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Ooni Reveals Why He Takes Care Of Less Privileged As Air Peace Offers Orphans Jobs
The Arole Oodua and Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II has revealed why he loves to donate to orphans, less privileged children and those with special needs, saying he doesn’t receive if he doesn’t give.
Ooni Ogunwusi also explained that sometimes he struggles to meet the needs of the less privileged children in the country, saying that some of their demands require more people to assist him.
The co-chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria said this in Lagos on Sunday during the official launching of Hopes Alive Initiatives(HAI) presenting Give-Back Concert 2018 and HAI Television launch organised by the Hope Alive Initiative, an advocacy platform designed to alleviate socio-economic, cultural and environmental challenges amongst the most vulnerable.
The highly revered monarch also said he had chosen Eko Hotel and Suites as venue for the event to celebrate the orphans and less privileged children because he believes they too will become successful in life like those that such a place is meant for.
“Ordinarily people migth wonder why we would be hosting these my children at this very expensive Hotel that is meant for the rich and wealthy people in our society. Yes I deliberately did so because this celebration is all about them. The highlight of this is that the highest in the society anytime they want to have a celebration. They use this venue, but these my children who today are the lowest in the society also have access to it now, it has been their day all the way. They moving around and were able to enjoy their day fully. Such will never leave thier memory and I see them becoming owners of things like this in the future. We are all equal in the presence of our creator”. Ooni said.
The CEO of Air Peace Airline, Allen Onyema, promised that any of the orphans or less privileged being catered for by the Ooni’s Hopes Alive Initiatives would be given automatic employment into his company once they successfully graduate from any university.
During the concert anchored by the ace stand-up comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka the 1st where other notable comedians and artistes thrilled the audience which included which prominent Nigerians.
The concert also saw numerous performances by the less privileged children from different orphanage homes including Bestheda School of Blinds ones who solicited the support of Nigerians for Ooni Ogunwusi who has being assisting them among other donors.
In one of their displays, the less-privileged children demonstrated why Nigerians should not stigmatise or refuse to assist them, saying that majority of them were struggling to survive and have quality education.
Ooni Ogunwusi identified that there was the need for well-meaning people in the society to join him in meeting the needs of the less privileged children, adding that would enable more orphans to benefit and sustain a decent living.
“Every individual must have what they want to achieve in life, but you must not keep aspiring till your eyes will be completely closed without sowing a seed with the less privileged. There is nothing in this world to run helter-skelter about without assisting the needy. At my tender age, I was chasing a lot of things but I cannot aspire to be anything again than to spend the rest of my life assisting the orphans and children with special needs, including oppressed people in the society.
“I have made up my mind to celebrate the less privileged. I want them to meet world leaders and successful people in the society so that they can feel what a regular person in the society feels. Believe me, these kids have raw, untapped, amazing and unique talent.” Ooni Ogunwusi said.
The African foremost monarch added that “For me, I have realised that anytime that I don’t give, I don’t receive. Caring for the less privileged is my own ministry and I will make majority of them achieve their dreams in life. I urge every one of us to inculcate the habit of caring for the less privileged. God has blessed us, we should not over aspire.
“Sometimes, it is the support that I get from other people that I also give out to assist that. I have seen a situation when an orphanage home called me to say that they have no food to eat and I didn’t initially know how to come in to assist.”
On their parts, The owner of Air Peace, Allen Onyema in company of his wife and Reverend Esther Ajayi of the Love Of Christ Generation C&S Church In Clapham, London who both pledged huge financial support for project in the next 5 years appealed to Nigerians to assist the less privileged with whatever they have while
Mr Tunji Owoeye the CEO of Elephant Group, a leading rice manufacturer in Nigeria also pledged to continue feeding the less privileged children and orphans as his company has been assisting the children through Ooni Ogunwusi.
“I challenge every one of us to think of the day we will die. Anyone of them who successfully graduate from the university has a job in Air Peace. This is a good cause to support,” Onyema added.
