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Abuja- Kaduna Train Derail: What Causes Train Derailments?
“Technical teams from the NRC, officials of the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, and other relevant agencies are already at the scene to determine the cause of the derailment and ensure preventive measures are put in place,” he said.
Following Sunday’s Abuja to Kaduna train derail, Ohibaba.com fact-checks what causes train derailments?
Here are the factors:
Human Error
1. Operator error: Mistakes made by train operators, such as excessive speed or failure to follow safety protocols.
2. Maintenance negligence: Failure to properly maintain tracks, trains, or equipment.
Mechanical Failure
1. Track defects: Poorly maintained or damaged tracks can cause trains to derail.2. *Wheel or axle failure*: Mechanical failures in train wheels or axles can lead to derailment.
3. Brake failure: Failure of braking systems can cause trains to lose control and derail.
Environmental Factors
1. Weather conditions: Extreme weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or heat, can cause tracks to become damaged or unstable.
2. Natural disasters: Events like earthquakes, landslides, or floods can damage tracks or disrupt train operations.
Other Factors
Collisions: Collisions with other trains, vehicles, or objects can cause derailments.
2. Sabotage or vandalism: Intentional damage to tracks or trains can lead to derailments.
3. Design or manufacturing flaws
: Flaws in train or track design can contribute to derailments.Investigations into train derailments often involve analyzing these factors to determine the root cause of the incident.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Railway Corporation has announced the suspension of train operations on the Abuja-Kaduna corridor following the derailment incident.
Managing Director of the NRC, Kayode Opeifa, said that services will remain suspended until investigations are concluded and safety is assured.
“Technical teams from the NRC, officials of the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, and other relevant agencies are already at the scene to determine the cause of the derailment and ensure preventive measures are put in place,” he said.
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Nigerian Law school student dies after falling from hostel rooftop
The deceased was a student of the Nigerian Law School, Enugu campus, who was undergoing externship programme at the Lagos campus.
•Faith Alayande
A Nigerian Law School student identified as Faith Alayande, is dead after she fell from the rooftop at Lagos campus.
In a statement on Monday, Aderonke Osho, secretary to the council and director of administration, said that the deceased was a student of the Nigerian Law School, Enugu campus, who was undergoing externship programme at the Lagos campus.
Osho said preliminary findings revealed that the student died from injuries sustained after falling from the rooftop of the campus hostel around 4am on Friday.
The Nigerian Law School is deeply saddened by this tragic development.
“Management is working closely with the appropriate authorities and the family to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, ensure that all necessary procedures are duly followed, and provide further information as appropriate.”
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Ekwulobia Suspends New Yam Festival for Kidnap Billionaire Son
A source from the community said the traditional ruler of Ekwulobia where Ezeokafor hails from, His Royal Majesty, Igwe (Engr) Emmanuel Chukwukadibia Onyeneke, officially suspended the Ekwulobia New Yam Festival, saying there was no need to celebrate while their son remained in captivity.
• Joseph Ezeokafor
Ekwulobia community in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State has cancelled its New Yam festival celebration billed for September 4, 2026.
Ohibaba.com learned that this is because of the kidnap of billionaire businessman and owner of Jezco Group of Companies, Chief Joseph Ezeokafor.
Ezeokafor was kidnapped in Awka on Tuesday last week when he stepped out of his house without his security details to attend to his spiritual need, where he goes to offer prays.
Public Relations Officer of Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga who confirmed the development said that serious operation is currently ongoing to save the elder statesman.
His kidnap has sent his community into mourning, causing the postponement of the new Yam festival, an annual festival which holds on a static date every year.
A source from the community said the traditional ruler of Ekwulobia where Ezeokafor hails from, His Royal Majesty, Igwe (Engr) Emmanuel Chukwukadibia Onyeneke, officially suspended the Ekwulobia New Yam Festival, saying there was no need to celebrate while their son remained in captivity.
“The Igwe said the community of Ekwulobia cannot celebrate while their son remains in the custody of the kidnappers,” the source said.
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NLC disrupts Air Peace flight
The affected Air Peace flight, scheduled to depart Lagos at 6:30am, could not take off as passengers waited amid the disruption.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday disrupted flight operations in Lagos, leaving passengers scheduled to travel on an Air Peace flight stranded at the airport.
Our Reporter learned that the “protest was intended to enforce Air Peace employees right to join the union.”
Zulu terminal gate was under lock and key. The protest started at about 5am.
The affected Air Peace flight, scheduled to depart Lagos at 6:30am, could not take off as passengers waited amid the disruption.
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