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CMC AWARDS 2018: ZEB EJIRO AND FRIDAY KUJAH PROMISES TO RAISE STARS, NGOZI ORJI WOWS GUESTS

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By Gloria Okezie-OKAFOR

It was a monumental event last Sunday August 19 to be precise, at the prestigious hall of the Kingcelia Hotel Jibowu Lagos, where Cornel’s Media Consult, treated guests to a colourful outing during her third awards.

Attendees at the auspicious event cuts across every facet of professionalism –from media, to entertainment, to security, and other corporate services.

The moderately spaced hall was filled to capacity by dignitaries who had come from far and near to be celebrated as well as support the cause of the organization.

The event began with an opening prayer by Apostle Jonathan Imogu Snr. Pastor Victory Inheritance Ministry Lekki Lagos. Followed by a beautiful rendition of the national anthem by Ebele the Flutist.

Fast rising comic act, Mc Shakara and Mc Talk Well, were the compere for the occasion. During his brief opening remark, the pioneer founder of the group, Amb. Cornel Udofia (UN Peace Ambassador), said the award was put together to recognize the important role certain individuals are making in the area of politics, entertainment, music, fashion, and arts, and the benefits such contributions have on the larger society.

Phrasing from his papered speech, he said: ”As it is well known at CMC Gladiators, we encourage talents towards the full attainment of their potentials as well as nudging successful persons towards legendary feats…”

Cornel who has barged numerous awards through his PR related events over the years, has one of the largest social platforms which offers professional networking as well as a talent hunting ground for young and aspiring act in different endeavors.

His platforms which comes under different titles such as CMC AFRICA, CMC GLADIATORS, CMC ENTERTAINMENT, house individuals across all spheres of life, from the low to the mighty.

This year award tagged: CMC AFRICA AWARDS 2018: Celebration of Icons, was put together with the intention to celebrate individuals whose contributions to society have made distinctive impacts.

Some of those awarded include: Chief Zeb Ejiro, and Opa Williams who bagged the Lifetime Achievement Awards of Excellence as an Icons in the entertainment industry.

CP Ahmed Iliyasu, Commissioner of Police Ogun State Command as the Most Innovative CP Ogun State Command in Security and Community Policing.

The Sun Newspaper, Merit Award as the Best Media Outfit of the year 2018.

Ndidi Obi, Award of Excellence for her Remarkable contributions to the Growth of Nollywood.

Christian Paul, Merit Award as a Legendary Icon in the Entertainment Industry. Friday Kujah, Award of Excellence as a Legendary Icon in Sports Development in Nigeria.

Ozzy B, Merit Award as the Youngest Entertainer of the year 2018. Uche Ogbodo, Merit Award as The Most Outstanding Nollywood Actress in the year 2018. African China, Excellence Award as a Legendary Icon in the Entertainment Industry.

Not left out, too, is the young lady who picked and returned $6000 cash from one of the toilets as a cleaner with Lakewood Development Company, a janitorial outfit with the Murtala Mohammed International airport in Lagos. Charity Bassey was at the event in company of her mother where she received the Merit Award as Miss Integrity 2018.

In all, the awardees were about thirty one in number.

At the keynote address, which had been slated to be delivered by the editor in chief of the Sun Newspapers, Mr. Eric Osagie, the Daily editor of the paper Mr. Onuoha Ukeh who had given the speech instead, happed on the Importance of the Media to Democracy and Electioneering.

While admitting that the media has an important role to play in ensuring true democracy in the country, he emphasized that the general public have an equally important role to play. In his words: ”it is the electorate that determines who governs them. When the people are not particularly interested in coming out for elections, then they have no reason to complain at the government of the day.”

The Daily editor encouraged all to participate in the forthcoming elections. He ended his speech by noting that the event of the day is not about politics, but about celebrating Icons in our land.

The occasion saw the display of musical performances, as well as comic reliefs. One impressive musical outings was done by the beautiful wife of veteran Nollywood actor Zach Orji. Mrs. Ngozi Orji stole the moment with a track from her gospel album which was done in Igbo language.

Also, kid star making wave, Ozzy Bosco thrilled the guests along side young African Michael Jackson.

While picking their awards, movie veteran Zeb Ejiro who has offered countless scholarship to upcoming actors and screen writers through his academy, promised to let the door open again to young Nigerians interested in joining the industry, especially to those in the CMC platforms.

Sports Icon, Friday Kujah, towed the same path when he promised to pick young talents interested in carving a niche in the world of soccer.

The event which also dragged into the late evenings saw the official launching of the CMC Charity Project, and the CMC AFRICA FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING.

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Ramadan: Adron Homes Felicitates Muslims, Preaches Hope and Unity

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Ramadan: Adron Homes Felicitates Muslims, Preaches Hope and Unity

Adron Homes & Properties Limited has congratulated Muslim faithful on the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan, urging Nigerians to embrace the virtues of sacrifice, discipline, and compassion that define the season.

In a statement made available to journalists, the company described Ramadan as a period of deep reflection, spiritual renewal, and strengthened devotion to faith and humanity.

According to the management, the holy month represents values that align with the organisation’s commitment to integrity, resilience, and community development.

“Ramadan is a time that teaches patience, generosity, and selflessness. As our Muslim customers and partners begin the fast, we pray that their sacrifices are accepted and that the season brings peace, joy, and renewed hope to their homes and the nation at large,” the statement read.

The firm reaffirmed its dedication to providing affordable and accessible housing solutions to Nigerians, noting that building homes goes beyond structures to creating environments where families can thrive.

