Recent ABU Civil Engineering Graduate, Cousin Among Over 150 Killed In Niger State Flood Disaster

Mohammed Abdullahi, a recent graduate of Civil Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, and his cousin, Fatima Zahra Nma, are among the more than 150 people killed in the recent flood that devastated Mokwa community in Niger State. The …

Niger State Governor’s Wife Visits Mokwa Flood Victims

The wife of the Niger State Governor, Fatima Bago, has visited Mokwa Local Government Area following the devastating flood that displaced hundreds of residents and destroyed farmlands and properties. During her visit, Fatima Bago expressed heartfelt …

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 …

US Says 2024 Withdrawal From Niger Republic Limits Ability To Monitor Terrorist Groups In Nigeria, Others

The United States has acknowledged a significant decline in its capacity to monitor terrorist activities in West Africa following the withdrawal of its forces from Niger Republic—an exit that has coincided with a surge in extremist violence across the …

Niger: How we survived ravaging flood – Survivors

Some survivors of the deadly flood that occurred in Mokwa, the headquarters of Mokwa LGA of Niger State have narrated how they escaped through ceiling while water swept away their children. Aishatu Jibrin was among the adults who narrowly escaped death …

Niger LG Polls: 805 Candidates To Contest Elections – NSIEC

Share The Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC) has announced that a total of 805 candidates from 10 political parties will participate in the forthcoming local government elections scheduled for November 1, 2025. Chairman of NSIEC, Mohammed …

NIGERIA DAILY : “We Lost Everything”: Victims Of Niger Flood Count Their Losses

Turkey mourns victims of Niger flood

Turkey has expressed sympathy to Nigeria following the devastating floods that hit Mokwa and surrounding communities in Niger State. In a statement released on Sunday, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed condolences to the Nigerian government …

Nigeria: Niger Flood Death Toll Rises to 151

Severe flooding in Nigeria’s Niger State this week has claimed the lives of 151 people and displaced thousands, an emergency official confirmed to Reuters on Saturday. Ibrahim Audu Hussaini, Director of Information at the Niger State Emergency Management …

Niger govt seeks public aid for flood victims despite $10m World Bank grant

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has come under fire after appealing to Nigerians on X (formerly Twitter) for donations to help flood victims—just six months after announcing a $10 million World Bank-assisted grant intended to prevent such …