Day: June 9, 2026

Akpodiete Laments Agbor Train Derailment, Calls For Improved Railway Maintenance

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    Delta Central Senatorial aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Alexander Akpodiete, has expressed sadness over the tragic derailment involving the Warri–Itakpe Train Service near Agbor, Delta State, which claimed lives and left several passengers injured.   Akpodiete, in a statement issued on Tuesday, described the incident as a heartbreaking tragedy that has plunged affected families into grief, as he renewed calls for improved maintenance and safety standards across Nigeria’s railway network.   The NDC chieftain extended his condolences to the families of the deceased and sympathize…

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Warri Ward Delineation Crisis: Protesters Shut 13 Oil Flow Stations, Halt 400,000bpd Output

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  Nigeria’s crude oil production has suffered a major disruption following the shutdown of 13 oil flow stations in Delta State by protesting youths and women from oil-bearing communities in Warri Federal Constituency. The affected facilities, operated by major oil firms including Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), and Nestoil/Neconde, collectively account for an estimated 400,000 barrels of crude oil per day (bpd), raising fresh concerns over the impact on the nation’s economy and oil revenue. The flow stations affected by the action include Odidi 1 and…

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Dafinone Mourns Agbor Train Crash Victims, Demands Improved Rail Safety

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Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic train accident involving the Warri–Itakpe Train Service near Agbor, Delta State, which claimed lives and left several passengers injured. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Dafinone described the incident as a painful tragedy that has thrown affected families and communities into mourning, while calling for urgent measures to strengthen safety standards across Nigeria’s rail transport system. The lawmaker extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, noting that no family should have to…

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