At least six people have lost their lives in a boat accident in Sokoto State, Nigeria, the second fatal mishap in the region within five days. The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) confirmed that the accident took place on 22 August at Faji community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area. Nineteen passengers survived, while three…
The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has confirmed that 13 people died in Saturday’s boat mishap in Zumba, Shiroro Local Government Area of the state. Director General of NSEMA, Abdullahi Baba Arah, disclosed this to Newsmen, clarifying that contrary to earlier media reports, 39 people were onboard the ill-fated boat. He said 13 lost…
In a significant milestone that reflects deep-rooted reforms and a robust safety culture, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has recorded an entire calendar year without a single aircraft mishap. The announcement was made by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, during the 2025 Safety Review Board (SRB) meeting held at…
