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'We are devastated' - Nigerian villagers bury bodies after overloaded boat capsizes

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'We are devastated' - Nigerian villagers bury bodies after overloaded boat capsizes
BBC World
BBC World1 hrs ago
'We are devastated' - Nigerian villagers bury bodies after overloaded boat capsizes
The overloaded boat was taking people, including many children, to farms to harvest rice.
MyJoyOnline
MyJoyOnline9 hrs ago
At least 50 killed, mostly children, as overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria
At least 50 people, mostly children, died after an overloaded boat capsized on Thursday ​in Nigeria's northwest Sokoto state, witnesses said.
The Independent
The Independent16 hrs ago
Dozens dead after boat capsizes in Nigerian river
A boat capsized in a river in Nigeria’s northwestern Sokoto state, leaving dozens dead
RTÉ News
RTÉ News18 hrs ago
At least 50 drown as overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria
At least 50 people, mostly children, died after an overloaded boat capsized in Nigeria's northwest Sokoto ⁠state, witnesses said.
Reuters
Reuters18 hrs ago
At least 50 killed, mostly children, as overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria
At least 50 killed, mostly children, as overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria  Reuters
Overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria, around 40 children's bodies recovered
The accident occurred on Thursday morning when passengers were heading either to plant or to harvest rice, said Sarkin Daji, a traditional leader in the area.
The Daily Star
The Daily Star20 hrs ago
Overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria, around 40 children’s bodies recovered
Local divers recover bodies as authorities continue search for more victims
The Straits Times
The Straits Times🏁 first to report21 hrs ago
Overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria, at least 40 bodies recovered
Aug 20 - At least 40 bodies, mostly of children, have been recovered after an overloaded boat capsized in Nigeria's northwest Sokoto state, local officials and residents said on Thursday.
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