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    Speaker Abbas Mourns 19 People Killed in Zamfara Bridge Accident

    September 15, 2025 (updated September 15, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of 19 people in an accident at a bridge in Gummi Local Government of Zamfara State over the weekend. The victims, comprising family members of a new couple and wedding guests, were reportedly killed when their bus plunged into a river from a... Read more

    Category: Human Angle, Metro, Top Stories

    Zulum Commissions Nursing College, Teachers’ Quarters, Market Shops in Gwoza

    September 15, 2025 (updated September 15, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    …Approves recruitment of 50 nurses for Gwoza General Hospital By Lami Awal Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Monday commissioned three major projects in Gwoza Local Government Area, aimed at strengthening healthcare, education, and commerce in the insurgency-hit community. The projects include the new Gwoza College of Nursing and Midwifery, a block of 20 modern teachers’ quarters, and 200... Read more

    Category: Homes & Property, Metro

    Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment: FG to Release Report on Cause Within 23 Days

    September 3, 2025 (updated September 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment: FG to Release Report on Cause Within 23 Days Abuja – The Federal Government has assured that the findings on the Abuja–Kaduna train derailment of August 26, 2025, will be made public in 23 days, following an independent probe by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB). The passenger train, designated AK1, derailed at Asham Train Station around... Read more

    Category: Metro

    No Sabotage in Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment – Transport Minister

    September 1, 2025 (updated September 1, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    …20 passengers injured, NRC apologizes to journalists, FG to link Abuja to Warri rail line ABUJA—Minister of Transportation, Senator Saidu Ahmed Alkali, has assured Nigerians that last week’s Abuja-Kaduna train derailment was not caused by sabotage, stressing that rail travel remains safe across the country. Speaking in Abuja alongside the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Mr. Kayode... Read more

    Category: Metro, Travel & Tourism

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