BoatMishap

A boat accident has claimed several lives on the River Niger in Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State, with many others still reported missing. The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday…

The Emir of Gummi, Retired Justice Lawal Hassan, has appealed to the Zamfara State Government to collaborate with the National Inland Waterways Authority, (NIWA), for the acquisition of…

The Federal Government through the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has commiserated with the victims and families of the recent boat accident in Shagari Local…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing safety and rescue operations across Nigeria's waterways, following a recent boat accident in Sokoto State that…

With the deadly boat mishaps ravaging Niger State and other parts of the country , coupled the state government pledged to crackdown on passengers' negligence on safety apparatus provided…

The Chairman of Munya Local Government Area in Niger State, Aminu Najume, has called on residents of riverine communities to strictly adhere to water transportation safety measures…

In a bold step towards ending recurring fatalities on Nigeria’s waterways, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, on Friday, 1st August…

The Borno State Police Command has extended its deepest condolences to the families of the victims who tragically lost their lives in a devastating canoe accident in Dikwa, Borno State.…

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has expressed sadness over Wednesday’s cargo boat accident around Ezetu 1 community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state. The…

By Roland Ekama The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) on Wednesday , raised concerns over the high rate of casualties on wooden boat accidents on Inland waterways across the…