Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has denied reports that train coaches belonging to the agency were subjects of a theft attempt at the Maiduguri Railway Terminus in Borno State. In a post on X on Saturday, the NRC said the reports were untrue. NTA had reported that the police foiled … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested Ayo Olamide, an 18-year-old, for stealing iron fasteners from the Agege railway track in Lagos. The police spokesperson in the state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed that the suspect was arrested by police officers from Elere Division around 5am on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu … Read more
The Federal Government has approved N495m for the installation of railway scanners. The approval is coming due to the relentless attacks on railway stations. The meeting of the FEC was presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday, approved N495 million for the installation … Read more
In January, President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated the Lagos Blue Line rail. The Lagos government started test-running the rail for passenger trips in February. The Blue Line rail’s twin—Red Line—is very close to completion according to the state governor. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, visited the Yaba station of … Read more
An Abuja-Kaduna train derailed on Friday, January 27, 2023, but there was not casualty. The NRC suspended operations along the route in response to the incident. The corporation has now announced a date for the resumption of operations. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the resumption of services along … Read more
Tinubu attended a consultative session with the Federation of Construction Industry in Nigeria (FOCI) on Thursday. During the session, the APC presidential candidate revealed his plans to heavily invest in transportation infrastructure. He revealed plans to encourage states to build metro systems if elected president. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the … Read more
The IGP has deployed armed operatives ahead of the resumption of operations at the Abuja-Kaduna Rail. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has ordered the deployment of armed personnel to safeguard the Abuja-Kaduna rail services. EDITOR’S PICKS World Cup: England Cruise Past Senegal To Reach Quarter-finals Abuja-Kaduna Rail To … Read more
The FG has fixed a date for the resumption of the Abuja-Kaduna train services. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has decided that train services will resume on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line on Monday, November 28, 2022. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu To Nigerians: Don’t Allow Visionless PDP Near Nigeria’s Commonwealth Again NIS … Read more
A minister has said the Federal Government did not pay random for the newly-freed train passengers. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Transportation, Mua’zu Sambo, has said the Federal Government did not pay ransom to secure the release of the remaining captives linked to the Abuja-Kaduna train attack. EDITOR’S PICKS Several Supporters March … Read more
Abuja-Kaduna Train Operations Won’t Run Till All Kidnapped Victims Are Free – FG EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government on Wednesday said the Abuja-Kaduna rail line will not resume until all those kidnapped by bandits in March are rescued and reunited with their families. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Lekki Residents Charges … Read more
Parents kick as railway mgt denies students ride to Lagos …We did it for security reasons —NRC EDITOR’S PICK: Plights Continues In PDP As Wike Rejects One-On-One Meeting With Atiku Sanwo-Olu Applauded On Staff Development, Capacity Building (PHOTOS Court Orders Ex-Presidential Candidate To Pay Ex-Wife €15M After Divorce EKO HOT BLOG reports that parents of … Read more