El-Rufai Reveals Those Behind Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack
Governor Nasir El-Rufai, of Kaduna State, has made known the identities of those behind Monday’s Abuja-Kaduna train attack in which scores were killed, others...
Northwest states may hire mercenaries to fight terrorists -El-Rufai
Northwest states of Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara, Kebbi, Sokoto and the neighbouring Niger may resort to hiring mercenaries if the federal government fails to end...
Train attack: Terrorists contact hostages’ families
The terrorists who attacked a Kaduna-bound train and abducted unspecified number of passengers on Monday, have contacted their families.
They are yet to demand ransom,...
Bandits Invade Abuja Community, Conduct House-To-House Raid
No fewer than 20 bandits stormed the Pipeline Extension area in Kubwa, Bwari Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, dispossessing residents of...
Kaduna train attack: El-Rufai talks tough, warns residents against protecting criminals
The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has cautioned communities against shielding suspected criminals in their midst as government strives to tackle insecurity in the...
“Prepare For Ransom” Bandits Tell Family Of Corps Member Kidnapped In Kaduna Train Attack
Barely 24 hours after terrorists attacked an Abuja-Kaduna train, friends and families of victims are soliciting help in various forms.
Since the attack took place...
Train attack: Incessant violent attacks question our capacity to govern – NGF
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has stated that the incessant violent attacks being witnessed in the country constitute a challenge to the capacity of...
Kaduna train attack: I held my sister’s lifeless body – brother of victim recounts
A brother of one of the victims, Samira Muhammed, who lost her life during the unfortunate attack by terrorists on the Abuja-Kaduna rail has...
Kaduna train attack: I warned that lives would be lost, says Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has disclosed that he warned about possible attacks on the rail line and tracks that could lead to...
Kidnappers kill driver, abduct journalist, others
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed a Bayelsa State-based transporter’s driver and abducted the Guardian Newspaper’s correspondent in the state, Mr Julius Osahon,...
We are distressed by train attack, say Northern governors
Northern governors, the Senate and House of Representatives yesterday expressed shock over the attack by terrorists on a Kaduna-bound train.
While the Senate called on...
Nigerian Railroads Are Safe, Comforting – Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has insisted that Nigerian railroads are safe and more comforting to travel through.
The minister maintained that the...
COAS on Assessment Visit to Scene of Kaduna-Abuja Train Attack…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS)Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has today 29 March 2022 visited the scene of Kaduna – Abuja train attack.
The COAS,...
Troops complete evacuation of passengers trapped in Abuja-Kaduna train
Kaduna State Government has announced completion of evacuation of passengers trapped in the Abuja-Kaduna train, which came under terrorist attack Monday evening.
The 1000 capacity...
Insecurity: Northern youths condemn call for Irabor’s sack
A coalition of Northern Youths under the aegis of Nigeria Movement Forum (NMF) has condemned the call for sack of the Chief of Defence...
Tension in Bauchi community as police officer stabs two to death
There is palpable tension in the Yelwa area, a suburb of Bauchi metropolis of Bauchi State, following the alleged stabbing of three residents by...
Our security forces overstretched, says Abdulsalami
Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has said the country is facing what he called a war without morality.
The former military leader regretted...
24 gunned down as killings rise in Kaduna, Niger
The Kaduna State Government says the attacks by gunmen on Zaman Dabo Village in the Atyap Chiefdom of Zango-Kataf Local Government Area of the...
My Govt will use 5G to fight Boko Haram, Bandits – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, has stated that his government will use the Fifth Generation (5G) network to tackle the activities of Boko Haram terrorists, bandits...
Terrorists will be crushed, Buhari reassures Kaduna residents
President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured Kaduna State residents of the resolve of the Nigerian Armed Forces, under his watch, to crush terrorists and criminal...