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Capsized canoe kills at least seven in Nigeria's Jigawa state
A capsized wooden canoe in Nigeria's Jigawa state killed at least seven people Sunday, with 23 rescued from an estimated 40 aboard, mostly female farmers. Nigeria has recorded over 55 boat deaths this year alone, with officials repeatedly promising safety improvements that never materialize.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 13:33 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 13:40 UTC
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