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NRC Hails Court Sentence on Railway Vandals, Decries Fresh Attack on Rigasa Power Line

OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has applauded the judgment of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, which on Thursday sentenced two railway vandals to two years imprisonment each for tampering with critical components on the Warri–Itakpe rail corridor. Justice A. I. Kala convicted the defendants, Mudansuru Mutari, 27, and Blorie Kokori, 39, after…

Four Die, One Injured in Multiple Crash in Lagos

OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos Four persons have been confirmed dead and one other injured in a multiple crash involving three vehicles along the Eleko–Jetty corridor at Orimedu Mobile Filling Station, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, on Friday. The crash, which occurred on November 28, 2025, involved a Mack tanker, a Honda Pilot SUV and a commercial tricycle, carrying a…

Yuletide: Ogun Government Warns Street Traders Against Occupying Walkways, Road Setbacks

OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Ogun State Government has cautioned traders, artisans, vendors and motor dealers against the illegal occupation of pedestrian walkways and road setbacks during the forthcoming Yuletide season and afterwards. The warning was issued at the weekend by the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) in Abeokuta. The highest ranking officer…

Media Group Marks First Anniversary, Honours Osiyemi, Dairo, Others, Launches National Transport Safety Campaign

OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The publishing firm behind Global Transportation e-Newspaper has announced the commencement of its anniversary honours initiative, tagged the Front Page Portrait of Honour, in celebration of its first year of publishing. In a statement issued by the management, the company disclosed that the initiative recognises outstanding individuals in the transportation sector and…

Lagos Strengthens VIS Operations With Leadership, Conflict Management Training

OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a more skilled and professional workforce with the commencement of a two-day leadership and conflict management training for 35 senior Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) at the VIS Headquarters in Ojodu-Berger. The training programme, according to the government, aims to boost officers’ morale,…

Crash Victims Remembrance Day: GRA Partners LASTVEB, Launches Free Distribution Of 500 Bicycles To Lagos Schools

OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos As part of activities to mark the 2025 United Nations World Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims, the Gabriel Rotimi Aroge Empowerment Foundation (GRA), in partnership with the Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB), has launched a school cycling mobility programme aimed at improving road safety and transportation access…

NRC MD Seeks Greater Support for Local Engineers

OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has called on the Federal Government to prioritise and invest more in local engineers, noting that doing so would save the country billions of dollars in foreign expenditure. Dr. Opeifa made the call on Wednesday while receiving the leadership of…

Olota Cup 2024/2025 Kicks Off in Ota with Colourful Opening Ceremony

The 2024/2025 edition of the Olota Cup commenced on Monday, November 24, 2025, with a colourful opening ceremony that underscored the Awori Kingdom’s continued commitment to grassroots sports development and youth empowerment. The Olota of Ota, His Majesty Professor Adeyemi Obalanlege, Ph.D., officially declared the competition open at the Bells University Stadium, Ota, Ogun State….

Yuletide: TRACE Warns Against Road Obstruction During Social, Religious Events

OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) has cautioned individuals, event planners, social groups, religious bodies and corporate organizations against blocking or obstructing access roads during the Yuletide celebrations. The warning was contained in a statement issued by the TRACE Public Relations Officer, Cdr. Babatunde Akinbiyi, on behalf of the…