Panic erupted on the Abuja–Kaduna line Monday morning, with multiple injuries reported following a 10:30 a.m. locomotive collision near Asham Station. Passengers were jolted by the incident, described by the NRC as a mechanical “coupling issue,” according to reports, though no fatalities occurred. The service came to a grinding halt after the train collided with another on the same track. The impact sent a violent jolt through the carriages, throwing passengers against seats and metal fittings. Medical reports indicate that several travelers sustained injuries, including deep cuts and bruises. Passenger…
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Fire Outbreak: Massive Blaze Hits BRT Bus Outward Majidun, Lagos
Early morning chaos in Lagos as a BRT bus bursts into flames outward Majidun, Ikorodu. Sooth News confirms the incident occurred just before 7:00 AM today, Wednesday, March 11. Emergency reports are still unfolding as the blaze took hold during the morning rush. The blaze broke out as the BRT bus was heading out of the Majidun-Ikorodu corridor, nearly within sight of the LAMATA office at Majidun. The proximity to the transport authority’s facility added a layer of irony to the morning’s chaos. While Sooth News cannot yet confirm any…
“Resilient and Innovative”: Shippers’ Council Chief, Dr. Akutah, Honors Women Driving Nigeria’s Maritime Evolution for IWD 2026
Marking International Women’s Day, the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council. Akutah Pius Akutah, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D, celebrated women as vital architects of the nation’s marine ecosystem, emphasizing their role in driving sustainable industry growth. In a statement released on Sunday, March 8, by the Council’s Head of Public Relations, Rebecca Adamu, stated that the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Dr. Pius Akutah, commemorated International Women’s Day by applauding the remarkable contributions of women across the maritime value chain. Dr. Akutah noted that their…
Gateway To Growth: Shippers’ Council, Ogun State, Team Up For Inland Port
The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D led the Council’s management team on a high-level courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, in Abeokuta on Friday, March 6, 2026. The meeting underscored the ongoing collaboration between the Council and the state government to advance key maritime and logistics infrastructure. Commending the Ogun State Government’s steadfast dedication, Dr. Akutah expressed strong optimism that the landmark project is nearing completion. He noted that the state’s proactive approach has paved…
Shema Backs NSC Transformation at 2026 Strategic Management Retreat
On Thursday, March 5a, 2026, the Chairman of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Ibrahim Shehu Shema, CON, reaffirmed the Board’s unwavering commitment to the Council’s new policy direction. Speaking at the 2026 Strategic Management Retreat, Dr. Shema emphasized the Board’s support for institutional transformation aimed at modernizing Nigeria’s maritime industry. This was disclosed by the NSC Head of public Relations, Rabecca Adamu marking a new chapter for the Council, Dr. Shema made the commitment while kicking off the 2026 Strategic Management Retreat. Hosted at the…
Shippers’ Council Speeds Up Port Reforms to Unlock Nigeria’s Economic Potential
In a sustained drive to fuel economic growth, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) Abuja Liaison Office recently hosted its high-impact seminar, ‘From Port to Prosperity.’ By uniting key stakeholders in the Federal Capital Territory to tackle trade expansion and maritime efficiency, the Council is actively repositioning Nigeria as a formidable global maritime hub. Rebecca Adamu, Head of Public Relations for the NSC, highlighted that the seminar successfully united a “Who’s Who” of the trade industry. Bringing together powerhouses like the Nigeria Customs Service, CBN, ECOWAS, and AfCFTA representatives, the event…
Shippers’ Council, Navy, Unite to Boost Blue Economy and Maritime Trade
On Thursday, February 26, 2026, maritime security met trade regulation as Rear Admiral Abubakar Mustapha paid a strategic visit to the Nigerian Shippers’ Council. This high-level engagement sought to capitalize on Nigeria’s recent maritime milestones, charting a course to deliver unprecedented institutional value to the nation’s burgeoning Blue Economy. In a statement issued by the Council’s Head of Public Relations, Rabecca Adamu stated this high-level engagement was hailed as a vital step in unifying maritime security with the growth of the Blue Economy. Describing the meeting as long overdue, Rear Admiral Abubakar Mustapha extended his gratitude to Dr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima for providing…
Border Trade Goes to the Movies: Shippers’ Council, Customs, and ECOWAS Engage Traders
To bolster regional integration and streamline operations at the Seme-Krake axis, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), in partnership with the ECOWAS Commission, GIZ, and the Nigeria Customs Service, hosted a landmark film screening and dialogue session in Badagry on February 25, 2026. Held under the theme “Trade Now: Empowering Cross-Border Traders through Border Information Centres,” the event used documentary storytelling to bridge information gaps and encourage traders to utilize dedicated support desks for seamless, legitimate trade. In a recent statement issued by the Council’s Head of Public Relations, Rabecca Adamu, the Executive Secretary/CEO, Dr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima (MON),…
NDLEA Nabs 62-Year-Old China-Bound Dealer for Ingesting 95 Cocaine Wraps; Dismantles Ibadan ‘Colos’ Factory, Intercepts Meth in Yogurt Packs
As part of its intensified nationwide crackdown on illicit narcotics, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended a 62-year-old Lagos-based businessman, Nwabueze Nicholas Izueke, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). Izueke was intercepted while attempting to board a flight to China with 95 jumbo-sized wraps of cocaine, weighing approximately 1.589 kilograms, concealed within his stomach. “According to NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, operatives at the Kano airport apprehended Nwabueze on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The arrest occurred during the screening of passengers for Ethiopian Airlines…
Commissioner Wanka Commiserate with Bauchi Journalists Injured on NEDC Assignment
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hon. Hajara Yakubu Wanka, has commiserated with the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bauchi State Council, over a road accident involving 13 journalists in the state. The accident occurred on Friday while the journalists were on official duty covering projects commissioned by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) across parts of Bauchi State. In a statement issued by her office, Hon.Wanka described the incident as unfortunate and expressed deep concern over the safety of journalists who…