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NRC Confirms Warri-Itakpe Train Derailment, Assures Safety

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12 months ago

November 2, 2025

NRC confirms Warri-Itakpe train derailment near Agbor, assures passengers’ safety and blames suspected vandalism for the incident

NRC has confirms Warri-Itakpe train derailment near Agbor, Delta State, assuring the public that no lives were lost and no passenger was injured in the incident that occurred on Saturday evening.

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The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Dr Kayode Opeifa, in a statement on Sunday, described the derailment as an unfortunate setback but commended the swift response of emergency and recovery teams.

According to Opeifa, preliminary findings suggest that the derailment, which happened around 7:30 p.m. at Kilometer 212+8m, may have been caused by suspected track vandalism. Two of the seven coaches of the Warri–Itakpe Train Service were affected.

“We are pleased to confirm that all passengers on board were safely evacuated to Agbor, and everyone has been fully accounted for. No casualties or injuries were recorded,” he said.

Opeifa noted that a recovery team, working closely with security agencies, was immediately deployed to the site to begin retrieval and restoration operations. He described the ongoing recovery process as steady and effective, assuring that normal train services would resume once the damaged track was fully restored.

Reaffirming the corporation’s commitment to safety and reliability, Opeifa stressed that the NRC would continue to collaborate with law enforcement authorities to investigate the suspected act of vandalism and prevent similar incidents in the future.

“This event underscores the need for collective vigilance to safeguard critical infrastructure. Passenger safety remains our top priority,” he emphasised.

The NRC confirms Warri-Itakpe train derailment as part of its transparent communication effort, a move widely praised by commuters for maintaining public trust amid growing concerns over rail safety across Nigeria.

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Kaduna Steps Up Ebola Surveillance and Public Awareness

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1 hour ago

October 21, 2026

Peculiar Adirika

Kaduna Ebola surveillance is being strengthened through health facility preparedness, public awareness campaigns and planned sensitisation at key entry points.

The Kaduna State Government has stepped up Ebola surveillance and preventive measures, including strengthening health facility preparedness and expanding public awareness campaigns, as authorities work to prevent a possible outbreak.

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The Director of Public Health at the state Ministry of Health, Dr Sadique Abubakar, disclosed the measures in an interview with PUNCH Online on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, following a meeting to assess the Ebola situation and identify necessary preventive actions.

Abubakar said the government was working to improve the readiness of health facilities while educating residents about Ebola prevention and the importance of strict infection prevention and control practices.

“We have already identified the necessary actions that we will continue to take. Part of them is strengthening facility readiness and awareness,” he said.

He explained that community sensitisation remained central to the state’s preparedness strategy, with health officials developing messages to inform the public about the disease and ways to reduce the risk of transmission.

“We are currently developing messages to distribute across various media platforms. We will also engage the media in sensitising the community through radio, television and other channels,” Abubakar said.

The government is also planning awareness campaigns at key entry points, including motor parks and railway stations, to reach travellers and other members of the public with relevant health information.

According to the director, these efforts form part of broader preparations to ensure Kaduna can respond effectively to a potential public health emergency.

Abubakar added that the Ministry of Health would issue a public health advisory to guide residents on precautions and other relevant information concerning Ebola.

“Usually, when we have issues of public health concern, we release public health advisories,” he said.

He assured residents that the government would continue reviewing its preparedness plans and provide updates as additional measures were developed.

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The director urged the public to follow official health information and observe recommended preventive measures while the state strengthens its readiness against a possible Ebola outbreak.