By Afolabi Oyekunle. Managing Director/Chief Executive, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF),  Barrister  Oluwaseun Falaye, has  emphasised  institutional trust as a key towards building public confidence in the citizenry. Speaking at the 2026 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Gwagwalada Branch in Abuja, Monday,  Barr. Faleye said the future of effective governance in Nigeria depends not only on laws being enacted, but on institutions being strengthened to deliver on their legal obligations.  "For those of us entrusted with public responsibility, service must mean more than occupying office. It must mean using institutions to protect the vulnerable, to uphold fairness, and to leave systems better than we met them. "For the Bar, it means defending the integrity of law and ensuring that justice remains accessible, principled, and alive. "For institutions like NSITF, it means ensuring that social protection is not treated as charity. but a...

By  Afolabi Oyekunle. It promises to be a manifestation of the raw power of God from His annointed Servants as Christ Global Network INC holds "New Wine Fire Conference 2026, at the Rhema Christian Church and Towers, Champion Peace Cathedral, Temidire, Sango-Otta, on Saturday, 11th April, 2026. The Conference starting 10.00am is going to see about 25 distinguished Bishops in attendance and other Men of God.   It's going to be presided by Archbishop Taiwo Akinnola.       Archbishop Taiwo Akinnola The Conference promises to be a display of raw power of God as in the day of Prophet Elijah in setting the captive free, long time problems solved and unlimited breakthrough galore. As Elijah commanded fire to come down in 2 Kings 1: 12, these men of God are empowered to use the power of God deposited in them to bring solutions to people's problems and challenges of life. The Conference will also feature impartation prophetic declaration, potent b...

B y Afolabi Oyekunle. NUPENG Zonal delegates conference took place yesterday, Thursday 26th March 2026, in Ibadan with Comrade Olayemi Samuel returned as Chairman. The  Delegates’ Conference was held at the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Ibadan Bar Centre, Are Afe Babalola Hall, NTC Road, Iyaganku GRA, Ibadan, Oyo State and well attended by delegates from the various branches of the Union, alongside observers and Union officials within the Zone The Officers swearing to the oath of office. At the end of the elections, the following contestants were returned elected: 1. Olayemi Samuel - Chairman 2. Ibisola Babalola - Vice Chairman 3. Aswond Jimmy - Secretary 4. Ilori Olatunde - Trustee 5. Atanda Kazeem Akanbi - Treasurer 6. Apalara Tunde Moses - Financial Secretary 7. Bolalabake Odunsi - Welfare Officer 8. Adejo Emmanuel - Welfare Officer 9. Odukoya Segun - Auditor 10. Babalola Gbenga Ponmile - PRO 11. Alamu Adebayo - Assistant Secretary 12. Chinedu Eguzoro - Chief Whip In...

B y Afolabi Oyekunle. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has commenced the recertification process for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line operational license, following the earlier issuance of a one-year provisional license for the system. The process is designed to ensure that the Red Line continues to meet the stringent safety and operational standards required for sustainable rail service delivery. The Red Line currently operates nine passenger trips daily. Upon successful completion of the recertification process and the introduction of additional rolling stock, the system is expected to significantly increase service frequency, thereby enhancing transit capacity for Lagos residents. As part of the process, a high-level NRC delegation visited the Red Line’s Oyingbo and Ikeja stations to assess operational standards and infrastructure.  The team was led by Mr. Oyekunle Oyewole, Head of Business Process Efficiency and Due Diligence (BuPED), and included Mr. Adegoke O...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Contributory Pensioners in Lagos state want the state government to speed up the process of payment of their Pension Arears and allowances as approved by the Federal government. Chairman Nigeria Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme in Lagos state, Comrade Michael Omisande who spoke on behalf of the Pensioners with FocusNews accused the government of not been proactive in the past towards the payment.         COMRADE OMISANDE Comrade Omisande who took time to visit members of the Agege zone and Ifako-Ijaiye zone of the Pensioners during their monthly meeting said initially the government was not interested in payment of the money despite collecting the Template for payment. Comrade Omisande with the Coordinator of Agege zone, Chief Sulemonu Ojekunle. He said the intervention of the NLC Chairman in Lagos state, Comrade Funmi Sessi, PenCom Director General Omolola Oloworaran, and the NUP, together with the aggressi...

 By Afolabi Oyekunle. Honourable Lateef Ibirogba has been re-elected as APC South-West Organising Secretary due to his compassion, hardwork, experience, and commitment to the growth and well coordination of the party in the region. His re-election took place at the All Progressive Congress, (APC) Southwest Zonal Congress held in Lagos. In his congratulatory message,  Chairman Agbado-Oke Odo LCDA, Mayor Abiodun Jimoh Ejigbadero, said it was a well deserved re-election, reaffirming members confidence in his ability. According to Mayor Jimoh Ejigbadero, the re-election  showcased a party resolute in its mission and united in strengthening its foundation across the Southwest. He described the political gathering as a reaffirmation of structure, stability, and purposeful, leadership. Agbado Oke Odo LCDA Chairman, Mayor Jimoh Ejigbadero. "Leadership is not merely about attaining positions, it is about sustaining progress, strengthening bonds, and buildin...