
Over 100 feared dead in Nigeria boat capsize tragedy.
Dozens of people are feared dead after a river boat carrying wedding guests capsized on the Niger River in central Nigeria. The passengers were reportedly from several villages in Kwara state and were returning from a ceremony in nearby Niger state. Rescue operations are underway, but funerals have already been held for at least 60 people who were killed in the accident. The boat was reportedly overloaded and most passengers were not wearing life vests. Similar accidents have occurred in the area in the past.