Police confirm death of 11 in Rivers boat mishap
The Police Command in Rivers has confirmed the death of 11 passengers from a boat mishap on the Andoni-Bonny coastal waters in Rivers on Tuesday. Eyewitness account stated that the…
Anambra boat mishap: NIWA confirms 8 dead, rescues 38
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) on Sunday confirmed eight persons dead and 38 others rescued in a boat mishap that occurred in Anambra State. The NIWA General Manager, Corporate…
Boat conveying over 100 persons capsizes in Kwara
A boat ferrying over 100 people has capsized on the River Niger around Patigi in Kwara. According to reports the incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday as they…
33 dead in migrant boat accident off southern Italy
At least 33 people have died in an accident involving a boat with migrants onboard off the southern Italian coast, media reports said on Sunday. The bodies were discovered on…
Boat Mishap: Agency to provide modern ferries for Sokoto riverine communities – Rep
Rep. Abubakar Umar (APC-Sokoto), says the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), will soon provide modem ferries for use by the riverine communities in Shagari Local Government of Sokoto State. Umar,…