Lawmakers issue 48-hour ultimatum Minister to explain cause of incident Eko Hot Blog highlights growing public concern The House of Representatives has given the Minister of Transportation 48 hours to appear and explain the recent derailment of the Abuja-Kaduna train. According to a report by Eko Hot Blog, the summon came after strong reactions from … Read more
Fresh Update Emerges On Abuja-Kaduna Train Mishap. Investigators secure evidence, final report due within 30 days. NRC suspends services, promises refunds for affected passengers. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has confirmed that 12 passengers sustained injuries during the Abuja-Kaduna train derailment that occurred last week. The Director General of the Bureau, Captain Alex Badeh, … Read more
Senator Alkali Assures Quick Restoration of Abuja-Kaduna Train Line The minister revealed the locomotive involved was hauling eight coaches at the time of the accident Alkali praised the security forces and other stakeholders for their efforts in safeguarding passengers The Minister of Transport, Senator Said Alkali, has assured that, all things being equal, the suspended … Read more
Opeifa Issues Public Apology to NTA’s Ladi Bala Over Derailment Scene Incident Names Journalist ‘Media Advocacy Ambassador’ Cites Pressure During Train Emergency The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has issued a public apology to Comrade Ladi Bala, a correspondent with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), over a verbal outburst … Read more
Nigerian Railway Corporation suspends Warri-Itakpe train service following track obstruction; train derails near Abraka station in Delta State. the Nigerian Railway Corporation has temporarily suspended the Warri-Itakpe train service due to track conditions between Ujevwu in Delta State and Itakpe in Kogi State. In a notice to customers, the NRC announced plans to resume operations … Read more
A train traveling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed at Asha station on Wednesday The incident occurred at 3:52 pm, shortly after departing from Kubwa station, with no immediate response from authorities. This is the second derailment on this route in two weeks, following a similar incident on May 26 near Jere. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
A train traveling from Kaduna to Abuja derailed near Jere on Sunday morning around 9:00 AM. No casualties were reported, but the derailment involved three carriages in a mountainous area. The challenging terrain has complicated rescue and repair efforts. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a train traveling from Kaduna to Abuja derailed on Sunday morning, causing … Read more