News NRC train service Quick Read According to Opeifa, the temporary suspension will take effect from July 6 while the service will resume on July 27. By Chiazo Ogbolu The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) will suspend its Kajola-Apapa passenger train service for three weeks to enable it to carry out scheduled maintenance on locomotives and…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has clarified that Senator Ede Dafinone, who represents Delta Central Senatorial District, and former Secretary to the Delta State Government, Hon. Patrick Ukah, were not among the passengers on board the Warri–Itakpe Train Service involved in the recent accident near Agbor. The corporation made the clarification in a statement…
Just in time for the FIFA World Cup, Hot Pilates founder Shannon Nadj is giving her celebrity-loved workouts a sporty summer makeover with soccer-inspired classes. Think: stability balls standing in for soccer balls, plenty of lower-body work, and exercises designed to have clients feeling more like athletes than ever. Franke Mark “We’re bringing a fun,…
By Archibong Emmanuel The Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on local content, Ambassador Awatt Caleb, has confirmed the government’s readiness to train citizens in the maintenance, repair, and manufacturing of electric vehicles, including electric buses, cars, and Keke Napep. Awatt said 100 youths drawn across the 18 local government areas will benefit from the…
Side by side of Naomi Osaka’s two French Open 2026 looks at Roland-Garros — the black Kevin Germanier tulle skirt over a gold Nike sequined dress worn against Laura Siegemund, and the gold Nike bomber jacket with ivory Kevin Germanier tulle train worn against Donna Vekić Naomi Osaka has made Grand Slam court entrances an…
The management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says there will be a temporary increase in train services on the Lagos–Ibadan Train Service (LITS) corridor on Tuesday, ahead of the Sallah celebration. The Chief Public Relations Officer, Mr Callistus Unyimadu, said this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. Unyimadu noted that the temporary adjustment…
By Muftau Ogunyemi International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Federal Government, and Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises Niger-Delta (LIFE-ND) Project in Ondo State, have enrolled and trained 697 young farmers to eradicate food shortage in the country. Dr Olawale Ademola, IFAD State Project Coordinator (SPC), made the disclosure during the learning route for incubates (trainees) of…
The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has released its preliminary findings on the Abuja–Kaduna train derailment that occurred on August 26, 2025, at Asham Station in Kaduna State. According to the bureau, 21 passengers sustained injuries in the incident, but no fatalities were recorded. The train, a locomotive with registration number CDD5c2 2701, had departed…
In line with its vision of empowering the girl-child through education, engagement, entrepreneurship, and innovative skills, the Gender Education, Engagement, Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Program (G4EP) has announced the launch of a transformative training initiative for young girls across Nigeria. The programme is anchored under the RISE Project — Renewed Hope for Inclusion, Support and Empowerment…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has carried out a clearance operation following the derailment of a Kaduna-bound passenger train, rescuing all 618 passengers on board. The incident occurred at kilometre 49 between Kubwa and Asham stations along the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor. The NSCDC Commandant General (CG),…
