By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has frowned over the  destruction and theft of railway assets worth millions of naira in the Ibadan South-West Local Government Area of Oyo State. In a press release, the Corporation alleged that the incident occurred at the Mile One-Ten axis in Ibadan, and was led  by the Chairman of Ibadan South-West LG, Hon. Kehinde Adeyemi Amanda. According to NRC, the Chairman was accompanied by a group of thugs, individuals in Nigerian Army uniforms, and operatives of the Amotekun Corps. "The group reportedly vandalized critical infrastructure, including rails, sleepers, signal poles, and perimeter fences belonging to NRC tenants. .Attempts by NRC Police officers to intervene were reportedly resisted, forcing them to withdraw to avoid a violent escalation. Describing the act as a grave violation of federally protected assets, the NRC confirmed it is documenting the incident for legal and administrative acti...

B y Afolabi Oyekunle. The Management of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund ( NSITF) says allegations of fraud, abuse of office, and financial impropriety against its Managing Director/Chief Executive, Barrister Oluwaseun Falaye, are false, malicious, and unsupported by verifiable facts. A statement by the Management said it  appears to form part of a coordinated attempt to discredit the leadership of the Fund and undermine the far-reaching reforms currently underway. According to the statement, NSITF operates strictly within a clearly defined statutory, financial, and governance framework under the Employees’ Compensation Act (ECA), 2010, the Public Finance Management laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and applicable Treasury, procurement, and audit regulations. " All funds accruing to the Employees’ Compensation Fund are public trust funds, subject to multilayered internal controls, routine internal and external audits, Management Board oversight, and super...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Executive Chairman of Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Abiodun Jimoh Isola Ejigbadero, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to preventive healthcare as the council held a Measles–Rubella Vaccine Campaign Awareness programme at the Council Secretariat. Speaking during the sensitisation engagement at the council secretariat on the 5th of February 2026, Hon. Ejigbadero described the initiative as a critical step towards strengthening public health awareness and safeguarding the wellbeing of residents, particularly children. He noted that the campaign was designed to deepen community understanding of routine immunisation and dispel misconceptions surrounding vaccination. According to the council chairman, the awareness programme reaffirmed the collective resolve of the local government to prioritise preventive healthcare, community education and proactive governance.          Hon. Ejigbadero at...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN)  has debunked a recent publication in This Day Newspaper alleging that the Association accused TotalEnergies Nigeria Limited of maltreatment of Nigerian employees, harassment by expatriates, violations of the Nigerian Local Content Act, racism, among other claims. PENGASSAN in a press release signed by the Acting General Secretary, Comrade Jerry Amah, states that it has neither issued any statement on the matter nor provided any document to the media.  "The cited publication referenced an internal document between staff and their management without authorization, constituting a breach of privacy and confidentiality which the Association strongly condemns". According to the statement, PENGASSAN is a structured organization, and only the National Leadership is authorized to communicate the Association’s official position.  "While we respect the rights of individua...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Pensioners under the Contributory Pension Scheme in Lagos state are warming up for battle against the state government if their long awaited pension arears are not paid by March 2026. The Pensioners have been told to be battle ready for series of protests against the Lagos State government if nothing fruitful is achieved by March. The Chairman Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Contributory Pension Scheme, NUPCPS, Lagos State Council, Comrade Michael Omisande, gave the warning, while addressing members of the Association,  Amuwo ODOFIN Zone at their New Year get together held on Wednesday in Festac.          Comrade Michael Omisande  He said the mother of all Protests would be jointly organized with the Leadership of DBS Retirees who are being owed 60 month- Pension Arrears. Comrade Omisande said in foreign Lands, Senior Citizens are not subjected to this stress by home Governments before receiving their Entitlements. ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle.   Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister. Oluwaseun Faleye, has called for a nationwide shift from mere workplace safety compliance to the entrenchment of a sustainable safety culture across Nigerian industries.  The NSITF boss made the call in Abuja on Tuesday at the NSITF–NECA Safe Workplace Intervention Project (SWIP) Abuja Mega Awards Ceremony, marking the grand finale of the 2025 SWIP programme.  Faleye said the Abuja event represented the “homecoming of safety” after a 12-day nationwide SWIP journey that began at the NSITF headquarters and passed through key industrial centres including Lagos and Enugu.  NSITF MD delivering his address.  According to him, the initiative symbolises Nigeria’s transition from reacting to workplace accidents to proactively preventing them, while recognising organisations that have prioritised worker protection as a core business value.  “A safe work...