Verbal assault: NRC MD tenders apology to NTA journalist, regrets action

EditorSeptember 1, 2025September 1, 202504 mins

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has tendered an open apology to Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) journalist, Comrade Ladi Bala, after verbally assaulted her during coverage of the Abuja–Kaduna train derailment. In a reconciliatory gesture, he also honoured her with the title of Ambassador for Media Advocacy. Opeifa, who…

There’s plan to connect cities with railway transportation, FG says

EditorJune 8, 202503 mins

The federal government will soon commence a major railway expansion plan, with new lines connecting multiple cities across the country. Kayode Opeifa, managing director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), speaking on Saturday during ‘Sunrise Daily’, a programme on Channels Television, said the new railway lines will come up in more cities “than we have…