Injuries reported after Abuja-Kaduna train derailment and other top news
Here’s a summary of major developments across Nigeria. Several passengers were injured when a train derailed along the Abuja-Kaduna route, disrupting travel. Reno Omokri warned that Atiku Abubakar could lose political support if he selects Peter Obi as his running mate. Bola Tinubu swore in Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, while the Edo State Government ordered arrests after a bullying incident. In Lagos, content creator Onyinyechi Nwachukwu voiced concerns over long BRT queues.
What we know
- Passengers were injured after a train derailed on the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor, halting service and affecting travel between the Federal Capital Territory and Kaduna State.
- Reno Omokri stated that choosing Peter Obi as a running mate could cost Atiku Abubakar political support in Adamawa State during the 2027 election.
- Bola Tinubu administered the oath of office to Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
- The Edo State Government ordered the arrest and prosecution of students involved in a viral bullying incident at Igbinedion Education Centre.
- Onyinyechi Nwachukwu highlighted the return of long BRT queues in Ikorodu, questioning the availability of buses despite government assurances.
