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
EKO HOT BLOG reports that earlier on Thursday, two pilots from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) narrowly escaped death when a Super Mushshak NAF aircraft crashed. According to a statement released on Thursday evening by the Director of Public Relations and Information of the NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, the mishap occurred around 2:35 pm. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Sanwo-Olu orders boat accident probe, agency threatens sanctions …not all of the passengers wore life jackets and the boat did not take off from a government-approved jetty. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Gunmen Attack Residence Of LP Guber Candidate, Lasun [PHOTO] JUST IN: Tragedy As Heavy Flood Sweeps Lexus Jeep, 4 Occupants Away In Agege [BREAKING] Kuje … Read more