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Over 150 Feared Dead as Boat Capsizes During Maulud Celebration in Niger

In a tragic incident, more than 150 passengers are feared dead after a boat carrying over 300 people capsized in Niger State, Nigeria. The ill-fated vessel, overcrowded with mostly women and children, was en route to the Gbajibo community from Mundi for a Maulud celebration when it sank in the turbulent waters of the River […]

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Sokoto Govt Allocates ₦1.1 Billion for Life Jackets, Motorised Boats

The Sokoto State Government has unveiled plans to allocate ₦1.1 billion for the purchase of life jackets and motorised boats, aiming to reduce the frequent incidents of boat accidents in the state. This decision was finalized during the state executive council meeting held on Wednesday at the Sokoto Government House, chaired by Governor Ahmed Aliyu. […]

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Zamfara Boat Tragedy: Gov Lawal Condoles Victims, Directs Prompt Relief Action

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic boat mishap that occurred in Gummi Local Government Area, describing the incident as a monumental loss. In the early hours of Sunday, a boat carrying over 40 people capsized in the Bakin Kasuwa River, located in the Uban Dawaki ward of Gummi. The […]

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Zamfara Boat Accident Claims 41 Lives, Many Feared Dead

Tragedy struck in Gummi town, the headquarters of Gummi Local Government Area in Zamfara State, as 41 people are feared dead following a devastating boat accident. The victims were en route to their farms when the boat they were traveling in capsized early on Saturday morning. According to an eyewitness and resident, Abubakar Muhammad, the […]

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20 Dead in Zamfara Boat Accident While Fleeing Bandit Attack

At least 20 people lost their lives while attempting to escape from armed bandits in Kali village, located in the Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, after their boat capsized in a river. A resident of the area, Malam Ibrahim Lawali Kalli, confirmed the tragic incident during a telephone conversation with our correspondent. According […]