The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has voiced serious concerns about the increasing rate of vandalism and theft affecting its infrastructure nationwide. During a recent visit to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) headquarters in Abuja, NRC Managing Director Mr. Freeborn Okhirie highlighted the ongoing crisis. “Despite the NSCDC’s commendable efforts in protecting Critical Read More…
One of the personalities I had expected to pump hands with at the dinner marking the 2024 Democracy Day in commemoration of the June 12 struggle, was the former chairman of the National Electoral Commission, 82-year-old Prof Humphrey Nwosu. His absence filled the State House Banquet Hall as if the pillars holding the rafters of Read More…
The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the removal of railway coaches from Maiduguri to other states by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), deeming it “suspicious and unfair.” He voiced these concerns during a visit to the Maiduguri Railway Terminus on Tuesday. Governor Zulum asserted that his government would adhere Read More…
An incident involving the reported attempted theft of railway coaches in Maiduguri, Borno, has taken an intriguing turn, as authorities clarify a miscommunication that initially led to the arrest of six suspects. On 14 October 2023, news broke that an attempt had been made to steal train coaches from Maiduguri, leading to the arrest of Read More…
When the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) is split up by the Federal Government, its services will be more effective and efficient. Mu’azu Sambo, the Minister of Transportation, stated this during a courtesy call from NRC Governing Board members in Abuja. This is according to a statement published by Dr. Sam Idiagbonya, Sambo’s Special Assistant on Read More…
The Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Mr Fidet Okhiria, has expressed the hope that the country, within the next five to 10 years would be linked by rail. Okhiria told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday that this would be achieved in line with the determination and will of the present administration. Read More…
