POLITICS · Transportation

Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack: NRC Confirms 21 Missing Passengers, Working on Restoring Train Services_Ada Nkong

The Nigerian Railway Corporation says so far it has confirmed 21 persons missing from Monday's train attack on Abuja-Kaduna Rail corridor. According to a statement signed by the MD NRC Engr Fidet Okhiria, the figure was gotten after numerous phone calls to relatives. "The Corporation, in continuation of its concerted effort through repeated calls, has… Continue reading Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack: NRC Confirms 21 Missing Passengers, Working on Restoring Train Services_Ada Nkong

Transportation

I Did Not Ask Nigerians to Contribute Money for Train Attack Victims-Ada Nkong

Following reports in some sections of the media that the Minister of Transportation , Rotimi Amaechi requested Nigerians to Contribute Money for the hospital bills of Victims of the Kaduna train attack, the Minister has described such statements as malicious and misrepresentation. In a post on his official twitter handle, Amaechi said he had thanked… Continue reading I Did Not Ask Nigerians to Contribute Money for Train Attack Victims-Ada Nkong

Transportation

Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack: 18 Hospitalized Victims Discharged_Ada Nkong

18 of the 25 hospitalized Victims of the Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack have been discharged. The CMD 44 Nigeria Reference Hospital, Col. Stephen Onochukwu disclosed this when the Minister of transportation Rotimi Amaechi paid a visit to the hospitalized Victims. According to Col. Onuchukwu the patients are stable. "The situation is that the clients we received… Continue reading Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack: 18 Hospitalized Victims Discharged_Ada Nkong

Transportation

(Videos)Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack: Minister Appeals for Speedy Approval to Procure Security Technology_Ada Nkong

The minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi has appealed for approval to Procure technology necessary to monitor and secure rail tracks around the country.The Minister said this during an inspection of the scene of the terrorists attack on a train on the Abuja-Kaduna Rail corridor where 8 persons died. He was accompanied by the Minister of… Continue reading (Videos)Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack: Minister Appeals for Speedy Approval to Procure Security Technology_Ada Nkong

Transportation

NRC Suspends Train Services Indefinitely on Abuja-Kaduna Rail corridor_Ada Nkong

Following Monday night attack on an Abuja-Kaduna train by terrorists,the Nigerian Railway Corporation has suspended train operations along the Abuja-Kaduna route indefinitely. In a post on its official Twitter handle @Official_NRC on Tuesday morning,the NRC said the suspension is due to unforeseen circumstances. Meanwhile the NRC is yet to release information on the number of… Continue reading NRC Suspends Train Services Indefinitely on Abuja-Kaduna Rail corridor_Ada Nkong

Transportation

Terrorist Bomb Abuja-Kaduna Train With 970 Passengers Onboard,Army Repels Attack_ Ada Nkong

Information reaching Newsannex say the army has repelled an attack by terrorists on an Abuja-Kaduna Train.A passenger took to his Facebook page to celebrate saying " Alhamdulilahi we are safe, the army is with us". According to a report in Daily Nigerian, suspected bandit terrorists had detonated bombs on the railtrack of Abuja-Kaduna train and… Continue reading Terrorist Bomb Abuja-Kaduna Train With 970 Passengers Onboard,Army Repels Attack_ Ada Nkong

Aviation

N5Bn AIB-N Office Demolition and Relocation: Value Exaggerated-AIB _Ada Nkong

Following reports in some sections of the media that the demolished AIB Office in Lagos is worth five billion naira, the Accident investigation bureau has issued a statement debunking the claims. According to a statement by Tunji   Oketunmbi General manager public affairs, the relocation of the office was not precipitous as reported in the media… Continue reading N5Bn AIB-N Office Demolition and Relocation: Value Exaggerated-AIB _Ada Nkong

Transportation

President Buhari Directs Timely Completion, Linking of Lekki Deep Sea Port to Harbour_Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the contractors handling the Lekki Deep Sea Port project to complete it on schedule. According to a statement by Garba Shehu Senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity,on Tuesday in Lagos, the President who praised the efforts of the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, towards making the… Continue reading President Buhari Directs Timely Completion, Linking of Lekki Deep Sea Port to Harbour_Ada Nkong

Transportation

Abandoned Vehicles Should not be Allowed Into Nigeria_UN Envoy_Ada Nkong

The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Road Safety, Jean Todt has said that abandoned vehicles which are not road worthy should not be allowed into Nigeria. According to a statement by Mr Eric Ojiekwe director press and public relations of the Ministry of transportation the Envoy made this known when he paid a courtesy… Continue reading Abandoned Vehicles Should not be Allowed Into Nigeria_UN Envoy_Ada Nkong