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Four dead, many rescued in Sokoto boat accident

4 months ago874 min

Four persons have died in a boat mishap at Dundaye community in Wamakko Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Head, Sokoto Field Operation Office of the National Emergency Management Agency, Alhaji Aliyu Kafindangi, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Sokoto. He said that the incident occurred on Sunday evening. He explained that a combined rescue team from NEMA, Nigerian Red Cross, Fire Services and the State Emergency Management Agency...

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Five dead, 15 missing in Jigawa boat accident

5 months ago1003 min

A boat accident on Thursday claimed the lives of no fewer than five persons around Gamoda River in Nahuce village, in the Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State. Confirming the tragedy in the Dutse area of the state, the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Lawan Shiisu, in a statement on Friday, said the boat was conveying 20 passengers when it capsized around 12 pm. He said, “Upon receipt of the report, a team...

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BREAKING: 20 Lives Lost In Bayelsa Boat Tragedy

5 months ago3167 min

Tragedy struck on the waters of Bayelsa State, as a wooden boat carrying 20 people, mostly vendors transporting food and goods to coastal communities, caught fire and exploded in the middle of the river. According to the police, all 20 occupants lost their lives in the devastating accident, which occurred at the Ezetu 1 community river in Southern Ijaw local government area. Rescue efforts are currently underway to retrieve the bodies of the drowned...

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Junior Pope Death: Actors Guild Of Nigeria Suspends Movies Involving Riverine Areas, Boat Riding; Bars Actors From Working With Producer, Adamma Luke

9 months ago1073 min

The suspension followed the death of the famous actor, John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope drowned on Wednesday after a boat accident. The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has announced the indefinite suspension of any film involving riverine areas and boat riding. The suspension followed the death of the famous actor, John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope drowned on Wednesday after a boat accident. One other person identified as Mr Friday...

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BREAKING: Famous Nollywood Actor, Junior Pope Dies In Boat Accident

9 months ago2714 min

The 39-year-old actor reportedly drowned while attempting to cross the River Niger during the making of a movie. Famous Nollywood actor Pope Odonwodo, aka Junior Pope, is dead. The 39-year-old actor reportedly drowned while attempting to cross the River Niger during the making of a movie. Popular Nollywood Actor, Jnr Pope has died after drowning during a movie shoot today. Sad Day! pic.twitter.com/bisZsNd3f1 — Dumebi Ifeanyichukwu (@dumebi_ifeanyi) April 10, 2024 The...