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NIGERIA DAILY: Why Nigerians Keep Dying on the Waterways — Despite Safety Promises

DOWNLOAD HERE: On Sunday, August 17, what was meant to be a routine trip to Goronyo Market in Sokoto State turned into a nightmare. A boat overloaded with more than 50 passengers — including traders, farmers, and even motorcycles — capsized midway, plunging families into grief. So far, authorities have confirmed at least 30 deaths, […]

NIGERIA DAILY: Why Nigerians Keep Dying on the Waterways — Despite Safety Promises

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On Sunday, August 17, what was meant to be a routine trip to Goronyo Market in Sokoto State turned into a nightmare. A boat overloaded with more than 50 passengers — including traders, farmers, and even motorcycles — capsized midway, plunging families into grief. So far, authorities have confirmed at least 30 deaths, while many others remain unaccounted for, according to the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency.

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Sadly, this is not the first time Nigerians are waking up to such heartbreaking news. From Kebbi to Niger, Kwara to Sokoto, boat mishaps have become all too common, leaving a trail of sorrow across riverine communities.

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In today’s episode of Nigeria Daily, we ask: why do these tragedies keep happening? And more importantly, what must be done to put an end to them?

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