By Afolabi Oyekunle. It was an atmosphere of overwhelming joy, thanksgiving and exuberant praise as Rhema Christian Church & Towers marked the second day of its on-going 35th Anniversary.  The anniversary celebration, which formed a major highlight of the Convention, provided an opportunity for the church to reflect on its remarkable journey, celebrate God's sustaining power and acknowledge the tremendous growth recorded since its establishment 35 years ago. Speaking at the occasion, the Presiding Bishop of Rhema Christian Church & Towers, His Grace, Archbishop Dr. Taiwo Akinola, gave an inspiring account of God's faithfulness through the years, recounting several significant incidents and experiences in the history of the ministry that testified to the power, mercy and miraculous intervention of God. He recalled that Rhema Christian Church started with just a handful of members, but through the grace of God, commitment to the divine mandate and ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. It is set to be a night of gratitude, adoration, and praises to God  for His mercy and goodness as Rhema Christian Church and Towers hosts Hosannah Night of Praises on November 6th, 2026 at 9.00 p.m., as part of activities towards the ongoing 35th anniversary of the church. It takes place at the church Headquarters, Rhema Christian Church Towers, Champion Peace Cathedral, Lagos- Abeokuta Expressway, Temidire, Sango, in Ogun State. Several renowned gospel artistes, including popular gospel music minister, Tosin Bee, would be present to lead the congregation in spirited songs of praise, worship and thanksgiving. Speaking on the night, Founder Rhema Christian Church and Towers, Archbishop Taiwo Akinola   expressed confidence that the night would provide an unforgettable opportunity for Champions and other worshippers to express their gratitude to God through singing, dancing and heartfelt adoration.          Ar...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. In further demonstration of its commitment to sustainable community development and inclusive growth, Dangote Cement Plc, Okpella Plant has awarded scholarships to 80 students and commissioned four 500KVA transformers in Okpella, Edo State, under its Community Development Agreement (CDA) with host communities.   The scholarship award ceremony and transformer commissioning, held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, attracted traditional leaders, community representatives, youth groups, students, parents, government officials and senior officials of Dangote Cement.   The educational intervention worth over N32million saw a total of 80 students benefiting from the scholarship programme, comprising 60 undergraduate students from various tertiary institutions across Nigeria and 20 secondary school students drawn from the company's host communities.   Under the scheme, each undergraduate beneficiary received ₦500,000, while each secondary school student was award...

By Afolabi Oyekunle.  President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, has urged Nigerian workers to exercise greater political responsibility as the country approaches another electioneering period, warning against selling their votes and subsequently expecting labour leaders to fight governments they helped elect. Osifo said this at the 2026 Labour Writers Association of Nigeria (LAWAN) Summit in Lagos. TUC President Festus Osifo. The TUC President who was represented at the summit by the President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro, said workers must protect their interests by making informed choices during the transition period. He urged workers to place their collective interests above partisan considerations, stressing that they should not compromise their votes and later turn to organised labour to challenge governments whose emergence they had facilitated. In his own remarks, Olabiyi-Ag...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. President Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Joe Ajaero has frowned at the poor condition of service of many media practitioners in the country, noting that many are overworked, underpaid and without suitable condition of service. The NLC President said this In Lagos  in his address at the 2026 Conference of the Labour Writers Association of Nigeria (LAWAN) with the Theme: Workers At The Center Of Nigeria's Political Transition: Defending Rights, Advancing Welfare And Building Economic Justice. Comrade Joe Ajaero at the centre. According to him,  the welfare of media workers is an important issue that deserves greater attention in Nigeria. "Where journalists are inadequately remunerated and their working conditions are unfavourable, deliberate efforts must be made to address the situation." He queried the minimum wage for media workers across the country?  "What collective bargaining agreements exist between journalists and their employ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, says social security should be considered as an investment in human dignity, social stability and economic resilience, not merely as an administrative mechanism. He said this in Lagos at the annual workshop of the Labour Writers Association of Nigeria (LAWAN), themed: “Workers at the Centre of Nigeria’s Political Transition: Defending Rights, look Advancing Welfare and Building Economic Justice.” In a paper presentation titled “Social Security and Workers' Welfare in Nigeria's Political Transition: Closing the Protection Gaps and Building a Sustainable Safety Net,” the NSITF MD stressed that social security is about creating a system that provides protection when people face circumstances beyond their immediate control. Represented by the Deputy General Manager and Head of Corporate Affairs, Alexerdra Mede, the NSITF boss commended L...