By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), has donated two operational vehicles to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to strengthen security operations and enhance the protection of railway infrastructure and other critical national assets. This is according to a statement by Callistus Unyimadu Chief Public Relations Officer of NRC. The vehicles were formally presented to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, at the Mobolaji Johnson Train Station, Ebute Metta, Lagos. Presenting the vehicles, the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, said the intervention was part of the State Government’s continued support for security agencies and institutions operating within Lagos State. Dr. Ogunsan, who was accompanied by the Administrative Secretary of the Fund, Mr. Demola Lewis, said the donation was aimed at enhancing the capacity of sec...

 By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Ogun State Government has vowed to sustain the peaceful political environment in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections, assuring political parties and their candidates of the freedom to campaign, mobilise and seek the support of voters without intimidation or harassment. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, gave the assurance while featuring on a live radio programme in Abeokuta, saying the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun is committed to ensuring that political activities across the state are conducted peacefully and within the law. Akinmade said the government had deliberately created an atmosphere in which opposition parties could operate freely, noting that their posters, flyers and billboards were being displayed across the state after complying with established procedures. He stressed that, unlike the tension and instability associated with the 2019 election peri...

By Afolabi Oyekunle    Human Rights Activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana says he is solidly behind Lagos State Pensioners over agitation for Pension increases/Wage Award. He made the promise on Wednesday evening when the chairman, Lagos State Council, Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Contributory Pension scheme, NUPCPS, Comrade Michael Omisande visited him in his Office. Comrade Michael Omisande, fourth on the right, Femi Falana at the centre, Comrade Biodun Akinbusuyi far right. He told Comrade Omisande to brief him on the outcome of tomorrow's meeting with Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu. Falana said he will join the Lagos State Pensioners, if there is need to stage another protest to force the state government to accede to their demands. He said he had reached out to the inspector General of Police on the need to investigate the tear gasing of the Pensioners during Mondays peaceful protest at the Lagos House, Alausa. Falana decried government denial of P...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. A meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday 3rd of December between the Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwoolu and leaders of the NUPCPS and DBS and Labour leaders towards looking into the demands of the Pensioners and offer solutions. The Pensioners have been demanding for the payment of their pension enhancement and wage increase as approved by the federal government. NUPCPS Lagos state Chairman, Comrade Michael Omisande/ Lagos state Governor Babajide Sanwoolu. The non-compliance by the Lagos state government to these demands led to a   MEGA protest at the Lagos House, Alausa, on Monday 31st August 2026, involving thousands of the Pensioners.          Pensioners on protest. Reacting to the new development, the NUPCPS chairman in Lagos state, Comrade Michael Omisande said the Pensioners are resolute on their demands from the Lagos state government. " l shall go to Thursdays meeting with the determinat...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Attempts to vandalized railway track materials at the siding serving the Dangote Steel Rolling Mills Osogbo, formerly known as the Osogbo rolling mill has been foiled by the Nigeria Railway Corporation and the Nigeria Civil Defence Corps. NRC says the incident occurred on Friday, August 28, 2026.  The District Engineer, Western District, Ibadan, Engr. Austin O. Ohenhen, said the Principal Track Officer in charge immediately moved to the location alongside security personnel after receiving report about the incident. However, the suspected vandals reportedly fled the scene on sighting the security operatives. A subsequent search of the area led to the recovery of nine oxygen gas cylinders allegedly brought to the site for use in the illegal operation.            Security personnel, including officers of the NSCDC Railway Command, have since secured the affected railway materials and the surrounding area. ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has acknowledged the concerns expressed by pensioners under the Contributory Pension Scheme in Lagos State regarding the implementation of pension increases and wage awards. In a release,  PenCom acknowledged the importance of ensuring that retirees receive all benefits legitimately due to them and appreciates the concerns arising from delays in the implementation of any approved pension adjustments. Pencom reiterated that it is engaging the relevant stakeholders to ensure that these processes are properly addressed. According to PenCom, it has engaged with the Lagos State Government and the Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC) on matters related to administering pensions under the CPS, including the need to extend appropriate pension adjustments to eligible CPS retirees. "Implementing pension enhancements involves determining eligibility, applicable adjustments, actuarial liability, funding, and providin...