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...

ANAMBRA STATE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT CLAMPS DOWN ON UNHEALTHY, ILLEGAL WATER FACTORIES. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 ANAMBRA STATE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT CLAMPS DOWN ON UNHEALTHY,  ILLEGAL WATER FACTORIES.



By Lilian Akpunonu and

Aniedozie Onyebuchi.


As part of Governor Chukwuma Soludo's agenda to create a healthy and livable Anambra through a clean, green, and sustainable environment, the Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Felix Odimegwu, led an enforcement team from the Environmental Health and Pollution Control Department in a clampdown exercise against illegal and unhealthy water bottling and sachet water factories in Awka.


During the exercise, the commissioner who warned that any water bottling factories operating without registration or failing to meet the state's standards will be shut down,  emphasized that the ministry will not tolerate any activities that compromise the health and well-being of citizens.


 'We will continue to monitor and enforce compliance with environmental regulations to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all,' he stated.


Director of the Environmental Health Department,  Mrs. Oluchi Nwankwu,  explained that proper sanitization of water factories is crucial for the health and well-being of Ndi Anambra 


She warned that those who violate environmental laws and fail to comply with hygienic practices will face the full force of the law. 


The director explained that the exercise was conducted to ensure compliance with environmental hygiene and prevent the outbreak of diseases. 


She noted that environmental health officers had previously visited the affected area to educate the owners on the necessary steps, but they failed to comply. 


Mrs. Nwankwu appealed to the people of Anambra State to prioritize their health and safety by consuming only certified and regulated water products, and to support the governor's vision of keeping Anambra clean, green, safe, and sustainable.


* Akpunonu and Aniedozie  are of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *

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