By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) has been temporarily suspended due to operational exigencies and  technical advice from  Engineers. According to a statement released by Callistus Unyimadu,Chief Public Relations Officer,  the temporary suspension has become necessary to enable the engineers carry out critical operational assessments  aimed at ensuring continued safety, reliability, and improved service delivery on the corridor.  "NRC regrets the inconvenience this development may cause passengers and other stakeholders, and assures the public that efforts are currently ongoing to resolve the issues within the shortest possible time. NRC says passengers and intending travelers will be duly informed before the end of the week on the date for the resumption of normal  train operations." NRC said the Corporation remains committed to safe, efficient, and customer-friendly rail serv...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Federal government has been urged to extend  gratuity package for Federal Civil Servants  to all CPS retirees who retired from 2007 to date.  The call is coming from a Public Affairs  Commentator and National Development Enthusiast, Mr. Shatami Turaza Bumba. Mr Turaza Bumba said this while reflecting on  the recent approval by the Federal Executive Council to restore gratuity for Federal Civil Servants retiring from 2026.       President Bola Tinubu He said the restoration is a commendable and historic milestone in Nigeria’s public service and reflects a government willing to reform and improve workers' welfare. Mr. Turaza Bumba said while it deserves celebration and win for future retirees, there is a critical administrative oversight that demands urgent reconsideration: the fate of the "missing middle," the dedicated civil servants who retired under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) between 2007 and ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle Today's monthly environmental exercise went smoothly within Agbado-Oke Odo LCDA communities, with the Chairman, Mayor Jimoh Ejigbadero leading other officials including the Vice Chairman, who is also the Supervisor for Environment Honourable Kehinde Yusau Shobayo on inspection of many arears. According to a press release signed by Ojo Samuel Oluwafem,  Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman,  t he monitoring exercise saw the Chairman visit key locations to assess residents' compliance with sanitation directives, inspect the general condition of public spaces, and interact with community members on the importance of maintaining a healthy environment.  Agbado Oke Odo LCDA Chairman, Hon Ejigbadero at today's environmental exercise. The exercise also provided the Chairman opportunity to identify environmental concerns requiring immediate intervention while reinforcing government efforts towards cleaner neighborhoods, safer drainages, a...

By  Afolabi Oyekunle. All Progressive Congress (APC) is not only working to ensure President Bola Tinubu wins the Presidential election in 2027 election but with a wide margin surpassing the 2023 votes.       President Bola  Tinubu. This is coming from the APC Organising Secretary in the South-West, Honourable Lateef Ibirogba, while speaking with FocusNews on the just concluded APC primaries in the country. Honourable Lateef Ibirogba. Honourable Ibirogba said the votes recorded in the presidential primary is an indication that if the election is held today, President Bola Tinubu will win with great margin. According to him, the structure on ground is intact for President Bola Tinubu to win the election, while the party will not rest on its oars to ensure victory for the President. He noted that APC has 31 out of 36 states and is  working hard to ensure that it controls the remaining states. Honourable Ibirogba therefore called on the...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Senior Citizens Age 50Plus Support and Development Foundation has appealed to the Federal Government of Nigeria, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to urgently address the growing hardship faced by elderly Nigerians across the country. This is according to a press statement by its President Comrade Gbenga Ogunlaru, and  Mrs Helen Ojerinde, National Secretary. According to the Foundation, millions of Nigerians between the ages of 50 and above are currently experiencing severe economic difficulties, including hunger, unemployment, poor healthcare, lack of accommodation, and inadequate social welfare support. The Foundation noted that many senior citizens who once served the nation diligently are now unable to afford basic necessities of life, including food, medication, and shelter.  It stressed that the current economic realities have placed unbearable pressure on older citizens, many of whom have no pensions or susta...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Muslims all over the World today celebrate the Eid-al-Adha festival, in fulfilment of Islamic injunction with many converging at prayers ground for prayers.  At various praying grounds, Muslims were urged to continue to be obedient to the laws of Islam, show love to others and be peaceful in their conducts towards others. The APC Southwest Coordinating Secretary, Honourable Lateef Ibirogba who joined others to worship at Alagbado praying ground said there are many lessons to be learnt from the observation of the festival. Honourable Ibirogba said chiefly obedient is a key lesson to be learnt in today's festival, just as Prophet Ibrahim submitted to Allah when he was asked to sacrifice his only son. Honourable Lateef Ibirogba He said Prophet Ibrahim did not dispute Allah until his son was replaced by a ram. Honourable Ibirogba also stressed the need for Muslims to imbibe the sprit of love, reciprocate love to everyone, including their neighbours. He ...