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By Ifeoma Ikem

The First British Charity Home Foundation, a non-profit making organisation, has donated writing materials to orphans and the less privileged of the Faith Reward International School Ijesha, Lagos.

Besides, about 10 indigent pupils’ school fees were paid by the foundation.
This is to cushion the effects of the economic hardship in the country.

The founder of the Evans Uchendu said the gesture is aimed at fostering educational support for the orphans and less privileged who are future leaders.

According to him, the hardship in the country where people are struggling to feed, and some children are being sent out of school because their parents can no longer pay their school fees is alarming.

‘We decided to come to Faith Reward International School, where we found out that there are about 10 less privileged children, orphans and children of the poor widows among pupils here.

There is even one, the father is alive but disabled; so struggling with these children and how to fend for them not to talk of paying school fees is a difficult task, so we decided to pay their school fees including other levies such as Parents Teachers’ Association PTA as well as donated other writing materials. If you see, this is a private school, so we have just ten of the pupils that fall within the category we are targeting at the moment. As always, I believe so much in the security of lives and property securing the future and I have this passion and believe that charity as such to children of the widows is a way of lessening their burden and giving the children access to meaningful education to become somebody in life.

This is a private school, so we have just ten of the pupils that fall within the category we are targeting at the moment. Always, I believe so much in the security of lives and property securing the future and I have this passion and believe that charity as such to children of the widows is a way of lessening their burden and giving the children access to meaningful education to become somebody in life.
I believe that when you take people out of mass illiteracy, it has a way of fostering future security”he added .

However, if we have people growing in an environment where they do not believe that somebody can support them, their mindset always say that insecurity is a thing of the mindset, so if we have these people and restoring that trust in their minds that people can actually help them, in the future they too will be motivated to help others.

Uchendu notes that as a security operative who knows the essence of security of lives and property, the number of out of school children for being unable to pay their bills would definitely add to the level of insecurity in the country.

“This is a private school, so we have just ten of the pupils that fall within the category we are targeting at the moment.

” I believe so much in the security of lives and property, securing the future and I have this passion and believe that charity to children of the widows is a way of lessening their burden and giving the children access to meaningful education to become somebody in life.
“I also believe that when you take people out of mass illiteracy, it has a way of fostering future security”, he added .

If we have people growing in an environment where they do not believe that somebody can support them, their mindset always says that insecurity is a thing of the, so if we have these people and restoring that trust in their minds that people can actually help them, in the future they too will be motivated to help others.

Mr Segun Arinze, a Nollywood actor stressed the importance of Education which is the best way to unlocking a brighter future; yet for many students across the nation, financial constraints have stood as insurmountable barriers to accessing quality education.
Segun urged other non governmental organizations to emulate this type of kind gesture to many out of school children, and give them a sense of belonging because education is the bedrock of individual, he said.

He advised the children to always be of good behavior, never associate themselves with wrong gang for them not to tarnish the image or reputations of Nigeria.

Responding, the proprietress of the school, Evang Ambassador Fedelia Ohemeyin who appreciates members of the foundation said that she never experienced such gesture.
According to her, I’m overwhelmed for this great opportunity for my school to be one of the benefiticary in this locality if not the first among private schools.

“I don’t know how to express my gratitude to them but I know that the God we serve will touch their lives. This Foundation will grow from strength to strength, glory to glory and power to power.
As he has started in this manner, the hands of God will never leave him.

Mrs. Olowoyo Fadekemi, a widow who lost her husband early into their marriage six years ago, coming to pay her child’s school fees was a miracle.

“I can say this is miracle. When the proprietress of the school called me that somebody was coming today to pay my child’s fee,

I was like, this can only come from God.
For the past six years that my husband left me early into our marriage, I have been all alone. After one month into the death of my husband, his family left us alone.

 

Education Will Foster Future Security -- NGO

By Ifeoma Ikem

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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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