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Reverend Mother Esther Ajayi Donates Uniforms, Furniture to Lagos School

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8 years ago

July 8, 2018

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By Eric Elezuo

The Proprietor, Esther Ajayi Foundation and General Overseer, Love of Christ, Cherubim and Seraphim, located in London, England, Reverend Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi, has extended his giving attitude to yet another institution of learning in Lagos State.

The lucky beneficiary this time is Agboyi Nursery and Primary School in the Lagos suburb.

Disclosing this kind gesture, which has become a hallmark of the ebullient preacher of the gospel, a close associate and the Founder of Focus on Disability Foundation, Mr. Abiodun Paseda, who made the donations on her behalf, said that the items donated by the great woman of prayer include brand new school uniforms for 400 pupils, desktop computers, ceiling fans, computer desks, modern office tables and chairs, burglar windows and security gates among others.

He noted that still in the spirit of affecting a million lives, which the Esther Ajayi Foundation pledged at the beginning of the year, and which, according to statistics has almost been surpassed, the items are meant to assist the parents of the pupils towards keeping them in school and provide a comfortable working environment for the staff of the school.

Mr Paseda took it upon himself to hand over the school uniforms to the 400 pupils, who expressed loud gratitude at the efforts of the Reverend Mother.

While receiving the other items, the Head Master of the school, Mr. J. O. Odejayi, thanked Reverend Mother Ajayi and Esther Ajayi Foundation on behalf of the staff and pupils of the school for remembering them in her quest to end poverty and deprivation in the land.

“Our hearts are filled with so much joy on a day like this for these wonderful gifts. Today, our school wears a new look; the staff room and other offices can now boast of modern office equipment like comfortable furniture and computer accessories. We are very grateful to Reverend Mother Esther Ajayi, her church Love of Christ and the Esther Ajayi Foundation. God, in his infinite mercies will continue to grant her all the good things of life, and the longevity to enjoy them. God bless you ma,” he said.

In his response, Paseda reminded the school of Reverend MotherAjayi’s listening ear, saying that she will be at their beck and call whenever the situation arises.

“It is Mother Ajayi’s intention to put smiles on the faces of as many people as possible. She will continue to move around to discover more avenues to showcase the kindness God has blessed her with. Feel free to call on her anytime, and she will as usual give you a listening ear,” Paseda said.

It will be recalled that in the bid to reach out to one million lives in 2018, the Esther Ajayi Foundation has reached to a great number of people across the nation, spreading the good news of brotherliness, gratitude and giving.

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Tinubu Nominates Oyedele As Minister of State for Finance, Moves Anite-Uzoka to Budget Ministry

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3 hours ago

March 3, 2026

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A statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga, has announced that “President Bola Tinubu has nominated Taiwo Oyedele as the minister of state for finance, replacing Doris Anite-Uzoka.

“Mrs Anite-Uzoka will now move to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning, as the Minister of State, her third portfolio in the administration.

“President Tinubu has today conveyed the nomination of Mr Oyedele to the Senate for confirmation in a letter to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.

“Until President Tinubu nominated him as a minister, Mr Oyedele from Ikaram, Akoko, Ondo State, was the chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, which overhauled Nigeria’s tax system.

“Mr Oyedele, 50, is an economist, accountant and public policy expert.

“He attended Yaba College of Technology, where he obtained a Higher National Diploma (HND) in accountancy and finance. He attended Oxford Brookes University and earned a BSc in applied accounting.

“He also completed executive education programmes at the London School of Economics, Yale University, the Gordon Institute of Business Science, and the Harvard Kennedy School.

“Mr Oyedele spent 22 years of his working career at PwC, joining in 2001 and rising to become the Fiscal Policy Partner and Africa Tax Leader.

“Mr Oyedele is also a professor at Babcock University in Ogun State and a visiting scholar at the Lagos Business School.”

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Defection: Atiku’s Son, Adamu, Resigns As Adamawa Commissioner

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8 hours ago

March 3, 2026

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Adamu Abubakar, the first son of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has resigned as Adamawa State’s commissioner for works and energy development, days after Governor Ahmadu Fintiri defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress.

Abubakar’s resignation letter, dated 2 March 2026, was addressed to the governor through the Secretary to the State Government. He gave no reason for his departure.

The timing is pointed. Fintiri announced his defection to the APC in a statewide broadcast last Friday, saying his cabinet and the PDP’s state structure had moved with him. Within 24 hours, 22 commissioners and special advisers publicly announced they were following suit. Abubakar, whose father remains one of the PDP’s most prominent national figures, was not among them.

In a statement issued Monday night, Abubakar’s media aide Abdulaziz Jauro said the former commissioner thanked the governor for the opportunity to serve and pledged continued loyalty to the administration’s developmental agenda. He also expressed gratitude to his father “for granting him the moral support and blessing to serve the people of Adamawa State” — a line that, read in context, suggests Atiku was consulted on the decision.

Abubakar said his resignation was not a withdrawal from public life. “This does not mark the end of his commitment to public service,” the statement read, “but rather the beginning of new avenues for developmental collaboration.”

The resignation leaves unresolved the question of whether it reflects a political break with the governor over his defection or a personal decision unconnected to the broader party realignment now reshaping Adamawa’s political landscape.

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DSS Nabs Man over Assassination Attempt on Peter Obi

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10 hours ago

March 3, 2026

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Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) has detained a man in connection with the recent attack and alleged assassination threats targeting Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

According to AIT, the shooting incident took place on February 24, 2026, in Benin City, Edo State, during a political gathering attended by Obi and several figures from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The meeting was hosted by former APC National Chairman, John Oyegun. Gunmen reportedly opened fire at the venue, causing panic and forcing attendees to disperse for safety.

According to security sources, shortly after the attack, an individual identified as Udeme Monday Stephen allegedly took to social media claiming responsibility and issuing additional threats against Obi, warning of further violence.

Intelligence officials reportedly initiated swift investigations, employing digital tracing and forensic tools that led to the arrest of the 26-year-old suspect in Rivers State. He is said to be a teacher at a private secondary school in the Eliozu area of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area.

The suspect remains in DSS custody and is expected to face prosecution. The agency reiterated its commitment to responding to credible threats and safeguarding lives and national interests without bias.