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ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A boat transporting passengers to a market in north-central Nigeria capsized, killing at least 25 people, authorities said Sunday. The accident happened Saturday near Gumu ...
News Nigeria » Niger » People: Niger River boat accident kills at least 26 people in Nigeria
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — An accident involving a boat carrying passengers on the Niger River in north-central Nigeria has killed at ...
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News Nigeria » Niger » People: Boat capsizes in Nigeria’s Niger state and at least 25 people feared dead, authorities say
Rescue efforts are complicated by gang activity in the area, according to officials. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A boat transporting passengers to a market in north-central Nigeria capsized, killing at ...
News Nigeria » Niger » People: Niger River boat accident kills at least 26 people in Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — An accident involving a boat carrying passengers on the Niger River in north-central Nigeria has killed at least 26 people, an official said Wednesday. The accident happened ...