Nigerian floods kill more than 150, as search for victims continues

The death toll from devastating flooding in Nigeria has risen to at least 151, the local emergency service says, amid efforts to find more victims.  The sharp toll rise came as bodies were recovered nearly 10 kilometres from the north-central market town of Mokwa, located in the state of Niger, the epicentre of the flash … Read more

At least 151 killed in floods in central Nigeria

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The death toll from devastating flooding in a market town in Nigeria’s north-central state of Niger rose to at least 151 on Saturday, the local emergency service said, amid efforts to find more victims. Torrents of predawn rainfall early Thursday unleashed the devastating flood on Mokwa, nearly 380 kilometers (236 miles) … Read more