A devastating flash flood has destroyed two bridges, several houses, and farms in the Dandi and Suru local government areas of Kebbi State.

At least 35 migrants have died attempting the dangerous crossing of the Niger desert to Libya or Algeria on their way to Europe, a campaigning group said on Saturday.

Registered voters in 13 states across Nigeria will on Saturday head to the polls to elect new representatives in the Senate, House of Representatives, and state houses of assembly.