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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4 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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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 U.S. introduces stricter 2025 civics test for green card holders seeking citizenship

The United States government has announced the rollout of a new civics test that will be compulsory for lawful permanent read more U.S. introduces stricter 2025 civics test for green card holders seeking citizenship

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3 w. ago NIWA Announces Expansion Of Water Marshals To Curb Boat Mishaps

  The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced plans to recruit and deploy about 800 water marshals across Nigeria by December. The initiative aims to enhance safety and strengthen regulation on the country’s waterways. The Managing Director of NIWA, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, disclosed the plan while addressing journalists on Wednesday. He said the move […] The post NIWA Announces Expansion Of Water Marshals To Curb Boat Mishaps appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tragic Road Crash Claims 15 Jehovah’s Witness Members In Imo

No fewer than fifteen members of the Jehovah’s Witness congregation lost their lives in a fatal road accident on Monday evening at Awomama Bridge, Imo State. The victims, who hailed from Agwa community in Oguta Local Government Area, were returning from the annual Jehovah’s Witness Assembly Convention in Uli, Anambra State, when the crash occurred […] The post Tragic Road Crash Claims 15 Jehovah’s Witness Members In Imo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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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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last month 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 Lisbon Tragedy: Historic Streetcar Derailment Leaves 15 Dead, 18 Injured In Portugal

Tragedy struck Lisbon on Wednesday evening when the city’s iconic yellow-and-white streetcar, the Elevador da Glória, derailed, claiming 15 lives and injuring 18 others. The National Institute for Medical Emergencies in Portugal confirmed that the injured included a child and several foreign nationals, with five victims reported to be in critical condition. The fatal accident, […] The post Lisbon Tragedy: Historic Streetcar Derailment Leaves 15 Dead, 18 Injured In Portugal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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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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