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Several passengers were injured after a train incident occurred near Asham Train Station along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed. In a statement, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the corporation, Kayode Opeifa, said the incident involved a rear locomotive making contact…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has entered into a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission to strengthen journalists’ capacity in data protection and digital security amid rising cyber threats. The collaboration was formalised during a high-level courtesy visit by an NUJ…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the resumption of passenger train services on the Abuja–Kaduna corridor, following the completion of safety, technical, and operational checks. In a statement issued Wednesday, the NRC said the restart of services reflects its commitment to providing smooth, reliable, and secure rail transportation for…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says its preliminary investigation into the Abuja–Kaduna train derailment at Asham Station has revealed that poor maintenance practices and a faulty track switch were central causes of the accident. The incident, which occurred on August 26, 2025, left 21 passengers injured but no fatalities…
The fatal crash involving two passenger trains and a goods train in the Indian city of Balasore, in the eastern state of Odisha, occurred on Friday.
The suspension was due to the conduct of the Presidential and National Assembly Elections slated for Saturday.
