Jonathan commissions Enugu-Port Harcourt train service

Passenger's Ticket

Written by Kelvin Ebiri and Ann Godwin, Port Harcourt

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan yesterday flagged off the Enugu-Port Harcourt train service, describing the project as a landmark achievement that would enhance the transport system and boost the nation’s economy.
   Represented by Vice President Namadi Sambo, Jonathan said his administration was gradually and steadily transforming the rail system, which had been abandoned for the past 30 years. He affirmed that the modernisation of the rail system would address some key issues in the nation’s ailing economy.

Passengers on Board

Passengers at the Station

“This flag-off of the Enugu-Port Harcourt intercity train service is a concrete evidence that the Federal Government is very much concerned about its citizens, and I’m glad that this will extend to other parts of the country by January.”
Jonathan lauded the board of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) was able to deliver on government’s promise to revive the country’s once abandoned railway transport system.
   According to him, the present administration remains committed to improving the wellbeing of a generality of Nigerians, especially in the provision of critical social amenities and infrastructure that would drive the economic growth of the country.
   “We have prayed and yearned for the actualization of this project. We have kept our faith by keeping all our promises,” Jonathan said. “My presence here today is to further demonstrate the full commitment to delivering the dividends of democracy to Nigerians.”

Inside the train

On his part, the Chairman of board of NRC, Bamanga Tukor, explained that the commissioning of the Port Harcourt-Enugu station was a dream come through, adding that Nigerians need to commend Jonathan for reviving the railway system.
   He noted that his administration has rigorously pursued policies that would boost the transport system, including the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the road network. Also, he assured that the project would be maintained to ensure sustainability.

Passengers prepare for Depature

Kids on board

Also speaking at the occasion, Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation, Adeseyi Sijuwade, noted that the rehabilitation of the Eastern line has been much more challenging in view of the extent of its dilapidation.
   He recalled precisely that the Aba gully erosion in September 2010 completely washed away about 30 metres length of the track, adding that such challenges made the train services along the line impossible since 2009.

   “We have successfully constructed a five-metre-wide reinforced concrete culvert of overall length of 366 to resolve the problem. There was also the Aba mountain of refuse, which was about five metres high.
   “These challenges are now history, as all the damaged structures have been reconstructed, the mountain of refuse cleared and the entire track rehabilitated hence the flag-off from Port Harcourt to Enugu,” he said.
   Sijuwade further cited the completion of the Western line and the resumption of train service from Lagos to Kano in December 2012 as well as the rehabilitation of the Eastern line as milestones in the rail system transformation. According to him, the Enugu-Port Harcourt-Enugu intercity passenger service will run three return trips per week – Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

   The train will depart Enugu at 7:00a.m, stop over at five intermediate stations - Ovim, which is a densely populated passenger station, Umuahia, the Abia State capital, Omoba, Aba, where we have the famous Ariaria Market, and Imo River, which is the boundary of Aba and Rivers States. On arrival at Port Harcourt, the train will wait for about an hour or two and commence the return journey to Enugu.

http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/news/national-news/191462-jonathan-commissions-enugu-port-harcourt-train-service
http://www.nairaland.com/2072606/new-year-train-ride-portharcourt
http://www.nairaland.com/2077558/unforgettable-train-experience-pictures

Apostle Johnson Suleiman's 2015 Prophecies!

Acclaimed man of God, Apostle Johnson Suleiman has released what he believed would happen in this New Year. One of his prophecies was that 2015 election would be a replica of June 12. He said Jonathan should be prayerful as there are plans to kill him. Suleiman who head the Auchi-based Omega Fire Ministries also said the queen of England and Shehu Shagari may die.


