Jihadists launch mass motorbike assault on Niger army base
Over 200 attackers riding motorbikes stormed a Nigerien army base near Mali, killing 34 soldiers.
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Mokwa Flood: 700 still missing, 207 confirmed dead — Niger Govt
In total, 400 houses were damaged, 283 homes completely destroyed, and 50 shops lost in the disaster.
Niger gov begs for money on X despite $10m World Bank flood fund
Despite securing a $10 million World Bank-assisted fund to tackle flooding in Mokwa Gully, Mohammed Umaru Bago, the Niger State governor, is begging Nigerians for money on X.
What caused the flooding in Nigeria?
From clogged drains to reckless construction in floodplains, Nigeria’s man-made vulnerabilities are amplifying nature’s fury as residents question whether upstream dam failures may have worsened the disaster.
Niger floods claim 115 lives, wipe out entire 17-member household
“I lost 17 members of my household to the flood disaster that happened on Thursday morning after a heavy downpour on Wednesday night. We were preparing to go to the farm in the morning when our house was suddenly submerged…”
NGF grieves over lives lost in Niger flood tragedy
We pray God to console families who have lost loved ones and properties in the Mokwa incident
Deadly flood sweeps through Niger community, homes submerged
At least 20 people have died after a flood submerged many houses in Mokwa, Niger State, following heavy rainfall and a dam collapse. Residents and officials call for urgent government intervention and flood mitigation efforts.
“My wife found radioactive battery in bra she bought at Minna market” – Ex-Niger Commissioner
The bra, bought at Kure Market in Minna and labeled “Made in China,” led to swelling, brownish discharge from his wife’s breast, and caused their newborn to reject breastfeeding.
Niger reports 12 soldiers killed by jihadists near Mali border
Twelve Nigerien soldiers were killed in a jihadist attack near the Mali border, the army said. Reinforcements pursued the attackers, arresting two suspects near the troubled Tillaberi region.
Governor Bago orders arrest, fines for dreadlocks in Minna
“Anybody that you find with dreadlocks, arrest, barb the hair, and fine the person,” the governor said. “Nobody should carry any kind of haircut inside Minna. I have given marching orders to security agencies.”