BoatMishap
Overloaded Boat Sinks in Sokoto Waters , 30 Bodies Recovered
A boat accident in Gorau, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State has claimed at least 30 lives, authorities and rescue workers said...
Roland EkamaAugust 21, 20260
Six Dead, Four Rescued In Lagos Boat Collision On Channel Lagos
A passenger boat operated by Savvy Marine capsized on Tuesday evening, December 30, along the Nigerdock axis of the Igbologun water channel, claiming...
Roland EkamaDecember 31, 20250
RIVER NIGER: Many Feared Dead, Others Missing In Kogi Boat Mishap
A boat accident has claimed several lives on the River Niger in Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State, with many others still...
Roland EkamaOctober 1, 20250
Emir Of Gummi Canvasses NIWA , Zamfara State Collaboration For Modern Boats Acquisition
The Emir of Gummi, Retired Justice Lawal Hassan, has appealed to the Zamfara State Government to collaborate with the National Inland Waterways Authority,...
Roland EkamaSeptember 18, 20250
FG Wants States To Phase Out Wooden Boats
The Federal Government through the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has commiserated with the victims and families of the recent...
Roland EkamaAugust 31, 20250
NIWA To Deploy Five New Boats To Sokoto, Strengthening Waterways Safety
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing safety and rescue operations across Nigeria's waterways, following a recent boat accident in...
Roland EkamaAugust 27, 20250
From Condolences To Action: Niger State War On Unsafe Water Transportation, “Ready Or Not”
With the deadly boat mishaps ravaging Niger State and other parts of the country , coupled the state government pledged to crackdown on...
Roland EkamaAugust 19, 20250
LG Chairman Urges Stronger Safety Culture Amid Rising Boat Mishaps
The Chairman of Munya Local Government Area in Niger State, Aminu Najume, has called on residents of riverine communities to strictly adhere...
Roland EkamaAugust 13, 20250
Minister Vows Sweeping Reforms To End Boat Mishaps , As Committee Submits Report
In a bold step towards ending recurring fatalities on Nigeria’s waterways, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola,...
Roland EkamaAugust 1, 20250
Boat Mishap Claims Four Kindergartens In Borno ,As Police Extends Condolences To Families
The Borno State Police Command has extended its deepest condolences to the families of the victims who tragically lost their lives in a...
Roland EkamaSeptember 24, 20240
