By Afolabi Oyekunle. Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC)  says none of its trains is involved in any fire incident; as it debunks recent video circulation on social media. According to a release  by Callistus Unyimadu, Chief Public Relations Officer of the corporation, the incident showing on social media occurred  over three years ago.  "We wish to categorically clarify that the incident in question occurred over three years ago along the Warri–Itakpe rail corridor.  The video is not recent and does not reflect the current state of operations or safety on any of our train services." NRC urged the general public to desist from sharing outdated or misleading content, as such actions only serve to incite unnecessary fear, panic, and misinformation.  "The circulation of false or outdated information undermines public trust and national development and should be strongly discouraged." The NRC says it remains steadfast in its commitment to safety, com...

B y Afolabi Oyekunle. The Management of Nigerian Railway Corporation has urged members of the public to bear with it following the temporary suspension of the Warri-Itakpe train services due to technical issues. In a release by the Corporation, it said following technical issues, the train services were suspended on July 15th and 16th to immediately address the problems. NRC said efforts are ongoing to restore services promptly as the engineering team are working to resolve the issues. While apologizing to its esteemed passengers, the Corporation assured that their welfare and safety are utmost in all decisions by the Corporation The Corporation advised the people to keep a breast of further development on her official communication channels.

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Dr Kayode Opeifa said the establishment of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) was a masterstroke in public policy. He was speaking at an event to mark the 25th years of the Authority. Opeifa,  a former Commissioner of Transportation, who as Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, nurtured the agency said the establishment of LASTMA changed the traffic management narrative in Lagos and have provided the compass being copied by other states of the federation.    He said: “LASTMA  was established in year 2000, by the then Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as a response to a local challenge that seems intractable but has proved to be a policy decision that was not only bold, but audacious, just and right.  It has remained effective in enforcing the peoples rights, visibly impacting on managing traffic enforcement.” “LASTMA’s impact and successes a...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Veteran Boat Captain Afotan Retires After 28 Years of Meritorious Service at LASWA Captain Claudius Adeleke Afotan, a veteran boat captain with the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), has officially retired after an illustrious 28-year career marked by an unblemished safety record. Widely respected for his exceptional discipline and professionalism, Captain Afotan fondly called Baba Ilaje sailed various government patrol boats for a total of 500-hours across Lagos waterways without a single recorded mishap or boat damage throughout his service. LASWA General Manager, Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, commended Captain Afotan for his outstanding dedication to duty and described him as a model of excellence in maritime safety. GM LASWA Oluwadamilola Emmanuel presenting a Plaque to Captain Afotan. "Captain Afotan’s legacy is one of commitment, caution, and care. For 28 years he moved safely, high ranking Government officials, Federal Ministers, State Commissioners...