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The tugboat, which had travelled to South Africa for repairs, reportedly ran aground about 18 nautical miles offshore under stormy waters between Cape Town and Durban while returning to Lagos.
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By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State Government has announced a sweeping enforcement of safety measures at the Buruku waterfront following repeated boat accidents that have claimed lives and destroyed property along the busy river corridor. The intervention comes amid growing public concern over unsafe ferry operations being used as a temporary alternative while the […]
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By Peter Duru Makurdi —No fewer than six persons, mainly students returning to school, have been confirmed dead following a boat mishap at Buruku crossing in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State. Many others are also still missing after the wooden boat conveying passengers across the river bank late on Monday night. Sources in […]
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