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Taiwo Oyekan Empowers Lagos Island Residents With N10 Million Mega Economic Empowerment, Gifts Bags Of Rice

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Taiwo Oyekan Empowers Lagos Island Residents With N10 Million Mega Economic Empowerment, Gifts Bags Of Rice

• Artisans Receive Sewing Machines

• Lagos APC Chairman says: Council Deputy Leader Good Product For Our Party

• Oba Akiolu Commends Councillor

 

 

 

Hon. Prince Taiwo Ajibade Oyekan
Deputy Leader, Lagos Island Local Government
As part of his Social Welfare Schemes, the Deputy Leader Of Lagos Island Local Government Legislative Arm and Honourable Councillor Representing Ward C1, Hon. Prince Taiwo Ajibade Oyekan has disbursed Ten Million Naira (N10,000,000) to uplift residents across Isale Eko, Olowogbowo and Oko Faji Communities amidst prevailing economic challenges in the country.

 

 

 

Two Hundred (200) Households received (N25,000) each. One Hundred (100) Widows were gifted N25,000 each while 100 Elderly Men got N25,000 each.

 

In addition, five Artisans were presented with Sewing Machines while 150 Residents received 5Kg Bags Of Rice.

 

According to Hon. Oyekan, the Economic Intervention Programme became necessary to alleviate Poverty and Upscale Residents’ Standard of Living.

He stated further that his major focus was to support President Bola Tinubu and Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu administrations’ efforts and policies at resolving the current economic downturn in the country.

 

Continuing, he said: “‘Since I assumed office as a Honourable Councillor, I have been saving part of my Monthly Salary and Impress to empower my constituents. I thought this is the right time to give back to the people”.

“I am passionate about my people and their welfare is paramount to me”, he concluded.

The Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, represented by the Deputy Chairman, Hon. Moshood Olanrewaju Mayegun described the Economic Empowerment Programme as Extraordinary.

 

He said: “Sincerely, we are Proud of him. Taiwo Oyekan is a Good Product for our Party. This is not the first he is doing Empowerment Programme.He has given Grants to Traders. He has also organised Free Summer Coaching and Presented Scholarships to Students on Lagos Island.

“Taiwo Oyekan is an Indigene of Lagos Island. He is Humble, Respectful and Accommodating”. He is a Community Man and as a City Father, He is doing wonderful things. He has done what gladdens our hearts at the Party level”. The Lagos APC Chairman stated.

“He is complementing the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu”, he said.

The Lagos APC Chairman urged the Beneficiaries to make judicious use of the Cash gifts and Equipment.

He charged other Elected Officials to emulate Hon. Taiwo Oyekan’s Giant strides.

In his Speech, the Oba Of Lagos, HRH Oba Rilwan Babatunde Aremu Akiolu represented by the Obanikoro of Lagos, High Chief Soji Ajayi-Bembe, said Hon. Oyekan has distinguished himself among his contemporaries.

“Taiwo Oyekan is Reliable and Upright. Since he was elected as Honourable Councillor, I have heard good news about him. He has embarked on numerous community projects and supported the people. I urge other Public office holders to emulate him”,

An Octogenarian beneficiary of N25,000 Cash Gift, Alh. Salau Ibrahim expressed appreciation for the support. He also prayed for the Council Deputy Leader.

A Widow, Mrs. Rafatu Tijani said: “With this Programme, Taiye (Hon. Taiwo Oyekan) is upholding the legacies and good deeds of his Father, Aremo Kolawole Ajibade Oyekan and Grandfather, the late Oba Adeyinka Oyekan. Our Councillor does not discriminate. He is People’s Man and loved by everyone”.

 

“Taiye will attain higher Position. God Almighty will grant him long life and gooad health so that he can continue to do Wonderful things and take care of the People”, Mrs. Tijani prayed.

An Artisan, Jaiyeola Ayodeji who received a Sewing Machine thanked Hon. Taiwo Oyekan for the kind gesture extended to him.

He said: “The Sewing Machine presented to me will help to expand my Tailoring and fashion designing business and improve my income earning ability”.

 

Recall that the Iconic Council Legislator had embarked on Periodic conomic Empowerment, Social Intervention Programmes, Community Development Projects and distributed Equipment and Grants worth Millions of Naira to Artisans and Small Medium Scale Business Owners. He also distributed Assorted Free Food Items to the Vulnerable and Elderly Citizens.

Dignitaries Present at the Historic event were
High Chief Lateef Aderibigbe Ajose, High Chief Soji Ajayi-Bembe (both represented Oba Of Lagos, HRH Oba Rilwan Babatunde Aremu Akiolu), Lagos White Cap Chiefs, The Lagos State APC Deputy Chairman, Hon. Moshood Olanrewaju Mayegun (represented the State APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, Hon. Oyinlomo Danmole, Honourable Members of the Lagos state House Of Assembly, Hon. Princess Lara Olumegbon-Oyekan (Lagos Island Constituency 1) and Hon. Sulaimon Olanrewaju Afinni(Lagos Island Constituency 2), Lagos Island APC Chairman, Alh. Ganiu Sadiq, Honourable Councillors, Community Development Committee Chairman, Chief Abu Martins-Elemoro, Residents, Market Men and Women, Trade Unions, Artisans among others.

