32 h. ago Niger flood: Non indigenes affected by Mokwa flood disaster, says Niger government

As Veritas University donates to victims From John Adams, Minna Niger State Government has said that a number of non-indigenes were also affected in the Mokwa flood disaster, which occurred more than three weeks ago. This is just as the Veritas University Abuja on Tuesday joined other Nigerians and corporate bodies to donated to the […] The post Niger flood: Non indigenes affected by Mokwa flood disaster, says Niger government appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Delta govt begins flood preparedness measures in response to NiMet forecast

Tribune Online Delta govt begins flood preparedness measures in response to NiMet forecast In swift response to NiMet’s reliable forecast on thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, the Delta State Government, through the Flood Disaster Management Committee (FDMC), has begun monitoring the level of compliance in collaboration with local government authorities across all identified flood-prone communities. The Director-General of the Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, […] Delta govt begins flood preparedness measures in response to NiMet forecast Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Kaduna APC Endorses Tinubu, Gov Sani, Speaker Abbas For Second Term

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Kaduna North Senatorial District, otherwise known as Zone 1, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu, Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas for second term. The APC stakeholders gave the nod for the president, the governor and Speaker at […]

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8 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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8 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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8 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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9 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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9 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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9 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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9 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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1 week 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Niger flood: Northern elders raise alarm over recurring disaster

… call on federal government for swift and comprehensive support From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating flood disaster that has struck Niger State, claiming the lives of over 160 people and destroying billions of naira worth of infrastructure, homes, and livelihoods. The Forum called on […] The post Niger flood: Northern elders raise alarm over recurring disaster appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Mokwa Flood: Do More, Rehabilitate Victims, Northern Democrats Tell FG

The League of Northern Democrats (LND) has appealed to the federal government to take further measures to resettle and rehabilitate the victims of the Mokwa flood disaster. The League said it noted the government’s quick response to the tragedy, but said measures proportional to the scale of the disaster must be taken to alleviate the […]

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Makinde support group mourns victims of Kano accident, Niger flood disaster

Tribune Online Makinde support group mourns victims of Kano accident, Niger flood disaster The Nigeria Youths Awareness Group Makinde 2027 (NYAG Makinde 2027) has expressed its condolences to the Kano State government following the tragic loss of athletes and officials who were returning home from the recently concluded Gateway 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF) held in Ogun State. The organization also extended its sympathy to the Niger State […] Makinde support group mourns victims of Kano accident, Niger flood disaster Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Flash floods in Mokwa disrupt truck movement, cause losses to perishable goods owners — NSEMA

Tribune Online Flash floods in Mokwa disrupt truck movement, cause losses to perishable goods owners — NSEMA The recent flood disaster that devastated residents of Mokwa town in Niger South Senatorial District has not only affected the people in the area but has also caused untold hardship to motorists, especially articulated heavy-duty trucks and fuel tanker vehicles... Flash floods in Mokwa disrupt truck movement, cause losses to perishable goods owners — NSEMA Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Niger flood: Assembly Speaker Sarkindaji condoles people of Mokwa over loss of lives

Directs house committees on environment, humanitarian affairs to join rescue operation By John Adams, Minna As condolences continue to pour in for the victims of the Wednesday, May 28, flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger State, the Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Abdulmalik Mohammed Sarkindaji, has joined other Nigerians to extend […] The post Niger flood: Assembly Speaker Sarkindaji condoles people of Mokwa over loss of lives appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ACF Commiserates With Niger, Kano States Over Mokwa Flood, Dakatsalle Road Traffic Accident

Jolted by news of two tragedies, the apex northern sociocultural group Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has commiserated with the governments and peoples of Niger and Kano States over their experiences of these recent disasters. A few days ago, Niger State experienced a devastating flood. This unprecedented flood claimed many lives, destroyed property, disrupted livelihoods, submerged […]

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