Nigeria Rising Waters, Rising Toll: Niger Floods Claim 115 Lives as Tinubu Activates Emergency Response

At least 115 lives have been lost after torrential rains triggered severe flooding in Mokwa, Niger State. President Tinubu has activated the National Emergency Response Centre to coordinate rescue and relief efforts.

• Heavy rains washed away dozens of homes in Mokwa, Niger State
• NEMA says more deaths likely as bodies were swept into the Niger River
• Tinubu orders urgent deployment of relief materials and temporary shelter
• Federal agencies and security forces have been mobilised
• President urges Nigerians to pray for affected families and avoid blocked waterways

This tragedy strikes at the heart of Nigeria’s ongoing struggle with climate-related disasters and poor urban planning. Tinubu’s swift response signals federal seriousness, but rebuilding trust and homes will take more than relief items. NEMA’s warning on drainage maintenance hits home, especially for at-risk communities near rivers. For many in Mokwa, the flood has erased not just houses, but entire lives' worth of memories.

The floods may have passed, but recovery is just beginning. Will Nigeria finally prioritise safer infrastructure planning or will this cycle repeat?