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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

Niger boat mishap: 134 persons missing, 16 corpses recovered

By Adelowo Oladipo
New CP warns criminals to steer clear of Niger,45 inmates regain freedom, One dead six injured in dynamite explosion Foundation launches peace, Niger scholarship board, implementation of LG autonomy, Police arrest three, Bus rams into building, IFAD trains Niger women, EFCC seeks operational collaboration, Niger pension board, Suspected hoodlums attack NSCDC, primary healthcare surveillance, girl-child education, Niger pensioners cry out, Niger CP presents over N30m cheques, TAYDI honours CP Niger with African Patriotic Leader award, late Katcha LG chair, SDGs’ inability to access funds, Niger Rep donates

Niger CP presents over N30m cheques to families of deceased personnel

By Adelowo Oladipo
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Independence Day: Police deploy officers for public safety in Niger

By Adelowo Oladipo
Gunmen kidnap prison warder, missing soldiers Niger

Insecurity: Association seeks educational aid for displaced students in Niger community

By Adelowo Oladipo
NSCDC deploys personnel, Take precautions for safety, NSCDC parades four, CONYL drums support, NSCDC deploys personnel, NSCDC decorates 76 officers, NSCDC Commandant Muazu

Niger: NSCDC reiterates commitment to promoting peace, security

By Adelowo Oladipo
ACReSAL trains Zamfara stakeholders, Niger govt launches ACReSAL

Niger govt launches ACReSAL project to combat desertification

By Ishola Michael
Niger govt distributes kitchen utensils, classroom furniture to boarding schools

Niger govt distributes kitchen utensils, classroom furniture to boarding schools

By Adelowo Oladipo
Gabriel Olanrewaju’s death FOR some time now, there have been protests and agitations arising from the failure of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct outstanding by-elections into vacant legislative seats at the National Assembly and state Houses of Assembly. The recurring violence among secondary school students soldiers’ invasion of DisCo offices, marvelous Mabel, The Congo beheadings, rescue Afenifere youth leader, The missing police guns, ICPC’s alarm on hospital contract fraud, YouTube surgery in Owerri, These filth-ridden motor parks, EFCC’s corruption Shariah Court in Oyo State, DHQ’s 2024 report, Ogun security guards’ burning of The controversy over the Air Force’s Christmas Day The fuel dispensing fraud suspension of Edo LG chairmen, An appeal to the political class The Ebonyi man who killed his wife The death of citizen Jimoh Abduquadri Merry Christmas Of kidnapping and humongous ransom Beyond the Port Harcourt refinery, The situation in Syria, The Ghana polls The errant Kwara teacher The attack on Miss Chidubem Eze These incessant fire The burning of revenue Yet another killing spree Who/what killed citizen forfeited Abuja property Joe Tagoe’s confession, Auditor-General’s report Governor Nwifuru’s arrest of Between EFCC boss Stopping Lakurawa, IMF’s double-faced verdict Chidimma Adetshina’s success Maureen Madu Jega’s curious indictment of lawmakers, The killing of citizen Azumi Abubakar Charcoal as toothpaste The recovery of N10m bribe These child defilement cases Electricity customers’ demand The contested tax reform Equatorial Guinea sex scandal, From dating site to the hereafter Between NNPCL Dangote Refinery The killing of a friend The killing spree Rapist teachers NSA’s allegation Lewis Stevenson’s suicidal stunt, The violence in Rivers Perish the FRSC gun Super Eagles’ ordeal Imo girl burnt for eating food, Nigerians are tired Citizen Usman Mohammed’s Cameroon’s unseen president The undue delay of cargoes Nigeria’s refineries’ The brutalisation of 14-year-old Bandits’ onslaught on hospitals, Nigeria at 64 Nigeria at 64 Only the rulers are happy Where is the promised waiver Tinubu administration, story of Rebecca Cheptegei, Nigeria’s peculiar petrol The North and the lingering Of Governor Ododo Yahaya Bello Maiduguri flood of tears. The Niger road NAFDAC and the miracle The robbery of Ghana returnee ritualist husband in Abia, The new petrol price Between South Africa and Nigeria’s The SIM card registration worsening insecurity, blackout in varsities, Containing Mpox NAHCON’s N90bn embarrassment Justice Kekere-Ekun The seized presidential aircraft The sad story That ‘nothing-will-happen’ defilement case in terror against children, Legislators’ pay, Rene Wakama’s classy moment Ghost police and other ghosts Nigeria’s disastrous Paris World Bank loan to states, Hunger protest Matters arising The smuggling of Nigeria’s fuel to UNICAL student union president and her Pastor Desmond Eke’s wickedness, Dissenting governors and new minimum wage, The Favour Ofili embarrassment FG’s initiative on food That killer suitor in police corporal who evaded transfer, The proposed LG electoral Commission, The Jos school

