Nigeria Evening Wrap: 50 Dead in Sokoto Boat Tragedy, Senators Demand State Police, 2027 Battle Lines Draw

The death toll in the Gorau boat accident has surpassed 50 bodies, with emergency officials and residents in Sokoto State reporting that search operations continue along the Goronyo river. The vessel, carrying passengers from Gorau to Birjingo, capsized earlier this week in one of the deadliest waterway disasters in recent memory. Police initially reported 77 passengers were aboard with only seven rescued, while authorities...