 

 

Taiwo Oyekan Empowers Lagos Island Residents With N10 Million Mega Economic Empowerment, Gifts Bags Of Rice 

• Artisans Receive Sewing Machines 

• Lagos APC Chairman says: Council Deputy Leader Good Product For Our Party 

• Oba Akiolu Commends Councillor

Hon. Prince Taiwo Ajibade Oyekan
Deputy Leader, Lagos Island Local Government
As part of his Social Welfare Schemes, the Deputy Leader Of Lagos Island Local Government Legislative Arm and Honourable Councillor Representing Ward C1, Hon. Prince Taiwo Ajibade Oyekan has disbursed Ten Million Naira (N10,000,000) to uplift residents across Isale Eko, Olowogbowo and Oko Faji Communities amidst prevailing economic challenges in the country.

Two Hundred (200) Households received  (N25,000) each. One Hundred (100) Widows were gifted N25,000 each while 100 Elderly Men got N25,000 each.

In addition, five Artisans were presented with Sewing Machines while 150 Residents received 5Kg Bags Of Rice.

According to Hon. Oyekan, the Economic Intervention Programme became necessary to alleviate Poverty and Upscale Residents’ Standard of Living.

He stated further that his major focus was to support President Bola Tinubu and Gov  Babajide Sanwo-Olu administrations’ efforts and policies at resolving  the current economic downturn in the country.

Continuing, he said: “‘Since I assumed office as a Honourable Councillor, I have been saving part of my Monthly Salary and Impress to empower my constituents. I thought this is the right time to give back to the people”.

“I am passionate about my people and their welfare is paramount to me”, he concluded.

The Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, represented by the Deputy Chairman, Hon. Moshood Olanrewaju Mayegun described the Economic Empowerment Programme as Extraordinary.

He said: “Sincerely, we are Proud of him. Taiwo Oyekan is a Good Product for our Party. This is not the first he is doing Empowerment Programme.He has given Grants to Traders. He has also organised Free Summer Coaching and Presented Scholarships to Students on Lagos Island.

“Taiwo Oyekan is an Indigene of Lagos Island. He is Humble, Respectful and Accommodating”. He is a Community Man and as a City Father, He is doing wonderful things. He has done what gladdens our hearts at the Party level”. The Lagos APC Chairman stated.

“He is complementing the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu”, he said.

The Lagos APC Chairman urged the Beneficiaries to make judicious use of the Cash gifts and Equipment.

He charged other Elected Officials to emulate Hon. Taiwo Oyekan’s Giant strides.

In his Speech, the Oba Of Lagos, HRH Oba Rilwan Babatunde Aremu Akiolu represented by the Obanikoro of Lagos, High Chief Soji Ajayi-Bembe, said Hon. Oyekan has distinguished himself among his contemporaries.

“Taiwo Oyekan is Reliable and Upright. Since he was elected as Honourable Councillor, I have heard good news about him. He has embarked on numerous community projects and supported the people. I urge other Public office holders to emulate him”,

An Octogenarian beneficiary of N25,000 Cash Gift, Alh. Salau Ibrahim expressed appreciation for the support. He also prayed for the Council Deputy Leader.

A Widow, Mrs. Rafatu Tijani said: “With this Programme, Taiye (Hon. Taiwo Oyekan) is upholding the legacies and good deeds of his Father, Aremo Kolawole Ajibade Oyekan and Grandfather, the late Oba Adeyinka Oyekan. Our Councillor does not discriminate. He is People’s Man and loved by everyone”.

“Taiye will attain higher Position. God Almighty  will grant him long life and gooad health so that he can continue to do Wonderful things and take care of the People”, Mrs. Tijani prayed.

An Artisan, Jaiyeola Ayodeji who received a Sewing Machine thanked Hon. Taiwo Oyekan for the kind gesture extended to him.

He said: “The Sewing Machine presented to me will help to expand my Tailoring and fashion designing business and improve my income earning ability”.

Recall that the Iconic Council Legislator had embarked on Periodic conomic Empowerment, Social Intervention Programmes, Community Development Projects and distributed Equipment and Grants worth Millions of Naira to Artisans and Small Medium Scale Business Owners. He also distributed Assorted Free Food Items to the Vulnerable and Elderly Citizens.

Dignitaries Present at the Historic event were
High Chief Lateef Aderibigbe Ajose, High Chief Soji Ajayi-Bembe (both represented Oba Of Lagos, HRH Oba Rilwan Babatunde Aremu Akiolu), Lagos White Cap Chiefs, The Lagos State APC Deputy Chairman, Hon. Moshood Olanrewaju Mayegun (represented the State APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, Hon. Oyinlomo Danmole, Honourable Members of the Lagos state House Of Assembly, Hon. Princess Lara Olumegbon-Oyekan (Lagos Island Constituency 1) and Hon. Sulaimon Olanrewaju Afinni(Lagos Island Constituency 2),  Lagos Island APC Chairman, Alh. Ganiu Sadiq, Honourable Councillors, Community  Development Committee Chairman, Chief Abu Martins-Elemoro, Residents, Market Men and Women, Trade Unions, Artisans among others.

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Ramadan: Adron Homes Felicitates Muslims, Preaches Hope and Unity

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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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