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Families Of Kidnapped Train Passengers Groan, Appeal To Bandits

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The families of passengers kidnapped from the bombed Abuja-Kaduna train are pleading with their abductors to allow them to negotiate the release of their relations.

Terrorists had attacked the train on March 28, leading to the death of no fewer than eight persons; 26 persons were injured while over 160 passengers, according to the Nigerian Railway Corporation, could not be accounted for.

However, in a video last week, the terrorists said the government knew what they wanted, threatening to kill those in custody if their demands were not met.

But addressing journalists on Thursday in Abuja, one of the abducted family members, Aliyu Mohammed, begged the terrorists to give room for families to negotiate the release of their loved ones.

Mohammed, who lamented that no government agency had reached out to them since the incident, stated that the families, and not the government, would bear the brunt should anything untoward happen to the victims.

He stated, “We are begging and pleading with the kidnappers to provide room for dialogue so we can negotiate the release of our loved ones.”

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President Tinubu Congratulates Dele Alake On 68th Birthday

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President Bola Tinubu congratulates the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, on his 68th birthday.

President Tinubu celebrates his long-time ally, buddy, brother and invaluable partner for his support throughout his political journey as Senator, Governor of Lagos State, Presidential candidate and President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The President says he cherishes working closely and collaboratively with Alake in more than three decades.

The President thanks Alake for his candid counseling and unwavering support, which have provided invaluable guidance during challenging times in public office.

He notes that Alake’s staying power in the various roles he has handled in his lifetime has been rooted in his honesty, passion, tact, determination and exceptional public relations.

President Tinubu is confident that the Minister will continue to uphold his high standards of excellence in service to the nation.

He joins family, friends, and well-wishers in offering prayers for Alake’s continued success and well-being.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Local Government Election Holds In Rivers Despite Police Absence [PHOTOS]

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The local government election in Rivers State is currently underway, notwithstanding the notable absence of police personnel to oversee the process.

Sources reveal that sensitive materials have been successfully distributed across various local government areas.

Governor Siminalayi Fubara remains resolute in his determination to conduct the election, despite escalating tensions within the state.

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JUST IN: Explosion Rocks Rivers APC Secretariat As Local Government Poll Holds

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An explosion occurred at the Tony Okocha-led secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, located along Aba Road, Port Harcourt, on Saturday, October 5, 2024, during the local government election.

The explosion damaged the gate and doors of the secretariat, along with other property. According to Tony Okocha, Chairman of the APC faction in Rivers State, “About 3:20am some gun-trotting young men with their explosives and all that, came here and dropped the first explosive,” but when it did not detonate, “they came back the second time to burn the structure – look at the security house is gone.”

Okocha alleged that the attack was politically motivated, accusing Governor Siminalayi Fubara of responsibility. He stated, “It was deliberate to see how they can annihilate us, it is deliberate to see how they can embarrass us, it is deliberate to see how they can decimate us.”

Despite the incident, accreditation and voting have commenced in several polling centres around Port Harcourt City.

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