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One dead as boat capsizes in Bayelsa waterways

One person has been confirmed dead as a speed boat carrying 15 passengers capsized at Okubie River in Southern Ijaw Local Government of Bayelsa. The tragic incident occurred barely two weeks after a wooden cargo boat exploded and sank at Ezetu…

Five dead as boat capsizes in River Niger

Five persons died in the Anambra area of River Niger on Sunday when the boat in which they were travelling capsized. Police spokesman in Anambra, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the boat mishap. He told journalists that police operatives were able…

17 children die as boat capsizes in Sokoto

No fewer than 17 boys and girls have died when a boat they were traveling in capsized in Dandeji river in Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The Council Chairman, Alhaji Aliyu Dantani, confirmed the incident. He said that…

16 bodies recovered in Anambra boat disaster

By Omowunmi Dada At least 16 dead bodies out of the 76 passengers declared missing in a boat tragedy in Ogbaru Local Government Area, Anambra State, have been recovered. Though there were conflicting figures, the former Transition Committee Chairman of…