Deputy Convener of Hope Alive Initiative, Temitope Adesegun during her opening remarks explained that the organisation was meeting up with the its purpose of creation, adding the HAI intended to have a school for the less privileged ones.
“It is amazing to say that HAI commenced less than a year ago and in the past couple of months, we have been able to cover huge milestones. We have achieved a lot and we still hope to achieve more. We have a school to build, an advocacy programme to run and we intend to identify and nurture raw talents in the underprivileged,” Temitope said.
Air Peace Airline, Esther Ajayi Foundation, Gombe State Government, Federal Inland Revenue Service(FIRS), Startimes TV, Air Peace Ariline, Gombe State Government, Ogun State government, Elephant Group were the major sponsors while the Olugbon of Ile Igbon, HRM, Oba Olusola Hon. Kunle Ogunnaike and wife, Chika from California, USA, Iyalaje Toyin Kolade, Hon. Funmi Tejuosho,also pledged to hugely support the project
The Ogun State government represented by 5 commissioners led by Rt. Hon. Muyiwa Oladipo, Commissioner of Culture and Tourism pledged to renovate two orphanage homes through the Ooni’s Hopes Alive Initiatives(HAI)
More than ₦3 billion was targeted, but about ₦677 million reached the culprits, with recovery and prosecutions underway, reflecting how banks are responding to more sophisticated fraud risks.
Nigeria’s expanding digital banking sector is facing increasingly sophisticated fraud attempts, as financial institutions adapt to faster transactions and broader online services.
A recent case involving First City Monument Bank (FCMB), linked to fraudulent activity detected in December 2025, has drawn attention to how banks are responding to such incidents, with a focus on limiting exposure, recovering funds and working with law enforcement.
According to findings referenced in proceedings before the Lagos State Special Offences Court, the incident involved unauthorised transactions tied to a digital product. Early reports erroneously suggested more than ₦3 billion was lost. Subsequent clarification shows that over ₦3 billion was targeted, ₦2.4 billion was blocked and recovered, while ₦677 million got into the possession of the culprits. This outcome reflects the bank’s cyber security and monitoring capabilities, as well as improved collaboration among regulated financial institutions and with law enforcement agencies. Several suspects and beneficiaries have been apprehended, while recovery and prosecution efforts are ongoing, led by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Proceedings at the Lagos State Special Offences Court have resulted in convictions, including that of a repeat offender, with restitution orders issued. Related matters are also being handled at the Federal High Court in Lagos, where additional suspects are being tried in connection with the scheme. This process is aimed at ensuring that bad actors are identified and permanently blacklisted from the financial system.
Authorities say recovery efforts are continuing as additional funds are traced.
Analysts note that the pace of legal action reflects closer coordination between financial institutions and enforcement agencies in addressing cyber-related financial crime.
The case comes as banks contend with more complex fraud methods, including social engineering and automated exploitation of system processes.
As digital products and platforms expand, so too does the risk associated with cyber-crime and related fraud.
“The scale of digital banking means risks are evolving alongside the systems,” said a Lagos-based financial analyst. “Institutions are now judged by how they manage these events.”
Observers say the sector is moving toward a stronger focus on response and recovery, rather than prevention alone.
This includes improving monitoring capabilities, strengthening transaction controls and enhancing collaboration with regulators and law enforcement. The FCMB case, with limited exposure relative to the amount targeted and ongoing recovery, reflects that shift.
For customers, the primary concern is the safety of their funds. In this case, there has been no indication of losses affecting customer deposits. Maintaining that level of protection remains central to sustaining trust in the financial system.
Nigeria’s financial sector continues to grow, supported by digital innovation and expanding access to banking services.
However, analysts say fraud attempts are likely to persist as systems become more complex and interconnected.
They say institutions will increasingly be judged not only on their ability to prevent incidents, but on how effectively they respond and recover when they occur.
