News

Rev. Mother Esther Ajayi Again: Offered UI Undergrad, Tunmise Adeyemi Full Scholarship for Reciting Longest Chapter in the Bible

Published

6 years ago

September 25, 2019

Eric

By Femi E Gabriel

Frontline philantropist, Reverend Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi has offered full schorlarship to Miss Tunmise Esther Adeyemi, a 20-year old member of the Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria who made history on Saturday, September 14, 2019 by reciting Psalm 119 from verse one to the end.

Psalm 119 written by King David is the longest chapter in the Holy Bible with 176 verses.

Tunmise, a 100-level Law undergraduate of the University of Ibadan set this mind-blowing record during the 94th Seraphim Day Anniversary held at Seraphim Land, Ogun state.

Impressed by Tunmise’s flow and error free delivery, Rev. Mother Esther Ajayi, her husband Rev. Dr. Ademuyiwa Ajayi and the audience gave her a standing ovation.

The tireless giver then approached her with a hug, showering words of commendation on her. “God bless you. You make us proud. Thank you”, she said.

Shortly afterwards, it was announced that Tunmise has been offered full scholarship to any private university of her choice courtesy the Esther Ajayi Foundation.

However, her elated father, Superintendent Apostle Muyiwa Adeyemi, a journalist with the Guardian Newspapers and the Chief Public Relations Officer of the C and S Unification Church of Nigeria hinted us in a telephone conversation that Tunmise may not be leaving University of Ibadan for a private university now. “We are considering that she should not change her school for now because when she was offered admission to study an Education course last year, she got the best result, the school graciously considered her transfer into the faculty of law. So we think she should be done with the degree in law. We have also discussed this with mama Esther Ajayi that she should get the scholarship for her masters and she open to this idea”, he said.

Tunmise’s brilliant performance was also appreciated with the sum of one hundred thousand naira by the Legal Adviser of the Church, Supretendent Apostle General Wale Taiwo (SAN).

The one day event with the theme “Be of good cheer it is I be not afraid”, had other side attractions including words of exhortation by the Supreme Head of the C and S Unification Church of Nigeria, His most eminence Prophet Solomon Alao and lively performances by gospel singers: Evangelist Bola Are, Debo, Eternal Youth choir and Arojah.

Pics by Segun Lawal

News

IGP Disu Removes Benjamin Hundeyin As FPRO

Published

9 hours ago

March 5, 2026

Eric

The Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, has reportedly removed Benjamin Hundeyin as the Force Public Relations Officer (PRO) and replaced him with a new appointee, though the name hasn’t been officially announced.

Hundeyin was previously serving as the Lagos Command PRO before being promoted to the national role.

This move comes as part of Disu’s efforts to revamp the Nigeria Police Force and improve its public image.

As the 23rd IGP, Disu has emphasized professionalism, accountability, and transparency, warning officers that there will be no tolerance for misconduct or abuse of power.

News

Assets Declaration: Court Dismisses NDLEA’s Case Against Abba Kyari

Published

10 hours ago

March 5, 2026

Eric

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, dismissed a case filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), against suspended DCP Abba Kyari on allegations bordering on non-disclosure of assets.

Justice James Omotosho dismissed the suit, filed against Kyari and his younger brothers, Mohammed Kyari and Ali Kyari, for failure of the anti-narcotic agency to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.

The judge held that the burden of proving a case beyond reasonable doubt falls in the prosecution which it had failed to do so.

The ruling covers only asset declaration allegations. Other cases including drug related offences are still ongoing.

News

NDLEA Nabs UK-wanted Drug Lord after 15-Year Hunt

Published

16 hours ago

March 5, 2026

Eric

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 58-year-old fugitive drug lord, Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya, who had been on the wanted list of Nigerian and British authorities for over 15 years.

His arrest was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by spokesman of the agency, Mr. Femi Babafemi.

Ilomuanya, according to the agency, was apprehended in Lagos on Monday, February 23, 2026, following what officials described as a high-stakes, well-coordinated operation by officers of the Agency’s Special Operations Unit.

He was first arrested in February 2003 in the United Kingdom and later convicted for drug trafficking.

He was sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment but released after serving two years following a successful appeal.

In July 2011, Ilomuanya was again arrested in the UK for drug-related offences.

Though granted administrative bail, he absconded and fled to Nigeria, evading further prosecution.

In November 2018, NDLEA operatives arrested him in Nigeria after uncovering two clandestine methamphetamine laboratories — one at his country home in Obinugwu, Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State, and another at his residence in Lagos.

During the operation, officers recovered 77.960 kilograms of methamphetamine and extensive drug production equipment.

He was subsequently charged before a Federal High Court in Lagos but later jumped court bail, remaining on the run until his latest arrest.

Reacting to the development, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), described the arrest as a major breakthrough in the agency’s sustained crackdown on drug trafficking networks.

“This arrest serves as a stern warning to those who think they can hide behind borders to escape justice. Whether you jump bail in London or set up clandestine labs in your village, the long arm of the NDLEA will eventually catch up with those who choose to undermine the health, security, and future of our nation,” Marwa said.

He added that the Agency remains committed to strengthening intelligence-led operations and deepening international collaboration to prevent Nigeria from becoming a safe haven for global drug cartels.

Marwa commended officers of the Special Operations Unit for their professionalism, resilience, and diligence in tracking down the fugitive, stressing that the NDLEA remains unwavering in its resolve to dismantle drug trafficking networks operating within the country.

The agency is expected to proceed with legal action against Ilomuanya in the coming days.