At least 27 people died and more than 100 are missing after a boat capsizes on Niger River, authorities in Nigeria say
At least 27 people died and more than 100 are missing after a boat capsizes on Niger River, authorities in Nigeria say
Over 200 persons missing in fresh Niger state boat mishap
A boat carrying more than 200 persons have reportedly capsized along the Dambo-Ebuchi sections of River Niger.
Uncertainty as a boat with over 200 passengers capsizes on River Niger
Apprehension is mounting over the safety and fate of more than 200 people on board a boat that suffered a mishap along the River Niger. The National Inland Waterways, NIWA, confirmed the accident
At least 100 people are missing after a boat capsized along the River Niger in northern Nigeria, authorities say
At least 100 people are missing after a boat capsized along the River Niger in northern Nigeria, authorities say
Tragic Capsizing: Over Two Dozen Lives Lost on Niger River
A tragic boat capsizing on the Niger River in central Nigeria claimed at least 27 lives, according to local emergency officials. The boat carried traders heading to a market in Niger state. An ongoing rescue operation may alter the final death toll as efforts continue.
Nigeria: At Least 100 People, Mostly Women, Missing As Boat Capsizes Along River Niger
At least 100 people, most of them women, went missing after a boat capsized along the River Niger in northern Nigeria. At least eight people were confirmed dead at the scene while local divers were trying to rescue others.
Nigeria: 27 dead, over 100 missing after boat capsizes in Niger River
The boat with nearly 200 people on board was on its way to a weekly market in Niger state when the boat capsized. No survivors were found even after 12 hours of search and rescue operations while at least 27 died in the accident.
More than 100 people missing in Nigeria after boat capsizes on river Niger
A vessel carrying more than 200 passengers sank early on Friday morning. At least eight fatalities have already been confirmed.View on euronews
At least 100 people are missing after a boat capsized in northern Nigeria
Authorities say at least 100 people, most of them women, were missing after a boat transporting them to a food market capsized along the River Niger in northern Nigeria
Dozens Feared Dead in Nigeria Boat Accident
Dozens of people were feared dead after a boat capsized on the Niger River in central Nigeria, a waterways agency spokesperson said on Friday. National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) spokesperson Makama Suleiman said the boat was carrying mostly traders from Missa community in the central Kogi state heading to a weekly market in the neighbouring Niger state.
Dozens Killed and Over 100 Missing in Nigeria After Boat Capsizes
Rescuers were searching for survivors after the vessel, taking passengers to a food market, capsized along the River Niger, officials said.
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