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Reverend Mother Esther Ajayi Donates N100m to CCC, Christ Castle Parish

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6 years ago

July 31, 2019

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By Femi E. Gabriel

Founder of Love of Christ GenerationChurch, London, Rev. Mother Abimbola Esther Ajayi, has demonstrated love again to the white garment church, as she donated the sum of #100m (one hundred million naira only), to the Celestial Church of Christ, CCC, Christ Castle Parish, Sabo, Yaba, for the completion of the on-going church building project.

The giver par excellence, made the announcement of the donation, while delivering her remarks during service on Sunday.

She expressed satisfaction at the level of work that has gone into the building project and stated assuredly that the #100 million donation would help finish the project before the harvest in October. “We are going to finish this church before your harvest in October. By the time one hundred million naira comes into this project, the whole of Sabo and environ will know that something amazing is happening here”, she said.

Iya Adura as she is fondly called, also thanked the Celestial church family headed by Pastor Mobiyino Oshofa and the members at large for their support towards the success of Celebrate the Comforter 2019. She said “Celestial Church and Cherubim and Seraphim have made a statement with Celebrate the Comforter and the whole world has heard our statement. And it was a statement that was well presented. Celestial church and C & S, we did it together. The whole choir practice started from this parish, and you stretched the hand of fellowship to others. You are the first church to set the example for others to follow”.

She as well tasked all in attendance to be proud of being white garment church members. “At any time you wear your white garment, I want you to put it on majestically and let the whole world know that you worship the creator of the whole universe. Nobody can relegate you, except you relegate yourself”, she said.

After the service, the church leadership led Rev. Esther Ajayi and her entourage on an inspection tour of the church project, followed by a reception, during which she was presented an award and a “mystery giant photograph gift”, for her rare and outstanding contributions to the advancement of kingdom works.

Pics by Segun Lawal

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Two Rivers Lawmakers Step Down from Impeachment Proceedings Against Fubara, Sue for Peace

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2 days ago

January 12, 2026

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Two members of the Rivers House of Assembly, who are loyalists of former Governor Nyesom Wike, have withdrawn from the impeachment move against Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers.

The Minority Leader of the assembly, Sylvanus Enyinna Nwankwo, and Peter Abbey, who represents Degema State Constituency, urged their colleagues to exercise restraint and allow for dialogue to maintain stability in the state

In a video widely circulated on Facebook and an excerpt published by Rivers State Television, the lawmakers urged their colleagues to prioritise the overall interest and stability of Rivers above partisan disagreements.

Call for ‘cooling-off period’

The legislators stressed that the prevailing political climate demands calm, dialogue and a “cooling-off period” within the assembly to allow, in their words, “wisdom and truth to prevail” in the legislative chambers.

Although they did not expressly mention the impeachment process during the briefing, their intervention is being interpreted by political observers as a withdrawal from the impeachment push against Mr Fubara, which has heightened tensions in the state.

Background to impeachment moves

The Rivers assembly parted ways with Mr Fubara because of the feud between the governor and Mr Wike, who is the FCT minister.

The current impeachment notice on Mr Fubara is the third attempt in less than three years to remove the governor. The previous efforts had split the legislature into two factions, causing President Bola Tinubu to declare a six-month state of emergency in the oil-rich state and suspend the governor, the deputy governor, and the lawmakers.

The lawmakers accused the governor of constitutional breaches and administrative misconduct, allegations his supporters have dismissed as politically motivated.

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I Won’t Surrender Rivers N700bn IGR to Anyone, Fubara Vows

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6 days ago

January 8, 2026

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Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has resisted alleged pressure to hand over N700 billion, representing 35% of the State’s internally generated revenue (IGR), to anyone, sparking a heated power struggle with former Governor Nyesom Wike, now Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister.

The dispute has raised concerns about the welfare of Rivers State residents, with 4.4 million people living in multidimensional poverty.

The feud between Fubara and Wike, who unilaterally chose Fubara as his successor, has escalated into violent confrontations, defections, and legal battles.

Wike has threatened to make Rivers State “ungovernable” if Fubara fails comply, while his supporters have vowed to “deal with” Fubara.

In response, Fubara has warned that he cannot be intimidated, saying: “Rivers State is not a playground” and that he’s prepared to defend the state’s interest.

His supporters have also threatened to mobilise protests against Wike and his allies.

The crisis had paralysed governance, prompting President Bola Tinubu to declare a six-month emergency rule in the State last year.

The situation remains tense, with both sides maintaining their respective stance.

The outcome will have significant implications for Rivers State and Nigerian politics.

The dispute highlights concerns about godfatherism in Nigerian politics and its impact on governance.

Wike has accused Fubara of ingratitude, while Fubara sees the former’s demands as an attempt to undermine his authority.

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Rivers Assembly Begins Impeachment Proceedings Against Fubara

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6 days ago

January 8, 2026

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The Rivers State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

The legislature kicked off the process at plenary on Thursday.

The lawmakers are accusing Fubara and his deputy of gross misconduct.

Speaker of the House, Martin Amaewhule, is presiding over the session.

The day’s proceedings bear the imprimatur of renewed hostilities between Fubara and his predecessor Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

On December 5, 2025, a horde of the Rivers assembly lawmakers led by the speaker, announced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Days later, Fubara formalised his own switch from the PDP to the APC.

However, the sabre-rattling and thinly veiled remarks between Wike and Fubara, which culminated in the declaration of emergency rule in the state in March 2025, have persisted.

Most of the Rivers lawmakers have stayed loyal to Wike.

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