At least 47 people have died after a boat capsized in a river in Sokoto State, northwestern Nigeria. The boat was carrying people travelling to farms in Gorau town, Goronyo local government area.

Residents say at least 46 bodies already recovered, as rescue operations continue before officials can confirm toll.

Jihadists kidnapped and killed scores of people in an attack during Friday prayers in central Nigeria's Niger state, survivors and lawmakers told AFP Saturday, though some were able to escape during a ...