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BREAKING: Ghana beat Nigeria to qualify for Qatar 2022
The black stars of Ghana on Tuesday beat the Super Eagles of Nigeria to gain a spot at the 2022 World cup following a 1-1 drawThe Super Eagles failed to defeat the Black Stars in Kumasi, as they were only able to draw 0-0.In the reverse leg played at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, the visitors took the lead through Thomas Partey.However, Nigeria drew level, after VAR awarded a penalty for a foul on Ademola Lookman. Captain William Troost-Ekong stepped up to make it 1-1.There were no goals in the second half and the Black Stars qualified on an away goal…
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The terrorists were small boys of 18-20 years, didn’t look Nigerian and were shouting Allahakubar – Survivors of Abuja-Kaduna train attack narrate ordeal
Maimuna Ibrahim, one of the survivors of the Monday’s attack on an Abuja-Kaduna train has narrated her ordeal. According to her she was shot on her thigh and was unable to walk as Soldiers had to carry her out of the train to a vehicle by the expresswat. She said. “I went to a workshop in Abuja in the morning and I was on my way back to Kaduna that same day after the workshop, I was shot on the thigh. But the bullet did not touch my bone. The bullet penetrated out of my thigh. Honestly, we suffered seriously,…
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Terrorists attack another train station along the Abuja-Kaduna track less than 24 hours after previous attack
Another train along the Abuja-Kaduna track has been attacked by armed bandits barely 24 hours after the previous attack. The incident occurred near Gidan train station as the train was returning to Abuja from Kaduna. Sources say the terrorists may have planted Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) on the tracks, causing the train to stop on its way to Abuja
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Osinbajo Visits Kaduna after Train Attack
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has arrived Kaduna State on a condolence visit following the attack on an Abuja-Kaduna bound train on Monday. The incident which took place on Monday saw the death and abduction of a number of travellers.The Vice-President was received at Kaduna Airport by the State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai.He is expected to visit victims of the attacks at 44 Nigerian Army Reference hospital and Saint Gerald’s Catholic hospital both in the Kaduna state capital.Following the bandit attack, security agents have been deployed to the scene while the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has suspended train operations along the Abuja-Kaduna…
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Tinubu cancels Colloquium over Kaduna Train attack, urges Nigerian to pray for the country
The national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has cancelled a colloquium over the terrorist attack on a Kaduna-bound train on Monday. The Colloquium was scheduled to hold in Lagos in commemoration of Tinubu’s 70th birthday. The former Lagos state Governor also urged Nigerians to pray for the country to win the war against evil He said: “This event should not be holding. I hereby cancel this colloquium due to the incident of Kaduna. I urge you all to pray that Nigeria win this war against evil.”
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Abuja-Kaduna train attack: It will be dignified for politicians to suspend activities to honour victims – Shehu Sani
Former Lawmaker, Shehu Sani has called on Politicians to momentarily suspend all political activities in order to honour victims of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack On Monday night, a Kaduna – Abuja bound train with over 950 passengers on board was attacked by bandits. Six people were reportedly killed, while others sustained gunshot injuries. Reacting to this, Shehu Sani in a post on Facebook wrote: “It will be more dignified for politicians in Kaduna to momentarily suspend all political activities in the state in honour of the victims of the tragic attacks on the Abuja-Kaduna Train.“I have ordered my team to…
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Ancestors seeking to be president – Ortom mocks APC
Governor of Benue state Samuel Ortom has described candidates of the All Progressives Congress APC as ancestors The Governor said this yesterday when he hosted the trio of former Senate President, Bukola Saraki; Governors Aminu Tambuwal and Bala Mohammed of Sokoto and Bauchi states.Ortom stated that any presidential candidate above 70 seeking to rule Nigeria is evil and intends on ruining the country. The governor said: “Look at these young men and compare them to the ancestors in APC that are seeking to be president of this country in a digital world.“We should allow the young to grow. If I…
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Abuja-Kaduna Train attacked by Terrorists (Photos)
Suspected bandit terrorists on Monday March 28, detonated bombs on the rail track of the Abuja-Kaduna train along Katari and Rijana The 6pm train, which took off from Idu Train Station at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) hit the explosive device about 30 minutes to Rigasa train station in Kaduna. There were at least 970 passengers onboard the train. The assailants were said to have shot sporadically at the train but thankfully the passengers were rescued by the Army
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We are proud that Nigerians are once again able to travel by rail in safety and comfort under Buhari – Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and culture Lai Mohammed has expressed that it is a thing of honor that Nigerians can now travel via rail safe and comfortably under the president Muhammadu Buhari-led administration The Minister who spoke at a press briefing on Monday listed the rail projects that have been achieved and are still underway. He noted that the administration has done well in terms of Infrastructure. He said: “We are proud that in our time, Nigerians are once again able to travel by rail, this time in total comfort and safety.“Lagos-Ibadan, Abuja-Kaduna, Warri-Itakpe-Ajaokuta and Abuja Metroline are shining examples of…
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Ubi Franklin calls out Bovi for talking about him and his kids while hosting the Headies as he warns that anyone who insults him again will get the Will Smith treatment
Talent manager cum blogger, Ubi Franklin has taken to Instagram to warn comedians particularly Bovi who are fond of mocking him and bringing his kids into their joke. Sharing a video of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock for mocking his wife Jada Pinkett Smith at the Oscars, he warned that anyone who insults him from now on will get the same treatment. He opined that comedy shouldn’t be used as a decoy to disrespect people on National TV. Calling out Bovi, he stated that the comedian made a nasty joke about him and his kids at 2021 Headies, at a time…
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If loving a person always puts you in bad light, it will eventually END you – Uti Nwachukwu reacts to Will Smith’s outburst at the Oscars
Actor Uti Nwachukwu has also reacted to Will Smith’s outburst against Chris Rock at the Oscars last night. Will Smith slapped Chris after he made a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkette. Will’s outburst came as a surprise as it happened right in the middle of an award ceremony. Uti in a post shared on his Instagram page, said he first thought the incident was a staged when he saw the clips. He added that if it wasn’t staged, then Will’s love for Jada can be his end. In his opinion, loving someone who puts you in a bad light,…
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Will Smith Offers Public Apology to Chris Rock for Oscars Slap: ‘I Was Emotional, Out of Line and I Was Wrong’
Will Smith has issued an apology after slapping Chris Rock on the Oscars stage Sunday night. “Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally,” Smith wrote. “I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. There…
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