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Tinubu’s full statement on terror attack on Abuja-Kaduna train
ASIWAJU BOLA TINUBU STATEMENT ON ABUJA-KADUNA RAILWAY ATTACK Fellow Nigerians, my heart is with you. In sober realization of the extent of the terror that befell our nation yesterday on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line, we reach out to console the families left bereaved as well as those who have been left scarred by the mindless violence. While we do all…
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Kaduna train attack: Governor AbdulRazaq mourns TUC chairman, others
Mosunmola Ayobami, Kwara Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commiserated with the labour unions and the family of the Chairman of the state council of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Akinsola Akinwunmi who died in the Kaduna train attack. The condolence message was signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye on Tuesday. “I send our…
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PHOTO NEWS: VP Osinbajo visits victims of Kaduna train attack
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday, visited the victims of the train attacked by suspected terrorists on Monday night. The attack occurred around the Kateri-Rijana area of Kaduna. The gunmen were said to have blown up the rail track after which they launched an attack on the passengers. Osinbajo was received by Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and Commissioner for Internal…
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Tinubu says Kaduna train attack calls for sober reflection
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has condemned Monday’s terror attack on a Kaduna bound train calling for sober reflection on the state of security in the country. He stated this at the 13th Colloquium in celebration of his 70th birthday on Tuesday, calling off the event that had in attendance Kano State Governor, Umar…
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Buhari directs service chiefs to haunt down attackers of Kaduna bound train
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the military to haunt down those responsible for the attack on a Kaduna bound train on Monday, which led to the death of seven persons, while scores of others were abducted. In a meeting with service chiefs on Tuesday, the president described the attack as “a matter of grave concern’, saying those responsible should be…
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BREAKING: Tinubu cancels 13th colloquium over Abuja-Kaduna train attack
APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has cancelled the 13th colloquium to celebrate his 70th birthday over the attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train on Monday. Tinubu made the announcement immediately after the event started at Eko Hotel and Suites. The former Lagos state governor said he was just being informed of the train attack after being involved in prayer sessions…
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Senators fault military strategy against bandits, urge bombardment of terrorists’ enclaves
The Senate has called on the Army and Airforce to, as a matter of urgency, bombard terrorist enclaves with a view to restoring peace and stability in the country. The call was made on Tuesday amid resolutions reached, following a point of order raised on “the continuing attacks on communities and public facilities in Kaduna State.” The point of order…
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Osinbajo hails Tinubu at 70, says APC National Leader has helped enrich democracy
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has congratulated National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on his 70th birthday. In a statement he personally signed, Osinbajo said himself and his wife, Dolapo, were happy to wish the former Lagos governor platinum jubilee. He praised Tinubu for his service to the nation and how he has exhibited leadership. “It…
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People ultimate beneficiaries of Tinubu’s decisions, says Oyetola, greets Asiwaju @70
Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, says Asiwaju Bola Tinubu makes the people the ultimate beneficiary of every decision and action he makes in politics and governance. Oyetola said this in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, to celebrate the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Osun governor also described Tinubu, as his leader, mentor…
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Asiwaju at 70: Tinubu places Nigeria’s welfare, unity above self, says President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, places the welfare and unity of Nigeria over self. President Buhari said this in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Monday to celebrate Tinubu at 70. The president hailed the former Lagos state governor for having a…
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