Nigeria: Dozens dead or missing after boat capsizes in river

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2 hours ago

November 30, 2024

The river is a key method of transportation for many people in rural Nigeria © Nicolas Remene/dpa/MAXPPP/picture alliance

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More than 100 passengers, mostly women, are still missing after a boat capsized on the Niger river. The search and rescue operation in ongoing.At least 27 people died on Friday after a boat capsized in the Niger River in central Nigeria.More than 100 others — mostly women — are still missing, authorities said.

Some 200 passengers were taking the boat across the river — which acts as a border between the states of Kogi and Niger — to a food market when it capsized, Ibrahim Audu, the Niger State Emergency Management Agency spokesperson said. None of the passengers were wearing life jackets.

The final toll is likely to increase, Kogi state authorities warned, as local divers were still looking for the missing and no survivor was found 12 hours after the incident.

Overcrowded boat

“It’s not clear what caused the accident,” Sandra Musa, spokesperson of the Kogi State Emergency Management Agency said.

“It could be from turbulence or from the boat hitting a snag. Boat operators don’t usually have life jackets, so none of the bodies recovered had life jackets on,” she said. Musa added that the age of the boat might have played a role.

Local media reported that the boat was overcrowded.

The Niger River reaches a width of more than 600 meters (almost 2,000 feet) in this part of its course. Authorities said rescuers had trouble finding the location of the boat for several hours after the incident occurred.

Authorities struggle to set safety measures

Drownings from overloaded, capsized boats are common in remote parts of Nigeria where there is a lack of good roads for transport.

Hundreds of people have been killed in similar incidents in recent years.

In June 2023, over 100 people diedwhen a boat carrying around 250 people sank in the state of Kwara.

The country’s authorities have tried but struggled to implement safety measures such as the use of life jackets, regular boat maintenance and refraining from onboarding people above capacity.

Peller Excited As Tiwa Savage Flies Him On Private Jet (Photos, Video)

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November 29, 2024

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Peller Excited As Tiwa Savage Flies Him On Private Jet (Photos, Video)

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A few days ago, Peller, the young and popular TikToker, had a live session with Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage. During the session, he shyly requested a ride on her private jet. Surprisingly, Tiwa responded that it was the easiest thing to do. Although Peller initially acted very shy, as if he were about to ask for something difficult or hard to grant, his friend Joblaq and his girlfriend, Jarvis ( Jetlorita), cheered him on to gather the courage to speak up.

Peller has now posted an exciting video of himself on a private jet date with Tiwa Savage. Tiwa Savage’s son is also seen with them on the private jet. Watch his funny expressions and see how thrilled he is!

Huge blow for Putin as expensive radar wiped out in Crimea

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November 29, 2024

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Huge blow for Putin as expensive radar wiped out in Crimea © Unsplash

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Ukrainian intelligence carried out a sabotage operation in Crimea, under Russian control since 2014, which led to the destruction of a Podlet radar station valued at 5 million dollars.

No details have been disclosed about the covert operation, but Ukrainian intelligence confirmed that the radar was destroyed in a fire.

The agency shared a map showing the radar’s location in western Crimea.

Earlier this week, Ukraine had already targeted a refinery and a weapons depot in Russia’s Kaluga region.

Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin has vowed to reduce Ukraine “to dust” by unleashing new ballistic missiles on the country.

The Russian president had previously hinted that his Oreshnik missiles would be launched again, especially after Ukrainian forces used American and British long-range missiles on Russian territory.

During a speech in Kazakhstan, where he is on a state visit, he also pledged to accelerate the production of intercontinental ballistic missiles.

(QG – RBC Ukraine / The Daily Mirror/ Picture: © Unsplash)

Villagers Flee As Unknown Gunmen Kill Two in Umuchima Community after Camp Invasion by Nigerian Army.

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November 29, 2024

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Villagers Flee As Unknown Gunmen Kill Two in Umuchima Community after Camp Invasion by Nigerian Army.

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Ekwutosblog gathered that the Unknown Gunmen at the early Hours of today Friday 29th of November 2024 k!lled a Man identified as Osama in Umuchima Village, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State , whom they accused of allegedly given out Information about their operations to the Nigerian Army.

Also killed by unknown gunmen is the Vigilantee Commander in the Area.

The development has left the community in panic mood as villagers are now deserting their ancestral lands for fear of the unknown.

It will be recalled that the Nigerian army had on Monday invaded the Camp of the Unknown Gunmen located in Umuchima Community Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area in a bid to destroy their camp.