Nigeria, China sign $1m grant deal to support flood relief efforts
The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed an Exchange of Notes (E/N) agreement with the Government of the People’s Republic of China for a $1 million grant to support ongoing flood relief operations in Northern Nigeria.
Kastina Govt warn residents of imminent flooding as heavy rains destroy homes
The Katsina State Emergency Management Agency is urging residents to be on high alert following a heavy downpour that destroyed several homes across the state.
Niger flood: FG releases N2bn to rebuild Mokwa, 20 truckloads of food
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, announced this during his condolence visit to Mokwa community in Niger State
Flood: Group urges FG, Govs to prioritise anticipatory action to avert further disasters
By Juliet Umeh Following the devastating flood that claimed nearly 200 lives in Niger State, the Federal Government and governors of flood-prone states have been urged to immediately implement anticipatory action plans to prevent further tragedies across the country. The call came from the Country Director of GoalPrime Organisation and a professor of Disaster Management […]
Mokwa Flood: Death toll rises to 153
•I’m pained by loss of lives due to floods, auto crash —Buhari •Atiku slams govts over Kano athletes’ crash, Niger flood deaths By Wole Mosadomi, Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Bashir Bello, Luminous Jannamike, Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo & Ogalah Ibrahim ABUJA—FORMER President, Muhammadu Buhari has sent messages of condolence, following the death of more than one hundred persons in […]
Mokwa flood tragedy: Tinubu orders emergency response activation
—Receives ‘distressing’ reports of flooding with ‘deep concerns’ By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate activation of the National Emergency Response Centre following the devastating floods in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, that claimed over 100 lives and displaced numerous families. The directive was issued early Saturday after the […]
Niger flood: Death toll rises to 151, over 500 households affected
Over 500 households and 265 physical houses have been identified to be affected.
21 corpses recovered as midnight flood sweeps 50 homes in Niger
No fewer than 21 corpses were recovered, yesterday, and scores of people were declared missing, after a severe midnight flood caused by torrential rainfall wreaked havoc in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State.
21 dead, dozens missing as flood sweeps Mokwa community in Niger State
By Wole Mosadomi,Minna. Mokwa, Niger State – A devastating flood hit Mokwa community in Niger State late last night, sweeping away scores of residents and submerging over 50 houses, in what locals have described as the worst flooding incident in recent memory. So far, 21 corpses have been recovered, while search and rescue efforts continue […]
300 fisherwomen lament as flood takes over Lagos communities, businesses
By Ebunoluwa Sessou For women in coastal communities, doing business could be more frustrating, annoying and challenging. Especially when the impact of ocean surge and environmental degradation in Lagos coastal communities make it more difficult for the women to support their families in any way possible. In some of the communities, including Makoko, Ijora and […]
Heavy wind, flood wreak havoc in Delta communities
Severe damage has been reported in the Ughoton, Jeddo, and Ugbokodo communities in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State, as heavy winds and rainfall caused significant destruction.
