Categories: CrimesNews

4 coaches capsize as Warri–Itakpe train derails

The Warri–Itakpe train derailed on Monday, with no fewer than four coaches capsizing.

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) confirmed the incident via a statement issued by its Managing Director, Dr Kayode Opeifa, on Monday, June 8, 2026.

Opeifa said the NRC would provide updates on the accident as more details emerge.

Bandits abduct 50 Zamfara community elders during peace meeting

Opeifa said emergency response teams  had been deployed to the scene to manage the situation and assist passengers.

“The corporation is closely monitoring developments and will provide a comprehensive update as more details emerge on the cause and extent of the derailment,” the NRC boss stated.

He urged members of the public to be calm and rely only on official communication channels for information on the accident.

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

US targets Nigerian fashion market to boost bilateral trade

The United States is seeking to deepen commercial ties with Nigeria through the fashion industry,…

5 hours ago

Real Madrid to appoint tennis legend Nadal as board member

Real Madrid have announced plans to appoint retired tennis superstar Rafael Nadal to their board…

6 hours ago

Army rewards soldier with N500,000 for rejecting kidnapper’s bribe

The Nigerian Army has rewarded a soldier, Private Utim Terwase, with N500,000 for rejecting an…

7 hours ago

Dangote in talks to expand refinery IPO access

Dangote Industries Limited held discussions with stock exchanges across Africa on expanding participation in its…

7 hours ago

Senate proposes six-month jail term for hospitals rejecting emergency patients

Hospitals and healthcare providers that reject emergency patients could face up to six months’ imprisonment…

8 hours ago

PSC demotes 16 officers, dismisses three

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed three senior police officers and demoted 16 others…

8 hours ago

This website uses cookies.