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...

B y Afolabi Oyekunle. If there is a Local Council Development Area(LCDA) to emulate in Lagos state in terms of developmental efforts, it is no other than Agbado-Oke Odo LCDA , under the leadership of Major Jimoh Ishola Ejigbadero. Chairman Agbado-Oke LCDA, Major Jimoh Ishola Ejigbadero. Honourable Jimoh Ishola Ejigbadero. Speaking to FocusNews, the Executive Vice Chairman of the LCDA, Honourable Adetunji Shobayo said the present administration under the Chairman, Abiodun Ejigbadero has in the few months in office done a lot to develop the LCDA and empower the people. Executive Vice Chairman, Agbado-Oke LCDA. Honourable Adetunji Shobayo. In the area of road construction, Honourable Adetunji Shobayo said contracts has been awarded for the construction of twelve major roads across the seven wards of the council, while reconstruction of many streets are going on. In the area of empowerment of the people, the Vice Chairman said 400 vulnerable residents of...

By Afolabi Oyekunle The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume has charged the newly inaugurated members of the Board of the National Pension Commission (PenCom) to refrain from interference in the Commission operation matters. Akume made the call while inaugurating the Board  members in Abuja. According to him, any interference in operational matters would weaken accountability and undermine Pencom institutional effectiveness. He drew a firm line between governance and administration. He told the members that while the Board is responsible for oversight, Management must be allowed to handle day-to-day operations.   He  charged members of the Board to uphold the highest standards of corporate governance and safeguard over ₦28 trillion in pension assets under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).  Senator George Akume, said that PenCom remains a critical pillar of Nigeria’s financial sector, entrusted with the retirement savings of ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. As Moslems celebrate the Eid Mubarak, the end of the fasting period, they have been urged to continue to keep to the lessons and good virtues of Ramadan, and refrain from sins, evil acts, corruption and fornication.  Imam Mufutau Okanlawon of Aranse Oluwa Central Mosque in Ilapo, Alagbado area, in Lagos state said this at the Eid prayer.   In his sermon at the Eid prayer, he called on any  Muslim  living a hypocrite life to desist and stick to the rules of Islam, which stipulate holiness,righteousness and good living life. Imam Okanlawon delivering his sermon. He therefore advised them not to go back to the evil ways they have abandoned during the Ramadan. Speaking with FocusNews after the prayers, the South West Organising Secretary of the APC, Honourable Lateef Ibirogba encouraged Muslims to continue to grow in Islam, refrain from sins, continue to be their brothers keepers and live a prayerful lives. Honourable Ibirogba...