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Nigerian Railway Corporation MD Advocates Stronger Rail-Port Integration.

By Afolabi Oyekunle. There is urgent need to deepen rail-port connectivity to enhance efficiency in Nigeria's freight and logistics ecosystem, so says the   Managing Director of the   Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa. . Dr Opeifa spoke at the Quarterly Stakeholders Engagement of the Nigerian Ports Consultative Council, NPCC, where he delivered one of the two keynote addresses. He emphasized that  the maritime sector reforms and the deep sea ports without an efficient rail linkage would continue to yield marginal returns. According to the Nigerian Railway Corporation Managing Director connecting all the ports by rail remains one of the sure pathway to boosting the nation’s economy . He urged other stakeholders, particularly truckers and others not to sabotage the strategic drive of rail linkages as they too have a role to play in taking the raw materials from the farmlands to the ports and in taking the freights imported through the ports to th...
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Christ Global Network Inc attributes youths unemployment to increase social unrest, crime, and immigration of skilled youths.

By  Afolabi Oyekunle. Christ Global Network Inc, a conglomerate of Bishops and Ministers of God has frowned at increase in youths unemployment in the country and attribute it to increase in crime, social unrest and immigration of skilled youths abroad instead of staying in the country to contribute their quota towards the development of the country and called for immediate address. The Global Christians body said this during a press briefing during their Fresh Fire Conference 2026 which took place on Saturday, 11th at    Rhema Christian Church & Towers,  in Sango-Ota, Ogun State. Speaking through their Chairman, Archbishop Taiwo Akinola, Apostolic Presbyter and Founding President of Rhema Christian Church Towers, they noted that each year, hundreds of thousands of graduates enter the labour market, yet without jobs.  They said though Nigeria’s youth population remains its greatest asset; yet, in 2026, youths unemployment and underemployment continue to pose ...

Christ Global Network Inc speaks on National issues, calls for credible elections in 2027.

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Conglomerate of Bishops and Ministers of God under the platform of Christ Global Network Inc have shown concern over the affairs of the nation. They made their feelings known while addressing newsmen during the New Wine Conference 2026, a yearly conference held Saturday at Rhema Christian Church & Towers Champion Peace Cathedral, Sango-Otta, Ogun state. The New Wine/Fresh Fire Conference 2026 serves as a prophetic platform for revival, responsibility, and national transformation.  They spoke through the Chairman of the Conference, Archbishop Taiwo Akinola, Apostolic Presbyter and Founding President of Rhema Christian Church.          Archbishop Taiwo Akinola Speaking on the 2027 election, they called for a credible, peaceful, and transparent elections , and called on the following measures to be enforced. They called on  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure full transparency and reliability...

I will do unique things, if I become Lagos state Governor.... Elder (Dr) Ajose.

APC Aspirant to the position of Lagos state Governor, Elder (Dr.) Samuel Mauyon Ajose, has pledged to be unique and do unique things if he becomes the next Governor of Lagos state. Elder Ajose said this at the public presentation of him to members of Celestial Church of Christ and to newsmen as the candidate of the Church for the next Governor of Lagos state. He said the existing blue print will be study and improve upon to produce a master plan towards taking the blue print to another higher level. He promised to introduce free medical care for all Lagosians to ensure they receive prompt health care. Dr. Ajose speaking at the occasion. He also pledged to pay living wages to civil servants arguing that the minimum wage of 70thousand naira cannot sustain them, giving the cost of living vis a vis, housing,  education of children, transportation and foodstuffs. According to him, Lagos state under him will set a good example that will be standard for other states to follow....

CCC endorses Elder(Dr.) Ajose for Lagos state Governor come 2027.

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The body of Celestial Church of Christ, CCC has endorsed one of their own, from Badagry, Elder (Dr.) Samuel Mauyom Ajose, to become Lagos state Governor come 2027. The endorsement which has the backing of the Pastor and Spiritual Head of CCC worldwide, His Eminence, Reverend Emmanuel Oshoffa, and the church hierarchy was made known at a press briefing and public presentation of Dr. Ajose, at the Church National Headquarters, in Makoko, Lagos state. In a letter to the occasion, the Head of CCC, Reverend Oshoffa said Dr. Samuel Mauyom Ajose who hails from Badagry, is a devoted and unrepentant follower of Present Tinubu and is strongly aligned to the ideologies, political philosophy and leading style of the President. He remarked that as a member of the All Progressive Congress, Dr. Samuel Mauyom Ajose skillfully blends grassroots legitimacy with significant boardroom. The Highly revered Celestial Head said Dr. Ajose will not disappoint as his antecedent as a son of o...

British Anthropologist Professor praises NRC for its Legacy Museum, expresses willingness to collaborate in preservation of antiquities

By Afolabi Oyekunle. A team of experts from the British Museum and the University of Oxford paid a familiarization visit to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Legacy Museum, aimed at strengthening collaboration for the preservation and revival of Nigeria’s railway heritage. The visit was led by Professor Paul Bagu, an anthropologist from the University of Oxford, alongside Mrs. Julia Hudson. The team explored key sections of the museum, including the historic Old Running Shed, where ageing locomotives and coaches are housed. Professor Bagu expressed keen interest in the restoration and preservation of these locomotives, emphasizing the importance of international collaboration. Speaking during the tour, Professor Bagu noted that “the NRC Legacy Museum represents a valuable repository of Nigeria’s industrial and cultural history.  There is significant potential for collaboration in areas such as conservation, restoration, and knowledge exchange to ensure these assets are preserv...

Christians urge not to depart from the teachings of the Bible.

As Christians celebrate the Easter season, marking the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, they have been urged to always adhere to the words of God as in the Bible, and refuse to follow those preaching out of the contents of the Holy Book. A highly annointed Man of God, Prophet Taiwo Adeosun made the call in his message while speaking on the significance of Easter, with FocusNews. Prophet Adeosun of the Redeemed People of the Lord Gospel Church, with Headquarters along Tarmac Road, Sango-Otta in Ogun state, said disobedience to the words of God, sins and lack of Faith are the major reasons why prayers are not answered. He said many of today's Christians prefer to do their own will instead of the will of God, while many preach out of the contents of the Bible. Prophet Adeosun called on Christians to key to the messages of Easter, which is redemption of their lives from sins and absolute submission to Jesus Christ. He said without redemption, a Christian ...