OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) regrets to confirm that a serious train accident occurred yesterday along the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) corridor near Agbor, Delta State. Preliminary reports indicate that four coaches capsized while one coach derailed, resulting in the unfortunate loss of four lives, comprising two adult females, one adult male,…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has rescued a woman who sustained serious injuries in a hit-and-run accident along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos. The incident occurred on Monday at EFF Bus Stop, inward Marwa, when an unidentified motorist allegedly struck the victim and fled the scene, leaving her critically injured on the roadway….
Former Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has expressed concern over the continued loss of lives from preventable road crashes in Nigeria, describing the situation as a major setback to national development. Speaking in a telephone interview, Oyeyemi…
The Federal Government has announced plans to extend the Lagos rail network to the domestic and international terminals of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) in a move aimed at improving airport accessibility and strengthening Lagos’ position as a leading aviation hub in Africa. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed the plan on…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced that President Bola Tinubu will this week inaugurate a series of completed road infrastructure projects across Abuja. Wike made the disclosure on Monday during an inspection tour of the projects, expressing satisfaction with the quality of work and the contractors’ adherence to project timelines….
The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, has declared open the Authority’s 2026 Management Retreat, with a focus on consolidating reforms and institutionalising sustainable growth across Nigeria’s airport system. The three-day retreat, which commenced on Thursday, June 5, 2026, is themed “Consolidating Gains and Institutionalizing Sustainable…
The Federal Government has announced the reintroduction of security patrols on major highways across the country as part of efforts to tackle rising insecurity and improve safety for road users. Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, disclosed this during an inspection of the Abuja–Keffi Highway at the weekend, saying the initiative was being implemented under…
Residents and road users in Abule Oko, Oke-Ayo, Magboro, Ogun State, have decried the worsening condition of the community road, describing it as dangerous, slippery and a threat to lives and livelihoods, particularly during the rainy season. PUNCH Metro gathered during a visit to the community on Tuesday that the road, which stretches from Abule…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) have commenced efforts to harmonise their regulatory frameworks in a bid to strengthen radiological safety standards and reduce operational costs in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The initiative was discussed during a strategic meeting in Abuja between the Chief Executive of…
At least three passengers were feared dead on Monday evening following the derailment of the Warri–Itakpe train in Agbor, Delta State. The incident was confirmed by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) in a statement issued by its Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa. According to the NRC, emergency response and rescue operations were immediately activated after the…
