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Author: Chinedu Ibeakanma

Chinedu Ibeakanma is a trained journalist. He holds a masters degree in Mass Communication and you’ll often find him writing breaking news stories on politics, sports, business, lifestyle, and other interesting beats. Chinedu is also a broadcaster and when he is not in the studio, you will find him analysing critical issues that affect humanity
Names of 398 Passengers On Board Bombed Abuja-Kaduna Train [Full list]
30Mar By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Transportation

Names of 398 Passengers On Board Bombed Abuja-Kaduna Train [Full list]

Train Names of 398 victims, who boarded the ill-fated Abuja-Kaduna train, have emerged. Recalled that on Monday night, some gunmen suspected to be terrorists bombed the Abuja-Kaduna train between Katari and Rigina axis, leaving hundreds of passengers dead in the attack. Reports say that during the attack, many passengers were said to have been initially kidnapped, including Zamfara State former deputy Governor, Mallam Ibrahim Wakkala Liman. Others were shot dead and an unascertained number of the passengers also sustained various degrees of injury as a result of gunshots. Read Also: Terrorists Bomb Abuja-Kaduna Rail Track, Attack Train Passengers Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transportation, disclosed that no fewer than eight persons were killed during the terrorists’ ...
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Terrorists Bomb Abuja-Kaduna Rail Track, Attack Train Passengers
29Mar By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Security, Transportation

Terrorists Bomb Abuja-Kaduna Rail Track, Attack Train Passengers

Gunmen Suspected terrorists on Monday evening bombed Abuja-Kaduna rail tracks and attacked a train with about 970 passengers onboard. It was gathered that the Kaduna-bound train derailed after the explosive device planted by the terrorists went off underneath one of the coaches. Anas Iro Danmusa, who claimed to be a passenger on the train, said the attackers shot at the train and that passengers hid under the seats to avoid being hit by bullets. “Villagers along Abuja-Kaduna road called to confirm hearing multiple gunshots and attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train by terrorists,” Shehu Sani, a former Nigerian senator from Kaduna State said on Twitter. Read Also: Bandits Attack Kaduna Airport, Stop A Lagos-Bound Aircraft, Kill One The passengers were later rescued by Nigerian ...
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APC Can’t Clear PDP’s 16-Year Rot In Four Years – Lai Mohammed
29Mar By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Uncategorized

APC Can’t Clear PDP’s 16-Year Rot In Four Years – Lai Mohammed

Lai Mohammed The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government has been unable to resolve some of the country’s challenges because of the rot it inherited from the 16-year misrule of the Peoples Democratic Party. Mohammed, therefore, argued that the PDP had no right to attack the APC as doing so would be like a bed wetter mocking the person washing the soiled bedspread. The minister said this at a press conference in Abuja on Monday. He said Nigeria would have been able to benefit from the rise in the cost of petrol but the PDP never repaired any of the refineries while in power. Mohammed added that the Dangote refinery would be inaugurated this year and will be evidence of the business friendly environment created...
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Kaduna Airport Attack Is Bid To Re-Enact Afghanistan Here — Afenifere
28Mar By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
News, Nigeria

Kaduna Airport Attack Is Bid To Re-Enact Afghanistan Here — Afenifere

Afenifere The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, yesterday, described the invasion of Kaduna airport by terrorists, on Saturday, as an indication of how bad the security situation in Nigeria has gotten. Afenifere, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, lamented that what happened in Kaduna on the day the All Progressives Congress, APC, was having its national convention in Abuja was a warning that some people want to re-enact the Afghanistan situation in Nigeria. Terrorists, allegedly numbering about 200, invaded Kaduna airport on Saturday, March 26, 2022, killing one person and wounding many. It also forced the delay in the taking-off of flights, including the one that was about going to Lagos. Read Also: Bandits Attack Kaduna Airp...
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Buhari Knocks PDP Over APC Convention Criticism
28Mar By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
News, Nigeria

