Tag: Flood
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Tinubu approves N2bn for Mokwa flood victims
President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of N2 billion for immediate reconstruction of homes of people affected by the recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger.
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Real cause of Mokwa flood disaster revealed as death toll rises
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has revealed the real cause of the devastating flood disaster that ravaged Mokwa town in Mokwa local government area of Niger State.
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Mokwa flood disaster: 7 more bodies recovered
The Niger State Government has announced the recovery of seven additional bodies from the recent flood disaster in Mokwa bringing the number of casualties to 160.
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FG refutes claims dam failure worsened Mokwa flood disaster
The Federal Government has refuted claims that the recent devastating flood in Mokwa, Niger State, was caused by the release or failure of water from nearby dams.
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CLARIFICATION! Mokwa flood not caused by dam release, FG insists
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has dismissed claims that the devastating flood in Mokwa, Niger State, on May 29, 2025, was triggered by the release of water from the Kainji or Jebba dams. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, Utsev assured the…
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Mokwa flood disaster: Tinubu directs repairs of damaged bridge
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry for Works to repair the damaged bridge linking the north and southern parts of the country washed away by recent flood in Mokwa, Niger state.
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Mokwa flood disaster: Peter Obi donates N20m to victims
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, on Monday paid a sympathy visit to Niger over the flood that recently claimed many lives in Mokwa.
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Flooding: Ekiti Govt to demolish illegal structures on waterways
The Ekiti Government has ordered the demolition of structures on waterways across the state to avert flooding.
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72hrs after Mokwa Flood: Victims cry out over food shortage, poor camp conditions
72 hours after floods devastated several communities in the Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, victims at makeshift camps continue to voice deep dissatisfaction over the handling of relief efforts. A visit to the affected communities revealed the frustration and disappointment of flood victims, especially over the lack of adequate food supplies and poor…
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Amid Mokwa flood disaster, NiMet releases list of States to be affected by rainfall
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rain from Monday to Wednesday across the country.