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...

WORLD HEALTH DAY: FG , DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS ON SCIENCE AND COLLABORATION TO DRIVE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM . (PHOTO)


 World Health Day: FG , Development Partners On Science And Collaboration To Drive Healthcare System 


The Federal Government is reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening healthcare systems through science, collaboration, and evidence-based policies as the country joins the global community to commemorate World Health Day 2026.


The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare brought together stakeholders, development partners, health professionals, and policy experts to reflect on this year’s global theme, “Together for Health, Stand with Science.”


The engagement highlighted Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to promote scientific innovation, research-driven decision-making, and community participation in tackling emerging health challenges while improving national health outcomes.


At a ministerial briefing in Abuja, Minister of State for Health, Dr. Isiak Salako, emphasised that science remains the foundation for effective disease prevention, vaccination programmes, pandemic preparedness, and the management of both communicable and non-communicable diseases.


As Nigeria marks World Health Day 2026, authorities reaffirmed that building resilient health systems requires unity, sustained investment, and unwavering support for science as a guiding force for national and global health security.

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