Boat Mishap Archives — Page 3 of 4 — National Accord Newspaper

Bode September 12, 2023

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has called for a thorough and comprehensive investigation into the recurring tragedy of fatal boat incidents across the nation. This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale. President Tinubu said...

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8 dead, 7 missing in Adamawa boat mishap – Official

Bode September 9, 2023

Executive Secretary, Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA), Dr Suleiman Muhammad, has confirmed that eight persons died, eight rescued and seven others missing in a boat mishap at Njuwa lake in Rugange village, Yola South Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Suleiman confirmed this during an interview...

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Averting deaths on Nigeria’s inland waterways By BASHIR RABE MANI

Bode June 29, 2023

John Davis (not real names) was a promising young man. He was so brilliant that he passed his university matriculation exam in one sitting, gaining admission to study one of the most coveted courses, medicine. In addition to his academic brilliance, John also excels in sports. He is so...

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Boat mishap: Otu suspends activities in Marina Resort indefinitely

Bode June 26, 2023

Gov. Bassey Otu in further response to the cruise boat mishap involving 14 medical students at the Marina Resort on Saturday, ordered the suspension of cruise operations and other activities at the resort. The order was given in a statement signed by Mr Emmanuel Ogbeche, Chief Press Secretary to...

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3 students missing, 11 rescued as boat capsizes in C/River

Bode June 25, 2023

A total of 11 students under the aegis of the Nigeria Medical Students Association (NIMSA) were rescued on Saturday after a speedboat capsized at a resort in Calabar, Cross River State. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Irene Ugbo, confirmed the rescue, noting that efforts had intensified to rescue...

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Boat mishap: UN chief offers condolences to Nigeria

Bode June 15, 2023

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday offered condolences to Nigeria over the boat mishap, which occurred in Kwara State. The boat, carrying around 250 passengers travelling from a wedding ceremony, capsized in the early hours of Monday morning in north-central Kwara state, police and local officials said. The...

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Tinubu mourns victims of Kwara boat accident, orders thorough investigation

Bode June 14, 2023

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the boat mishap, which occurred in Kwara State, claiming many lives. The boat accident according to reports, led to the death of over 100 people who were wedding guests at Egbu village in Patigi Local Government Area...

Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu Gambari

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Emir of Ilorin condoles with Etsu Patigi over boat mishap

Bode June 14, 2023

The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has described the boat accident that occurred in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara as unfortunate and disheartening. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the boat mishap claimed the lives of over 100 people. This is contained in a statement...

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Bayelsa Cargo-boat mishap: Sylva urges improved regulation of marine transport

Bode April 10, 2023

Former Gov. Timipre Sylva of Bayelsa and the immediate past Minister of State For Petroleum Resources has called for improved regulation of marine transportation in the country. Sylva made the call in a statement issued by Mr Julius Bokoru, his Special Assistant On Media And Public Affairs. He expressed...

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Diri directs search and rescue mission for victims of Bayelsa boat mishap

Bode April 8, 2023

By EMEKA CHIKWE, Yenagoa – Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has directed a search and rescue mission fot victims of Thursday’s boat mishap where a yet to be ascertained number of victims drowned. Governor Diri gave the directives in a statement issued by Mr Daniel Amanda, Chief Press Secretary...

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Six persons killed, others missing as boat capsizes in Niger

Bode October 16, 2022

By MARY RONKE, Minna – At least six persons have been killed while 5 others are still missing after their boat capsized on Kaduna River at Gbara in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. The Director-General, Niger state Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Alhaji Ahmed Inga confirmed the incident...

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Chinese president commiserates with Buhari on Anambra boat mishap

Bode October 14, 2022

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Chinese President Xi Jinping has commiserated with President Muhammadu Buhari on the recent boat mishap in Anambra State. Recalled that over 40 people were reported to have died in the accident which happened Friday, October 7, at Umunankwo in Ogbaru local government area of...

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Peter Obi condoles with victims, communities affected by flood

Bode October 9, 2022

By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi has condoled with victims and communities affected by flood in Nigeria. Mr. Obi, whose condolence message was contained in tweet on Sunday, said that he received the reports with sadness. He said: “Earlier,...

Boat Mishap

Tinubu calls for investigation into recurring boat mishaps

8 dead, 7 missing in Adamawa boat mishap – Official

12 killed in Nasarawa boat mishap

Averting deaths on Nigeria’s inland waterways By BASHIR RABE MANI

Boat mishap: Otu suspends activities in Marina Resort indefinitely

3 students missing, 11 rescued as boat capsizes in C/River

Boat mishap: UN chief offers condolences to Nigeria

Tinubu mourns victims of Kwara boat accident, orders thorough investigation

Emir of Ilorin condoles with Etsu Patigi over boat mishap

17 children die as boat capsizes in Sokoto

5 persons killed, 6 survived in Kano boat mishap

Bayelsa Cargo-boat mishap: Sylva urges improved regulation of marine transport

3 bodies float ashore in Bayelsa boat mishap

Diri directs search and rescue mission for victims of Bayelsa boat mishap

Eight children killed as boat capsizes in Ghana

At least 20 rice farmers die in Kebbi boat mishap

Six persons killed, others missing as boat capsizes in Niger

Chinese president commiserates with Buhari on Anambra boat mishap

Peter Obi condoles with victims, communities affected by flood

Soludo pledges to tackle flood disaster in Anambra