Adron Homes further urged citizens to use the period to pray for national unity, economic stability, and sustainable growth.

It wished all Muslim faithful a spiritually fulfilling Ramadan.

Ramadan Mubarak.

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Underfunding National Security: Envelope Budgeting Fails Nigeria’s Defence By George Omagbemi Sylvester

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Underfunding National Security: Envelope Budgeting Fails Nigeria’s Defence

By George Omagbemi Sylvester | Published by saharaweeklyng.com

“Fiscal Rigidity in a Time of Crisis: Lawmakers Say Fixed Budget Ceilings Are Crippling Nigeria’s Fight Against Insurgency, Banditry, and Organized Crime.”

Nigeria’s legislature has issued a stark warning: the envelope budgeting system; a fiscal model that caps spending for ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) is inadequate to meet the country’s escalating security challenges. Lawmakers and budget analysts argue that rigid fiscal ceilings are undermining the nation’s ability to confront insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, separatist violence, oil theft and maritime insecurity.

The warning emerged during the 2026 budget defence session for the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) at the National Assembly in Abuja. Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (APC‑Kebbi North), chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, decried the envelope system, noting that security agencies “have been subject to the vagaries of the envelope system rather than to genuine needs and requirements.” The committee highlighted non-release or partial release of capital funds from previous budgets, which has hindered procurement, intelligence and operational capacity.

Nigeria faces a multi‑front security crisis: persistent insurgency in the North‑East, banditry and kidnappings across the North‑West and North‑Central, separatist tensions in the South‑East, and piracy affecting Niger Delta oil production. Despite declarations of a national security emergency by President Bola Tinubu, lawmakers point to a “disconnect” between rhetoric and the actual fiscal support for agencies tasked with enforcement.

Experts warn that security operations demand flexibility and rapid resource allocation. Dr. Amina Bello, a public finance specialist, said: “A static budget in a dynamic threat environment is like sending firefighters with water jugs to a forest fire. You need flexibility, not fixed ceilings, to adapt to unforeseen developments.”

The Permanent Secretary of Special Services at ONSA, Mohammed Sanusi, detailed operational consequences: irregular overhead releases, unfulfilled capital appropriations, and constrained foreign service funds. These fiscal constraints have weakened intelligence and covert units, hampering surveillance, cyber‑security, counter‑terrorism and intelligence sharing.

Delayed capital releases have stalled critical projects, including infrastructure upgrades and surveillance systems. Professor Kolawole Adeyemi, a governance expert, emphasized that “budgeting for security must allow for rapid reallocation in response to threats that move faster than political cycles. Envelope budgeting lacks this essential flexibility.”

While the National Assembly advocates fiscal discipline, lawmakers stress that security funding requires strategic responsiveness. Speaker Abbas Ibrahim underscored that security deserves “prominent and sustained attention” in the 2026 budget, balancing oversight with operational needs.

In response, the Senate committee plans to pursue reforms, including collaboration with the executive to restructure funding, explore supplementary budgets and ensure predictable and sufficient resources for security agencies. Experts warn that without reform, criminal networks will exploit these gaps, eroding public trust.

As one policy analyst summarized: “A nation declares a security emergency; but if its budget does not follow with real resources and oversight, the emergency remains rhetorical.” Nigeria’s debate over envelope budgeting is more than an accounting dispute; it is a contest over the nation’s security priorities and its commitment to safeguarding citizens.

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Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin) Celebrates as She Marks Her Birthday

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Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin) Celebrates as She Marks Her Birthday

 

Today, the world and the body of Christ rise in celebration of a rare vessel of honour, Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba, fondly known as Eritosin, as she marks her birthday.

Born a special child with a divine mark of grace, Rev. Mother Eritosin’s journey in God’s vineyard spans several decades of steadfast service, spiritual depth, and undeniable impact. Those who know her closely describe her as a prophetess with a heart of gold — a woman whose calling is not worn as a title, but lived daily through compassion, discipline, humility, and unwavering faith.

From her early days in ministry, she has touched lives across communities, offering spiritual guidance, prophetic insight, and motherly counsel. Many testify that through her prayers and teachings, they encountered God in a deeply personal and transformative way. Near and far, her influence continues to echo — not only within church walls, but in homes, families, and destinies reshaped through her mentorship.

A mother in every sense of the word, Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba embodies nurture and correction in equal measure. As a grandmother, she remains energetic in purpose — accommodating the wayward, embracing the rejected, and holding firmly to the belief that no soul is beyond redemption. Her life’s mission has remained consistent: to lead many to Christ and guide them into the light of a new beginning.

Deeply rooted within the C&S Unification, she stands tall as a spiritual pillar in the Cherubim and Seraphim Church globally. Her dedication to holiness, unity, and prophetic service has earned her widespread respect as a spiritual matriarch whose voice carries both authority and humility.

As she celebrates another year today, tributes continue to pour in from spiritual sons and daughters, church leaders, and admirers who see in her a living reflection of grace in action.

Prayer for Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin)

May the Almighty God, who called you from birth and anointed you for His service, continually strengthen you with divine health and renewed vigour.

May your oil never run dry, and may your prophetic mantle grow heavier with greater glory.

May the lives you have nurtured rise to call you blessed.

May your latter years be greater than the former, filled with peace, honour, and the visible rewards of your labour in God’s vineyard.

May heaven continually back your prayers, and may your light shine brighter across nations.

Happy Birthday to a true Mother in Israel — Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin).

More years.

More anointing.

More impact.

If you want this adapted for a newspaper page, church bulletin, Facebook post, or birthday flyer, just tell me the format and tone.

Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin) Celebrated as She Marks Her Birthday

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