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 **Ikosi-Isheri Chairmanship Aspirant, OTUNBA OLUWASEYI ABIODUN HABEEB ODUFOWOKAN Hosts Ramadan Tafseer** Otunba Habeeb Oluwaseyi Odufowokan, APC Chairmanship aspirant for Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA), hosted the 2025 Ramadan Tafseer and Special Prayer on Thursday, March 20, 2025 (Yaomal-Khamis, 20th day of Ramadan 1446 AH), at the Olowora Town Hall, Deji Omoowo Street, Olowora, Lagos. Renowned Islamic scholar, Fadilat Sheikh Alhaji Muhammad Awwalu Solihee Salaty (Fahru-l-Ulamah), emphasized the multifaceted nature of Ramadan, highlighting not only the physical fast but also the importance of piety, peaceful coexistence, kindness, and steadfastness in Islam. He urged Otunba Odufowokan to embody these virtues – trustworthiness, sincerity, compassion, and courage – in his future leadership role. Alhaji Musa AbdulKareem, a previous speaker, also addressed the congregation, emphasizing the importance of the fear of God and the transient nature of life. The event...

NRC and LAMATA Team Up to Boost Nigeria's Rail Network By Dada Babajide Razak   The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) and Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) are joining forces to strengthen Nigeria's rail system. The two agencies met on 5th March to discuss ways to work together more effectively, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope 8-Point Agenda. The meeting, led by NRC Managing Director Dr. Kayode Opeifa and LAMATA Managing Director Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, focused on improving operations, enhancing crisis management, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of railway services.  Dr. Opeifa highlighted the importance of an integrated railway system for Nigeria, emphasizing its role in reducing costs, boosting trade, and driving economic growth. He reaffirmed NRC's commitment to working closely with LAMATA to strengthen the country's transportation network. A key highlight of the meeting was the call for increased private sect...