By Afolabi Oyekunle. In a bold move to strengthen security, protect residents and boost investor confidence, the Ogun State Executive Council has approved four landmark bills designed to tackle violent crimes, ritual killings, cultism, extortion and the growing challenge of missing persons across the state. The approval, granted at the Council meeting held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, underscores the determination of the Prince Dapo Abiodun administration to deploy robust legislative measures to address emerging security threats while reinforcing Ogun State’s reputation as one of Nigeria’s safest and most attractive investment destinations. The proposed legislations—the Group Liability for Offences of Violence, Extortion and Secret Societies (GLOVES) Bill, the Victims’ Rights Bill, the Human Sacrifice Prevention and Prohibition Bill, and the Missing Persons Bill—will be transmitted to the Ogun State House of Assembly for consideration in the coming days. Attorney-General and...
By Afolabi Oyekunle. 31 newly trained locomotive pilots have successfully completed over one year of intensive theoretical and practical training in locomotive operations at the Nigerian Railway Corporation training centres. In his speech at their graduation, the Managing Director of Nigerian Railway Corporation, Dr. Kayode Opeifa represented by the Director of Administration and Human Resources, Dr. Monsurat Omotayo, the Managing Director said the training reflects the Corporation's unwavering commitment to safety, professionalism and operational excellence. He noted that the newly graduated pilots would play a critical role in the ongoing expansion of railway"" operations across the country. Dr. Kayode Opeifa, described locomotive pilots as the driving force behind the ongoing transformation and reforms in Nigeria's railway sector. "According to him, the current administration remains committed to initiatives such as partnering with state governme...