Boat Accident

Boat was carrying traders from Missa community in central Kogi state heading to a weekly market in Niger state

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Officials say a total of 39 were on board

Rescuers pulled 21 bodies from the river on Saturday and have since discovered more victims

Bad weather was hampering the search effort, which covers an area of about 400 nautical square miles.

The ministry has said a short-circuit in the engine room may have caused the fire

We can say 15 people have been rescued by the police working with local fishermen

The dead included Egyptians and Sudanese and "other African nationalities", a health ministry official said

Navy spokesperson says twelve people have been found, but ten had already passed away

The boat tilted to a side because of uneven distribution of weight

34 passengers have been rescued and a search was ongoing

Turkey struck a deal with the EU pledging to help the overflow of migrants to Europe in return for 3 billion euros