1 hour ago Search Intensified As 22 Still Missing In Sokoto Boat Accident

The search and rescue operations continue in earnest following the tragic boat accident on Sunday, 17th August 2025, in the Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, with 22 people still reported missing. This is as stakeholders in the nation’s inland waterways identified poor marking of the inland waterways, poor passenger use of life jackets, […]

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16 h. ago Sokoto boat mishap: NEMA confirms recovery of three bodies, 22 still missing

Tribune Online Sokoto boat mishap: NEMA confirms recovery of three bodies, 22 still missing The rescue operation has been aided by dam management efforts, which have held back the waters and significantly reduced the water level.... Sokoto boat mishap: NEMA confirms recovery of three bodies, 22 still missing Tribune Online

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39 h. ago Sokoto boat mishap: 15 passengers rescued, 25 still missing — NEMA

Tribune Online Sokoto boat mishap: 15 passengers rescued, 25 still missing — NEMA To enhance the effectiveness of the operation, the management of Goronyo Dam has temporarily closed the dam for two days... Sokoto boat mishap: 15 passengers rescued, 25 still missing — NEMA Tribune Online

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52 h. ago More than 40 missing in Sokoto boat accident, emergency agency says

More than 40 people were missing in a boat accident in Nigeria after a boat conveying 50 persons to a read more More than 40 missing in Sokoto boat accident, emergency agency says

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4 d. ago Niger to sanction boat operators over recurring water accidents 

From Steve Agbota, Minna The Niger State government yesterday vowed to commence sanctioning and prosecuting boat operators who refused to adhere to the usage of life jackets, which are responsible for recurring water accidents. The Commissioner of Transport, Hajiya Hadiza Idris Kuta, who led a high delegation to Guni in Munya Local Government area to […] The post Niger to sanction boat operators over recurring water accidents  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Night Travel, Overloading Fueling Boat Mishaps, Says Niger LG Chair

The Chairman of Munya local government area in Niger State, Aminu Najume has blamed night travel and overloading for some boat mishaps. He also called on residents of riverine communities to strictly adhere to water transportation safety measures to curb recurring boat accidents in the state. Speaking to journalists during a fact-finding mission on the […]

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7 d. ago Munya LG Chairman advocates stronger safety culture amid rising boat mishaps

From Steve Agbota, Minna The Chairman of Munya Local Government Area in Niger State, Aminu Najume, has called on residents of riverine communities to strictly adhere to water transportation safety measures to curb recurring boat accidents in the state. Speaking to journalists yesterday during a fact-finding mission on the causes of boat mishaps in the […] The post Munya LG Chairman advocates stronger safety culture amid rising boat mishaps appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Adamawa flood victims allege distribution of expired relief materials

Victims of Yola flood disaster have urged Governor  Ahmadu Fintiri and other relevant agencies to investigate the sharing of expired food items by the Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA) to some victims. The Yola flood which occurred two weeks ago affected over 4,000 households, claimed 23 lives and destroyed properties including livestock and farmlands. […] The post Adamawa flood victims allege distribution of expired relief materials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Flood: Adamawa Gov’t Distributes Relief Items To 4,000 Households

Adamawa State Government has commenced distribution of relief materials to 4,000 households affected by the recent flood in the state. The materials donated by the Adamawa State Government, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, North East Development Commission (NEDC) and National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), were distributed to beneficiaries at the Digital Centre, Ahmadu Ribadu, Lamido Zubairu and […]

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2 w. ago Junior Pope’s Death Avoidable – NIWA Attributes Fatal Boat Crash To Human Error

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has stated that the boat accident which occurred on the Anam River in Anambra State in 2024, claiming the lives of Nollywood actor Junior Pope and four others, was caused by human error rather than any mechanical failure. Bola Oyebamiji, Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), […] The post Junior Pope’s Death Avoidable – NIWA Attributes Fatal Boat Crash To Human Error appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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