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Tiredless Mother of Giving, Esther Ajayi, Bankrolls Medical Expenses of Terminally Ill Citizens

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8 years ago

March 1, 2018

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By Eric Elezuo

The Founder and Proprietress of Esther Ajayi Foundation and Minister in Charge of Love of Christ Generation Church, Clapham, London, Reverend Mother Esther Ajayi, is at it again. She has sponsored the medical trips of two terminally ill Nigerians, Messrs Oladipupo Dotun John of 51 Federal Housing Estate, Olomore, Abeokuta, Ogun State, and Badejo Emmanuel, a student of Ogun State College of Health Technology, who lives in Odogbolu, Ogun State.

Speaking exclusively to TheBoss, Mr. Abiodun Enilari Paseda, Founder of Focus on Disability Foundation, who spoke on behalf of the Woman of Faith, said that 30 years old Mr. Oladipupo, a known HBSS, who is in need of hip replacement, travelled Wednesday night in company of his mother, Mrs. Rachel Oladipupo, to India, where the transplant is billed to take place. He was diagnosed of SPINAL VERTEBRAE COLLAPSE with gibbous polyarticular arthropathy in addition to bilateral shoulder and hip joint.

Dotun

“Oladipupo’s operation will be taking place at Fortis Healthcare, New Delhi, under the able supervision of Dr. Atul Mishra, the Director of Orthopedics, with whom I have had thorough discussion,” said Paseda.

On the other hand, 24 years old Emmanuel, who could not complete his education at the Ogun State College of Health Technology, Illese, as a result of incapacitation, was diagnosed of Chronic Osteomyelitis, an ailment of bone infection. He will be treated at the Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State.

In his remarks, Mr. Paseda, who declared that on the instructions of the Reverend Mother, he has personally visited the patients, as well as undertook a journey with them to their various hospitals, to see and have meaningful discussions with their doctors, also said that this is not the first time nor will it be the last time Esther Ajayi’s hand of love will be dished out to the very needy in the society.

Emmanuel

“Reverend Mother will continue to live up to her billing and render great assistance to every deserving citizen of the Nigerian society, and the world at large. She said that her heart is with Dotun and Emmanuel, and will not spare any expence to see that they return in splendid health. She spent a total of N6 million for Oladipupo’s treatment in India while N1.5 million was committed to Badejo’s treatment.

In their separate responses, the parents of the duo, Mr. and Mrs. Phillips Oladipupo and Mr. and Mrs. Julius Badejo, praised the tiredness efforts of Reverend Mother Ajayi in coming to the aid of the needy, and prayed God to grant her more resources to continue to do the work of the Lord.

Paseda, with one of his mentors, Rev Mother Esther Ajayi

Esther Ajayi has used her foundation, spread across the world to affect the lives of the needy, ensuring that none who needs any of the basic requirements of life ever lacks.

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Ex-Cross River Gov Donald Duke Joins ADC

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1 day ago

January 30, 2026

Eric

Former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), formally pitching his tent with the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Duke registered as an ADC member in Ward 5 of Calabar Municipality, where he collected his party membership card, marking his official entry into the opposition party.

His move comes amid recent internal concerns within the ADC in Cross River State. Former ADC governorship candidate, Dr Effiong Nyong, had written to the party’s National Chairman, protesting the inclusion of some individuals from the state in the ADC’s 50 Wise Men and Women Policy Manifesto Committee.

Nyong faulted a statement by the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, which listed persons who, according to him, neither resigned from the PDP nor made contributions to the ADC, calling for their removal.

Political observers believe Duke’s swift formal registration may be linked to the controversy, as the former governor had earlier been named among prominent figures associated with the party.

Recall that Duke previously left the PDP for the Social Democratic Party (SDP), where he emerged as the party’s presidential candidate under controversial circumstances.

Meanwhile, ADC leaders in Bakassi Local Government Area have intensified calls on Cross Riverians to identify with the party, describing it as a credible alternative ahead of future elections.

Rising from a stakeholders’ meeting involving chapter executives, ward chairmen, and secretaries, party leaders accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of misrule and urged Nigerians to reclaim the country.

In a statement signed by the Bakassi Chapter Chairman, Emmanuel Asuquo, and Secretary, Eko Boco, the party reaffirmed its loyalty to the ADC national leadership, pledging support for the National Chairman, Senator David Mark, and National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, while urging undecided citizens to join the party’s “transformative agenda.”

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Police Nab Suspect Behind Dummy Bomb Threat to Lagos Schools

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2 days ago

January 30, 2026

Eric

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man over alleged fake bomb threat messages to two private schools in Ikeja Government Reserved Area (GRA).

The suspect was tracked and arrested on January 24 in the Okota area of Lagos State following digital investigations.

According to the sources, the suspect allegedly sent WhatsApp messages threatening a fire explosion to the Human Resources Manager of AVI–CEENA School and the Chief Security Officer of Grange School, both located in Ikeja GRA.

Although the messages were sent from an unknown phone number, police said digital tracking led to the identification and arrest of the suspect, identified as Kosisochukwu Chukwuekenyem Ogbumuo.

The suspect is currently in police custody and will be charged to court on conclusion of investigations.

Police said inquiries are ongoing to determine the motive behind the threats and whether other individuals were involved.

The Lagos State Police Command reassured parents, school authorities and residents of Ikeja GRA of its commitment to maintaining security and preventing panic or disruption within the education sector.

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Court Nullifies PDP National Convention Held in Ibadan

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2 days ago

January 30, 2026

Eric

The Federal High Court in Ibadan has nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention held on November 15, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The court also barred Turaki and others from presenting themselves as national officers of the party.

Despite internal disputes, the PDP went ahead with its highly anticipated two-day 2025 Elective National Convention at Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan. Tagged #Ibadan2025, the convention drew thousands of party delegates and leaders.

The convention was expected to elect a new National Working Committee (NWC), including a National Chairman, who would steer the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The court’s ruling casts uncertainty over the legitimacy of the leadership and raises questions about the party’s preparations for the next electoral cycle.

Party members and legal experts are now awaiting further clarification on the implications of the judgement for the PDP’s national leadership structure.