Buhari Knocks PDP Over APC Convention Criticism

President Buhari The President, Muhammadu Buhari, Sunday in Abuja, formally congratulated the Abdullahi Adamu-led 79-member National Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress that emerged at the justconcluded convention in Abuja.He also said the unity of members put on display puts the party on a firmer footing for victory in next year, 2023, General Elections. This is according to a statement signed on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, titled ‘President Buhari welcomes new APC leaders, commends members for Abuja show of unity.” Buhari who returned to the Convention ground at the Eagle Square, Sunday morning, along with the Vice President and the Senate President to witness and celebrate the inauguration of the elected party e...
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Osun 2022: INEC Releases Final List Of Gubernatorial Candidates
27Mar By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Osun 2022: INEC Releases Final List Of Gubernatorial Candidates

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates eligible to participate in the July 16 gubernatorial election in Osun State. It was earlier reported that three political parties, AA, APGA and ADC were stepped down by INEC for not meeting the guidelines.The candidates by political parties for the July 16, Osun gubernatorial election are:National Rescue Mission (NRM) – Abede Adetona SamuelSocial Democratic Party (SDP) – Omigbodun OyegokeLabor Party (LP) – Oyelekan AkingbadeAction Peoples Party (APP) – Adebayo Adeolu ElishaAllied Peoples Movement (APM)– Awoyemi OluwatayoAfrican Action Congress (AAC)– Awojide Peter SegunPeoples Democratic Party (PDP) – Senator Nurudeen Ademola AdelekeAll Progressives Congress (APC)– Adegboyega OyetolaAccor...
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Bandits Attack Kaduna Airport, Stop A Lagos-Bound Aircraft, Kill One
27Mar By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism, Violence

Bandits Attack Kaduna Airport, Stop A Lagos-Bound Aircraft, Kill One

Terrorists prevent aircraft’s take-off, kill one at Kaduna airport Suspected terrorists invaded the Kaduna International Airport located in Igabi Local Government Area the Kaduna State on Saturday. The attackers, numbering over 200 were said to have taken over the airport. The development caused panic at the airport as the suspected terrorists reportedly killed one security official of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency. The attack, it was gathered forced the authority to temporarily shut down activities while the military battled the suspected terrorists. A source who confided in our correspondent said the terrorists insisted on shutting down the airport. Following the presence of the terrorists on the runway area of the airport, workers attached to the airport...
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Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of Diezani Allison Madueke’s Land In Lekki To FG
26Mar By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Corruption, Judiciary, News, Nigeria

Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of Diezani Allison Madueke’s Land In Lekki To FG

Justice Akintayo Aluko of a Federal High Court in Lagos, on Friday, directed the Federal Government to permanently take over a vacant plot of land linked to a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke. Justice Aluko’s order of the final forfeiture of the land located at Plot 13, Block I, Oniru Chieftaincy Family Private Estate, Lekki, Lagos, after listening to an application to that effect from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The application was filed by Ansalem B. Ozioko on behalf of the Head of Legal Section of the EFCC and argued by Abbas Mohammed, a Legal Officer in the Commission. It would be recalled that Justice Babs Kuewuni of the same court had on May 15, 2018, granted an interim forfeiture of the said land. In his rul...
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Ghana Vs Nigeria WCQ End in a Draw as Aina, Uzoho shine
26Mar By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Sports, World Cup, Youths

Ghana Vs Nigeria WCQ End in a Draw as Aina, Uzoho shine

The Super Eagles on Friday held the Black stars of Ghana to a goalless draw. The match which held in Kumasi stadium had both sides waste a few chances in front of goal. Super Eagles goalie Francis Uzoho pulled off an amazing show after stopping shots from Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew in the first half. Torino defender Ola Aina also had an impressive performance in the game. See Also: Super Eagles Open Camp With Six Players The return leg will be played on 29th March in Abuja. The winner of the match will join other African contingents at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Source: Pulse News
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APC Bars Political Appointees From Voting At National Convention
25Mar By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

APC Bars Political Appointees From Voting At National Convention

The All Progressives Congress has barred political appointees from voting at its national convention holding on Saturday. The party made this known in a press statement on Thursday. The statement was titled, ‘Attention to political office holders who were elected as delegates’. It read, “The National Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee of APC has declared that all political appointees who were elected as delegates to the National Convention slated for 26/3/2022 SHALL NOT VOTE in view of the controversy surrounding Section 84 (12) of the Electoral Act,2022. “However, political appointees can still attend as observers.” The Senate had earlier unanimously rejected Electoral Act Amendment Bill sent by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). ...
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