At least 13 people have died after an Indian naval speedboat lost control and collided with a passenger ferry off Mumbai’s coast, according to a navy spokesperson. Among the deceased are three navy personnel. More than 100 passengers were rescued from the water, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East … Read more
The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, has confirmed a boat accident involving at least market women from Kogi State. The Head of the Media Department of NIWA, Suleman Makama, confirmed the incident on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos Over … Read more
No fewer than 150 people are feared dead following a boat mishap in Niger State. The Press Secretary to the Council Chairman of Mokwa local government, Abubakar Dakani, made this known in a statement, saying the boat was carrying over 300 passengers when it capsized at the notorious Gbajibo River in Mokwa Local Government Area … Read more
At least four persons have been confirmed dead in a tragic canoe accident which took place between Dikwa and Mafa Local Government Area of Borno state. According to a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Borno State Command, ASP Nahum Daso, the police received reports of the incident at the Dikwa Divisional Police … Read more
One person has died after a speedboat carrying 15 passengers capsized in Bayelsa State. The tragic accident occurred on Saturday, August 24, in the Okubie Community River within the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area. The speedboat was en route from Yenagoa to Oporoma, the headquarters of Southern Ijaw LGA, when it overturned. According to community … Read more
Emeka Rollas shared photos from Zulu Adigwe’s funeral, which was held in Abuja and attended by fellow movie stars. Zulu Adigwe died on April 23, 2024, with his death announced by Stanley Nwoke The funeral attendees included notable actors like Zack Orji, Hanks Anuku, and Benedict Johnson. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President of the Actors … Read more
LP chieftain Morris Monye criticizes Nigeria’s healthcare system after Nollywood actor Junior Pope’s death. Pope was involved in a boat mishap on the Anam River while returning from a movie location. Despite initial reports of survival, Pope’s passing was confirmed, prompting Monye to express dismay over Nigeria’s healthcare standards. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Labour … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that at least two people have died in an accident involving a boat crossing from Olorunsogo to Isawo in Lagos State. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service made the disclosure in a statement on Friday night. EDITOR’S PICKS FG’s Student Loan: A Broken Promise? Is The Nigeria Police Force A … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than twenty-four people reportedly died in a boat mishap that happened on Sunday morning in Gbajibo, a Community in the Mokwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. This online media platform gathered that an uncertain number of people are still missing in the tragic incident involving local … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that three final-year medical students are reportedly missing after their boat sank in Marina Resort, Calabar, Cross River State. The students were on a boat cruise at the resort as part of events slated for the Calabar University Medical Association (CUMSA) week when the unfortunate incident happened. It was gathered that at least … Read more
A tragic boat mishap in Kwara State has claimed the lives of over 100 wedding guests. President Bola Tinubu expresses deep sadness over the incident. The incident occurred at Egbu village in Patigi Local Government Area of the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has expressed his sorrow regarding the tragic boat … Read more
Over 100 persons die in a boat mishap in Kwara State The accident was caused by a heavy river wave Kwara governor condoles with family of deceased Eko Hot Blog reports that over 100 persons, including a father and his four children, have reportedly lost their lives in a boat accident at Egbu village, Patigi local … Read more
A boat misharp that happened in the riverine Ogbaru local government area of Anambra State left over 30 people reported missing. Eko Hot Blog reports that the incident took place on Friday, October 7, 2022, in the Umunnankwo community, according to Hon. Pascal Aniegbuna, chairman of the local government area’s Transition Committee. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: … Read more
The boat, with a 15-passenger capacity, rammed into a barrier while trying to berth close to the Ayama community It was also gathered that the Saturday afternoon rain storm, which made all the passengers cover themselves with Tarpaulin, reduced visibility EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Things To Know As APC Presidential Primary Begins Today (FULL UPDATE) Adamu … Read more
…the boat was on its way to Igbokoda Market from Awoye when the engine failed and the heavy wind on the sea blew it off track A boat mishap has claimed one life while 15 others narrowly escaped death in the Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State on Sunday. The Public Relations Officer of … Read more
Cases of boat mishaps in Niger State have been on the rise in recent years Over a hundred people have been reported missing after a boat capsized at Corner Libata in Ingaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Eko Hot Blog learns that about 180 persons were said to have been aboard the boat which … Read more
Boat accidents are common in Indonesia, a Southeast Asian archipelago of around 17,000 islands, due to lax safety standards Seven Indonesians drowned after an overloaded boat capsized because of tourists attempting a selfie in a reservoir on Java island, police said Sunday. The accident happened when all 20 passengers suddenly moved to the one side … Read more
No fewer than 15 people have reported dead while several others are still missing in a boat mishap in Tijana, Munya Local Government Area of Niger State. It was gathered that the local boat was carrying over 60 people when it capsized due to a heavy windstorm. No fewer than 15 people have reported dead … Read more
No fewer than nine people died in a boat mishap that occured in Birjingo Village, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto. ASP. Muhammad Sadiq, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Sokoto, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Sokoto on Thursday. Read Also: North-East Governors’ Technical Committee Meets In Maiduguri … Read more
The Lagos Area Office of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) warned boat operators The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) set stiffer laws for indicted operators The Lagos Area Office of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) on Sunday, warned boat operators that it would henceforth, deregister and withdraw operational licences of indicted operators. The … Read more