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Former Zamfara Deputy Governor, Wakkala shot in Abuja-Kaduna train attack
A former Zamfara State Deputy Governor, Ibrahim Wakkala, was among the victims at the terrorists’ attack on a Kaduna-bound train Monday evening. Wakkala reportedly sustained injury after being shot by the attackers. His aide Yusuf Idris told Channels TV of Wakkala’s attack. Idris said the Department of State Services helped rescue the former deputy governor from the terrorists. “He was…
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BREAKING: Super Eagles fail to qualify for 2022 World Cup
Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after drawing 1-1 with Ghana in the second leg World Cup play-offs at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja on Tuesday. The Eagles had earlier played a 0-0 draw with Ghana in Kumasi on Friday. It meant Ghana qualified for the World Cup on away goals rule. Details later…
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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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Kaduna confirms 8 dead, 26 injured in Abuja-Kaduna train attack
The Kaduna State Government says eight passengers died and another 26 got injured when terrorists attacked a train going to Kaduna Monday evening. In a statement by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, the Kaduna state government said it had gotten the passenger manifest from the Nigeria Railway Corporation. According to the statement 398 people bought…
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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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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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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu attends pictorial exhibition hosted in his honour
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Monday attended a pictorial exhibition hosted in his honour by destination and cultural photographer, Mr. Dayo Adedayo to celebrate his 70th birthday. The grand event was supported by Lagos State Government.
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Abramovich ‘blinded’, suffer skin peel after suspected poisoning
Roman Abramovich suffered a suspected poisoning along with Ukraine peace negotiators earlier this month that caused the skin to peel off their faces and temporary blindness, sources said. A representative for Abramovich confirmed earlier on Monday the oligarch had suffered the reported symptoms but refused to give any further details. The Chelsea FC owner was allegedly poisoned just weeks ago…
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