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The death toll from devastating flooding in a market town in Nigeria’s north-central state of Niger rose to at least 200 on Sunday, a local official said.
A growing number of Nigerians no longer believe their government can protect them from violence, hunger, or natural disasters.
On May 28, 2025, the tranquil town of Mokwa in Niger State was transformed into a scene of devastation when floodwaters tore through the town. It didn't just sweep away homes and livelihoods - the ...
More than 3,000 people were displaced by the flooding in the town of Mokwa in Niger state, more than 180 miles west of Abuja, the capital of Africa's most populous nation, ...
At least 111 people were confirmed dead in central Nigeria on Friday after floods submerged the market town of Mokwa in the country's Niger State following torrential rains, officials said.
"In some families, 10 people, 18 people, and even much more were swept away. People's houses, residences, shops, worship ...
Mokwa, the seat of the region’s local government, is not on a river. Still, residents like Mr. Jamil, the shopkeeper, were angered by what they said was the state’s slow response to flood ...
Police Chief Joe Mokwa's bosses didn't believe he did anything improper in his department's dealings with a towing company, but they felt they had one choice: Move on.
ST. LOUIS – City Police Chief Joe Mokwa retired Friday amid a scandal over his daughter’s alleged free use of impounded vehicles. Assistant Chief Stephen Pollihan has been named the interim chief. A ...
A man searches the rubble in a flooded area after heavy rainfall in the market town of Mokwa, north-central Nigeria, Saturday May 31, 2025. Credit: AP/Usman Salihu Mokwa.