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“I Take Full Responsibility,” Says NRC MD After Train Accident
According to Nivo News, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Kayode Opeifa, has accepted full responsibility for Tuesday’s derailment of an Abuja–Kaduna passenger train shortly after departing from Abuja. Speaking on a live interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday, Opeifa assured Nigerians that investigations into the incident would be thorough, transparent, and aimed at preventing future occurrences.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
“As the Managing Director and Chief Executive, I take full responsibility,” Opeifa declared. “When it comes to safety, there is no room for indifference. Once something like this happens, the chief executive must own it — and I do.”
The NRC chief disclosed that no fatalities were recorded, describing the outcome as a “near miss,” but confirmed that four passengers sustained serious injuries while two others were treated and discharged. He added that all 618 passengers on board would be contacted to monitor their post-trauma well-being.
Opeifa emphasized that such an incident should never have happened, pledging that the corporation would intensify safety measures across all rail corridors. He cited the recent shutdown of the Warri–Itakpe route for major track repairs as proof of the NRC’s commitment to operational safety.
Asked if sabotage was suspected, Opeifa declined to comment, saying it would be premature to preempt the findings of the ongoing investigation by the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB). He assured Nigerians that the Abuja–Kaduna corridor remains under close surveillance by the military, with no recent cases of vandalism or terrorist attacks reported along the route.
The NRC boss explained that the NSIB would first declare the derailment site open for reconstruction before a full safety audit is conducted to determine when train services will resume. He projected that once clearance is given, repairs should take no longer than 30 days.
The derailment, which occurred around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, caused panic among passengers, with witnesses describing a chaotic scramble to safety. In response, the NRC suspended operations on the Abuja–Kaduna line pending the conclusion of the investigation.
Opeifa further dismissed claims that the trains were poorly maintained, confirming that refunds have already been processed for all affected passengers. He noted that technical staff, working alongside the NSIB and other agencies, have been deployed to the site to conduct a full assessment.
The Abuja–Kaduna rail line has experienced previous incidents, including a derailment near Kubwa in January 2023, though no casualties were recorded at the time.
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FROM BEHIND BARS! Uwazuruike Drops Bombshell: Nnamdi Kanu Is Recruiting Igbo Youth For Violence From Prison!.
Ralph Uwazuruike, an agitator for the Biafran nation, has accused Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), of continuing to recruit Igbo youths for violent activities from his prison cell in Sokoto. Uwazuruike claims that this ongoing recruitment is directly responsible for the deaths of many young people.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Call to Action: He urged Igbo leaders and the pan-Igbo organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, to travel to Sokoto to demand that Kanu cease his recruitment efforts.
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Opposition to Violence: Uwazuruike emphasized his own aversion to violence and questioned how someone serving a life sentence for terrorism can continue to mobilize youths for such causes.
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Advocacy for Amnesty: He questioned why IPOB members cannot renounce violence and seek government amnesty and rehabilitation, similar to the programs offered to repentant terrorists and bandits in northern Nigeria.
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Context of Allegations: Uwazuruike’s comments appear to be prompted by recent social media videos featuring hooded, armed militants who claim loyalty to Kanu and threaten further violence in the South East to secure his release.
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Leadership Changes: These concerns also follow reports that Kanu has restructured his leadership team from prison and initiated a vague “100-man-project”.
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THE VIRAL REBUTTAL! APC Chieftain Ayekooto Fires Back: Remi Tinubu’s Advice Was Not For Yahoo-Boys Or Obidients!.
APC chieftain Ayekooto Akindele has defended First Lady Remi Tinubu regarding her controversial advice to women about engaging in small-scale businesses, such as selling roasted corn, akara, and kuli-kuli. Akindele clarified that this guidance was not intended for internet fraudsters or supporters of Peter Obi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Target Audience: The advice was specifically aimed at individuals living at or below the poverty line who seek to earn an honest living while maintaining their dignity.
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Defense of Small Businesses: Akindele argued that the businesses mentioned by the First Lady are daily necessities patronized by almost every household in Nigeria.
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Critique of Critics: He claimed that those criticizing the advice, including “Yahoo-boys” and “ObiDENTs,” view such work as beneath them because they aspire to high-level trade like selling cars, rather than starting with small-scale ventures.
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Advocacy for Honest Labor: The APC chieftain emphasized that these small enterprises provide a path to earning a livelihood without resorting to immoral activities or cybercrime.
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has expressed deep sorrow and shock over the assassination of its Benue State Chairman, Ardo Risku, and is demanding that security agencies launch a comprehensive investigation to ensure the perpetrators face justice.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Context of the Attack: MACBAN reported that Risku was killed shortly after attending a security meeting requested by Ohimini Local Government officials to discuss regional peace and stability.
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The Incident: Approximately an hour after the meeting, Risku and an associate were intercepted and fatally shot in Okudu village.
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Premeditation Concerns: The association views the killing as a “dastardly and deeply disturbing act” and highlighted that the timing, immediately following a peace-oriented security meeting, suggests the attack may have been premeditated.
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Pattern of Violence: MACBAN noted that this incident follows a recent attack on the deceased’s son, a lawyer, in a village last week, further supporting the need for a thorough and transparent investigation.
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Broader Impact: The association emphasized that targeting community leaders and peace advocates actively sabotages efforts toward dialogue and peaceful coexistence.
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Commitment to Peace: Despite this tragedy, MACBAN reaffirmed its dedication to collaborating with government and security institutions to resolve national security concerns and offered condolences to the victim’s family and the Benue State chapter.
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