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...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Falaye, has stressed the importance of Empowering Women. According to him, it is  Economic and Social Necessity. Barrister Falaye said this  at this year's celebration of International Women Day (IWD) organized by the Trade Union Congress Women Commission in Abuja, on Wednesday. Falaye, who was the special guest of honour at the event, described the theme of the 2026 commemoration, "Empowering Women: The Path to Equal Rights and Social Justice," as both timely and significant. Barrister Falaye delivering his address. "When women are empowered with equal opportunities, fair wages, safe working conditions, and access to social protection, societies become more stronger and economies grow more resilient,” he submitted. The NSITF boss commended the Women Commission for consistency in championing the "cause of women within the...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Creation of states police by the Federal government under the Administration of President Bola Tinubu should be a welcome idea to all and sundry, as it will help in improving security to all nooks and crannies of the country, in particular the communities and rural areas. This is coming from the Baale  of Ilupeju-Oke, in Ifo local government area, Chief Akorede Sunday Afuwape, while speaking with FocusNews on the recent established Police Station, built by the Community, at Iyanacele, in Ilupeju-Oke. Chief Sunday Akorede Afuwape Bale Akorede totally support the concept of the creation of states police by the present administration. He said it's a good development towards protection of lives and property in the country, in particular the rural areas. On the establishment of a Police Station at Iyanacele, he said it's a good development facilitated by the community that will help in combating crime. He believes with the creation of states police, ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC)  has  ordered an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault on Dr. Mikhail Abdulsalam, a lecturer at the University of Ibadan, at the Obafemi Awolowo Train Station, Moniya, Ibadan. NRC says it has taken note of reports in the media regarding the alleged assault. According to the statement signed by The Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, the corporation views the incident with serious concern and wishes to state clearly that harassment, intimidation, or any form of misconduct towards passengers or members of the public is unacceptable and not in line with the values and operational standards of the Nigerian Railway Corporation.             Dr Kayode Opeifa " Any personnel found to have acted contrary to the Corporation’s professional and public service code of conduct will be subjected to appropriate disciplinary measures...