12 h. ago Mokwa floods: Insurance as a vital tool in mitigating flood risks

Tribune Online Mokwa floods: Insurance as a vital tool in mitigating flood risks While floods pose a growing threat to communities and their financial stability, as exemplified by the recent Mokwa flooding, insurance can be a powerful way to ease the financial shock—if coverage is designed and implemented effectively, writes JOSEPH INOKOTONG. ON May 28, 2025, catastrophic flooding triggered by heavy rainfall submerged the market town of Mokwa […] Mokwa floods: Insurance as a vital tool in mitigating flood risks Tribune Online

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34 h. ago Mokwa flood: Monarch calls for fumigation of Niger community

Tribune Online Mokwa flood: Monarch calls for fumigation of Niger community The council also visited the Internally Displaced Camp (IDPs) where they donated relief items including clothes, food and toiletries to the flood victims. Mokwa flood: Monarch calls for fumigation of Niger community Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Mokwa flood: Niger Reps members, Senators donate N20m to support victims

Tribune Online Mokwa flood: Niger Reps members, Senators donate N20m to support victims He used the forum to commend the swift response of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Umaru Bago over the incident which he Mokwa flood: Niger Reps members, Senators donate N20m to support victims Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Niger govt receives more humanitarian support for Mokwa flood victims

Tribune Online Niger govt receives more humanitarian support for Mokwa flood victims Niger State Government has received eight different relief items from the North-South Power Foundation in Minna, for the victims of Mokwa flood disaster. Niger govt receives more humanitarian support for Mokwa flood victims Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Senator Provides 90 Tons Of Cement For Resettlement Of Mokwa Flood Victims

The Senator representing Niger South, Peter Ndalikali Jiya, has donated three trailers of cement (90 tons) to the Mokwa community as part of the efforts to rebuild the areas recently washed away by floods. Senator Ndalikali Jiya said the donation aimed to facilitate the construction of new homes for resettlement, particularly for flood disaster victims. […]

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5 d. ago Mokwa Flooding: BCPG Urges Proactive Revalidation Of Buildings To Avert Collapses

Following the Mokwa flood disaster, which recently brought down homes, washed away roads and bridges, and rendered over 5,000 homeless amid a high death toll, the Building Collapse Prevention Guild (BCPG) has called for urgent revalidation of buildings in the locality to ascertain their structural integrity and avert imminent collapses. BCPG in a statement by […]

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5 d. ago Zulum Donates N300m To Niger Flood Victims, Calls For Collective Climate Action

The Borno State government, through Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, has donated the sum of N300 million to victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa local government area of Niger State. Zulum, who led a delegation from Borno to Minna on Tuesday, announced the donation during a sympathy visit to the Niger State Government House. […]

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6 d. ago Mokwa flood: NHRC calls for improved disaster preparedness, protection for IDPs

Tribune Online Mokwa flood: NHRC calls for improved disaster preparedness, protection for IDPs Ojukwu's call followed the recent flood disaster in Mokwa in Niger state where over 200 people lost their lives and many remain missing. Mokwa flood: NHRC calls for improved disaster preparedness, protection for IDPs Tribune Online

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6 d. 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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6 d. ago Mokwa flooding: Niger govt awards N7bn road, bridge projects

Niger State government says it has awarded the construction of a 12 km road project from Mokwa to Rabba worth N7 billion. Governor, Muhammad Bago, made this known during an on the spot assessment and sympathy visit to the people of Mokwa over the recent flood disaster in the area. The floods had killed many […] The post Mokwa flooding: Niger govt awards N7bn road, bridge projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Mokwa flood: We stand in solidarity with victims’ families, residents — ActionAid Nigeria

Tribune Online Mokwa flood: We stand in solidarity with victims’ families, residents — ActionAid Nigeria ActionAid Nigeria has expressed solidarity with the affected families and residents of the devastating floods in Mokwa, Niger State, which have destroyed vast hectares of farmland, homes, and businesses. Mokwa flood: We stand in solidarity with victims’ families, residents — ActionAid Nigeria Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Mokwa flood: Niger govt awards N7bn road contract, commits to resettlement of victims

Tribune Online Mokwa flood: Niger govt awards N7bn road contract, commits to resettlement of victims “We cannot replace everything you have lost, but we are here to support you in every way we can.” Mokwa flood: Niger govt awards N7bn road contract, commits to resettlement of victims Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Mokwa flood: FG has started fulfilling some promises made to us – Village head

Tribune Online Mokwa flood: FG has started fulfilling some promises made to us – Village head Speaking on the government’s response, he confirmed that federal officials had stayed behind in Mokwa to begin surveying and excavation work in the affected areas. Mokwa flood: FG has started fulfilling some promises made to us – Village head Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Risk Managers Seek Review Of Nigeria’s Early Warning Systems

Risk managers under the auspices of the Risk Managers Society of Nigeria (RIMSON) have called for an immediate reassessment of Nigeria’s early warning systems following the devastating flood in Mokwa, Niger State which claimed over 200 lives and destroyed more than 3,000 property. The catastrophic flooding, triggered by torrential rainfall, left a trail of death […]

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9 d. ago Mokwa flood: Niger govt advises residents to relocate from waterways

Tribune Online Mokwa flood: Niger govt advises residents to relocate from waterways Niger State Government has advised people whose houses were built on water channels to relocate to safer grounds immediately. Mokwa flood: Niger govt advises residents to relocate from waterways Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Babangida commiserates with Niger govt over Mokwa flood disaster

Tribune Online Babangida commiserates with Niger govt over Mokwa flood disaster Former Nigerian Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has expressed condolences to the government and people of Mokwa Local Government Area and the entire Niger over the recent flood disaster. Babangida commiserates with Niger govt over Mokwa flood disaster Tribune Online

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1 week ago Mokwa flood: NOA intensifies flood prevention, mitigation measures

Tribune Online Mokwa flood: NOA intensifies flood prevention, mitigation measures The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Friday announced that it had intensified efforts to prevent future flood disasters and mitigate their impact on communities. Mokwa flood: NOA intensifies flood prevention, mitigation measures Tribune Online

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1 week ago Mokwa flood: Tinubu, govs urged to take preventive steps, design action plans

Tribune Online Mokwa flood: Tinubu, govs urged to take preventive steps, design action plans “Mr. President and Governors of States-at-Risk are to understand that the flood warnings are not abstract future threats — they are here and real. What is left is our action or inaction. Mokwa flood: Tinubu, govs urged to take preventive steps, design action plans Tribune Online

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1 week ago Minister Mourns Mokwa Flood Victims, Urges National Action On Climate Change

Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has expressed sorrow over the devastating floods that struck Mokwa, Niger State, claiming the lives of at least 200 people, including women and children. Offering prayers and condolences to the bereaved in a statement on Wednesday, the minister described the tragedy as heartbreaking. The […]

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1 week ago HOMEF sympathises with Niger flood victims, calls on govt to be proactive

Tribune Online HOMEF sympathises with Niger flood victims, calls on govt to be proactive Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has expressed sympathised with families of the victims of the recent flood that struck Mokwa—a transit town for traders in Niger State. It was reported that at approximately 3:00 am on Thursday, May 29, there was intense rainfall followed by a hazardous flood, which is said to have displaced […] HOMEF sympathises with Niger flood victims, calls on govt to be proactive Tribune Online

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