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Ovoke Idogun Foundation Empowers Widows, Others In Delta With Cash

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As part of the Christmas celebration, Dr Ovoke Idogun, through his foundation, in collaboration with Gracey Heart Foundation, a non-political organisation, has empowered over 300 widows and elderly women in Agbarha-Otor communities, Delta State.

The charitable initiative, spearheaded by Ovoke Idogun Foundation and Gracey Heart Foundation, took place yesterday, providing support to widows and elderly women without husbands.

Evangelist Idogun, a dedicated worker and member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, began the empowerment programme on December 20.

The programme aimed to provide support to elderly mothers and widows, who are no longer employed and without husbands.

Idogun, who addressed beneficiaries of Ovoke Idogun Foundation, in collaboration with Gracey Heart Foundation, said: “I’m not a politician, but a God worker from the Redeemed Christian Church of God with a passion to support widows and elderly women without husbands during the festive season.”

The foundation’s empowerment was coordinated by Dr. Ovoke and supported by Pastor Oduesie Simeon, with cash gifts worth millions of naira and other items given to the communities.

The team visited Ughrude, Omakoghre, Samagidi Agbarha-Otor, Oteri Agbarha-Otor, and the main town of Agbarha-Otor, ensuring the distribution of cash gifts of the sum of ₦20,000 for each widow and elderly woman without husbands were perfected,
The exercise was conducted in an orderly and peaceful mannered through their names rolls called that was enlisted from each community in Agbarha otor kingdom.

Dr. Idogun said, “the program is a continuous ongoing process exercise till December ending 2025 to support the widows, and women with Cash gift packages one by one at Agbarha -Otor villages.”

Beneficiaries widows who spoke to the newsmen during cash gifts exercise at Samagidi Agbarha-Otor expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Evangelist Dr. Idogun Ovoke for remembering them during the festive season, offering prayers for God’s blessings upon Olorogun Idogun Ovoke foundation and others for his generosity.

Speaking, at Agbarha otor main town in Ughelli North LGA Delta State,, Mrs. Queen Ibrighademor, who response on behalf of the widows said, “‘I’m above eighty years old but i never received this kind gesture of an empowerment in my life but Today is a red-letter day for us widows and women without husbands, as our dear son has located us and bestowed upon us an unexpected gift.”,

“We are deeply touched an as one of the beneficiaries of this outstanding display of love towards widows.”

“We fervently pray that God Almighty, in His infinite mercy, rewards him abundantly, along with his family and children, for bringing joy to our faces.'”

She added, ‘this is a cause for celebration, as we, the women of Owevwe, Ughrude, Omakoghre, and the main town of Agbarha-Otor, were astonished to discover the empowerment envelope containing a cash gift of twenty thousand naira for each widow.”

“It is a truly joyous occasion, and we are grateful for this wonderful gift during the Christmas festival. We are prepared to express our heartfelt gratitude.’

She said,”The foundation Ovoke Idogun incorrboration with Gracey heart foundation, a non-political organization foundation has consistently demonstrated strong commitment to the welfare of the elderly, widows, and less-privileged individuals back home we are so grateful for them.

“Their dedication exemplifies true love, caring, and the spirit of protection for the less privileged has once again brought joy to many homes, proving that distance cannot hinder acts of giving back to society.”

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BREAKING: Shock Results Emerge From Ekiti Governorship Election [FULL RESULTS]

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Results from the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election are beginning to trickle in from polling units and local government areas across the state, with electoral officials collating votes amid keen interest from political parties and supporters.

While the outcome remains uncertain, early figures are expected to provide an indication of the direction of the closely watched contest.

 

PU08, ward 10, Ekiti-east LGA, Ekiti state

ADC – 17

APC – 151

PDP – 28

PU016, ward 09, Idi Igi Ose, Ijero LGA

APC: 93

ADC: 22

PU002, ward 10, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state.

ADC: 3

APC: 163

PDP: 32

PU008, ward 09, Best way, Ijero LGA

APC: 160

PDP: 35

ADC: 25

PU004, ward 11, Oke Ode, Ijero LGA

APC: 229

PDP: 35

ADC: 34

PU005, ward 11, Oke Ode, Ijero LGA

APC: 253

PDP: 30

ADC: 21

PU016, ward 11, Emmanuel Anglican Nur/Pry School, Ijero LGA

APC: 36

PDP: 4

PU009, ward 08, Oko Ejemu, Ijero LGA

APC: 121

ADC: 17

PDP: 7

PU005, ward 08, Fajuyigbe, Ijero LGA

APC: 146

PDP: 14

ADC: 10

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Nigerian Gov Announces Fresh Public Holiday for Workers Across State

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The Ekiti State Government has declared Friday, June 19, 2026, a work-free day for public servants in the state.

Naija News reports that the government said the holiday was to enable workers to travel to their respective voting centres ahead of the governorship election scheduled for Saturday, June 20.

This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Permanent Secretary to the Head of Service, Janet Ajibola.

“His Excellency, the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, has graciously declared Friday, 19th June, 2026, as a work-free day for all public servants across the state,” the statement read.

Ajibola said the directive was addressed to commissioners, special advisers, the Secretary to the State Government, permanent secretaries, the Clerk of the House, heads of tertiary institutions, the Registrar of the High Court of Justice, general managers, executive secretaries and heads of departments.

“For the purpose of public safety and continuity of essential services, hospitals and health centres, fire service departments and other essential service providers are exempted and shall continue to provide appropriate services,” the statement added.

The Permanent Secretary urged heads of exempted essential institutions to ensure uninterrupted service delivery during the election period.

She also directed chief executive officers and accounting officers across state parastatals to ensure compliance and wide circulation of the directive.

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BREAKING: Mixed Reactions as Tinubu Announces Fresh Appointment

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The news of Kunle Elebute by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the chair of the Governing Board of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN). has started generating reactions from Nigerians.

Kunle Elebute, a renowned chartered accountant and financial management consultant, as the chair of the Governing Board of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN).

This was disclosed in a statement by the presidency on Thursday, June 18, adding that his appointment, adding that his appointment was meant to strengthen corporate governance, deepen accountability and transparency, as well as enhance the confidence of investors within the financial reporting ecosystem of Nigeria.

According to The Punch, Elebute is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) with over 40 years of professional experience in Nigeria, West Africa and the world at large. Elebute had earlier served as the senior partner and chief executive officer of KPMG Nigeria, the KPMG West Africa chairman and the chairman of KPMG Africa.

Also, he had served on the regional and global boards of KPMG, such as its Global Board Audit Committee.

In the statement, he was described as a highly respected professional with wide experience in financial advisory services, auditing, strategic transformation, risk consulting and corporate governance.

Below are some of their comments: 

Segun Benson said the appointment should have gone to another qualified person in another region of the country:  “I would have expected Mr President to appoint a qualified person from another region.. no shades.”

Dimeji Lawal said that Nigerians are on the lookout for the effect of the appointment: “The appointment is one thing. The impact of the appointment is what Nigerians will be watching.”

Danjuma claimed that Tinubu’s appointments are following a particular pattern of the late former president Muhammadu Buhari: “I like Tinubu for this, he is following the footsteps of Buhari, who fulanised Nigeria with his appointments.”

Shamsuddeen commended the appointment of Elebute by President Tinubu, describing it as wonderful: “That’s another wonderful selection by President Tinubu GCFR by appointing Mr Elebute. Congratulations sir.”

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