5 h. ago House panel summons Transport Minister over train derailment

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Land Transport has summoned the Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, over the recent derailment of an Abuja-Kaduna train. The panel, which issued the summons on Tuesday at an investigative hearing, said Alkali must appear before it within forty-eight hours. A Kaduna-bound train, which took […] The post House panel summons Transport Minister over train derailment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Transport Minister’s absence stalls Reps probe into Abuja–Kaduna train derailment

Tribune Online Transport Minister’s absence stalls Reps probe into Abuja–Kaduna train derailment The House of Representatives on Tuesday issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, to appear before it over... Transport Minister’s absence stalls Reps probe into Abuja–Kaduna train derailment Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Portugal declares day of mourning after Lisbon funicular derailment kills 15

Portugal declared a national day of mourning on Thursday after a funicular train derailed in central Lisbon, killing at least read more Portugal declares day of mourning after Lisbon funicular derailment kills 15

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6 d. ago Train derailment: NRC sets up incident desk to handle enquiries

Tribune Online Train derailment: NRC sets up incident desk to handle enquiries ”Unfortunately, while seven were reported as critically injured, passenger tracing conducted by the NRC medical team established that 20 persons sustained various degrees of injury with nine reported critical. Train derailment: NRC sets up incident desk to handle enquiries Tribune Online

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6 d. ago UK Deputy PM Angela Rayner Mulls Resignation Over Tax Error On House Purchase

Britain’s Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, has admitted to underpaying property tax on a flat purchase, after days of mounting political pressure. The 45-year-old housing minister said she had referred herself to the government’s ethics adviser and reported the matter to tax authorities, attributing the mistake to “inaccurate” legal advice. In an interview with Sky […]

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6 d. ago Abuja–Kaduna train derailment: Injured passengers rise to 20

Tribune Online Abuja–Kaduna train derailment: Injured passengers rise to 20 The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Wednesday announced that the number of injured passengers from the Abuja–Kaduna train that derailed on 26 August 2025 between Kubwa and Asham stations has risen to 20. Abuja–Kaduna train derailment: Injured passengers rise to 20 Tribune Online

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7 d. ago FCT Minister approves thirty days duration, N5m penalty for land use violation

Tribune Online FCT Minister approves thirty days duration, N5m penalty for land use violation Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has approved a thirty-day duration and five million naira as a penalty... FCT Minister approves thirty days duration, N5m penalty for land use violation Tribune Online

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7 d. ago NSIB Begins Probe Of Abuja Train Derailment, Confirms 12 Injuries

The NSIB stated that final report will be released within 30 days of the incident. The post NSIB Begins Probe Of Abuja Train Derailment, Confirms 12 Injuries appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Railway Corporation Boss Regrets Verbal Assault On Journalist

Managing director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has reached out to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) with an apology over a verbal assault on a journalist who was reporting on the aftermath of the recent Abuja-Kaduna train derailment. At a press briefing yesterday in Abuja, Opeifa described his earlier outburst […]

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8 d. ago Train Derailment: Tracks Will Be Restored In 10 Days, Says Minister

The Minister of Transportation, Said Ahmed Alkali, has said that work was progressing well on the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor and in the next 10 days the tracks would be restored after the derailment of the Abuja-Kaduna train on August 26. The minister, who applauded the security and other stakeholders for their untiring efforts to ensure […]

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8 d. ago Colombian VP’s visit to Nigeria signals fresh diplomatic chapter – Shettima

Tribune Online Colombian VP’s visit to Nigeria signals fresh diplomatic chapter – Shettima Márquez arrived in Abuja on Saturday for a three-day official visit, accompanied by her spouse, Mr. Rafael Ocoró, cabinet ministers, senior officials, and business leaders. Colombian VP’s visit to Nigeria signals fresh diplomatic chapter – Shettima Tribune Online

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9 d. ago FG dismisses sabotage as cause of Abuja–Kaduna train derailment

Opeifa apologises for harassment of NTA reporter From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of Transportation Saidu Alkali and the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, have denied claims that sabotage was behind last week’s Abuja–Kaduna train derailment. Both officials assured the public that rail travel remains safe despite ongoing investigations. Speaking with reporters at […] The post FG dismisses sabotage as cause of Abuja–Kaduna train derailment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Minister hails Maritime Academy’s Rector over implementation of performance mgt system policy

From Isaac Job, Uyo The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola has lauded the Acting Rector of Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron Dr Kevin Okonna for implementing the new civil service policy on Staff Performance Management System (PMS) as part of federal government reforms in institutions. Speaking during a two day management retreat […] The post Minister hails Maritime Academy’s Rector over implementation of performance mgt system policy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Niger Republic Prime Minister, Others Celebrate Hausa Day In Daura

Daura City, Katsina State has hosted thousands of Hausa from across the globe at the 10th International Hausa Day, which was celebrated in a grand style yesterday. The gathering was attended by international leaders and monarchs. Among the dignitaries were the Prime Minister of the Niger Republic, Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine (represented by the governor […]

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1 week ago I Await Full Briefing On Abuja–Kaduna Train Derailment, Says Tinubu

He also said that necessary steps were expected to be taken to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The post I Await Full Briefing On Abuja–Kaduna Train Derailment, Says Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Passengers Narrate Ordeal As NSIB Probes Kaduna Train Derailment

Some passengers in the Abuja-Kaduna-bound train that derailed, injuring six, have expressed happiness that they came out unhurt, even as some say they thought it was a terrorist attack. Emergency teams and security operatives were deployed to KM 49 of the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor after a passenger train derailed, leaving several coaches off the tracks […]

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2 w. ago NEMA boss leads rescue team to Abuja–Kaduna train derailment site

Tribune Online NEMA boss leads rescue team to Abuja–Kaduna train derailment site Director General of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar, on Tuesday, led the Agency’s rescue team to NEMA boss leads rescue team to Abuja–Kaduna train derailment site Tribune Online

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: NEMA Boss Leads Rescue Mission To Site Of Abuja–Kaduna Train Derailment

The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Zubaida Umar, on Tuesday, led a rescue team to the site of a train derailment along the Abuja–Kaduna rail line, near the Idda sub-station in Kaduna State. The incident, which occurred around 11am local time, left seven passengers injured. Officials, however, said no lives were […]

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2 w. ago Derailed Train: Kaduna Gov Orders Evacuation, Treatment Of Victims

Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani has directed the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and Ministry of Local Government Affairs to mobilise for immediate evacuation, profiling and treatment of victims from the scene of the accident. While expressing concern over the train incident, Governor Sani said SEMA was tasked with evacuating stranded passengers, providing emergency […]

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2 w. ago Kaduna: Governor mobilises SEMA for train derailment victims

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has expressed deep concern over the Abuja-Kaduna train derailment, which occurred on Tuesday morning, August 26. The governor mobilised the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to evacuate the victims from the scene of the accident on Tuesday. This was contained in a statement issued by the […] The post Kaduna: Governor mobilises SEMA for train derailment victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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