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PHILANTHROPY POWER: Kayode Akinmade Praises Oluremi Tinubu’s Massive N10m Gift!.
The most profound moments in a nation’s life rarely happen under floodlights. They happen quietly—in the spark of a classroom discovery, the focus of a young inventor, or the lines drawn in a child’s sketchbook.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The tragedy for Nigeria is not the scarcity of talent, but how often that talent goes unseen, unsupported, and is eventually extinguished by circumstance. This is why the story of 12-year-old Morenikeji Ebunoluwa Joshua is not just a heart-warming tale; it is a masterclass in what true, purposeful philanthropy can achieve.
It began on August 18, 2026, in Abeokuta. Young Joshua, an artist, presented the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, with a portrait he had painted of her. The painting captured her attention, but the First Lady saw something more: a child of extraordinary promise. In a gesture as powerful as the gift itself, she stopped to see him.
Inviting Joshua to the podium, she pledged ₦10 million to support his education. Crucially, less than a month later, that pledge became a reality. She did not stop at the applause. She established a structured Education Development Trust Fund, with an account specifically preserved for his educational needs through tertiary level. This is the vital distinction between a promise that generates good PR and a promise that changes a life.
A Chain of Public Good
Joshua’s story also highlights the cumulative nature of successful interventions. Three years prior, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, recognized Joshua’s early talent at an exhibition and awarded him a scholarship covering his primary and secondary education.
Governor Abiodun laid the foundation, and Senator Tinubu extended the bridge to the tertiary level. This sequence—private recognition, early institutional support, and sustained high-level commitment—is how a child, otherwise constrained by circumstance, is given the confidence and opportunity to imagine a much larger future.
It tells the child: Your talent matters. Your circumstances do not define your destiny. And most importantly, society has not forgotten you.
The Power of Purposeful Philanthropy
We must ensure this story is not merely admired and forgotten. Nigeria is full of Joshuas—brilliant, creative children in rural classrooms, underserved schools, and roadside workshops. Their greatest disadvantage is often not a lack of ability, but simply that nobody has seen them, or that someone saw them but did nothing.
Purposeful philanthropy changes that equation. It is not random charity; it is the deliberate conversion of private means into public hope. It identifies genuine need, recognizes measurable potential, and creates a structure that allows the beneficiary to grow with dignity.
The trust fund created for Joshua is instructive because it goes beyond a cash gift. A cheque may open a door, but education, mentoring, and sustained encouragement are what help a young person walk through that door and thrive.
Nation-Building Through Generosity
Not everyone can give ₦10 million. But everyone blessed with influence, knowledge, access, or resources can do something.
One person can pay exam fees. A business can equip a lab. A professional can mentor a promising youth. Diaspora Nigerians can adopt community projects. Sometimes, it requires only a word of encouragement, a useful introduction, or the opening of one small door, which can change the trajectory of an entire life.
Corporate organizations should also move beyond occasional publicity-driven donations and make talent development a core component of their social responsibility. Imagine the possibilities if every prosperous Nigerian supported one deserving child.
Security is also deeply tied to this conversation. A society that gives its young people education, dignity, and a legitimate path to success strengthens their sense of belonging and reduces despair, making them less susceptible to exploitation, crime, and extremism.
While government retains the primary responsibility for welfare, philanthropy can complement public policy by responding quickly, personally, and creatively to individual circumstances.
The portrait painted by young Joshua captured a face. The generosity it inspired will now help redraw his life. There is profound meaning in that sequence. A child picked up a brush, and in the process, painted a new chapter for himself and offered an example for the entire nation.
Let those who have the means look around their communities. Let them find a Joshua waiting to be seen, a dream waiting to be protected, and a life waiting for one decisive intervention. Because when generosity is joined with discernment and fidelity to a promise, philanthropy becomes an investment in human potential—and that is how a nation builds its future.
The Federal High Court has announced that its 2026 Christmas vacation will begin on Monday, December 21, and end on Tuesday, January 5, 2027.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The court is expected to resume regular sittings on Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Information of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Dr Catherine Oby Christopher.
According to the statement, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, approved the vacation arrangement and the appointment of judges who will handle cases during the period.
Christopher explained that only designated judicial divisions would remain operational throughout the vacation to provide essential judicial services.
She added that the vacation judges would handle only matters involving the enforcement of fundamental human rights, the arrest or release of vessels, and other issues of urgent national importance, including the trial of pre-election cases.
The statement read:
“Pursuant to the provisions of Order 46, Rule 4(c) of the Federal High Court (Civil) Procedure Rules, 2019, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Hon. Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, KSS, OFR, FCIArb. (UK), has approved the Christmas Vacation of the Court for the year 2026 and the roster of Judges designated to sit during the vacation period.
“The Christmas Vacation shall commence on Monday, 21st December 2026, and end on Tuesday, 5th January, 2027.
“Regular court sittings shall resume on Wednesday, 6th January 2027.
“During the vacation period, only the designated Judicial Divisions shall remain operational to provide judicial services to the litigating public.
