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India flash floods k*ll at least four

At least four (4) persons have been killed and buildings washed away after floodwater crashed through a Himalayan village in India. Chief Minister of Uttarakhand state said, police and the…

HenrisCounty August 5, 2025Flood, India, Modi, people, Prime MinisterNo Comments

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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu donates ₦1bn to victims of Mokwa flood

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria's First Lady, has made a huge donation of ₦1 billion to victims of the recent Mokwa flood In Niger State. The donation was made through the…

HenrisCounty August 5, 2025Bago, Flood, Mokwa, TinubuNo Comments

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NEC approves ₦3bn intervention fund for 36 States and FCT for ‘flood mitigation’

The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the disbursement of ₦3 billion intervention fund to the 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for "flood mitigation and response efforts"…

HenrisCounty August 2, 2025environment, Flood, NEC, UmarNo Comments

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‘Government should take disaster management seriously’ – Peter Obi reacts after flood in Yola

Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, said, he expects the government to be worried over the "frequency of disasters and needless bloodletting" in Nigeria. Obi's statement is coming following…

HenrisCounty August 1, 2025Flood, governmentNo Comments

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Governor Fintiri visits Kofsopah Dam site after ‘tragic’ flooding in Yola

Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, visited the Kofsopah Dam site following the "tragic" flooding in Yola. Fintiri said, he firsthand visited the Dam to "assess concerns" that…

HenrisCounty July 31, 2025Adamawa, Dam, families, Fintiri, Flood, YolaNo Comments

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Governor Fintiri visits scene of flood disaster in Yola, directs more relief materials at IDP Camp

On Monday, Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, visited the scene of the flood disaster in the Capital, Yola, and directed that more relief materials be provided at…

HenrisCounty July 29, 2025Adamawa, Fintiri, Flood, Governor, IDP, YolaNo Comments

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NEMA activates search and rescue operations following flash floods in Adamawa

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has activated its Search and Rescue Team to carry out "emergency response and provide evacuation support" following the flash floods that hit some communities…

HenrisCounty July 28, 2025Adamawa, Flood, NEMA, NPF, Red Cross, Umar, YolaNo Comments

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Photos: Governor Fintiri send condolences to families of victims affected by flood

Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, as well as, victims affected by the flood disaster…

HenrisCounty July 28, 2025Adamawa, family, Flood, GovernorNo Comments

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Atiku ‘deeply saddened’ as children and residents still missing following ‘devastating’ floods in Adamawa

"Children and residents are still missing" following "devastating" flood in Adamawa State. Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, expressed his "deep sadness" as the disaster "displaced hundreds of families". Waziri…

HenrisCounty July 27, 2025Adamawa, Flood, Police, StateNo Comments

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FG elevates flood prevention to national security priority with the launch of new AAFF

The Federal Government has raised flood prevention to a national security priority with the unveiling of a new Anticipatory Action Framework on Floods. AAFF will push "disaster response from reactive…

HenrisCounty July 24, 2025Abuja, Flood, Nigeria, ShettimaNo Comments

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Niger State Flooding: Federal Government donates ₦2 billion and twenty trucks of grains to support victims

Federal Government has made a whopping donation of ₦2 billion and twenty (20) trucks of grains to support the victims following the "devastating flood" that recently swept through the Mokwa…

HenrisCounty June 5, 2025Community, Flood, Flooding, Labour Party, LP, Mokwa, Niger State, people, Peter Obi, President Tinubu, Shettima, Vice PresidentNo Comments

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Niger State Flooding: Peter Obi expresses ‘heartfelt condolences’ as more than ‘200 lives lost’

2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has expressed his "heartfelt condolences" to Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, and the good people of the state over the "devastating"…

HenrisCounty June 3, 2025Federal Government, Flood, Flooding, Labour Party, LP, Niger State, Peter ObiNo Comments

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Niger State Flooding: NOA extends ‘heartfelt condolence’, expresses ‘deep sadness’ by loss of lives

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has extended its "heartfelt condolences" to the victims and families affected by the "devastating" flood in Moukwa, Niger State. More than 100 lives were claimed…

HenrisCounty June 2, 2025families, Flood, Flooding, government, Mokwa, National Orientation Agency, Niger State, Nigerians, NOA, President Tinubu, WorkNo Comments

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Niger State Flooding: ‘No Nigerian affected by this disaster will be left behind’ – President Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has assured, that no Nigerian affected by the "severe flooding" in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State "will be left behind or unheard of", as he…

HenrisCounty May 31, 2025Flood, Flooding, government, NEMA, Niger State, Nigeria, President TinubuNo Comments

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Niger State Flooding: ‘Urgent call for Nigeria to reassess and significantly strengthen disaster preparedness systems’ – Peter Obi

2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has reacted to the "devastating flooding" in the Mokwa Community of Niger State, saying, it "is yet another urgent call…

HenrisCounty May 31, 2025Anambra State, Flood, Flooding, government, Labour Party, LP, Niger State, Nigeria, people, Peter ObiNo Comments

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Niger State Flooding: ‘Tragic situation serves as reminder of need for proactive flood management strategies across the country’ – Atiku

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has sent his "thoughts and prayers" to the families and friends of adversely impacted by the tragic flooding in Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa…

HenrisCounty May 30, 2025Atiku, Flood, Flooding, Niger State, PDP, People's Democratic Party, season, Vice PresidentNo Comments

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Niger State Flooding: Death toll rises to 117 – Emergency officials disclose

At least 117 people have died and several others are still missing after heavy flooding destroyed thousands of homes in Nigeria's Niger state, an emergency official said on Friday. The…

HenrisCounty May 30, 2025Flood, Flooding, Niger StateNo Comments