- by foxnews
- 20 Nov 2024
Nigerian boat accident death toll rises to 76, president says
Nigerian boat accident death toll rises to 76, president says
- by theguardian
- 10 Oct 2022
- in news
1.3 k views
The vessel capsized on Friday amid heavy flooding in the Ogbaru area of Anambra, according to officials on Saturday, when they said at least 10 people had died and 60 were missing.
Authorities are working to rescue or recover any missing passengers, said Buhari, adding that he had directed relevant agencies to check safety protocols to prevent future accidents.
A local person, Afam Ogene, told Reuters that because flooding had destroyed the major road linking eight communities to the rest of the area, some people had to travel by boat.
you may also like
travel
- by foxnews
- descember 09, 2016
Titanic passenger's postcard sent days before sinking sells for big bucks at auction
A postcard from a passenger aboard the Titanic that was sent out three days before the great ship sank has sold for more than $25,000 along with other Titanic memorabilia.
read more