Abuja–Kaduna Train Service To Resume Next Week — NRC

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Back on Track: Abuja - Kaduna Train Service Set to Resume After Suspension

In a welcome development for commuters and stakeholders, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the imminent resumption of the Abuja, Kaduna passenger train service, following a month-long suspension triggered by a derailment incident on August 26.

The derailment, which occurred near Asham shortly after departure from Abuja, raised serious safety concerns and prompted an immediate halt to operations along the vital corridor.

MORNING BRIEFING | AT THIS TIME

Morning Brief: Nigeria and the World at Dawn Sunday, September 28, 2025

As the sun rises over Nigeria and the world, the headlines reflect a mix of diplomatic resolve, economic tremors, and journalistic introspection.

In Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the nation's commitment to global peace by calling for the total elimination of nuclear weapons.

Former French President Sarkosy sentenced to five years imprisonment

From Élysée to Incarceration: Sarkozy's Stunning Fall

In a historic and dramatic turn of events, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison by a Paris court for criminal conspiracy linked to his 2007 presidential campaign.

The ruling, delivered on September 25, 2025, marks the first time in modern French history that a former head of state faces actual jail time rather than a suspended sentence.

Girl, 14, dies after undergoing breast and butt lift surgery without her father's knowledge

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Tragedy in Durango - The Death of Paloma Nicole Arellano Escobedo

In a deeply unsettling case that has sparked outrage across Mexico and beyond, 14-year-old Paloma Nicole Arellano Escobedo died on September 20, 2025, following a series of clandestine cosmetic surgeries that were allegedly performed without her father's knowledge or legal consent.

The procedures included breast augmentation, liposuction, and a Brazilian Butt Lift, high-risk surgeries even for adults, let alone a minor.

Unemployment Key Driver Of ‘Japa’ Syndrome In Nigeria, Says Ex-Lawmaker

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Unemployment as the Key Driver of ‘Japa’ Syndrome in Nigeria - Insights from Ex-Lawmaker Nkoyo Toyo

In a candid interview on Channels Television’s “The Morning Brief,” former House of Representatives member Nkoyo Toyo offered a sobering diagnosis of Nigeria’s escalating emigration trend, popularly known as the “Japa” syndrome.

Toyo, who once represented the Calabar-Odukpani Federal Constituency of Cross River State, attributed the phenomenon primarily to the country’s deepening unemployment crisis.

Former stripper finds solace in Church after marrying a Pastor

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Redemption in the Spotlight: A Former Stripper’s Journey to Faith and Acceptance

Amy Mevorach’s story is one of transformation, identity, and the quiet struggle for acceptance within the walls of faith.

Once a college student trying to make ends meet, Amy briefly worked as a stripper, a decision born of necessity, not desire.

Years later, she married a Presbyterian man who was training to become a pastor. Their union marked the beginning of a complex journey that would intertwine shame, silence, and spiritual awakening.

Flood disaster: States intensify action as 232 die, 121,000 displaced

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A Nation Underwater: Nigeria’s Flood Crisis Deepens as States Scramble for Relief

In a harrowing testament to the escalating climate crisis and infrastructural vulnerability, Nigeria is reeling from one of its deadliest flood disasters in recent memory.

As of September 20, 2025, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed that 232 lives have been lost and over 121,000 people displaced across the country.

2027: Ganduje Makes Political Comeback, Rallies Kano APC Leaders

Abdullahi Ganduje, Fmr. National Chairman, APC

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Ganduje’s Political Resurgence and Kano APC’s 2027 Strategy

In a dramatic return to the political stage, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and two-term governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has reemerged with strategic intent ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.

Just three months after resigning from his role as APC National Chairman, Ganduje convened a closed-door meeting with Kano APC stakeholders in Abuja, signaling a renewed push to reclaim political dominance in the state.

Chimamanda Adichie opens up on depression, writing struggles and finding her voice again

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Reclaiming Her Voice Through Grief, Silence, and the Power of Fiction

In a candid and deeply moving revelation, celebrated Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has opened up about a decade-long creative silence marked by depression, personal loss, and the painful erosion of her writing voice.

Known for her literary masterpieces such as Purple Hibiscus, Half of a Yellow Sun, and Americanah, Adichie’s absence from the world of fiction was not a retreat but a battle, a quiet war waged within the confines of grief and self-doubt.

AMA EBONY | THE PROPOSAL TRAP | SECOND EDITION

I AM AMA EBONY

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Episode 2: The Proposal Trap

Synopsis:

Ama Ebony is approached by Kunle, a charming final-year law student who believes her provocative appearance signals an easy conquest. He publicly declares his interest, but Ama quickly realizes he’s more interested in ego than connection. Through a series of confrontations and reflections, Ama dismantles Kunle’s assumptions and teaches him that love is not about appearances or dominance, but about depth and mutual respect.

Bandits storm Zamfara mosque during Friday prayers and shoot multiple worshippers dead

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Terror at Dawn - Bandits Storm Zamfara Mosque, Kill Worshippers During Prayers

In the early hours of Friday, September 26, 2025, a wave of terror swept through Yandoto village in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Nigeria, as armed bandits stormed a mosque during dawn prayers and opened fire on worshippers.

The attack, which occurred around 5:00 a.m., left at least five people dead and several others wounded. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic and horrifying, with gunmen firing indiscriminately at the congregation before abducting an unspecified number of worshippers and retreating into the surrounding forest.

Eight k!lled, many injured as illegal mining site collapses in Zamfara

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Tragedy Beneath the Earth: The Zamfara Mining Collapse

In the early hours of Thursday, September 25, 2025, a grim tragedy unfolded in Jabaka, a community within Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Nigeria.

An illegal mining site, long operating outside the bounds of regulation and safety, collapsed suddenly around 8 a.m., claiming the lives of at least eight individuals and leaving many others injured and trapped beneath the rubble.

Sultan, Kwankwaso, Oyinlola, Duke attend Ladoja’s coronation in Ibadan

The newly crowned Olubadan, Oba Ladoja. Photo: Olaolu

A Crown of Legacy: Rashidi Ladoja Ascends as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland

In a moment steeped in tradition and history, the ancient city of Ibadan witnessed the coronation of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.

The ceremony, held on Friday, September 26, 2025, marked the culmination of a long and distinguished journey through the intricate chieftaincy hierarchy unique to Ibadan, a system that has long been admired for its orderly and inclusive succession process.