More than 100 people missing after boat capsizes in northern Nigeria

6 articles, oldest first.

1. WDIO Duluth

   More than 100 people missing after boat capsizes in northern Nigeria ↗ (opens WDIO Duluth)

   Published Oct 1, 2024

   Same headline from 1 more outlet

   WDIO Duluth's feed description

   Authorities in Nigeria say that more than 100 people are missing after a boat carrying them at night capsized in the northwestern part of the country. Authorities said Wednesday that the victims were mostly women and children.

2. Newsweek

   More than 100 missing after boat capsizes on Niger River ↗ (opens Newsweek)

   Published Oct 1, 2024

   Newsweek's feed description

   The locally-made boat, whose capacity was 100 passengers, had about 300 people on board when it overturned.

3. Al Jazeera

   More than 100 people missing after Nigeria boat carrying 300 sinks ↗ (opens Al Jazeera)

   Published Oct 1, 2024

   Al Jazeera's feed description

   Mostly women and children were on board a wooden vessel that capsized in Mokwa in the country’s Niger State.

4. Deutsche Welle

   Nigeria: Over 100 people missing after boat capsizes – DW ↗ (opens Deutsche Welle)

   Published Oct 1, 2024

   Deutsche Welle's feed description

   A search operation has rescued 150 people and recovered 16 bodies. Officials said the vessel was filled to roughly three times its capacity.

5. Voice of America

   14 dead, at least 150 missing after boat capsizes in Nigeria ↗ (opens Voice of America)

   Published Oct 1, 2024

   Voice of America's feed description

   Emergency workers continue to search for survivors

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