A train travelling from Kaduna to Abuja has derailed. No casualty has been reported. Shehu Sani wrote: “Kaduna Abuja Train derails; NRC please ensure the security and safety of the stranded passengers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a train travelling from Kaduna to Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory derailed on Friday close to the Kubwa … Read more
An Itakpe-bound train from Warri derailed on Sunday afternoon. The Nigerian Railway Corporation said the passengers and crew were safely evacuated without incident. The corporation suspended operations on the Warri-Itakpe rail line as it probed the derailment. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has announced the suspension of Warri-Itakpe train services. The government, … Read more
Edo Commissioner has given an update on the train attack. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the commissioner for communication in Edo State, Chris Nehikhare on Wednesday revealed the number of people abducted in the attack on the Igueben train station. Nehikhare, while giving an update on the incident, said intelligence report has shown that twenty … Read more
Another Edo train victim has regained freedom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that one of the victims abducted in the attack on Igueben train station in Edo State on Saturday has regained their freedom. This online media platform gathered that the development was confirmed on Tuesday by the Edo State Police Command. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Mourns … Read more
FG has reacted to the kidnap of train passengers by gunmen in Edo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria on Sunday described the kidnapping of train passengers at Tom Ikimi Train Station, Igueben, Edo, as despicable and utterly barbaric. Mr Henshaw Ogubike, the Director of Press and Public Relations, Ministry of … Read more
Atiku has reiterated his call for state police after the attack on a train station in Edo. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has called for Nigeria to adopt the state policing system. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: My Reckless, Stingy Opponents Not Trustworthy, Tinubu Tells Nigerians … Read more
The IGP has deployed armed operatives ahead of the resumption of operations at the Abuja-Kaduna Rail. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has ordered the deployment of armed personnel to safeguard the Abuja-Kaduna rail services. EDITOR’S PICKS World Cup: England Cruise Past Senegal To Reach Quarter-finals Abuja-Kaduna Rail To … Read more
The Abuja-Kaduna rail will resume services on Monday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Railway Corporation, NRC, says the Abuja-Kaduna passenger train service would resume on Monday, with only two return services. Managing Director of the NRC, Fidel Okhiria, made this disclosure in a statement to the Press on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Half Pay: … Read more
FG has increased the fare on the Abuja-Kaduna rail service. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has announced that there will be a hike in the rail service fare as the Abuja-Kaduna train service gets set for resumption. The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo, disclosed this on Sunday while announcing the extension of … Read more
The FG says there is no more night trips on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line. Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government has said there would be no night trips on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line when services resume shortly. EDITOR’S PICKS FG Fixes Date For Resumption Of Abuja-Kaduna Train Services Baby And Toddler Stabbed To … Read more
The FG has fixed a date for the resumption of the Abuja-Kaduna train services. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has decided that train services will resume on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line on Monday, November 28, 2022. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu To Nigerians: Don’t Allow Visionless PDP Near Nigeria’s Commonwealth Again NIS … Read more
Atiku has said state police could have prevented the Kaduna train attack. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said a state policing system could have prevented the unfortunate terrorist attack that led to the abduction and killing of several passengers on a Kaduna-Abuja train. … Read more
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), yesterday, said the early morning Ibadan to Lagos trip was interrupted four times due to vandalised sections of the rail tracks. Eko Hot Blog reports that travellers are stranded as a Lagos-bound train develops a fault in the middle of a forest. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Ethiopian Embassy Bans … Read more
A minister has said the Federal Government did not pay random for the newly-freed train passengers. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Transportation, Mua’zu Sambo, has said the Federal Government did not pay ransom to secure the release of the remaining captives linked to the Abuja-Kaduna train attack. EDITOR’S PICKS Several Supporters March … Read more
The DHQ has revealed how abducted train passengers were rescued. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said the remaining 23 hostages of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack were rescued through a non-kinetic operation. This online media gathered that 23 kidnapped train passengers regained their freedom around 4:00 pm on Wednesday after being … Read more
Mamu has been arrested EKO HOT BLOG reports that the initial negotiator for the release of the abducted Kaduna-bound Train passangers kidnapped on March 28, 2022, Malam Tukur Mamu, has been arrested in Egypt. EDITOR’S PICK: You’re A National Figure, Passionate About Nigeria’s Unity – Buni To Lawan JUST IN: NEMA Recovers Two Dead Bodies … Read more
The Nigeria Railway Corporation has suspended the Lagos-Kano and Ajaokuta train services due to fear of terrorist attacks. EKO HOT BLOG reports that multiple sources in the Ministry of Transportation and the NRC confirmed that the train services would not resume until the security along the Lagos-Kano route and the Ajaokuta train station was … Read more
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Buhari has directed security chiefs to rescue all persons in captivity ….Munguno called for the strengthening of the nation’s borders to curb insecurity. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: IPOB Places Bounty On Fake ESN, Reveals Gunmen Sponsors In South East APC Ticket: Tinubu, Amaechi At War Over 3, 000 Statutory Delegates 2023: Ngige To Make Position On … Read more
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