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...

GOV. IDRIS MOURNS KEBBI ASSEMBLY SPEAKER MUHAMMAD USMAN ZURU. (PHOTO).



 GOVERNOR IDRIS MOURNS KEBBI ASSEMBLY SPEAKER MUHAMMAD USMAN ZURU


Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Zuru, describing it as a monumental loss to the state and the nation.


The Speaker, Muhammad Usman Zuru, died on Monday, April 6, 2026, at a hospital in Cairo, Egypt, where he had been receiving treatment for a prolonged illness.


In a condolence message, Governor Idris said he received the news with shock and a heavy heart, noting that the late Speaker was a trusted ally, a committed lawmaker, and an outstanding leader.


He described the deceased as a pillar of legislative stability and democratic governance, whose dedication, humility, and wisdom earned him widespread respect across the state.


The Governor stated that the death of the Speaker has created a significant vacuum in the leadership of Kebbi State, adding that his calm disposition and commitment to unity and progress would be greatly missed.


Governor Idris prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, and give his family, the State House of Assembly, and the people of Kebbi the strength to bear the loss.


Muhammad Usman Zuru, born on April 5, 1970, is survived by his wife and five children.

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