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The Digest:

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has officially celebrated what it calls the "first-ever wedding on a moving train in Nigeria," hosted by Nollywood actor Shawn Faqua and his bride, Sharon Ifunanya. In a social media post, the NRC praised the historic and creative ceremony, which transformed a Lagos-Ibadan train coach into a mobile wedding venue, complete with full décor and guests.

Key Points:
  • Nollywood actor Shawn Faqua married events planner Sharon Ifunanya on a moving train.
  • The Nigerian Railway Corporation celebrated the event as a historic milestone.
  • The ceremony took place aboard a decorated Lagos-Ibadan train from Alagomeji-Yaba.
  • A full coach was transformed with floral décor, guests, and officiating ministers.
  • Celebrities including Stan Nze and Buchi Franklin attended the mobile wedding.
  • The NRC described it as proof that "the journey can be just as beautiful as the destination."
  • The event has drawn widespread praise online for its creativity and novelty.
The wedding not only marks a personal milestone for the couple but also showcases innovative uses of public infrastructure for memorable private occasions.

Sources: Punch Nigeria