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76 people killed in Nigeria boat accident

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At least 76 people were killed in a boat accident in Nigeria's Anambra state on Sunday after a boat carrying 85 persons capsized following rising floods. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari expressed sadness over the boat accident. "The boat reportedly carrying 85 persons capsized following rising floods in Ogbaru area of the state, with emergency bodies confirming a death toll of 76," the Presidency of Nigeria said.