Tag: train

Transportation

NSIB recovers evidence in Warri-Itakpe train derailment probe

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau says it has retrieved critical evidence as investigations into the June 8, 2026 train derailment along the Warri-Itakpe rail corridor continue. Vanguard reported that the bureau disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday by its Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Funke Adebayo-Arowojobe. According to the statement, the Director-General […]

featured Transportation

Emergency teams deployed as Warri-Itakpe train suffers major accident

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has confirmed that a serious accident involving the Warri-Itakpe Train Service occurred on Monday, June 8, prompting an emergency response operation and renewed concerns over rail safety along one of Nigeria’s busiest standard-gauge corridors. The confirmation was contained in an official statement issued by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer […]

Diesel hike: NRC slash Lagos-Ibadan trips by 67%
Transportation

NRC train derails in Delta, all passengers safely evacuated

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has confirmed the derailment of a Warri–Itakpe passenger train near Agbor, Delta State, on Saturday evening, assuring the public that no passenger was injured. In a statement issued on Sunday, NRC Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, said preliminary findings suggest the derailment—which occurred around 7:30 pm at Kilometer 212+8m—may have been […]

FG can train area boys to be tax officers - Oyedele
Business

FG can train area boys to be tax officers – Oyedele

The Chairman of Presidential Tax and Fiscal Policy Reform, Taiwo Oyedele, has spoken about the ongoing efforts to cut different taxes at the state and local government levels. In an interview with Channels TV, Oyedele emphasized the importance of bringing all stakeholders on board, especially Area Boys, to avoid conflicts that could occur as a result of various […]