Nigeria: Dozens Dead After Boat Capsizes

At least 30 people have reportedly lost their lives after a boat they were travelling in from Budon to Jamata capsized in the middle of River Niger, Kogi State.

  • Nigeria:   Boat Mishap Claims 30

    This Day, 28 August 2014

    Thirty persons, mostly traders, yesterday lost their lives when the boat they were travelling in from Budon to Jamata on their way to trade at the Lokoja International Market… Read more »

Boat mishap (file photo),

  • Nigeria:   Boat Mishap Claims 30 Lives

    This Day, 28 August 2014

    Thirty persons, mostly traders, yesterday lost their lives when the boat they were travelling in from Budon to Jamata on their way to trade at the Lokoja International Market… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Boat Mishap Claims 10, Scores Missing

    Guardian, 27 August 2014

    A BOAT mishap that occurred Wednesday in Ebe Village of Lokoja Local government area of Kogi state has claimed about 10 lives while scores of other passengers on board are reported… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Boat Mishap Claims 10 Lives in River Niger

    Independent (Lagos), 27 August 2014

    Ten people were feared dead, following a boat mishap that occurred on Wednesday in Ebe village in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State. Read more »

  • Nigeria:   10 Die in Kogi Boat Mishap

    Daily Trust, 28 August 2014

    Ten people died yesterday when a boat on the River Niger capsized at Ebe village close to Jamata in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State. Read more »

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