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...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Brazilian Descendants Arts and Culture Association in Lagos is set to hold its 6th Edition of Feijao Fiesta,on   Good Friday, April 3rd,and Musical and Drama Extravaganza on Easter Sunday 5th April.  The events are billed for Popo Aguda Pavilion, Igbosere road, and the Campos Mini Stadium, Joseph street, in Lagos, by 2pm. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, John Alapini, at a press briefing at the Brazilian Embassy, in Lagos.       AIG Alapini in the middle The events which will feature rich Brazilian and Nigerian culture  will be grace by great musicians like Yinka Alakija, the Prime Qwest Band, Gboyega Adelaja, Saxophone Hub, Coloz Angels, Temilayo Abodunrin, Serrano Agidigbi Band, Pereira Funky Agidigbo Band, Dimeji Agidigbo Band, and Shady B. Also to display their rich culture are groups from different parts of Lagos; the Egunguns, Sangeto,...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced special train service arrangements across its major corridors to facilitate seamless travel during the forthcoming Eid-el-Fitr (Sallah) celebrations, with increased capacity and additional services deployed to meet the anticipated surge in passenger movement nationwide. According to a statement from Callistus Unyimadu , Chief Public Relations Officer on behalf of the   Management ,  the Lagos–Ibadan Train Service (LITS) will operate three trips today Thursday, March 19, 2026.  From the Lagos end (Mobolaji Johnson Station, Ebute Metta), departures are scheduled for 7:40 a.m., 1:40 p.m., and 4:00 p.m., while from the Ibadan end (Obafemi Awolowo Station, Moniya), departures will be at 8:00 a.m., 10:50 a.m., and 4:30 p.m.       NRC MD: Dr. Kayode Opeifa This one-day special arrangement is designed to accommodate increased passenger traffic during the Sallah ce...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has  confirmed that an avoidable train incident occurred at about 10:30 a.m. today near Asham, involving a rear locomotive and a passenger coach next to it due to a coupling issue. According to the statement from the office of the Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, some passengers sustained injuries and were promptly attended to and taken to a nearby medical facility for proper medical care.        NRC MD: Dr. Kayode Opeifa. The statement said no fatalities were recorded. According to it, emergency response protocols were immediately activated, and relevant technical teams have been mobilized to the location.  "The Safety Investigation Bureau (SIB) is also on site to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident in line with established safety procedures." The train arrived Idu station at about 10.39am, 38minutes behind schedule due to time allowed to remove th...