River Niger

FG issues alert over rising level of River Niger

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) issued an urgent warning on Friday about rising water levels in the River Niger system. Mr. Umar Mohammed, Director-General of NIHSA, stated that floodwaters from neighboring countries are moving towards Nigeria, starting with Kebbi.…

Five dead as boat capsizes in River Niger

Five persons died in the Anambra area of River Niger on Sunday when the boat in which they were travelling capsized. Police spokesman in Anambra, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the boat mishap. He told journalists that police operatives were able…