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Ex-APC Deputy Guber flag bearer, Joshua MacIver backs Tinubu, express fears over implosion in Bayelsa APC
….congratulates new State Party Chairman, Warman Ogoriba
APC Deputy Governorship Candidate in the 2023 general elections in Bayelsa State, Great Joshua MacIver has declared his total commitment to the re-election of President Bola Tinubu come 2027, declaring that the Tinubu re-election project is non-negotiable.
Great Joshua MacIver, in his statement titled ” BAYELSA APC CONGRESSES: GOING FORWARD, A CALL TO LOOK INWARDS” and made available to newsmen in Yenagoa, warned APC leaders in the state to look Inward and take note of certain factors which may hinder or cut short our victory.
According to Great Joshua MacIver, such noticeable pitfalls include the imbalance in the united front being put up by the State Governor,Senator Douye Diri among various political blocs in the state.
In the statement issued at the weekend. Great Joshua MacIver stated that “First, before His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, joined the APC in the state, there were clearly two political blocs that made up the party, with the approximate population ratios of the blocs standing at 95% to 5%.”
“After the entrance of His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, ONLY THE SMALLER BLOC IS BEING CARRIED ALONG IN THE AFFAIRS OF THE PARTY, leaving the greater percentage to their fate, and this situation has the potential to build anger and dissatisfaction in our dear party.”
” The consequence of this has been the high level defection we have witnessed in the party recently and we believe more may likely follow, if we do not put our house in order.”
” If we do not pull together as a party, we may witness a situation where we will lose key stakeholders, especially after the State and National Assembly Primaries as well the Gubernatorial Primaries.”
“Finally, while it is very clear that we are the party to beat in the 2027 elections and that our loyalty to Mr. President IS NON-NEGOTIABLE, we must make haste to say that we cannot afford to create situations or loopholes in our unity which will be exploited by other political interests in the state. We cannot afford to under-rate anyone.”
“Our core interest remains the re-election of Mr. President, a project to which we have committed our all. We also pledge our total loyalty to the party as we have no alternative to the APC. However, our concern is that we must, as a party, look inwards and ensure that we do not create loopholes that can impede our common goal.”
Great Joshua MacIver, however congratulated the newly elected State Executives of the APC in Bayelsà State led by Hon. Warman Ogoriba, saying their emergence is welcomed at this critical time in our national history.
At least 23 people were killed in a series of suspected suicide bombings, police in Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri said on Tuesday.
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More than 100 other people were injured in the blasts that took place on Monday evening in the capital of Nigeria’s restive Borno state.
No group has claimed responsibility for the suspected attacks.
The deadly blasts come after a military post was attacked overnight Sunday to Monday, which authorities blamed on suspected Islamist militants.
This sad incident is coming barely two weeks after Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church specifically warned against attacks in some states. He mentioned these states while calling on security operatives to pay close attention to them.
These were his words:
“Another attack is coming up in these following states where the military must watch carefully and intelligently; Kano, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi, Niger, Borno, Kwara and Kogi state. They want to do a deadly attack, it’s preventable but it depends on how they will handle it. I have told you about the danger coming up.”
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Unfortunately, some of our military agencies don’t believe spiritual intelligence can save the country from so much danger hence, their neglect of this prophetic warning but now, it has been fulfilled with the miliary losing credibility by the day while Primate Ayodele continues to gain momentum.
Likewise, At least 26 passengers and crew sustained varying degrees of injuries on Monday following an accident involving the Kaduna–Abuja train, according to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC).
Opeifa explained that the train departed Rigasa in Kaduna at 7:15 a.m. and was approaching Asham station around 9:16 a.m. when a loud bang was heard after the power car and trailing locomotive collided with one of the passenger coaches.
In July 2025, Primate Ayodele asked nigerians to pray not to see train mishap on the Kaduna-Abuja route.
@primateayodele #nigeriantiktok🇳🇬 #fulfillment #train #abuja #primateayodele
“Let’s pray not to see train mishap in Abuja-Kaduna, Kaduna-Abuja route.”
This has also been fulfilled.
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