President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives after fire enveloped a primary school in Niamey, Niger Republic, killing more than 20 children. This is according to a statement issued by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity). “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, families and communities affected by this unfortunate incident. Buhari mourns Niamey fire victimsSelfies, 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. They hijacked an Abuja-bound aircraft, the Nigerian Airways airbus A310, and diverted it to Niger Republic.

Source: Nigerian Tribune April 16, 2021 14:09 UTC