Last week, the vibrant market town of Mokwa in Niger State was hit by a disaster. When the rains came to Mokwa, they did not knock. They did not wait. They surged in the late hours of the night ...

MOKWA, Nigeria — On May 29, Mallam Hassan Umar stood waist-deep and barefoot in muddy water, his eyes on the remnants of his Arabic school, ...

People search in a flooded area following a downpour in Mokwa, Nigeria, on Friday. AP. You are viewing 1 of 3 images Previous Image Next Image. Advertisement. More Stories Page Six ...

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 ...

ABUJA, Nigeria — 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.

MOKWA, Nigeria (AP) — On May 29, Mallam Hassan Umar stood waist-deep and barefoot in muddy water, his eyes on the remnants of his Arabic school, now reduced to sludge and shattered wood by ...