Local government
The Niger State government has made a pledge to take action against boat operators who refuse to use life jackets, following a recent boat mishap that left 13 people dead. The Commissioner of Transport, Hajiya Hadiza Idris Kuta, led a delegation to the Guni community in Munya Local Government area
Local government
Residents of riverine communities in Niger State, particularly those in the Munya Local Government Area, have been reminded to adhere strictly to water transportation safety measures to prevent recurring boat accidents in the state. Niger State Chairman of Munya Local Government Area, Aminu Najume, has emphasized the importance of following
Local government
The Chairman of Munya local government area in Niger State, Aminu Najume, has emphasized the need for residents of riverine communities to adhere to water transportation safety measures to prevent recurring boat accidents in the state. Najume attributed recent boat mishaps to night travel and overloading, highlighting the importance of
Local government
Niger State's Commissioner for Transport, Hajia Hadiza Idris Kuta, has praised the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) for donating 3,700 life jackets to the state. The donated life jackets have been distributed to all boat operators in the 17
Social media
The UK government has outlined new measures to crack down on social media content that promotes small boat crossings and fuels organised immigration crime. A new, UK-wide offence will be introduced under the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill to criminalise the creation of material for publication online that promotes
Social media
Migrants arriving in the UK via small boats rely heavily on social media to locate or communicate with agents or facilitators associated with organised crime groups, with around 80% using online platforms during their journey, according to Home Office analysis. The government has announced a new crackdown on gangs promoting
Social media
Online advertisements for migrant crossings, promoted by criminal gangs, are set to be cracked down on under a new offence being introduced to the law. The move comes as the Home Office exposes the widespread use of social media to lure migrants into life-threatening situations. This includes false promises of
Local government
A horrific canoe accident occurred on Sunday, 27th July 2025, when a boat carrying 17 passengers, mostly young girls, capsized mid-journey in Taura Local Government Area (LGA) of Jigawa state. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed that nine people lost their lives in the tragedy. The incident happened while
Local government
A tragic boat mishap occurred in Zumba, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, resulting in the loss of 15 lives and the rescue of 26 people. The incident happened when a passenger boat carrying 43 people, 60 bags of paddy rice, three cows, and two rams struck a tree
Local government
A tragic boat mishap in Shiroro local government area of Niger state has resulted in the loss of 13 lives, with 8 women, 3 men, and 2 children among the deceased. The incident occurred on Saturday, around 11:45 am, in River Kaduna near Kwata village, where a boat carrying
Local government
Speaker Abbas Tajudeen of the House of Representatives has expressed his deep condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in a boat mishap in Niger State and floods in Adamawa State. The incidents resulted in the loss of lives, destruction of property, and displacement of residents, including
Local government
The boat mishap in Shiroro local government area, Niger state, has left many bereaved, with Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago expressing his deep condolences to the affected families. In a statement, Bago described the incident as unfortunate and disheartening, citing concerns over recurring capsizing of boats in riverine communities despite efforts
