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NRC confirms rescue of 618 passengers, launches probe into AKTS derailment
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that all 618 passengers aboard the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) that derailed on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, were rescued safely, though seven sustained injuries. In a statement on Wednesday, the Corporation said the incident, which involved two locomotives and eight coaches, prompted a swift multi-agency response. It noted that the injured passengers were…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu returns to Abuja after visits to Japan, Brazil
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja early Thursday after official visits to Japan and Brazil aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties. During the visits, the President held meetings with leaders of both countries to discuss trade, investment, and technology partnerships. In Brazil, Tinubu and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva witnessed the signing of five…
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Ojudu urges better treatment for Nigerian journalists
By Boye Oyeyemi – Senator Babafemi Ojudu has called for improved treatment and motivation for journalists in Nigeria, highlighting the difficult and often life-threatening roles they play in sustaining democracy. The lawmaker made the remarks on Wednesday in Ado-Ekiti while serving as guest speaker at the 2025 Annual Lecture, Award Ceremony, and Fundraising for Digital Journalism Tools, organised by the…
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JUST IN: Tinubu departs Brazil after signing key bilateral agreements
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has departed Brazil for Abuja after a three-day state visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations. The presidential jet left Brasília International Airport Air Force Base at 12:57 p.m. local time. Top Brazilian diplomats, including Ambassador Carlos Sérgio Sobral Duarte, Secretary for Africa and the Middle East, and…
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South Africa dismisses xenophobia claims in Nigerian visa rejections
By Kunle Sanni – South Africa’s Consul-General in Lagos, Bobby Moroe, has dismissed claims that visa rejections for Nigerians are driven by xenophobia. He emphasized that most applications are approved, and denials typically result from incomplete documentation. Moroe spoke on Wednesday at the 25th anniversary of the Nigeria–South Africa Chamber of Commerce (NSACC) in Lagos, where a new NSACC logo…
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Opeifa takes responsibility for Abuja-Kaduna train derailment, assures investigation
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has taken full responsibility for the derailment of the Abuja-Kaduna train on Tuesday, which occurred shortly after departure from Abuja along the Kaduna corridor. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday, Opeifa apologized to Nigerians and pledged a thorough and transparent investigation into the incident. “When…
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Nigeria condoles with Vietnam over Typhoon Kajiki devastation
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed heartfelt sympathy to the Government and people of Vietnam following the devastation caused by Typhoon Kajiki. The storm triggered a landslide in central Vietnam, leaving at least three dead and 13 others injured. Nearly 7,000 homes were reported damaged, with widespread flooding and power outages affecting several central and…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu meets Nigerians in Brazil, pushes tech-driven growth
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met with Nigerians living in Brazil, urging them to support his administration’s reforms aimed at driving technological advancement and food security. The president, who is on an official visit to Brazil, described Nigerians in the diaspora as vital partners in building a stronger, more innovative nation.
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NRC suspends train operations on Abuja-Kaduna route as NSIB probes incident
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has suspended train operations on the Abuja-Kaduna route till further notice. NRC Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, made this known at a press briefing in Abuja, hours after the incident. Opeifa said that some technical staff of the corporation, alongside the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and other relevant agencies, are currently on the ground at…
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EFCC, FRSC to sign MoU on road safety, economic crime prevention
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration on road safety and the prevention of economic crimes. This decision emerged on Tuesday when the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, led his management team on a courtesy visit to the EFCC…
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