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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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Fubara Appoints New SSG, Chief of Staff

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1 day ago

February 26, 2026

Eric

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has appointed Dr. Dagogo S.A. Wokoma as the new Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG) and Barrister Sunny Ewule as Chief of Staff, after the recent shake-up of the State’s political and administrative structure.

The appointments were announced on Thursday in a Special Government Notice signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Onwuka Nzeshi, and made available to journalists. Both appointments take immediate effect.

In a statement issued on Thursday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Onwuka Nzeshi, the governor appointed Dr Dagogo Wokoma as Secretary to the State Government and Mr. Sunny Ewule as Chief of Staff.

The statement said the appointments take immediate effect, adding that the new appointees would be sworn in at 2:00 p.m. at the Executive Council Chamber, Government House, Port Harcourt.

The development comes amid the protracted political crisis in the State, which recently escalated into impeachment proceedings against the governor and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, by the State House of Assembly. The crisis was eventually diffused following the intervention of President Bola Tinubu.

Speaker of the House, Martin Amaewhule, had last week announced during plenary that the Assembly formally withdrew the impeachment notice against the governor and his deputy after the President’s intervention.

Political observers suggest that the dissolution of the cabinet may be part of efforts to rebalance the power structure in the following the peace accord. However, it remains unclear whether the new appointees are aligned with the governor or loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

The statement read in part: “The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has appointed Dr. Dagogo S.A. Wokoma as the Secretary to the State Government and Barrister Sunny Ewule as the Chief of Staff.

“Both appointments are with immediate effect. The new appointees will be sworn in at 2:00 pm.today, Thursday, February 26, 2026. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at the Executive Council Chamber, Government House, Port Harcourt.”

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Court Strikes Out Forgery Case Against Ozekhome As FG Withdraws Charges

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3 days ago

February 24, 2026

Eric

The Federal Government has formally withdrawn the forgery charge filed against senior lawyer Mike Ozekhome, bringing an abrupt pause to a case that had drawn public attention.

The charge was originally instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC).
It followed a judgment delivered by a London court over a property linked to the late former FCT minister, Jeremiah Useni.

In January, the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation took over the matter from the ICPC for what it described as effective prosecution.

However, proceedings took a new turn on Tuesday at the FCT High Court.

The Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo, informed Peter Kekemeke that the Federal Government was withdrawing the case file for “further instruction”.

He explained that the decision was taken in line with the provisions of Section 108 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act.

Counsel to the defence, Paul Erokoro, SAN, told the court that his team had no objection to the withdrawal of the charge.

In a brief ruling, Justice Kekemeke held that since the application was not opposed, it was granted.

He consequently struck out the charge and ordered that the case be dismissed.

The withdrawal effectively halts legal action against Ozekhome over the alleged forgery linked to the disputed property transaction.

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Vexatious and Meddlesome: ADC Condemns Wike’s Tour of FCT Polling Units

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6 days ago

February 21, 2026

Eric

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of interfering in the ongoing Area Council elections in Abuja by visiting polling units during voting hours.

In a statement issued on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described Wike’s movement across polling centres as “direct interference” capable of intimidating voters and election officials.

The party alleged that the minister’s tour of polling units came after what it termed a unilateral curfew imposed on potential voters, arguing that such actions raise questions about neutrality and fairness in the electoral process.

“The African Democratic Congress strongly condemns the movement of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, around various polling units in Abuja under the guise of monitoring,” the statement read.

ADC further argued that Wike is not a registered voter in the Federal Capital Territory and, as a serving cabinet minister with clear partisan affiliations, has no constitutional role in the conduct of the election.

The party also cited reports of voter suppression and intimidation, alleging collaboration between agents of the All Progressives Congress and some security personnel. It urged its agents and supporters to remain calm but vigilant, while documenting and reporting any irregularities.

Beyond the minister’s presence, ADC raised concerns over disruptions to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s Result Viewing Portal, stating that the platform remained inaccessible while collation was ongoing. The party called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately restore full functionality of the portal and provide a public explanation for the disruption.

Describing Wike’s presence at polling centres during active voting as “vexatious and meddlesome,” the party warned that such actions risk undermining public confidence in the credibility of the elections.

Earlier, videos circulated by Wike’s media aide, Olayinka Lere, showed the minister visiting polling units in Karu, Karshi and Garki.

Speaking after the tour, Wike maintained that the elections were peaceful, security personnel had performed effectively and voter turnout was impressive in satellite towns, though relatively low in parts of the city centre.