4 h. 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 d. ago Watery graves: How travelling by boats have become deathbeds of the poor in Northern Nigeria

Tribune Online Watery graves: How travelling by boats have become deathbeds of the poor in Northern Nigeria Olakunle Maruf, Attahiru Ahmed, Adelowo Oladipo and Tola Adenubi report on the rising cases of boat accidents that conitnued to claim lives in Northern Nigeria. ONCE regarded as the lifelines of trade, farming, and daily travel, the rivers of northern Nigeria have in recent weeks become watery graves. A string of boat mishaps has left […] Watery graves: How travelling by boats have become deathbeds of the poor in Northern Nigeria Tribune Online

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4 d. 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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5 d. 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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6 d. ago 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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6 d. ago 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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6 d. ago 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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7 d. ago NIWA Commends NSEMA’s Rescue Efforts, Warns Against Overloading

27 people were confirmed dead in the tragic boat mishap. The post NIWA Commends NSEMA’s Rescue Efforts, Warns Against Overloading appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Sokoto boat mishap: Oyetola urges states to phase out wooden boats

By Steve Agbota The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has appealed to state governments to urgently invest in modern, non-wooden boats for commercial operations in their states. He stated this when commiserating with the victims and families of the recent boat accident in Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State, saying littoral […] The post Sokoto boat mishap: Oyetola urges states to phase out wooden boats appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Sokoto Boat Mishap: One Dead, Nine Rescued As NEMA, Others Begin Search

This is the third boat mishap in the state in the last two weeks, following the incident at  Kojiyo village in Goronyo local government area, and the Garin-Faji village in Sabon Birni. The post Sokoto Boat Mishap: One Dead, Nine Rescued As NEMA, Others Begin Search appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Many Missing, Several Feared Dead As Yet Another Boat Capsizes In Sokoto

Tragedy has struck once more in Sokoto State following a boat accident in Shagari Local Government Area on Thursday, leaving several passengers feared dead. The incident has thrown residents of riverine communities into mourning and heightened concerns over the rising spate of boat mishaps across the state. This latest disaster marks the third reported boat […] The post Many Missing, Several Feared Dead As Yet Another Boat Capsizes In Sokoto appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Six dead, three missing in another Sokoto boat mishap — SEMA

Tribune Online Six dead, three missing in another Sokoto boat mishap — SEMA A dawn boat mishap in Garin-Faji village of Sabon-Birni Local Government Area, Sokoto State, has claimed six lives, leaving three others still missing. The incident, which occurred around 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, barely one week after a similar incident in Goronyo local government, involved a local passenger boat that capsized while conveying villagers across the […] Six dead, three missing in another Sokoto boat mishap — SEMA Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Sokoto: NEMA Confirms 41 Rescued, Four Dead In Goronyo Boat Mishap

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday confirmed the rescue of 41 persons and the recovery of four bodies from the recent boat accident in Goronyo, Sokoto State. According to a statement signed by NEMA’s Head of Press Unit, Manzo Ezekiel, the death toll rose after another body was recovered earlier on Friday. He […] The post Sokoto: NEMA Confirms 41 Rescued, Four Dead In Goronyo Boat Mishap appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Boat mishaps: Niger State Government threatens to sanction erring boat operators

Worried by the rising incidents of boat mishaps, the Niger State government has vowed to commence sanctioning and prosecuting boat read more Boat mishaps: Niger State Government threatens to sanction erring boat operators

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3 w. ago Boat Mishaps: Etsu Nupe Demands Prosecution Of Niger Waterway Violators

The Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar has called on the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to take decisive steps in enforcing the 2023 inland waterways safety codes and prosecute offenders who put passengers’ lives at risk in the State. The call followed recent several fatal […]

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3 w. ago Boat mishaps: Master Mariner calls for maritime safety, inspection enforcement

Tribune Online Boat mishaps: Master Mariner calls for maritime safety, inspection enforcement  A Master Mariner and maritime advocate, Captain Caleb Danladi, has called for coordinated and proactive solutions to the recurring boat mishaps on Nigeria’s inland waterways and coastal zones. In a detailed article titled “Safeguarding Lives at Sea — Proactive Solutions to Boat Mishaps in Nigeria’s Waters”, obtained by the Nigerian Tribune, Captain Danladi lamented the […] Boat mishaps: Master Mariner calls for maritime safety, inspection enforcement Tribune Online

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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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