44 h. 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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60 h. 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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3 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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3 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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3 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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4 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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4 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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4 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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5 d. ago Nigeria’s flood crisis: Tragedy, response, and the way forward

On May 29, 2025, the town of Mokwa in Niger State experienced devastating floods due to the intense rainfall lasting read more Nigeria’s flood crisis: Tragedy, response, and the way forward

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6 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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7 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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7 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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8 d. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. ago Mokwa Flood: Federal Gov’t Donates N2bn, Foodstuffs As VP Shettima Pledges Swift Rebuilding

The federal government has donated the sum of N2 billion alongside twenty (20) trucks of grains to the community ravaged by flooding in Mokwa, Niger State. Vice President Kashim Shettima who announced the donations on behalf of President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in Mokwa, assured the people of Mokwa of the federal government’s commitment to […]

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9 d. ago Mokwa flood: FG approves N2 billion to resettle flood victims in Niger

From John Adams, Minna The federal government has approved ₦2 billion for the construction of settlement homes for the victims of the flood disaster in Mokwa, which occurred last Wednesday. The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, disclosed this in Mokwa on Wednesday when he made a sympathy and assessment visit to the affected communities in […] The post Mokwa flood: FG approves N2 billion to resettle flood victims in Niger appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Niger flood: Tinubu orders immediate repair of collapsed Mokwa bridge

Tribune Online Niger flood: Tinubu orders immediate repair of collapsed Mokwa bridge President Tinubu has issued an immediate directive to repair the bridge, and CGC Construction Company, located near the site, has already been engaged to implement temporary measures to restore motorable access before full reconstruction begins. Niger flood: Tinubu orders immediate repair of collapsed Mokwa bridge Tribune Online

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1 week ago Mokwa Flood: FG Blames Climate Change, Says Dams Not Responsible

  Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has attributed the recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger State, to extreme weather conditions triggered by climate change rather than any dam-related activity, dispelling speculation about the safety of the Kainji and Jebba dams. The minister, who stated this at a press briefing in Abuja, […]

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1 week ago Excessive rainfall, poor drainages and climate change responsible for Mokwa flooding – FG

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Federal Government has debunked the speculations that the recent devastating flood in Mokwa, Niger State, was caused by release of water from nearby dams. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, who stated this at a news conference in Abuja explained that both the Kainji and […] The post Excessive rainfall, poor drainages and climate change responsible for Mokwa flooding – FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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