Over 32 confirmed dead as overloaded boat capsizes in Niger State. Boat hit a tree stump while heading for condolence visit, say officials. Over 50 rescued, 8 still missing; rescue operations ongoing. At least 32 people have lost their lives after a boat capsized on the River Niger in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger … Read more
At least 32 people, including women and children, lost their lives after a boat carrying 40 passengers capsized in Gummi town, located in Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, on Saturday. According to Safiyanu Dan Iya, a local resident, the accident occurred when an overloaded boat collided with an empty vessel on the Mashayar … Read more
Nollywood actor Junior Pope survives harrowing boat accident. Initial reports of his demise have been debunked by movie producer and AGN President. His survival is seen as a testament to divine intervention. Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a shocking turn of events, Nollywood actor Junior Pope Odonwodo was presumed dead after his boat capsized … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that victims of the passenger boat mishap that happened in Gbajibo, a community in the Mokwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, were buried amid tears and mixed feelings on Sunday. This online media platform gathered that twenty-four people were confirmed dead in a boat mishap on Sunday morning in … Read more
On March 28, 2015, the entire Epe Division was thrown into profound sadness after a boat accident killed seven “sons of the soil.” Concerned Epe indigenes subsequently created a foundation in 2016 to immortalise the fallen heroes. In 2017, the foundation donated N3.5 million to the families who lost their loved ones. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
Five Passengers have been killed by suspected pirates EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than five passengers were killed along the waterways by suspected Sea pirates on Friday morning while traveling from Bille community in Degema local government area of Rivers State, to Port Harcourt, the state capital. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: A’Court Reinstates … Read more
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2 bodies recovered from Lagos boat accident – NEMA …recovery operations are still ongoing,” Farinloye said. EDITOR’S PICK: Plights Continues In PDP As Wike Rejects One-On-One Meeting With Atiku Sanwo-Olu Applauded On Staff Development, Capacity Building (PHOTOS Court Orders Ex-Presidential Candidate To Pay Ex-Wife €15M After Divorce EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 52-year-old man … Read more
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Scores of pupils have been feared dead as boat capsized in Kano state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that over 20 passengers, including pupils of Madinatu Islamiyya School in Bagwai Local Government Area of Kano State, have been feared dead in a boat accident. The boat capsized while on its way from Badau village to Bagwai … Read more
Scores have been feared dead as boat catches fire. EKO HOT BLOG reports that many persons have been feared dead when a cargo boat caught fire in Port Harcourt, capital of Rivers State. The boat, popularly known as market boat, was conveying traders to an unknown destination when it caught fire at Bonny/ Bille/Nembe Jetty … Read more
“No cause for alarm! The boat was going to Badagry but unfortunately stopped 5 minutes after casting out of Five Cowries Terminal. A boat ferrying five passengers has capsized in Lagos State, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. It was gathered that the boat capsized when it was heading to Badagry on Friday. As gathered by … Read more
An overloaded boat ferrying about 160 passengers has reportedly capsized in Kebbi State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an overloaded boat ferrying about 160 passengers has reportedly capsized in Kebbi State on Wednesday, leaving many dead. It was gathered that the boat left central Niger State and was heading to Kebbi State when the incident … Read more
41 persons have been confirmed dead in a wrecked boat which was recovered from Lake Albert, inbetween Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Official sources made this known to PANA on Saturday, adding that the mishap had taken place on Wednesday. An administrative source in Bunia, capital of the province of Ituri in the … Read more
The Lagos State Government on Monday arraigned a boat operator, Happiness Elebiju, before a High Court in Ikeja for allegedly causing the death of 12 passengers while conveying them to their destination. It is learnt that the victims were said to have drowned after the wave of a ship sailing along the Kirikiri waterfront made … Read more
– 10 person have been confirmed dead in a boat mishap that occurred in Lagos – Police spokesman Bala Elkana confirmed this report – This came less than 24 hours after 18 persons died in two boat accidents No fewer than 10 persons have been confirmed dead and three others missing after a boat capsized … Read more
Mr. Balogun Tarzan, President of The Association of Tourists Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria (ATBOWATON) has instructed all the boat operators across the country to oblige with government directive by wearing a face mask and adhering to other precautionary measures to avoid further spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing further, he urged his … Read more
Lagos Ferry Service says it will from the end of this month commence operations with fourteen (14) passenger boat of different capacities and warn car barge from the movement of vehicles on the waterways. It’s Managing Director, Hon. Ladi Balogun stated this at the end of a four (4) day strategic retreat for management staff … Read more