THREE DE-AD, FOUR COACHES AFFECTED AS WARRI-ITAKPE TRAIN DERAILS. (PHOTOS).

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 Three de-ad, four coaches affected as Warri-Itakpe train derails The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed the d3ath of three persons following the derailment of the Warri-Itakpe train in Agbor, Delta State. The Corporation added that four coaches left the rail track during the incident which occurred on Monday, June 8, 2026. The Managing Director of NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, said in a statement that the emergency response team and other relevant authorities are currently managing the situation and providing necessary assistance. “The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed a serious train accident involving the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) corridor at Agbor, Delta State,” the statement read. “Rescue and emergency response operations were immediately activated. All passengers on board have now been accounted for. “Sadly, three fatalities have been confirmed at this time. Opeifa, while stating that relevant authorities will continue to assess the full circums...

BORNO GOVT BANS MINING ACTIVITIES. (PHOTO).




 Borno Government Bans Mining Activities


Borno State Government has banned all forms of mining activities in the state.


In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Professor Usman Tar says the ban is due to the fragile security situation in the state. 


The statement explains that government is mapping and securing the mine sites with a view to ensuring law, order and safety of lives. 


It adds that a governance protocol for the mining sector is being developed in the state with a view to sanitizing the industry.


"Government will soon issue a code of conduct and standard operating procedure for the mining value chain to guide the sector" Professor Tar says.


The Commissioner urges stakeholders in the mining sector to abide by the directive, as any violation will attract the wrath of the law. 

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