By Guardian Nigeria 31 March 2022 | 9:06 pm The narrow gauge train travelling from Lagos to Kano derailed at Farin Ruwa, near Jaji in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing the train driver in the process. The narrow gauge train travelling from Lagos to Kano derailed at Farin Ruwa, near Jaji in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing the train driver in the process. Malam Abdullahi Alhaji, Public Relations Officer, Northern Regional District of the Nigeria Railways Corporation (NRC), Zaria, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Zaria on Thursday. According to Alhaji, Bala Kawu, the driver of the train, died during the incident as the cargo train was conveying soft drinks to Kano. He said the incident happened as a result of vandalization of the slippers and other accessories of the rail track in the area. Alhaji said rescue efforts are currently ongoing to recover the remains of the deceased to salvage the situation for the train to continue its journey to Kano. Latest 7 mins ago The Federal Ministry of Education has approved establishment and commencement of the Hajj Institute of Nigeria (HIN). 9 mins ago Federal Ministry of Health has called for partnership with Rivers State on capacity building and training of healthcare givers on self-care services and intervention. 10 mins ago Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, and other key stakeholders in the energy space, yesterday, decried the country’s energy poverty level, insisting that divestment by International Oil Companies (IOCs) may stall net-zero plan in the country. 12 mins ago UK International Trade Secretary, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, has announced a new UK programme to support the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) trading bloc. 18 mins ago Lagos State Government has assured residents of its commitment to make Lagos roads motorable all year round as the year 2022 rainy season creeps in.
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