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11 rescued, five missing as two boats capsize in Lagos, Boat mishap: Ex-Kogi speaker condoles victims’ families, govt

A tragic boat mishap has claimed no fewer than five lives while 20 others missing after two boats collided in ...

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FG sets up seven-man committee to address boat mishaps

January 16, 2025

Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has constituted a seven-man Committee to review the operations of commercial ...

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NEMA rescues 49 victims from Benue boat mishap

by Kehinde Akintola

December 16, 2024

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Authorities of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Monday says it has rescued no fewer than 49 passengers from the ...

Boat mishap: 20 feared dead on River Benue

by Johnson Babajide

December 15, 2024

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At least 20 people were reported to have died on the River Benue on Saturday when a boat they were ...

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Kogi boat mishap, tragic loss — Senator Natasha

by Israel Arogbonlo

December 2, 2024

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has sympathised with the victims of the recent Kogi boat mishap, which claimed the lives of several ...

One dead, multi-million Naira goods destroyed in Cross River boat mishap,Niger: Boat with 200 Passengers capsizes in Mokwa, 11 rescued, five missing as two boats capsize in Lagos, Five people have been confirmed missing after two boats capsized in the Imore area of Lagos State on Monday night. Eleven other passengers, who sustained injuries during the mishap, were rescued by police officers and local divers who were mobilized to the scene. According to reports, the two boats, which were loaded with goods, collided on the water, causing them to capsize. The Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to the Nigerian Tribune, adding that efforts are ongoing to recover the missing occupants of the boats. Hundeyin stated, "On 07/10/2024 at about 19:00 hours, a distress call was received at Ilashe division that two unregistered passenger boats, both carrying passengers, allegedly collided in the middle of the lagoon at Imore town. As a result, the boats capsized, and the passengers, along with the goods, went under." "Based on this report, teams of conventional and marine police officers, local divers, and other emergency responders were swiftly mobilized to the scene. Eleven passengers were rescued with injuries and taken to the Naval Hospital, Navy Town, Alakija, for medical attention, while search and rescue efforts continue to recover the bodies of the remaining victims," he added. He also mentioned that an investigation into the incident is ongoing., Boat mishap claims eight lives in Delta

Boat mishap: 54 dead, dozens missing in Niger

by Yekini Jimoh

December 1, 2024

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At least 54 bodies have been recovered following a boat accident involving approximately 200 traders in Kogi State. The tragedy ...

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Kogi: Capsized boat departed abandoned jetty 1am — NIWA

by Tola Adenubi

November 30, 2024

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The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has revealed that the boat that capsized on Friday in the waterways of the ...

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Boat mishap: Eight bodies recovered, others missing Niger

by Yekini Jimoh

November 29, 2024

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A boat carrying over 200 passengers, including market women and farm laborers, traveling from Kogi State to the Katcha weekly ...

Boat mishap claims eight lives in Delta

by Ebenezer Adurokiya

November 25, 2024

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A boat mishap at Bennet Island in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, has claimed the ...

Mourning, visitations trail tragic boat mishap in Kwara community

by Biola Azeez

October 5, 2024

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More than 300 persons in the Gwajibo Mudi community, a riverine area in the Kaiama local government area of Kwara ...

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Boat mishap claims lives of five burial guests in Delta

FG sets up seven-man committee to address boat mishaps

NEMA rescues 49 victims from Benue boat mishap

Boat mishap: 20 feared dead on River Benue

Kogi boat mishap, tragic loss — Senator Natasha

Boat mishap: 54 dead, dozens missing in Niger

Kogi: Capsized boat departed abandoned jetty 1am — NIWA

Boat mishap: Eight bodies recovered, others missing Niger

Boat mishap claims eight lives in Delta

Mourning, visitations trail tragic boat mishap in Kwara community

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