Lawmakers issue 48-hour ultimatum Minister to explain cause of incident Eko Hot Blog highlights growing public concern The House of Representatives has given the Minister of Transportation 48 hours to appear and explain the recent derailment of the Abuja-Kaduna train. According to a report by Eko Hot Blog, the summon came after strong reactions from … Read more
Abuja–Kaduna Train Derailment: NRC Moves Recovered Coaches to Idu Station for Assessment Recovers Locomotive, Four Coaches After One Week Sets Up Incident Desk, Reaches Over 500 Passengers The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it has made significant progress in recovery operations following the derailment of an Abuja–Kaduna bound train on August 26, 2025. Eko Hot … Read more
Fresh Update Emerges On Abuja-Kaduna Train Mishap. Investigators secure evidence, final report due within 30 days. NRC suspends services, promises refunds for affected passengers. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has confirmed that 12 passengers sustained injuries during the Abuja-Kaduna train derailment that occurred last week. The Director General of the Bureau, Captain Alex Badeh, … Read more
Senator Alkali Assures Quick Restoration of Abuja-Kaduna Train Line The minister revealed the locomotive involved was hauling eight coaches at the time of the accident Alkali praised the security forces and other stakeholders for their efforts in safeguarding passengers The Minister of Transport, Senator Said Alkali, has assured that, all things being equal, the suspended … Read more
Resuming Abuja-Kaduna Train Operations Now Will Be Insensitive – FG EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has stated that it cannot recommence the Abuja-Kaduna train services for now because it will be insensitive to the plight of families whose loved ones are still in captivity. The Minister of Transportation, Muazu Sambo … Read more
Abuja-Kaduna Train: Terrorists Release Four More Victims EKO HOT BLOG reports that terrorists who attacked an AK9 Train in Kaduna state on March 28 have released four more hostages in their custody. Among the released hostages include an 85-year-old woman, Hajiya Halimatu Atta and and her 53-year-old daughter, Adama Aliyu. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
Abuja-Kaduna Train Operations Won’t Run Till All Kidnapped Victims Are Free – FG EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government on Wednesday said the Abuja-Kaduna rail line will not resume until all those kidnapped by bandits in March are rescued and reunited with their families. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Lekki Residents Charges … Read more
Terrorists have freed four more abducted Kaduna-Abuja train victims. EKO HOT BLOG reports that four more abducted passengers of the Abuja- Kaduna train attack have been freed. The cheering news was relayed to the media by a family source on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Tears As 16 Passengers Killed, 4 Injured In Lagos … Read more
Mamu disclosed that the seven released hostages have been handed over to the military and that they were in their way to Kaduna Among the freed passengers according to Mamu, include the son of the Chairman of Northern Elders Forum, Professor Ango Abdullahi… EDITOR’S PICK Scores Killed As NAF Airstrikes Targeting Bandits ‘Mistakenly’ Hit Civilians … Read more
Bandits threaten to slaughter victims after 24 hours …But they said they are giving us till Wednesday, that if there was nothing concrete from those that are interested in the negotiation, they will start slaughtering some of the victims. EDITOR’S PICK: Plights Continues In PDP As Wike Rejects One-On-One Meeting With Atiku Sanwo-Olu Applauded On … Read more
He said the Abuja-Kaduna train attack victims were released on Saturday afternoon at a forest, and have been flown to Abuja, the nation’s capital The attack occurred on March 28 at Dutse forest in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, leaving eight people killed and 26 others injured EDITOR’S PICK Roots TV Founder, Kachikwu, … Read more
The terrorists have released several videos of the victims since the abduction took place In the latest video, the captives called on the Federal Government to accede to the demands of their captors EDITOR’S PICK Bauchi Gov Moves To Reclaim Gov’ship Ticket, After Losing Presidential Bid IPOB, Obigbo Killings Made Wike Lose PDP Presidential Primary … Read more
Bandits Say They Rejected Millions Offered As Ransom For Kidnapped Passengers Of Abuja-Kaduna Train Tells FG To Release Their Children Arrested In Nasarawa State EDITOR’S PICK: FG Orders Resumption Of Abuja-Kaduna Train, Cancels Dawn & Dusk Operations Train Attack: Victims’ Families Warn NRC Against Resumption, Threaten Showdown Abuja-Kaduna Train: 163 Passengers, 7 Crew Members Untraceable … Read more
The NRC announced earlier in the week that it will resume services on May 23, a situation that did not augur well with the victims’ families… Gunmen had on March 28 used explosives to kill nine passengers and injured others while kidnapping about 50 victims… EDITOR’S PICK Accountant General Suspended Over Alleged ₦80bn Fraud EFCC … Read more
NRC said the Abuja-Kaduna train service will return with greater security measures and without the early morning and the night train operations The statement said “additional security measures are being put in place at both the train stations and the track EDITOR’S PICK ‘You’re Not Fit For President’ – Nigerians React After Atiku Deletes Tweets … Read more
Abuja-Kaduna train attack victims images have been released …Family members demand action from NSA, identify abducted relatives EDITOR’S PICK: [BREAKING] 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up On ‘Contesting’ For President [BREAKING] 2023: Protesters Storm Jonathan’s Office In Abuja, Ask Him To Join Presidential Race BREAKING: INEC Speaks On Postponing 2023 Elections EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
NRC has revealed that 21 passengers are still missing after the Abuja–Kaduna train attack He said that seven coaches have been recovered while the Corporation had intensified efforts towards restoration of the services EDITOR’S PICK: Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack: Abuja Imam Sheikh Khalid Suspended Over ‘Anti-Govt’ Sermon BREAKING: 146 Abuja-Kaduna Train Passengers Unreachable -NRC Nnamdi Kanu … Read more
Reps have Urged Nigerians to carry arms, defend themselves over rising insecurity in the country. Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Ado Doguwa, asked the government to allow Nigerians to bear arms in self-defence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the House of Representatives in reaction to the increasing terrorist attack in the … Read more
Following the Abuja-Kaduna Train attack on Monday, the Islamic group has called on the security operatives to be more proactive. MURIC said this while reacting to the latest bandits’ attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its director and founder, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the Islamic group urged security agencies to … Read more
Kaduna State Government has disclosed that 362 passengers boarded, eight bodies recovered, 16 were injured in the Abuja-Kaduna Train attack The passenger manifest does not include NRC staff and security officials who were on board. EDITOR’S PICK: Terrorists Bomb Abuja-Kaduna Rail Track, Attack Train With 970 Passengers Onboard – (VIDEO) 200 Terrorists Attack Kaduna Airport, … Read more