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Türkiye 'saddened' over Nigeria's deadly boat accident

Türkiye 'saddened' over Nigeria's deadly boat accident

Nigerian authorities say a search and rescue operation continues, days after the accident involving a boat carrying about 300 people in Niger state.

Nigeria boat tragedy: Death toll climbs to 60, more still missing

Nigeria boat tragedy: Death toll climbs to 60, more still missing

The passengers, mostly women and children, were on their way to celebrate the Muslim festival Mawlid.

Nigeria boat accident: Ongoing search finds 16 bodies

Nigeria boat accident: Ongoing search finds 16 bodies

At least 16 bodies have been recovered after a boat with hundreds of passengers capsized in Nigeria's Niger State on Tuesday.

At least 150 people missing after boat capsizes in Nigeria

At least 150 people missing after boat capsizes in Nigeria

Officials say those involved in the accident were travelling for a religious event in Niger state on Tuesday evening.

Gunmen kill at least ten people in Nigeria

Gunmen kill at least ten people in Nigeria

Gunmen have killed at least ten people in Nigeria's northern state of Niger, resident told Reuters on Thursday.

Hopes fading as Nigerian rescuers search for trapped miners

Hopes fading as Nigerian rescuers search for trapped miners

The authorities say there were signs the miners may not have survived the collapse.

Nigerian lawmaker faulted over wedding plan for orphans

Nigerian lawmaker faulted over wedding plan for orphans

The speaker of Niger State assembly in northern Nigeria has been faulted for planning a mass wedding for orphans.

Air force strikes suspected militants in northern Nigeria

Air force strikes suspected militants in northern Nigeria

The Nigerian air force has struck hideouts of suspected militants in the northern state of Niger, killing several suspects.

Bodies recovered, many missing after Nigerian ferry tragedy

Bodies recovered, many missing after Nigerian ferry tragedy

The authorities say a sudden change in wind direction sank the overcrowded boat.

Dozens die in Nigeria's 'shocking' boat accident

Dozens die in Nigeria's 'shocking' boat accident

There were more than 100 people on the boat mostly women and children.

36 Nigerian soldiers killed in gunmen ambush, helicopter crash

36 Nigerian soldiers killed in gunmen ambush, helicopter crash

Officials say the military helicopter crashed after it evacuated casualties following an ambush by armed gang members in Niger state

Nigerian President Tinubu mourns troops killed in helicopter crash

Nigerian President Tinubu mourns troops killed in helicopter crash

The aircraft crashed on Monday morning while rescuing the wounded in north-western Nigeria.