64 h. ago Safety First, Tinubu Warns Boat Operators After Kogi Tragedy

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condoled with the government and people of Kogi State on the accident at Ibaji local government area, which occurred on Tuesday, leading to loss of lives. According to reports, the victims of the tragedy were traders travelling from the state to Ilushi Market in Edo State. In a statement by […]

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3 d. ago Tinubu mourns victims of Ibaji boat accident, calls for enhanced safety measures

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Kogi State following the tragic boat accident in Ibaji Local Government Area on Tuesday, which resulted in multiple fatalities. The victims were traders travelling from Ibaji in Kogi State to Ilushi market in Edo State when the mishap […] The post Tinubu mourns victims of Ibaji boat accident, calls for enhanced safety measures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Kogi: 20 feared dead, many missing in boat mishap on River Niger

Tribune Online Kogi: 20 feared dead, many missing in boat mishap on River Niger A boat mishap has claimed about twenty lives in the River Niger on Tuesday at about 4:30 p.m. in Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State... Kogi: 20 feared dead, many missing in boat mishap on River Niger Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Experts hail Nigeria’s external reserves rise to $42bn, urge stronger naira

Some financial experts have commended the Federal Government for raising Nigeria’s external reserves to 42 billion dollars, the highest in read more Experts hail Nigeria’s external reserves rise to $42bn, urge stronger naira

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1 week ago NEMA, stakeholders move to address rising boat mishaps in Niger

Tribune Online NEMA, stakeholders move to address rising boat mishaps in Niger National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Minna Operations Office, has engaged stakeholders to discuss measures to NEMA, stakeholders move to address rising boat mishaps in Niger Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Afriland Towers fire: AfriSAFE organisers seek stronger safety measures, accountability

Femi Da-silva, the Chief Executive Officer of HSENations, organisers of the African Safety Award for Excellence (AfriSAFE), has called for read more Afriland Towers fire: AfriSAFE organisers seek stronger safety measures, accountability

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2 w. ago Drone Technology To Revolutionize Traffic Monitoring In Lagos – LASTMA

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Thursday officially launched the use of drone technology to monitor traffic across the state. The initiative also aims to improve accident response and enhance road safety measures in Lagos. Speaking at the unveiling, LASTMA’s General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said the initiative represents a major leap in traffic […] The post Drone Technology To Revolutionize Traffic Monitoring In Lagos – LASTMA appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ododo condemns Egbe bandits’ attack, vows justice for fallen heroes

…Assures Kogites of safety, stronger security measures Ahmed Usman Ododo, Governor of Kogi State, has strongly condemned the recent bandits’ read more Ododo condemns Egbe bandits’ attack, vows justice for fallen heroes

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3 w. ago Onitsha tragedy: Soludo condoles victims, says Anambra is founded on law and order

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha In the wake of a tragic incident at the Main Market in Onitsha, Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has taken significant steps to comfort the grieving family of the deceased, Miss Chinwe Igwe. Governor Soludo met with the family representatives from Ikwo in Ebonyi State at the Onitsha North Local […] The post Onitsha tragedy: Soludo condoles victims, says Anambra is founded on law and order appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NiMet Boss Urges Stronger Support To Sustain Weather Services

The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has called for increased support across sectors to boost cost recovery and strengthen the agency’s service delivery. Speaking at the 2025 Stakeholders’ Forum themed “Early Warnings: Raising Awareness on Climate Risks and Promoting Early Action”, Anosike stressed that sustaining NiMet’s […]

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3 w. ago NIWA reiterates commitment to safer waterways, unveils fresh directives

Tribune Online NIWA reiterates commitment to safer waterways, unveils fresh directives National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced new measures to further strengthen safety and NIWA reiterates commitment to safer waterways, unveils fresh directives Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Federal Gov’t Orders Safety Campaign After Borgu Boat Mishap

The federal government has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic boat mishap in the Borgu area of Niger State which claimed the lives of about 32 people on Tuesday, describing the incident as a painful reminder of the urgent need for improved safety measures on Nigeria’s inland waterways. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday […]

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4 w. ago Niger boat mishap: FG mourns 32 victims, pledges support for families, survivors

By John Ogunsemore The Federal Government has commiserated with the Niger State Government and families of victims of the recent boat mishap in the Borgu area of the state that claimed 32 lives. This is contained in a Friday statement signed by Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. Daily Sun earlier reported that […] The post Niger boat mishap: FG mourns 32 victims, pledges support for families, survivors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago ‘Painful Tragedy’: FG Mourns As Niger Boat Accident Claims Over 30 Lives

The wooden boat, which was reportedly carrying 138 passengers on Tuesday, capsized along the Shagunu–Dunga axis on Kainji Lake. The post ‘Painful Tragedy’: FG Mourns As Niger Boat Accident Claims Over 30 Lives appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 w. ago 58 Rescued As Death Toll In Niger Boat Accident Hits 30 — NEMA

Investigations showed the boat incident was “caused by overloading of the vessel, compounded by a collision with a tree stump along the water channel.” The post 58 Rescued As Death Toll In Niger Boat Accident Hits 30 — NEMA appeared first on Channels Television.

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last month UPDATE: Niger boat mishap death toll hits 30, 58 passengers rescued so far – NEMA

Tribune Online UPDATE: Niger boat mishap death toll hits 30, 58 passengers rescued so far – NEMA According to the update provided by National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Thursday, 58 passengers have UPDATE: Niger boat mishap death toll hits 30, 58 passengers rescued so far – NEMA Tribune Online

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last month LP Interim Chair Nenadi Mourns Niger Boat Accident Victims, Seeks Stricter Regulation Of Waterways

The Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Senator Nenadi Usman, has expressed deep sorrow over the boat accident in Niger State that has claimed nearly 60 lives. In a press statement issued on Thursday, Usman described the tragedy as “one too many,” lamenting the alarming frequency of boat mishaps across Nigeria’s inland waterways. […]

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last month Niger boat mishap: Govt must prioritise water safety infrastructure – Atiku

By John Ogunsemore Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the government to prioritise investment in water transportation safety infrastructure, monitoring, and public awareness to prevent future cases of boat mishaps. Atiku made the call in a statement on Thursday after a boat accident in Gausawa community, Malale Ward of Borgu Local Government Area, Niger […] The post Niger boat mishap: Govt must prioritise water safety infrastructure – Atiku appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month Atiku Mourns Niger Boat Tragedy Victims, Urges Stronger Safety Measures

He offered heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the Gausawa community, and the Niger State government. The post Atiku Mourns Niger Boat Tragedy Victims, Urges Stronger Safety Measures appeared first on Channels Television.

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last month Niger Boat Accident: NIWA Decries Disregard For Safety Regulations, Says Rescue Operations Ongoing

Authorities say the boat was overloaded and not everyone had a life jacket. The post Niger Boat Accident: NIWA Decries Disregard For Safety Regulations, Says Rescue Operations Ongoing appeared first on Channels Television.

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