By Afolabi Oyekunle. Muslims all over the World today celebrate the Eid-al-Adha festival, in fulfilment of Islamic injunction with many converging at prayers ground for prayers.  At various praying grounds, Muslims were urged to continue to be obedient to the laws of Islam, show love to others and be peaceful in their conducts towards others. The APC Southwest Coordinating Secretary, Honourable Lateef Ibirogba who joined others to worship at Alagbado praying ground said there are many lessons to be learnt from the observation of the festival. Honourable Ibirogba said chiefly obedient is a key lesson to be learnt in today's festival, just as Prophet Ibrahim submitted to Allah when he was asked to sacrifice his only son. Honourable Lateef Ibirogba He said Prophet Ibrahim did not dispute Allah until his son was replaced by a ram. Honourable Ibirogba also stressed the need for Muslims to imbibe the sprit of love, reciprocate love to everyone, including their neighbours. He ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Transportation (FMT), has approved a 50% fare discount on all train services operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) as part of measures to ease transportation costs for Nigerians during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The discount takes effect from Tuesday, May 26, 2026 and will run through Monday, June 1, 2026. Accordingly, ticket fares on all NRC passenger train services across the country have been reduced by 50% of the existing approved rates within the stated period. Passengers who had earlier purchased tickets at the full fare before the announcement will be entitled to a 50% rebate, reusable for train rides on or before Monday, June 1, 2026. Train schedules and timetables remain as previously advertised. "The Federal Ministry of Transportation appreciates the continued support of Nigerians and wishes all passengers and the Muslim faithful a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Kabir cel...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has  extended Sallah greetings  to all waterways users, operators, stakeholders, and  Muslims faithfuls in Lagos as they celebrate Eid-el-Adha urging them to prioritise safety. In the Sallah message,   LASWA urged all waterways commuters and boat operators to prioritize safety while traveling across the inland waterways, particularly during the ongoing rainy season. The Authority strongly advised passengers to avoid  night travel on the waterways due to reduced visibility and weather-related risks that may compromise safe navigation, urging them to plan their trips during daylight hours and remain vigilant at all times. The Special Adviser on Blue Economy to the Governor of Lagos, Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, while congratulating Muslims faithfuls on the Eid-el-Adha celebration, reaffirmed LASWA’s commitment to ensuring safer, secure, and efficient waterways transportation across Lagos State. ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The  people of Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area, staff of the council, community leaders and members, religious institutions, political leaders and members, not forgetting  people living with disability are in joyous mood and happy with the Executive Chairman of the council, Mayor Abiodun Jimoh Isola Ejigbadero for reaching out to them with cash gifts,  bags of rice, rams and cows as they prepare to celebrate this year's Eid el Kabir festival on Wednesday, 27th and Thursday 28th May 2026. At the secretariat of Agbado Oke-Odo LCDA, situated at Oja Oba bus stop, Abule Egba,on Monday25th May, 2026,workers of the council were seen taking possession of their bags of rice, with smile on their faces. Honourable Jimoh Ejigbadero. Members of management Staff were given a bag of rice each, while other categories of staff, including non pensionable staff were given a bag of rice to four staff. Earlier on Friday, 22nd May, over 500 pensio...

By Afolabi Oyekunle The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has decried fresh  coordinated attacks on railway infrastructures in parts of the country. This followed fresh incidents of vandalism recorded in Plateau and Bauchi States. The Corporation described the disturbing development as a direct attack on critical national infrastructure, and an affront on public safety, economic growth and national security. According to NRC, In one of the latest incidents recorded on May 21, 2026, a truck reportedly loaded with vandalized railway materials became stuck between Kuru and Science School, Kuru in Plateau State, exposing the dangerous activities of criminal elements involved in the destruction and illegal movement of railway materials. Similarly, along Zango, in Bauchi State, between Kilometer 878 and 889, railway slippers were completely removed on both sides of a level crossing, leaving behind few disjointed rail pieces.  The Corporation warned that such acts could ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. APC Chieftain, who is the South West Organising Secretary, Honourable Lateef Ibirogba has commended the party members for their peaceful conduct and large turn out during today's  presidential primaries in which they affirmed support for President Bola Tinubu. He said reports from across the country  indicates a large turn out of APC members  where the primaries took place. President Bola Tinubu Honourable Ibirogba said the party members through their actions have demonstrated their believe in the Agenda of President Bola Tinubu for the party and the country. The APC Chieftain who was also in Ekiti state for the House of Representatives and Assembly primaries said  the primary in the state and other states in the SouthWest went peacefully. He said this was so because APC  gives priority to due diligence and conduct its   affairs  acording to the Constitution and Electoral law. Honourable Lateef Ibirogba...