By Afolabi Oyekunle. Four persons, a male, two females and one infant lost their lives in the Warri-Itakpe train accident, while 24 persons are seriously injured. Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Transportation, Engineer Funsho Adeniyi in a statement said preliminary reports indicate that four coaches capsized while one coach derailed.  The Nigerian Railway Corporation  confirmed that the train accident occurred yesterday along the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) corridor near Agbor, Delta State. A total of 442 passengers were booked on the train, while 40 crew members, security personnel, and third-party service providers were also on board, bringing the total number of persons on the train to 482. NRC said rescue and evacuation operations were immediately activated with the support of the Delta State Government, NEMA, FRSC, the Police, Civil Defence, local authorities, security agencies, and other emergency responders, and were completed by 6:30 p.m. It ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed  that an incident involving the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) occurred today. According to a statement by the Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, emergency response teams and relevant authorities are currently at the scene attending to the situation and providing necessary assistance. He said the Corporation is closely monitoring developments and a detailed statement will be issued as soon as more information becomes available. Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that three persons lost their lives in the accident. The NRC urges the public to remain calm and rely only on official channels for verified updates.

By Afolabi Oyekunle The Nigerian Railway Corporation’s (NRC) Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa has acknowledged the efforts of the workers in their strife for the progress of the Corporation and assured that the Management will continue to prioritize their welfare and make the work environment safer and friendly. The Managing Director of the Corporation, Dr Kayode Opeifa  said this while fielding questions from the workers who were led by the two workers unions – the Nigerian Union of Railway Workers, and the Senior Staff Workers Union, at the second Town Hall Meeting, which was held on Thursday, at the Corporation’s Headquarters, Ebute Metta, Lagos.  Dr. Opeifa speaking at the meeting.                  Dr. Opeifa According to the press release by the Chief Public Relations Officer, Nigerian Railway Corporation, Mr. Callistus Unyimadu,  Dr Opeifa lauded their hard work and resilience as their efforts...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has disputed the allegations of managerial crisis and mass resignation of workers being peddled in some media outlets. In a statement issued by Alexandra  Mede, Head of Corporate Affairs, the NSITF described the story published by Sahara Reporters as a deliberate misrepresentation of facts and lacking in merit. The statement read: "The Management of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) wishes to categorically reject the allegations recently circulated by a coalition of civil  society organisations, which rely on a Sahara Reporters publication dated June 4, 2026, as their primary basis.  "The NSITF considers both the publication and the demands arising from it to be without merit, and rooted in a deliberate misrepresentation of facts", she stated. On the Allegation of Mass Resignations and Staff Intimidation, she said "There has been no mass resignation at the NSITF, and there...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Transportation Correspondents Association of Nigeria (TCAN) is set to honour Champions of Transport Industry Development (CoTID) at its 2026 Annual Transport Summit slated for September 24th 2026 with the theme: Unlocking Economic Growth Through Transportation Logistics. The umbrella body of transport journalists, in a statement explained that the event, which will hold at Raddison Hotel & Suite in the heart of Lagos, will convene key stakeholders across Nigeria’s transportation value chain — including aviation, maritime, rail, road transport, and logistics services — alongside policymakers, regulators, captains of industry, financial institutions, and development partners. According to the TCAN statement, “The 2026 TCAN Transport Summit is set to recognise agencies of government, and other operators who have contributed immensely to the development of Nigeria's transportation sector by presenting Champions of Transport Industry Development ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) has been temporarily suspended due to operational exigencies and  technical advice from  Engineers. According to a statement released by Callistus Unyimadu,Chief Public Relations Officer,  the temporary suspension has become necessary to enable the engineers carry out critical operational assessments  aimed at ensuring continued safety, reliability, and improved service delivery on the corridor.  "NRC regrets the inconvenience this development may cause passengers and other stakeholders, and assures the public that efforts are currently ongoing to resolve the issues within the shortest possible time. NRC says passengers and intending travelers will be duly informed before the end of the week on the date for the resumption of normal  train operations." NRC said the Corporation remains committed to safe, efficient, and customer-friendly rail serv...