event, with over 3,000 people displaced. Meanwhile, the state Governor, during a […] The post Mokwa Flood Claimed 207 Lives, 700 Still Missing – Niger Gov appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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69 h. ago Benin Flood: Okpebholo Targets Illegal Buildings, Promises Compensation

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has vowed to take decisive action against structures obstructing waterways in Benin City to combat persistent flooding in the state capital. The governor made the statement on Tuesday, declaring that “private and commercial houses built along waterways will be demolished to pave the way for proper surface and underground drainages, […] The post Benin Flood: Okpebholo Targets Illegal Buildings, Promises Compensation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Panic In Niger Community As Flood Destroys Railway Line (Picture) 

A railway line, located in Mokwa community, Niger State have been destroyed, following a recent flood in the area. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the natural disaster, which occurred in May, 2025, destroyed properties worth millions of naira with over 160 lives lost. It was learnt that thousands of residents were rendered homeless due to the […] The post Panic In Niger Community As Flood Destroys Railway Line (Picture)  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Borno: Gov Zulum Warns Of Imminent Flood, Demands Swift Action On Alau Dam

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has renewed calls for the Federal Government to expedite the rehabilitation and expansion of the Alau Dam to prevent another devastating flood like that of 2024. The governor made the appeal on Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the traditional Sallah homage paid by the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar El-Kanemi, […] The post Borno: Gov Zulum Warns Of Imminent Flood, Demands Swift Action On Alau Dam appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FG Announces N2bn Support Fund For Niger Flood Victims As Death Toll Rises To 161

Federal Government has approved N2 billion for the rebuilding of houses destroyed by recent flooding, which ravaged communities in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. In a statement by Niger State Emergency Management Agency, revealed that the devastating event, led to the death of 161 people. NSEMA Director General Abdullahi Baba-Arah, made the disclosure […] The post FG Announces N2bn Support Fund For Niger Flood Victims As Death Toll Rises To 161 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Gov Bago Suspends Sallah Celebrations To Honour Flood Victims In Niger

Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has cancelled all Eid-el-Kabir activities, to honor victims of the recent flood incident that happened in Mokwa Local Government Area of the state. Recall that the natural disaster occurred on the night of May 29, 2025 and killed over 200 people, and displaced 3,018 residents. It was gathered that Governor […] The post Gov Bago Suspends Sallah Celebrations To Honour Flood Victims In Niger appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NEMA reactivates emergency operations centre to curb potential flood crisis

Tribune Online NEMA reactivates emergency operations centre to curb potential flood crisis NEMA) has activated the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC)—a multi-stakeholder platform established to monitor flood situations, track data and reliable information, and coordinate resource mobilisation and deployment in response to the 2025 flooding NEMA reactivates emergency operations centre to curb potential flood crisis Tribune Online

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3 w. ago 21 Dead, 10 Missing As Flood Hits Niger Communities, Destroys Properties

No fewer than 21 persons have been killed, while 10 residents missing in a devastating flash flood that occurred in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the unfortunate development happened on Thursday, after a torrential downpour struck overnight. In a statement by Acting Director General of the Niger State Emergency […] The post 21 Dead, 10 Missing As Flood Hits Niger Communities, Destroys Properties appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tinubu To Attend National Assembly’s Special June 12 Session– Akpabio

Senator Godswill Akpabio, president of the Senate, announced on Wednesday that the National Assembly will hold a special joint session on June 12 to commemorate Democracy Day. Akpabio, who announced after senators reconvened from a two-hour break during plenary, disclosed that President Bola Tinubu will personally attend the commemorative session. He stated that preparations for […]

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3 w. ago June 12: National Assembly to hold joint session, Tinubu to attend

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja In a move to mark Nigeria’s Democracy Day with renewed national unity and institutional collaboration, the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, announced today that a joint session of the National Assembly will take place on Wednesday, June 12, as part of official celebrations. Senator Akpabio made the announcement during […] The post June 12: National Assembly to hold joint session, Tinubu to attend appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago 50 VVF patients get free surgeries by National Obstretic fistula centre, Ningi

Tribune Online 50 VVF patients get free surgeries by National Obstretic fistula centre, Ningi 50 women with vesicovaginal fistula have been successfully operated on by the National Obstetric Fistula Centre in Ningi, Bauchi State, in free surgeries as part of the Global Community campaign to end obstetric fistula by 2030. 50 VVF patients get free surgeries by National Obstretic fistula centre, Ningi Tribune Online

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4 w. ago 2025 Flood: NEMA, SEMA hold joint early warning mitigation campaign in Bauchi

Tribune Online 2025 Flood: NEMA, SEMA hold joint early warning mitigation campaign in Bauchi He further explained that the move was imperative as it equipped communities with better knowledge of how to avert and respond to disasters, saying disasters are local as they start from the communities. 2025 Flood: NEMA, SEMA hold joint early warning mitigation campaign in Bauchi Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Poultry Farmer, Others Seek Help As Flood Ravages Akwa Ibom Community

Distraught residents of Eket local government area of Akwa Ibom State who were displaced by floods have solicited for support from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the LGA authorities for urgent intervention. A resident at Udok Street, Mrs. Gift Udia whose poultry farm was swept away with over […]

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4 w. ago Flood Sweeps Away Motorcyclist In Lagos, Body Found In Ogun River

A 60-year-old motorcycle operator, Wasiu Babatunde Adeniran, was confirmed dead by the Lagos State Police Command after he was swept away by floodwaters during heavy rainfall along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway in Alakuko, Lagos. In a statement released on Thursday and signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, the command disclosed that the […] The post Flood Sweeps Away Motorcyclist In Lagos, Body Found In Ogun River appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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