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Elumelu donates food items to orphanages across Lagos, Edo, Delta
Elumelu donates food items to orphanages across Lagos, Edo, Delta
The family of Tony Elumelu has donated food items to orphanage homes across Lagos, Edo and Delta states, as part of its end-of-year humanitarian outreach.
The donation exercise, which covered six orphanage homes in Lagos State and three each in Edo and Delta states, was flagged off in Lagos by the Chairperson of Avon Healthcare Limited, Dr. Awele Elumelu, at the Hearts of Gold Children Hospice, Masha, Surulere.
The items distributed included essential food staples, notably 1,730 bags of rice and 290 bags of beans, aimed at supporting vulnerable children and easing the burden on caregivers as they prepare for the new year.
The beneficiary orphanages in Lagos include Hearts of Gold Children Hospice; Little Saints Orphanage, Surulere; SOS Children’s Village, Isolo; Living Fountain Orphanage; Adiel Children’s Home, Ilupeju; and Compassionate Orphanage, Egbeda.
For Delta there orphanage homes including FMC School of Nursing there in Onichukwu, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Onichukwu, and other communities in Onichukwu.
During the presentation, Dr. Elumelu expressed gratitude to God for the year and commended caregivers for their resilience despite economic challenges.
“We thank God for this season, a season of joy and peace. We know it has not been easy. Things have been tough in 2025, but through your efforts and the support of others, you have been able to cope, and we thank God for you,” she said.
She noted that the donation was the family’s modest contribution to supporting orphaned and vulnerable children as the country transitions into a new year filled with hope.
“As we go into a new year, we pray for more strength for you to continue the good work you are doing. We do our little bit, but we need more people to help. We pray for more helpers,” Elumelu added.
She also explained that the initiative was deliberately extended beyond Lagos to Delta State, where she and her husband hail from, as well as Edo State, stressing that the needs of vulnerable children cut across the country.
“We can never do too much or do enough, but at least let us do what we can. The more you do, God will help you to do more,” she said.
In her remarks, the Founder of Hearts of Gold Children’s Hospice, Mrs Laja Adedoyin expressed appreciation to the Elumelu family for their continued support, noting that the assistance received earlier in the year had helped the hospice remain operational despite rising costs.
“God is taking care of these children, but He does so through the support we receive. You came in January, and what you have sown has helped us get to where we are today,” she added.
Adedoyin disclosed that donations to the hospice have been largely channeled into medical care, noting that the facility operates as both a healthcare and social support centre.
“We have in-house doctors and nurses. On a daily basis, there are medical issues that require hospital care or care within the home. There is hardly a day we don’t have to buy medicine,” she said.
She further clarified the unique role of the home, stressing that it is not an orphanage but a specialised medical hospice for children with complex health needs.
“We are not an orphanage; we are a hospice, a home for children with special needs, especially medical needs, some of my children have Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, myocephalus and other congenital abnormalities. Many of them live with multiple disabilities,” Adedoyin explained.
She noted that the children under her care are often those society finds difficult to accept.
“These are the children people look at and want to look away from, but they are human beings and they exist. I have heard people say such children don’t exist, but they do and they are alive,” she said.
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REMO DAY 2025:CELEBRATING ROYAL LEADERSHIP, HERITAGE, AND DEVELOPMENT.-A MESSAGE FROM DR R.Y AKINBO -RECTOR
REMO DAY 2025:CELEBRATING ROYAL LEADERSHIP, HERITAGE, AND DEVELOPMENT.-A MESSAGE FROM DR
R.Y AKINBO -RECTOR,OGUN STATE POLYTECHNIC OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES,ILESE -IJEBU, OGUN STATE
I bring warm greetings and heartfelt felicitations to His Royal Majesty Alayeluwa Oba (Dr)Baba tunde Adewale Ajayi,CFR(Torungbuwa 11)the Akarigboand Paramount Ruler of Remo land on the auspicious occasion of Remo Day 2025
On behalf of myself,the council,Staff and entire students of Ogun state Polytechnic of Health and Allied sciences,I humbly salute Your Royal Majesty ‘s exemplary leadership,visionary guidance and unwavering commitment to the unity,peace and sustainable development of Remoland
Your reign has continued to inspire progress, strengthen cultural pride and foster purposeful collaboration among all sons and daughters of Remo land both at home and in the diaspora
As we have just concluded this year’s glamorous Remo day 2025 at the Akarigbo Palace Pavilion,Ita -Oba Sagamu,Ogun state ,this year’s event once again presents a unique opportunity to reflect on our shared heritage ,reaffirm our collective identity and renew our resolve to contribute meaningfully to the growth and advancement of our land
I also respectfully extend warm greetings to all Remo Royal fathers,Oloris,Chiefs,traditional age-groups,community leaders and the entire sons and daughters of Remo land worldwide
I also want to specially commend his Excellency,the Executive Governor of Ogun state,Prince Dapo Abiodun,CON, a proud son of Remo land from Iperu Remo,for his pragmatic leadership philosophy and remarkable strides in infrastructural developments,economic reforms and investment driven growth across Remoland and Ogun State at large
As we have celebrated Remo day 2025,may this occasion further strengthen our unity and deepen our sense of purpose and inspire greater collaboration towards a peaceful and prosperous Remo land
Long Live His Royal Majesty
The Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remo land
Long Live Remo land
Happy Remo day 2025
Dr.R.Y Akinbo
Pioneer Rector,
Ogun state Polytechnic of Health and Allied sciences
Ilese-Ijebu
Ogun state
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A CELEBRATION OF SERVICE AND COMPASSION: HRH BARR. DR. JOEL S. ANINGE’S SILVER JUBILEE AND COMMUNITY HEALTH MISSION
A CELEBRATION OF SERVICE AND COMPASSION: HRH BARR. DR. JOEL S. ANINGE’S SILVER JUBILEE AND COMMUNITY HEALTH MISSION
The Nyankpa Chiefdom was recently graced by a profound celebration of humanity, marking 25 years of enlightened leadership by His Royal Highness Barr. Dr. Joel S. Aninge, the Odyong Nyankpa. The event, a beautiful fusion of honour and humanitarian action, was presided over by His Excellency Amb Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai (Rtd), who chaired the historic occasion.