The Niger road explosion

By Tribune Editorial Board

NUMW supports Niger govt’s establishment of taskforce on revenue

By Adelowo Oladipo
Tin-Can Customs NNS Beecroft reaffirm commitment to Kebbi Customs comptroller , SMEs N100m in four months, revenue target for Customs, How company’s laptop saved my New Customs Controller resumes at Idiroko Customs wins IPRA, Customs seizes cannabis sativa, PMS, others worth N229m along Ogun border, Customs dismantles checkpoints, Customs seize over 2000 bags, Customs tells importers, Customs seizes 273,670 litres of petrol worth N274m in three months, Adamawa NCS seizes PMS, NCS launches indigenous B-Bodogwu portal for unified trade data system

Desist from nefarious activities, Customs comptroller warns smugglers

By Adelowo Oladipo
Gov Bago reiterates commitment, appointments of NSIEC chairman, Bago restates commitment, Niger widows empowerment programme, Bago rousing welcome

Gov Bago gets rousing welcome after annual leave

By Adelowo Oladipo

Group lauds reinstatement of visually-impaired Niger nurse

By Taofeek Lawal
New CP warns criminals to steer clear of Niger,45 inmates regain freedom, One dead six injured in dynamite explosion Foundation launches peace, Niger scholarship board, implementation of LG autonomy, Police arrest three, Bus rams into building, IFAD trains Niger women, EFCC seeks operational collaboration, Niger pension board, Suspected hoodlums attack NSCDC, primary healthcare surveillance, girl-child education, Niger pensioners cry out, Niger CP presents over N30m cheques, TAYDI honours CP Niger with African Patriotic Leader award, late Katcha LG chair, SDGs’ inability to access funds, Niger Rep donates

Insecurity : NAF airstrikes kill 28 terrorists in Niger

By Jacob Segun Olatunji
Niger gov awards contract for remodelling Umaru Musa Yar’adua General Hospital

Niger gov awards contract for remodelling Umaru Musa Yar’adua General Hospital

By Adelowo Oladipo
Maiduguri dam collapse , Niger gov sympathises with Borno over recent flood disaster

Niger gov sympathises with Borno over recent flood disaster

By Adelowo Oladipo
Niger gov congratulates Etsu Nupe on 21 years on throne, 72nd birthday

Niger gov congratulates Etsu Nupe on 21 years on throne, 72nd birthday

By Sandra Nwaokolo
Anambra killings Police, Tribune Editor’s family, Police arrest two teenagers, Police arrest wanted rapist, Police to deploy personnel, Police arrest 295 robbery suspects, 186 kidnappers, 1,575 others nationwide, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT),Niger: Police arrest six suspects for thuggery, robbery, Security guard arrested for allegedly stealing N39m in property from Lagos company,Odeyemi condemns invasion of residence by armed policemen, Bauchi: Police make arrests over corpse of two-year-old found in mosque, Lagos driver arrested for stealing boss' Toyota Highlander, Anambra: Police begin probe into assault on ex-Super Falcons star, Maureen Madu, Group petitions Police over burning of worship centre, Lagos: Police bust armed gangs targeting Bolt, Uber drivers, Imo: Police raid IPOB/ESN hideout, kill six, recover weapons

Niger: Police beef up security for ember months

By Adelowo Oladipo
Niger Assembly raises alarm, Niger Ministry lauds 'Noble Minds Initiative' for addressing vandalism in minerals sectors, Suspected bandits kill one, abduct 10 in Niger attacks

Niger LG boss commits to improving livelihood of less privileged

By Adelowo Oladipo
Tinubu seeks translation of friendships, Ebonyi gov backs Tinubu's vision for Nigeria, urges public support, Cabinet reshuffle: Sokoto APC commends Tinubu over additional ministerial slot, MDCAN hails Tinubu for intervening in UNIZIK VCship crisis, Tinubu reaffirms Nigeria's oneness despite political differences

Tinubu condoles with Niger over tragic tanker explosion

By Leon Usigbe
Tanker explosion

Niger: 30 dead in petrol tanker explosion

By Adelowo Oladipo

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