“It is important to note that, during the vacation period, the Vacation Judges shall entertain only matters relating to the enforcement of fundamental rights, the arrest or release of vessels, and other matters of urgent national importance such as trial of pre-election cases.”
Full List Of Federal High Court Vacation Judges
The judges designated to handle cases during the Christmas vacation are as follows:
Abuja Judicial Division
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Justice I. E. Ekwo
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Justice O. A. Egwuatu
Lagos Judicial Division
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Justice Akintayo Aluko
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Justice Ogazi F. Nkemakonam
Port Harcourt Judicial Division
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Justice P. M. Ayua
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Justice A. T. Mohammed
Enugu Judicial Division
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Justice F. O. G. Ogunbanjo
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Justice M. T. Segun-Bello
The statement added that the Chief Judge extended Christmas and New Year greetings to all judges and members of the court.
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has departed Nigeria’s U-23 team camp to concentrate on the senior national team’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying fixtures against Tanzania.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Chelle, who also supervises the Olympic Eagles, will be unavailable for Nigeria’s two-legged U-23 AFCON qualifying tie against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) because both teams have matches scheduled during the same international window.
The Olympic Eagles are scheduled to travel to Lubumbashi for the first leg against DR Congo on Friday, November 13. The encounter will take place on the same day the Super Eagles host Tanzania at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
The return leg is slated for Tuesday, November 17, in Ikenne, coinciding with Nigeria’s second meeting with Tanzania.
In Chelle’s absence, assistant coach Deniran Ortega will oversee the Olympic Eagles, working alongside Ikorodu City head coach Bright Ozebagbe.
Ortega reportedly conducted most of the team’s training sessions on Thursday and led the technical crew during their friendly victory over Grassrunners on Friday, ahead of the squad’s departure for the first leg.
Meanwhile, Chelle has selected 23 players for the Super Eagles’ AFCON qualifying matches against Tanzania. Among the notable inclusions are Brighton forward Zadok Yohanna and Molde FC midfielder Daniel Daga.
Goalkeeper Michael Atata and junior international Abdulmuiz Adeleke have also earned places in the squad. Atata will compete for the goalkeeping position alongside Samuel James of SJK FC and Clinton Andy.
Other notable selections include defenders Victory Akpe, Vince Osuji and Emmanuel Ochobi, as well as midfielders Chibuzor Nwoko and Aderemi Adeoye.
The attacking options also feature Peter Edokpolor and Umar Abubakar.
The seven home-based players in the squad are expected to depart Nigeria on Tuesday for the Olympic Eagles’ first-leg encounter against DR Congo at the Stade TP Mazembe in Lubumbashi.
Full Nigeria U-23 Squad
Goalkeepers: Samuel James (SJK FC, Finland); Clinton Andy (Rivers United); Michael Atata (Ikorodu City).
Defenders: Christian Akpan (Genk FC, Belgium); Victory Akpe (FC Basel, Switzerland); Vince Osuji (Tromsø IL FC, Norway); Emmanuel Godwin (Pardubice FC, Czechia); Odinaka Alfred (Nasarawa United); Emmanuel Ochobi (Rivers United); Aliu Sugau (Barau FC).
Midfielders: John Otomewo (Reims FC, France); Daniel Daga (Molde FC, Norway); Wilfred George (Kristiansund FC, Norway); Chibuzor Nwoko (Fulham FC, England); Aderemi Adeoye (Ikorodu City); Sadiq Saleh (FC Metta, Latvia); Victor Samuel (Pardubice FC, Czechia).
Forwards: Peter Edokpolor (SL Benfica, Portugal); Sulaiman Sani (Al-Qadsiah FC, Saudi Arabia); Umar Abubakar (FC Famalicao, Portugal); Zadok Yohanna (Brighton FC, England); Abdullahi Umar (Hradec Kralove, Czechia); Abdulmuiz Adeleke (Sporting Supreme).
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“Behave Yourself!” – Seyi Tinubu Fires Back At Isaac Fayose Over Port Harcourt ‘City Boy’ Walk.
Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has criticised political commentator Isaac Fayose over his remarks about the City Boy movement’s walk in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Fayose had taken to social media to question the gathering, describing it as a waste of time and expressing doubts about the number of people who attended the event.
Responding in the comment section of the post, Seyi urged the businessman to conduct himself properly instead of criticising the group’s activities.
He defended the Port Harcourt walk, describing it as a successful and peaceful gathering organised by young Nigerians in support of President Tinubu and his administration.
Seyi wrote: “My content creator Egbon e behave ara yin o. You and I both know that those gallant men and women were there for the city boy walk in PH, which was a success by the way. Vote APC.”
In a related development, Fayose has alleged that he is being targeted with false accusations because of his support for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
The younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, made the allegation in a video shared on his verified Facebook page on Sunday.
He was reacting to a post by an unnamed blogger linking him to a rape allegation, which he denied, describing it as a fabrication intended to damage his reputation because of his refusal to withdraw support for Obi.
Fayose further alleged that individuals who turn down offers from the All Progressives Congress (APC) are often subjected to smear campaigns.
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