Railway Corporation (NRC) Celebrates Women In Rail On International Women’s Day

Railway Corporation (NRC) celebrates women in rail on International Women’s Day. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has congratulated Women in Rail (WIR) on this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD).

The NRC Managing Director, Dr Kayode Opeifa, extended his congratulations in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. The statement was signed by the Deputy Director of Public Relations, Mahmood Yakub.

Mr Opeifa praised the women for their zeal and passion for the nation’s critical transport sector. He assured them that his administration would continue celebrating their contributions to railway development.

He said, “We celebrate the women who have chosen a career in this vital sector, whether as janitors, administrative staff, or engineers, for their passion and dedication to the industry’s growth.

On this International Women’s Day, we honour all women in Nigeria, particularly those in the railway system, for their unwavering commitment to developing the industry.’’

Railway Corporation

The NRC boss reaffirmed the corporation’s dedication to workers’ welfare, especially women. He promised that every effort would be made to support their progress and advancement.

He encouraged women in the sector to remain committed to their roles and strive for the continued growth of the railway industry.

Mr Opeifa pledged that the NRC would keep working towards the overall development and empowerment of women in the railway sector.

Ex-Central Banker Sets To Replace Trudeau As Canada PM

Ex-Central banker sets to replace Trudeau as Canada PM. Canada’s Liberal Party looked set Sunday to choose a former central banker and political novice as its next leader, replacing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as it confronts threats from US President Donald Trump.

Mark Carney, who served as the governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, is widely expected to be named the new Liberal leader when results from a vote of around 400,000 party members are announced later Sunday.

The other main challenger is Trudeau’s former deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, who held several senior cabinet positions in the Liberal government that was first elected in 2015.

Whoever wins the vote will take over from Trudeau as prime minister, but will soon face a general election that polls currently show the rival Conservative Party as slight favorites to win.

Mark Carney

Carney has racked up endorsements, including from much of Trudeau’s cabinet, and a Freeland win would be a shock for the Liberals as they head towards a general election.

Despite dramatically breaking with the prime minister in December, analysts say voters still tie Freeland to Trudeau’s unpopular record.
Carney and Freeland have both maintained that they are the best candidate to defend Canada against Trump’s attacks.

The US president has repeatedly spoken about annexing Canada and thrown bilateral trade, the lifeblood of the Canadian economy, into chaos with dizzying tariff actions that have veered in various directions since he took office.

MOPPAN Sues TikTok Influencer Ahmed For Alleged Defamation, Damage

MOPPAN sues TikTok influencer Ahmed for alleged defamation, damage. The Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN) has filed a lawsuit against popular TikTok influencer Ahmed Pasali, accusing him of defamation and damaging the reputation of Kannywood.

Pasali appeared before the Upper Area Court in Kasuwar Nama, Jos, on Monday, facing charges linked to a video he posted on social media. MOPPAN alleges that the video contained statements that discredited Kannywood actors and filmmakers.

Court Proceedings
During the hearing, the charges were read to Pasali, including defamation and harming the image of Kannywood members. He, however, pleaded not guilty, and his lawyer applied for bail.

After hearing arguments from both sides, Judge Thomas Nakowa granted bail under strict conditions, including a ₦250,000 payment, a surety with a house in Jos and valid documents, and a MOPPAN member signing as a guarantor.

As Pasali was unable to meet the bail conditions immediately, he was remanded in a correctional facility.

MOPPAN

MOPPAN’s Response
Speaking on the case, MOPPAN’s national president, Malam Umaru Maikudi Cashman, emphasized that the association would not tolerate false statements against its members.

“We will take a firm stand against anyone who spreads falsehoods or tarnishes the reputation of Kannywood,” he stated.

The court has adjourned the case until April 5 for further hearings.