President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, expressed concern over the kidnapping in Kaduna and Niger States, largely targeted at students. He has therefore directed the military, police and intelligence agencies to ensure safe and early release of all victims. President Buhari said the disturbing incidents of kidnapping students, mostly in the Northern States, was already threatening to undermine efforts in boosting school enrolments in states that were adjudged educationally backward. The President described kidnapping as cowardly and despicable, condemning it as an assault on affected families and the nation. Kidnapping of students in northern states worries BuhariSelfies, video calls and Chinese documentaries: The things you’ll meet onboard Lagos-Ibadan trainThe Lagos-Ibadan railway was inaugurated recently for a full paid operation by the Nigerian Railway Corporation after about a year of free test-run.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 06, 2021 08:48 UTC