At least 20 people are feared dead after a boat capsized on the River Benue on Saturday, December 14. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident occurred while the boat was ferrying passengers from Ocholonya in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State to Odenyi in Nasarawa Toto LGA of Nasarawa State, following activities … Read more
A tragic boat accident on the River Benue near Ocholonya in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State has left many feared dead, with women and children among the casualties. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for Recognition and Better Welfare from Government BREAKING: … Read more
A boat capsized in the Gbodo Jego River in Ijofin, Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State on Thursday at around 7:00 p.m., resulting in two wood merchants being rescued and two others still missing. EKO HOT BLOG learnt that the victims, Ahohe Seido and an individual known as Dogbon, were transporting firewood to Benin … Read more
A passenger boat has reportedly capsized in the Zindiwa River in Gamawa LGA, Bauchi state. Ahmed Wakil, the Bauchi police spokesperson, confirmed the incident, stating that the mishap occurred around 10 a.m. on Saturday. Wakil mentioned that the boat capsized mid-river, with two people still missing and three passengers rescued. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a boat conveying over 80 passengers capsized in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. The boat is said to have capsized in the Binneri community of Karim Lamido midway through the Benue River on Saturday evening. A resident in the area, Jessy Danladi, told Channels Television that a … Read more
Seventeen passengers have been rescued after a boat capsized near 3rd Mainland Bridge. The Lagos State Waterways Authority, (LASWA) confirmed the rescue on Monday. LASWA confirmed that all the passengers were rescued alive. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than seventeen passengers have been rescued following a boat mishap in the early hours of … Read more
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