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Nasarawa Residents Begs Tinubu Government To Set Up Abuja-Keffi Train Service
Nasarawa Residents Begs Tinubu Government To Set Up Abuja-Keffi Train Service
Nasarawa residents begs Tinubu Government to set up Abuja-Keffi train service. They said that this would offer citizens an alternative means of transportation.
Some residents of Keffi LGA of Nasarawa have appealed to the federal government to set up a train service linking Abuja to Keffi.
They said that this would offer citizens an alternative means of transportation. They made the appeal on Thursday in Keffi.
Since the commencement of the Abuja-Kaduna train service, some Nigerians plying the route had embraced the alternative transport means, thereby reducing the pressure on vehicular movement on that stretch.
Due to the proximity of Nasarawa to Abuja and with some civil servants preferring to live in cheaper houses in border communities bordering Nasarawa and Abuja, some of the respondents also believed it was not out of place to set up a train service for that corridor to ease the pressure on the highway linking both places.
They added that the move would create alternative transport means for citizens plying that axis, especially workers who had to get to their respective places of work as early as possible.
Segun Damisa, a commuter, said in Keffi that setting up the railway transport service for that route, would be a game-changer.
He added that it would also be a relief for commuters who suffered harrowing traffic gridlocks daily on their way to work in Abuja in the morning and back to their homes in Nasarawa later in the day.
“If the train service is created for this place, it will change everything. It will reduce the suffering people are enduring every day on this Abuja-Keffi highway.
“People will go to work on time and return on time. There won’t be issues of any car failure and accidents will reduce. The train service will also help to reduce the constant gridlock on the road, as many people will leave their cars at home, leave the road and use the train.
“So I want to use this opportunity to appeal to the federal government to work out a train route for this place. It will really go a long way for Nigerians,” he said.
Halima Adamu, a Keffi resident, also clamoured for the Abuja-Keffi train service, noting that it was a more secure means of transport compared to vehicular transportation.
“We keep hearing of how criminals stop vehicles on the highway to steal from passengers and the numerous ‘one-chance’ incidents we often hear. This is aside from the constant accidents on the road.
“But with a train, there is more security. Although it’s not perfect. We heard about the derailment of a train from Abuja to Kaduna recently. So it is not perfect, but it is far safer than road transportation. So we really need it here and hope that the government will listen and take action,” she said.
Nwankwo Benedict said he wanted the train service, as he needed to also experience the success stories commuters of the Abuja-Kaduna train route had been experiencing.
He added that the construction of a railway line from Abuja to Keffi and in future to Lafia and Makurdi would facilitate easy transportation of goods, especially farm produce; hence, the call on the government to seriously consider the idea.
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“A lot of people have been saying it is convenient, comfortable and reliable. I want the government to construct it here so that more Nigerians like myself can believe in and embrace train transportation for good.
“You know we Nigerians rely heavily on road transportation, especially the poor and middle-class Nigerians, as air transport is too expensive.
Train transportation, according to the comments we have heard, will go a long way for this section of Nigerians.
“The good thing is that because of the proximity of Nasarawa to Abuja, this project is doable and feasible and probably cheaper than the Abuja-Kaduna train service.
“From Abuja to Keffi will be probably 30 minutes or thereabouts and the impact on the transportation of people, goods and services, through that route will be massive. For me, it is going to be a win-win situation for the government and the people,” he explained.
Obi, Amaechi, Others Meet In Abuja, Discuss Nigeria’s Democratic Future
Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, on Saturday hosted Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), and other opposition leaders at his Abuja residence.
Victor Umeh, senator representing Anambra central, Achike Udenwa, former governor of Anambra; and Victor Oganku were also at the meeting.
TheCable understands that discussions by the politicians centred on strengthening the opposition front and Nigeria’s democratic future.
Amaechi, Obi and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar are members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and are eyeing the party’s presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections.
The former minister contested the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary and came second behind President Bola Tinubu, who won the party’s ticket.
In March, Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the ADC, said the party was working to adopt a consensus approach in selecting its presidential candidate for the 2027 poll.
Abdullahi said the party had the options of direct primaries and consensus for electing its presidential candidate, adding that indirect primaries were “no longer on the table”, as stipulated in the amended Electoral Act.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Friday, Amaechi said he has positioned himself as a viable contender for the next presidential race on the ADC platform.
Amaechi rejected the call for a consensus arrangement within the ADC ahead of the 2027 poll, insisting that aspirants must be allowed to test their popularity at the ballot.
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He said Nigerians are yearning for competent leadership to address economic hardship and insecurity.
The former governor of Rivers, however, said he would support Abubakar if the former vice-president emerges as the party’s standard-bearer for the 2027 presidential poll.
FG Warns Against Illegal Use Of Ambassador Title, Fake Diplomatic Identities
President Bola Tinubu-led federal government has warned against the rising abuse of diplomatic titles in Nigeria, particularly the illegal use of the designation “Ambassador” by unauthorised individuals and groups.
The warning was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, in Abuja.
“Some of the persons conferred illegally with the Ambassadorial titles unfortunately parade themselves as such in official communications and even in engagements with foreign embassies in Nigeria which has caused serious embarrassment to the federal government.
“The Ministry warns that individuals parading themselves as “Ambassadors” based on such deceitful conferment are engaging in impersonation, which is a criminal offence and therefore strongly cautions all persons involved in such illegalities or parading themselves as Ambassadors to desist forthwith,” the statement said.
The government also raised alarm over the use of fake diplomatic passports, identity cards, vehicle number plates, and other materials bearing the insignia of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by impostors.
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According to the statement, some of those involved in the practice go as far as parading themselves as ambassadors in official correspondence and in dealings with foreign missions in Nigeria, a development it said has embarrassed the country.
It, however, stressed that only the president and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces has the constitutional authority to appoint and accredit ambassadors for Nigeria, adding that no individual, group, or organisation has the power to confer diplomatic titles.
NPF Debunks False Terror Alert In FCT, Arrests Suspect For Incitement
False terror alert in FCT,. The Nigeria Police Force wishes to categorically debunk a viral video circulating on social media alleging an ongoing terrorist attack in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The Force states unequivocally that no such incident occurred, and the claims contained in the video are entirely false, misleading, and malicious.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the video was deliberately curated using misleading footage sourced from online platforms to construct a false narrative aimed at causing panic, inciting public fear, and undermining public confidence in the security architecture of the nation’s capital.
In furtherance of its commitment to maintaining public order, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested one Pam Joseph in connection with the creation and dissemination of the false content. The arrest followed credible intelligence and digital forensic investigations linking the suspect to the origin and circulation of the video.
The Force reiterates that while citizens have the right to freedom of expression, such rights do not extend to the deliberate spread of misinformation capable of threatening public peace and national security. Members of the public are therefore advised to verify information before sharing and to refrain from engaging in activities that may incite fear or disorder.
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The suspect is currently in custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to safeguarding public order and national security, and will continue to monitor digital spaces and take decisive action against individuals who engage in the dissemination of false or misleading information.
DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+) mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
10th April, 2026
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