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Nigeria
Dozens dead after boat capsizes in northwestern Nigeria
NigeriaWhat to know
- Residents say at least 46 bodies already recovered, as rescue operations continue before officials can confirm toll.S1
- At least 50 people, mostly children, have died after a boat carrying farm labourers capsized in Nigeria.S2
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Al Jazeera
Dozens dead after boat capsizes in northwestern Nigeria
Residents say at least 46 bodies already recovered, as rescue operations continue before officials can confirm toll.
2mos
Skynews
At least 50 people dead after boat carrying farm workers capsizes in Nigeria
At least 50 people, mostly children, have died after a boat carrying farm labourers capsized in Nigeria.
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Published Aug 20, 2026
What to know
- Residents say at least 46 bodies already recovered, as rescue operations continue before officials can confirm toll.S1
- At least 50 people, mostly children, have died after a boat carrying farm labourers capsized in Nigeria.S2
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Sources · 2 citations
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Al Jazeera
1 report · EN
S2
SkynewsLead
1 report · EN
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