By CHINEDU ASADU Police say a boat carrying residents returning from a wedding has capsized in northern Nigeria, killing at least 103 people, including children. Source: At least 103 wedding guests killed when boat capsizes in northern Nigeria Category: News, World
By Eve Sampson The boat had been “suddenly overpowered by river waves and smashed against a tree,” according to a local daily. Source: About 100 dead in Nigeria after boat carrying wedding guests capsizes
By NEWS WIRES Armed men killed 30 people in weekend raids on six villages in Nigeria’s north, a region regularly hit by criminal violence and clashes between communities, local police have said. Source: Bandits kill 30 villagers in northern Nigeria in protection-money reprisal attack Category: Africa