2 h. ago Suspected Pirates Attack Passenger Boat, Abduct Five In Rivers

Some gunmen suspected to be pirates have attacked passenger boat along Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, abducting five travellers. It was gathered that the incident occurred over the weekend when the boat was travelling from Port Harcourt to Bille Kingdom in Degema Local Government Area. Speaking over the abduction, Executive Director of Youths Environmental […] The post Suspected Pirates Attack Passenger Boat, Abduct Five In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago (UPDATED) Pirates attack passenger boat in Rivers, abduct five

Hoodlums suspected to be pirates have attacked a passenger boat in the waterways between Degema and Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, abducting five passengers. It was gathered that the boat was travelling from Bills in the December Local Government Area of the state to Port Harcourt when the incident occurred. A source said Read More

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31 h. ago Taraba Boat Capsizes, Six Lives Lost, Nine Passengers Rescued

A tragic boat accident occurred on the Jole River in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State, resulting in the loss of six lives. The incident, which took place on Sunday, also saw nine passengers successfully rescued. The boat was reportedly carrying several people when it capsized, leading to the unfortunate fatalities. Local authorities have […] The post Taraba Boat Capsizes, Six Lives Lost, Nine Passengers Rescued appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Unknown Gunmen Attack Commercial Bus, Kill Two Travellers, Abduct 13 In Benue

No fewer than two persons have been killed, while 13 passenger were abducted following an attack by gunmen on a commercial bus belonging to Benue State government. It was gathered that the incident happened on Thursday at Ikobi community in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the fully loaded bus […] The post Unknown Gunmen Attack Commercial Bus, Kill Two Travellers, Abduct 13 In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Benue Residents Fearful As Gunmen Kill Driver, Kidnap Passengers In Otukpo Attack

Gunmen struck in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State when they hijacked a fully loaded Benue Links bus, killing the driver and kidnapping all the passengers on board. The assailants, however, abandoned a toddler who was also in the vehicle. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and are working to identify […] The post Benue Residents Fearful As Gunmen Kill Driver, Kidnap Passengers In Otukpo Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Navy Rescues 15 Passengers, Recovers Cargo Boat From Suspected Kidnappers

Operatives of the Nigerian Navy have rescued 15 passengers on board a local commercial boat from suspected kidnappers along the Bonny River in Rivers State. The Base Operations Officer of Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (NNFOB), Bonny, Lieutenant Commander Sirajo Al-Mustapha who disclosed this in a statement in Port Harcourt, said the incident occurred during […]

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9 d. ago No attack on Igbo travelers in Kano – Police dismiss viral report

Tribune Online No attack on Igbo travelers in Kano – Police dismiss viral report The Kano State Police Command has stated that the viral news circulating on social media about an attack on an 18-seater bus carrying Igbo passengers in Kano is completely false and misleading. This information was included in a statement signed by the command’s public relations officer, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, which was made available to the […] No attack on Igbo travelers in Kano – Police dismiss viral report Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Flight Delays: Don’t Vandalise, Attack Airlines’ Workers, FAAN Warns Passengers

As the Eid-el-Fitri Sallah celebration draws nearer with the expected surge in flight schedules and passenger traffic, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has called on passengers to be guided by laws and restrain from destroying terminals and airlines’ properties due to flight delays, rescheduling and cancellations. Managing director of FAAN, Olubunmi Kuku, who […]

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