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Patriotism Awareness Forum (PAF) Commends and Congratulates Nigerians for Remaining Calm, Peaceful and Unprovoked

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Patriotism Awareness Forum (PAF) Commends and Congratulates Nigerians for Remaining Calm, Peaceful and Unprovoked

The Patriotism Awareness Forum (PAF) commends and congratulates Nigerians for their resilience, patience, perseverance, sacrifice and understanding by remaining calm and peaceful in the face of provocation of incitement due to the assault and suppression of their fundamental right to movement and economic livelihood by the two days of a needless and failed protest and for going about their legitimate businesses and shunning the politically motivated protest meant to manipulate them for reasons other than national interest.
We at PAF urge Nigerians to continue to remain resolute in shunning the so-called protest and keep faith with the Bola Tinubu administration to see through the bold reforms it has planted to place Nigeria on the paths of solid economic growth and progress.
In a release issued in Lagos, PAF asserted that it is a fact that Nigerians are going through a lot economically at this point in time, just like citizens of other countries all over the world. It’s also an incontrovertible fact that the Tinubu administration is frontally confronting our economic challenges with policies and programmes which require time to come to fruition.
PAF posits that what Nigerians need at this critical time in the country’s political history, is for all hands to be on deck to ensure that the re-engineering of the Nigerian state for the collective good of all Nigerians in the long run by the President Bola Tinubu administration is supported and complemented and not to resort to acts capable of sowing seeds of discord and destabilization and thereby worsening our existing fragile economic, political and social situation.
According to PAF, ‘From our monitoring of the Day 2 of the protest called by faceless and unknown organizers and which is meant to incite Nigerians to violence as uncovered by security agencies beforehand and sadly witnessed in some Northern states on Day 1, we can confidently report that Day 2 in all the states was one of huge relief as Nigerians shunned the protest and went about their legitimate business. We observed that though there were pockets of protests in very few states, they were largely devoid of the degree of violence observed in some northern states on the Day 1 of the protest.
Thus PAF wholeheartedly commend Nigerians for being patriotic in keeping faith with democracy by remaining peaceful and maintaining peace which is an essential ingredient for progress and development.
‘Even in states where violence broke out on Day 1 of the protest, we observed that the people have come to the realization that they were manipulated and therefore decided to shun any form of protest and violence on the Day 2, while focusing on acts to engender peace, economic growth and national development which is commendable.
PAF cannot but commend the security agencies for their professionalism, diligence and patriotism to fatherland by engaging the protesters in the very few states where it occured on Day 2 and ensuring that all threats to law and order were neutralized. We call on them to maintain the same level of professionalism for the remaining days of the protest in which we also hope that the protesters will observe the rules of engagement by ensuring that they conduct themselves within the ambit of the law.
However, we at PAF regret and condemn the violence recorded in some northern states on the first day of the so-called protest and we charge the security agencies to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to book according to the law.
‘We equally want to appeal to the Nigerian state to come to the aid of innocent citizens, families and businesses who suffered the misfortune of being killed , robbed, attacked, burnt and looted by the protesters on Day 1 of the protest, which is unfortunate and condemnable”.
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Thank you.
Yours Sincerely,
Nelson Ekujumi,
Convener
Peter Claver Oparah
Co-Convener.

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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.

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

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