News
BREAKING: Tragedy As Boat With Over 100 Passengers Capsizes In Taraba
A source at the Mayoreneyo local jetty told our reporter that none of the passengers had life jacket…
A tragic incident occurred in Taraba State when a boat carrying traders, women, children, and other passengers capsized on its way to Binnari town.
VerseNews learnt that many of the passengers were returning from the Mayoreneyo fish market in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area.
The boat left Mayoreneyo local jetty at about 3.30pm and capsized 40 minutes later, according to sources.
In a telephone interview, a resident of Binnari, said, “As l am talking to you now, only bodies of two persons were recovered by local divers.”
A source at the Mayoreneyo local jetty told our reporter that none of the passengers had life jacket when the incident occurred.
Acting chairman of inland water transporters in Taraba state, Jidda Mayoreneyo, said that about 15 bodies were recovered close to the scene.
The police are yet to confirm the incident.
BREAKING: Atiku Appoints El-Rufai, Hayatu-Deen in ADC Presidential Campaign Council
Atiku Abubakar has announced the appointment of Nasir el-Rufai and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen to key positions in his African Democratic Congress,...
NECO Releases 2026 SSCE Results, Records Drop in Examination Malpractice
NECO has released the 2026 SSCE results, with 1,496 candidates recorded for examination malpractice, representing a 64.74% decrease from 2025.
PHOTOS: Anthony Joshua Endures ‘Torture’ Training Ahead of Fury Fight
Anthony Joshua has stepped up his preparations for a potential Tyson Fury showdown with an unusual stretching machine that has...
Umahi Orders Tinubu’s Pictures on First Niger Bridge
Works Minister David Umahi has ordered that President Bola Tinubu’s pictures be displayed on the First Niger Bridge after its...
INEC to Deploy Intelligence Against Vote Buying Ahead of 2027 Elections
INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan says the commission will activate intelligence operations and pursue a joint task force to tackle vote...
Diverting Tithes, Offerings, Others to Private Businesses is a Criminal Offence – EFCC Warns Churches
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has warned religious leaders against diverting tithes, offerings, zakat and other funds entrusted...
Enugu Air Launches First International Flight to Cameroon
Enugu Air, Enugu Airport, Douala, Cameroon, Nigeria-Cameroon, International Flight, Peter Mbah, Enugu State, Akanu Ibiam International Airport,
Canadian Government Warns Citizens Against Buying Alcohol in Nigeria
The Canadian government has warned its citizens travelling to Nigeria to be cautious about where they buy alcohol following reports...
Kanu Was Discharged. The Courts Refused to Let the Law Stand.
A lawyer, Christopher Chidera, has challenged the legal foundation of Nnamdi Kanu’s conviction, questioning how quashed charges and a repealed...
2027: OK Movement Rejects NDC Takeover, Vows to Keep Its Structures
The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement has rejected calls for support groups to operate under the Nigeria Democratic Congress, insisting that it will...
You must be logged in to post a comment Login