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Death toll in Nigeria flooding rises to at least 200

Uwaisu Idris
June 2, 2025

Authorities in Nigeria have adjusted the death toll from devastating floods upwards to at least 200 people. The floods that were caused by torrential rain swept the central market city of Mokwa leaving thousands of people homeless.

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