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Kogi: Passengers of derailed train evacuated to safety – CP

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Kogi: Passengers of derailed train evacuated to safety – CP

Kogi: Passengers of derailed train evacuated to safety – CP

The Kogi Police Command on Sunday confirmed that all the passengers of the the train that derailed in Kogi forest have been safely evacuated.

The state Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr Akeem Yusuf, made this known in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja.

The I’ll fated train reportedly plying the Warri-Itakpe route unfortunately derailed in Kogi forest between Ajaokuta and Itakpe towns, forcing the passengers to be stranded.

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It was said to had left Warri early morning of Sunday but got derailed at around 12 p.m inside the forest, a situation which reportedly instilled fear in the passengers.

But Yusuf said: “When we got the destress call, I immediately dispatch a team of rescue team that rushed to the forest to give them cover.

“We didn’t take the report with laxity but ensured that the passengers and the train crew got the desired security cover.

“Our plans were to ensure no criminal element take advantage of the situation to do anything funny and God helping us nothing funny happened.

“I can boldly tell you that all the passengers have been evacuated to safety without any cause for alarm,” he said.

Yusuf said that what was left at the scene was the wagons of the train, but all the passengers were made to proceed with their journey without any hindrance.

The police boss commended his officers and men that successfully conducted the rescue operations alongside other security operatives in the state. 

Kogi: Passengers of derailed train evacuated to safety – CP

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Tito Jackson, Michael Jackson’s Brother and Jackson 5 Member, Dies at 70; Nigerians Pay Tribute

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Tito Jackson, Michael Jackson’s Brother and Jackson 5 Member, Dies at 70; Nigerians Pay Tribute

Tito Jackson, renowned as a member of the iconic Jackson 5 and the older brother of Michael Jackson, has passed away at the age of 70. His death has sparked a wave of mourning among fans in Nigeria and around the world.

Tito’s contributions to music and his role in the Jackson 5, a group that revolutionized pop music, are being remembered fondly.

Tributes are pouring in as fans and fellow musicians celebrate his legacy and the significant impact he had on the music industry.

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Yobe Govt Donates N100m to Support Borno Flood Victims

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Yobe Govt Donates N100m to Support Borno Flood Victims

Yobe State Governor, His Excellency Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, has extended a N100 million donation to the Borno State Government to aid victims of the recent Maiduguri floods. The announcement was made during a sympathy visit to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum in Maiduguri on Saturday.

In addition to the state donation, Governor Buni also pledged a personal contribution of food items worth N50 million to assist those affected by the floods. He described the humanitarian crisis as devastating and urged everyone to come forward with support.

“Yobe and Borno states are like twins, sharing similar hardships. We must stand by each other in times of need,” Buni stated.

The Yobe Governor also expressed condolences for those who lost their lives in the disaster and wished a quick recovery for the injured.

Governor Zulum expressed gratitude to Governor Buni and the people of Yobe State for their generosity and solidarity. He highlighted the strong bond between the two states, noting that Buni’s administration has further strengthened the unity between Borno and Yobe.

“The people of Yobe and Borno are one family, and this support reinforces that connection. We deeply appreciate the gesture,” Zulum said.

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Atiku, Fubara Arrive Benin for PDP’s Edo Gubernatorial Campaign Finale

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Atiku, Fubara Arrive Benin for PDP’s Edo Gubernatorial Campaign Finale

Ahead of the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial elections, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftains, including 2023 presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, have arrived in Benin for the party’s campaign grand finale.

Joining Atiku is Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, both of whom are in Edo to bolster support for the party’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo, ahead of the September 21 election.

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The grand finale rally, set to take place in Oredo, Benin City, marks the PDP’s final push to secure victory in the closely watched gubernatorial race.

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