By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Dr. Kayode Opeifa has reiterated his  commitment towards training and exposure of the Corporation’s workers to the deepening of their  professional competence and attuned them to global best practices. Dr. Opeifa stated this during his interaction with the Nigerian Railway Corporation’s delegation to this  year's edition of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations Week and Annual General Meeting, taking place at  the Brig Gen Abba Kyari Banquet Hall, Government House, Kaduna State.  He expressed hope that the conference would equip the delegates' with requisite skills, knowledge  and expertise in the discharge of their duties. Speaking earlier, NRC’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Mr. Callistus Unyimadu, appreciated the Managing  Director and the management of the Corporation for always supporting the Public Relations Department  of the Corporati...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has got a new national president in person of Comrade  Otunba Salimon Akanni Oladiti.   New President of NUPENG Otunba Oladiti, from the informal - sector of the union,  was a National Trustee of the Union, who has also served previously in many posts. He was unanimously elected at the 6th Quadrennial Delegates conference of the Union, in Lagos. The new President is bringing into office, a vast experience in the Petroleum industry, having served in various capacity in the union.   He pledged to work  towards the welfare of the  workers interests and growth of NUPENG. In his valedictory speech at the Delegates Conference, the former President, Comrade Akporeha Williams said his terms in office was a landmark in the Union as progressive records were achieved. Acco rding to the former President, his tenure saw a robust engagements across all branches of...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Public Policy analysts, Government officials and other Stakeholders have  hailed the strategic foresight and industrial courage of the President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, describing the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as a transformative national asset deserving of collective appreciation by Nigerians. This position was strongly articulated at the 2026 Bullion Lecture, powered by the Centre for Financial Journalism, where the Director‑General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Professor Nnanyelugo Ike‑Muonso, declared that Nigerians owe Aliko Dangote a profound debt of gratitude for investing in the world‑class refinery.   Delivering the keynote lecture themed “From Resources to Prosperity: How Raw Materials Development, Value Addition and Innovation Can Catalyse Nigeria’s Industrial Renaissance,” Professor Ike‑Muonso said the refinery represents a decisive break from Nigeria’...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Psalms 136:1. "O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good, for his mercy endureth forever.".  Everyday we have many reasons to thank God, individually, and as a body. It is in line with this that members of The Christ Church of Cherubim and Seraphim, A.K.A. Bishop David Allen, behind Segun Odegbami, in Wasinmi, Oteyi, Ogun state, do celebrate harvest every year to show their appreciation to God, for his love over the church, members and the Leaders.  This year harvest comes up on Sunday 26th April, 2026, at the same venue, behind Segun Odegbami, in Oteyi, Wasinmi, Ogun state. The Theme of the Harvest is taken from, Joshua 21vs 45." "Failed Not Ought of Any Good Things". Speaking on the Harvest, the Chief Host, Venerable (Prophet) Michael Allen said God has shown mercy to the church as it continues to grow, recording miracles, signs and wonders among members. Prophet Michael said it is to show gratuity to God that the Harvest takes place ev...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has decried the plight of Pensioners in the country saying they are not duly compensated. He made the remarks yesterday at the Redemption City during a courtesy visit by the chairman, Nigeria Union of Pensioners, contributory Pension scheme, NUPCPS, In Lagos state, Comrade Michael Omisande and his Executives. Represented by the National Overseer of the Redeemed Church in Nigeria, Pastor Sunday Akande, Pastor Adeboye said the political class is reaping the benefits of the Pensioners who laid the eggs in developing the Nation. He appreciated the efforts of the Leadership of NUPCPS Lagos State Council and assured them of prayers for accomplishments. Pastor Adeboye is optimistic that soon, things will change for better and that the Pensioners will live to enjoy the fruits of their Labor. The National Overseer thanked Comrade Omisande for his donation towards God's projects saying the seed ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Federal Government has been urged  to  invest more in the Nigerian Railway Corporation as any amount invested would be recouped within a short period.  Callistus Unyimadu, Chief Public Relations Officer, Nigerian Railway Corporation, in a press release said members of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) made the call on Monday, aboard the Kaduna-bound train from Abuja, where several chapters of the Institute members had opted to make use of the train service to travel for this year’s Annual General Meeting of the NIPR, holding at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Murtala Square, Kaduna State. They noted that Nigerians have great trust in the railway services and would be disappointed if the government fail to provide adequate funding,  because railway maintenance is highly capital intensive. The train, filled to capacity, mostly with NIPR members was transformed into a vibrant platform where many were meeting, networki...