Homes where fugitives would stay and eat were called âstationsâ or âdepotsâ the owner of the house was the âstation masterâ and the âconductorâ was the person responsible to move slaves from station to station. Those financing the Underground Railroad by donating money, food, and clothing were called âstockholdersâ.
Hot news. News of political figure Goodluck Jonathanâs death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the April 2017 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, the Nigerian president is alive and well.
Is Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari dead or alive? Nigerian officials maintain leader 'alive and well' as protests against death rumours hit capital Abuja. Rumours that Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is dead are persisting, in spite of the presidency's efforts to dismiss such claims. Allegations emerged earlier in January after Buhari, 74, announced he would take a 10-day-long vacation to relax and undergo a medical checkup in the UK.