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March 16, 2022

March 16, 2022March 16, 2022 IFMNEWS

Reps Probe NRC Over Trains’ Breakdowns

The House of Representatives has set up an Adhoc committee to probe the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC over cases of trains' breakdowns.

This followed the adoption of a motion by the House Minority Leader, NDUDI ELUMELU, who recalled that on March 11, a Lagos-Ibadan train-bound broke down due to insufficient fuel, putting the lives of the travelers in danger.

He said it was disturbing that a train would leave the station without enough fuel, only to get stuck midway into the journey with traumatised and stranded passengers.

He described the incident as a huge national embarrassment which not only makes our nation a laughing stock in the eyes of the international community but a complete system failure.

ELUMELU added that the episode exposes the carelessness, irresponsibility and incompetence of the management of the NRC to effectively and efficiently manage the sector.

March 15, 2022

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 IFMNEWS

LCC To Resume Toll Operations At Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge

The Lekki Concession Company (LCC) has announced the commencement of toll operations at the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge plaza in Lagos.

LCC had suspended operations at the Lekki tollgate after the shooting of protesters during the #EndSARS protest on October 20, 2020.

Some facilities at the toll plaza were also destroyed during the protest.

In February 2021, the state judicial panel had approved the reopening of the tollgate, but the ruling met objections in some quarters.

In a statement, the company said tolling operations will commence on April 1.

The LCC said commuters plying the road will not pay any toll for the first two weeks until 15th April 2022 “as this period would be toll-free to all motorists plying the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge”.

According to Yomi Omomuwasan, LCC’s managing director, the resumption of services at the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge Toll Plaza is coming after extensive consultations with key stakeholders including the residents’ associations, traditional rulers and community leaders, professional bodies, as well as the Lagos government.

Alleged Killer of SuperTV CEO Chidinma Crowned ‘Miss Cell 2022’

Chidinma Ojukwu, the principal suspect in the murder of SuperTV CEO Micheal Ataga, has been crowned Miss Cell 2022.

The suspect, whose trial is ongoing, won the beauty pageant held at Kirikiri correctional facility.

The event was to mark the 2022 International Women’s Day.

However, Chidinma won the most beautiful and creative female inmate.

Mixed feelings have trailed the emergence of Chidinma Ojukwu as Miss Cell 2022.

Nigerians took to social media to air their opinions on the development.

A social media user Olushola Olufemi said: “You see this life is not in any way balanced. I just want to beg you to please try not to bring topic related to gender inequality on this space cos I’m fu**king sure that a guy that is alleged of murder can’t get this type of treatment in a Nigeria correctional.”

@NaijaShallWe: “They really shouldn’t have televised this, as it comes out as insensitive and inconsiderate. Well people might argue correctional facility activities, I’m just wondering if will keep the same energy when an alleged ritualistic is doing Mr mancho.”

Emmy Josh on her part said: “That is why the prison is referred to as a correctional facility so that whatever crime prisoners(alleged or confirmed) committed can be corrected through the different social, educative and religious programs there. Programmes like this give their lives meaning again.”

Another commentator said: “A good development, giving them a sense of belonging.”

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