Held at the Odyong Nyankpa Play Ground in Panda Development Area, the gathering was a testament to the respect and unity fostered by HRH Aninge’s reign. Dignitaries from across Nasarawa State came together in a spirit of communal respect, including representatives of His Excellency Governor Abdullahi A. Sule, former APC National Chairman His Excellency Abdullahi Adamu, His Royal Majesty Da Jacob Gyang Buba, the Gbong Gwom Jos, and HRH Justice Sidi Mohammed Bage (Rtd), Emir of Lafia. The Royal Fathers were represented.
Other Royal Fathers present are: Da Chung Mada HRH Dr. Joseph Haruna Kigbu, of Akwanga Local Government Area. HRH Alh. Ibrahim Usman Jibril
The Emir of Nasarawa, of Nasarawa Local Government Area. He is a senior Fulani traditional ruler in the state. HRH Alh. Luka Panya Baba
The Esu Karu, of Karu Local Government Area. HRH Alh. Umar Abubakar Isa Emir of Awe Local Government Area.
This was contained in a Statement Signed by Ibrahim Dahiru Danfulani Sadaukin Garkuwan Keffi/Betara Biu and made available to the press.
In his heartfelt remarks, Amb Lt. Gen Buratai Rtd expressed deep honour in celebrating this milestone. He reflected on a two-decade friendship with the monarch, praising his unique legacy of scholarship, justice, and unwavering dedication to his people’s wellbeing. “May this Silver Jubilee be a springboard for greater service and blessings for your community,” he stated, offering warm wishes for the King’s continued reign.
The commemoration was beautifully underscored by a direct act of care for the community. Driven by a shared commitment to uplift lives, the TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation and Tukur and Tukur Foundation organized a comprehensive free medical outreach. This mission brought essential healthcare services—including eye screenings, ENT treatments, and general consultations—directly to the doorsteps of the people, addressing needs with dignity and compassion.
The outreach served as a powerful reminder that true leadership is measured by its impact on human lives. The medical team, led by Col Haruna Idris Zaria (Rtd) of the Tukur and Tukur Foundation, provided care to 1,025 community members, offering treatments for common ailments and gifting reading glasses to many, thereby restoring not just health but also independence and comfort.
This Silver Jubilee was more than an anniversary; it was a reaffirmation of the sacred bond between a leader and his people. It highlighted how tradition, when guided by a heart for service, can powerfully unite a community and ignite tangible progress, setting a shining example of compassionate governance for Nasarawa State and beyond.
Apostle Suleman Hosts Deputy Italian Ambassador, Government and Security on Agenda
President and Senior Pastor of the Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, on Saturday, hosted the Deputy Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Lacopo Foti, in Auchi, Edo State, where the headquarters of his ministry is located.
During the august visit paid to him by the diplomat, the discussion which lasted for more than two hours, was centred on Christian genocide in Nigeria with the servant of God maintaining his conviction that genocide in the country is not only consistent but also taking place in worrisome and large-scale numbers.
The respected cleric frowned at the initial action of the government to downplay the reality of the genocide in certain parts of Nigeria by employing orthodox and unorthodox methodologies to hoodwink Nigerians.
The man of God asserted that the government should have employed the same energy in quashing the activities of these bandits and criminals instead of merely wishing it away with media propaganda.
While he acknowledged that insecurity predates the present administration of President Bola Tinubu, Apostle Suleman, however, stated that government is a continuum where an administration inherits both the assets and liabilities of previous administrations. And as such the decision of how the country is run lies and ends squarely on the table of the incumbent President who doubles as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Apostle Suleman in expressing concerns over the general state of insecurity in the Nigerian space, praised the renewed effort of the Nigerian government in the fight against ISIS and other agents of destabilization, he praised the efforts of the recently appointed Minister of Defense, General Chris Musa (rtd) and enjoined the Federal Government to escalate diplomatic engagement in order to improve the image of the country among other countries.
The diplomat took particular notice of Apostle Suleman’s concerns and promised to communicate the same to the Italian government and their allies.
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