1.There shall be harvest of testimonies for women looking for fruit of the womb.
2. President Obama needs serious prayers for his health.
3. I see a woman becoming the president of America, but her health needs attention.
4. Britain needs prayers because of her Queen.
5. I entered the house of former president Shehu Shagari in the spirit and I saw RIP; he needs prayers. 
6. There shall be agricultural boom this year.
7. I saw Catholic Reverend Fathers getting married. I saw a group rising, called “Old Catholic Church”, they were on fire for God and caused a revolution.
8. Boko Haram is sponsored by two people; one is a traditional ruler and the other is a retired General.
9. Nollywood should stop Unclothedness and immoral content been shown because God is not happy.
10. Bola Tinubu, Bode George and king of Onitsha need prayers.
11. A great Pentecostal man of God been called to glory. I wept.
12. I see president Goodluck Jonathan coming back but troubles.
13. I saw people crying in the Oba of Benin’s house.
14. Libyan election to be cancelled.
15. El Rufai should go and sit down. For abusing Jesus, he will not win Kaduna election.
16. Brigade Commander Aso rock should be changed.
17. Buhari’s health needs attention.
18. Aminu Tambuwal, I saw him leading Sokoto State.
19. Dangote will not have it smooth this year; he will drop from Africa’s richest.
20. Patience Jonathan needs serious prayers.
21. Egypt will have elections.
22. 2015 presidential election will be rigged, marred in violence and end up in court case.
23. Thank you Jesus! Finally a Christian is now the governor of Lagos state.
24. A popular Abuja pastor needs serious prayers. I saw mourning.
25. I saw the Naira falling greatly. It became N200 (two hundred naira) to 1$ (a dollar).
26. I saw Cameroonian soldiers killing Boko Haram soldiers.
27. Prophets who deceive people, collects their properties, charge money, will face great judgment this year.
28. Rochas Okorocha; I saw him moving to PDP.
29. Contrary to most prophecies, Nigeria will not break up.
30. Nigerian Government will start fighting the Gospel and men of God.
31. Military leaders will be changed.
32. There will be plan to kill Goodluck Jonathan but it will be exposed.
33. I saw governor Amosun return.
34. APC Rivers State needs to do grass root campaign because I saw the election been rigged for PDP. Prayers are needed because of so much bloodshed.
35. Three popular musicians will die; one of them is a young boy.
36. Former President Obasanjo should go and make peace with God, Nigeria is not his problem.
37. The retired Army General one of the sponsors of Bokoharam, God warned him recently with his health. The next, God will take his life.
38. I saw a man win Governorship but not allowed to govern.
39. I saw attention in Delta state moved to Agbor.
40. President Gooluck Jonathan should arrest corrupt leaders. His calmness is what is empowering them to steal.
41. I saw people who resigned as ministers to contest election return back as Federal ministers.
42. I see so much food in Nigeria in 2015.
43. I saw major death in China (I saw group of kids killed).
44. A great man of God whose first name begins with 3rd letter and Surname with 15th letter needs serious prayers. I saw serious crisis and crying. Please let’s pray for him.
45. Let’s pray against military intervention and interim government.
46. President election inconclusive, yet Jonathan declared winner. APC Pray!
47. I don’t see Buhari with credentials to vie for president.
48. Ghana economy to have terrible and serious crisis.
49. With the level of bloodshed I saw, it was better Goodluck goes now to his village quietly.
50. 2015 election is another June 12. The man who truly won will not govern or rule.
51. Arik Airline to pray against disaster.
52. I saw people crying in Alex Ekwueme’s house. Why are they crying?
53. I saw upsurge around bar beach taking people’s lives, water overrunning and bringing down buildings.
54. Pray against three major Air disasters between February and October.
55. I saw a king in Zulu (South Africa) taking a bow.
56. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu needs serious prayer against mourning and death.
57. I saw Niger Delta militants become so powerful and influential in government.
58. God is not happy with Nigerian government for handling power problem.
59. Lawyers will make so much money in 2015.
60. Chief E.K, Clark should pray, not a good year for him.
61. Great men of god to rise in Namibia, Ghana, Nigeria and Europe.

Culled from: 
http://dailypost.ng/2015/01/05/ostle-sulemans-2015-prophecies-general-election-another-june-12-buharis-health-needs-attention/