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Reactions as DSS official tries to stop Okoya from shaking Tinubu (video)

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Reactions as DSS official tries to stop Okoya from shaking Tinubu (video)

Reactions have trailed the moment an official of the Department of State Services (DSS) attempted to stop Nigerian billionaire and popular businessman, Rasaq Okoya, from shaking President Bola Tinubu.

Newstrends gathered that the President met with Okoya on Friday at the Jumat Service held at the Lagos Central Mosque in Nnamdi Azikiwe Street, Lagos Island.

It was learned that after the service, the businessman walked to Tinubu and exchanged pleasantries, but the security agent tried to stop the handshake, which was rebuffed by the president.

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Following the development, some netizens took to social media to commend the DSS official for doing his job of protecting the president, while others blamed him for being overzealous.

See the reactions below.

@delakuntufayi wrote: “He must have sensed a security threat in the room to have interrupted the process. Intelligence is a part of the security architecture that you and I might not be privileged to compare to those paid to secure them. There’s more to it than this video.”

@mazijinali wrote: “From the video, you can see dat Tinubu wanted to withdraw his hand after de handshake but de man held onto it so de security guy must have noticed dat as well and tried to intervene.”

@donfills wrote: “Yes, he is doing his job but he was overzealous, that’ ‘s how all these recruit personnel behave, If there was a threat, the SSS chief security officer (CSO) to the president who is blue native standing close to the president would have signalled or alerted him. No mind the recruit SSS officer joor.”

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@st.diallo wrote: “Wetin give this guy mind do this kinda thing??😂😂 If that billionaire go call president, you don lose your job ooh 😂”

@iamsteepe wrote: “Tinubu nearly slap 👋 that security 😂😂The thing shock Tinubu self baba be like security are you okay? That’s Okaya top 🔝 citizen aka Eleganza.”

@moshood_salam wrote: “He’s overzealous, but again, from another angle, he was just doing his work. No 1 citizen of a nation has no friends. The logic.”

@wizkidgirlfriend wrote: “E wan squeeze him hand! Bodyguard don know to say that hand no too strong but what do I know?’

@diane_jibbs wrote: “He’s not overzealous. He is a security personnel for a reason. This is a public place, he has to keep the president moving.”

@soarluxurycars wrote: “I understand he was just doing his job. But don’t be overzealous.”

@abusufyani001 wrote: “I commend him for doing his job diligently.”

@tuwakaoyode wrote: “That looks like Rasak Okoya; of Eleganza. The man has been around for ages. The security man was doing his job, but he wasn’t informed.”

@gaza_dee1 wrote: “For him to have that mind that shows he has been doing it just that this man is too powerful and great, that’s why tinubu has to stop him.”

Reactions as DSS official tries to stop Okoya from shaking Tinubu (video)

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Ex-LG chair challenges El-Rufai’s claims on council funds

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Former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasiru Ahmad El-Rufai

Ex-LG chair challenges El-Rufai’s claims on council funds

Former Secretary of the Association of Local Governments Of Nigeria (ALGON), Kaduna State chapter, Alhaji Kabiru Jarimi, has refuted ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s claim that he never interfered with Area Councils’ funds during his tenure.

Jarimi, who served under El-Rufai’s administration, described the claim as misleading, stating that funds were routinely deducted from councils’ allocations under various guises by the previous government.

The ex-ALGON State Secretary, who is also the former Chairman of Kaduna South local government, disclosed this in an interview over the weekend.

“I was shocked by El Rufai’s comment because local government funds were deducted without our approval. Most of the deductions targeted Southern Kaduna LGAs.

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“We never got our full allocations under El-Rufai. His government kept introducing policies to deduct funds unnecessarily. I even considered resigning. At times, we had no funds for overhead costs after paying salaries,” he recalled.

Jarimi, who said that El-Rufai justified the deductions as necessary to settle workers’ salaries, further noted that the state government also employed various means to withdraw additional funds.

The former Council Chairman cited the creation of the Kaduna Capital Territory Authority, Zaria Metropolitan Authority and Kafanchan Municipal Authority as a means of shortchanging local governments.

“Salaries were shared 60–40 between the capital territories and LGs around them. In Kaduna South, deductions were made in the name of sanitation, forcing us to remit funds to the Kaduna Capital Territory Authority (KCTA) every month,” he stated.

The former Chairman further alleged that the funds of local governments outside the capital territories were also deducted without explanation, citing deductions for security and ‘riot damage.’

Ex-LG chair challenges El-Rufai’s claims on council funds

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Gunmen abduct Catholic priest in Anambra

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Gunmen abduct Catholic priest in Anambra

A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Stephen Echezona of St. Patrick Church, Ichida, has been reportedly abducted by gunmen in Anambra State.

According to a report by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred around 6:00 p.m. on Saturday when four armed men, operating in a white Lexus 330 SUV with an unknown registration number, intercepted the cleric and whisked him away along with his Toyota Highlander SUV.

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A joint team of security operatives and local vigilantes (AVG) were said to have responded swiftly to the attack, pursuing the assailants and engaging them in a gun duel at a road intersection between Oraeri and Akwaeze villages.

Though the criminals managed to escape, their Lexus SUV sustained significant damage, including a shattered rear windshield.

The Anambra Police Command is yet to release a statement on the abduction of the priest.

 

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Adeleke University didn’t suspend Muslims for praying – MSSN

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Adeleke University didn’t suspend Muslims for praying – MSSN

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Adeleke University Branch, Ede, Osun State, has described as “fake news” a statement credited to MURIC which alleged the suspension of a Muslim student of the university over Friday prayers.

The association, in a statement signed by its Ameer, Imran Adigun AbdulHakeem, on Sunday, said MURIC’s reports circulated on social media were a misrepresentation of happenings within the university, saying “our faith is respected by the management.”

In another letter, the association apologised to the director and facilitator of the university, Chief (Mrs) Dupe Adeleke-Sanni, whom the association credited with providing a conducive atmosphere for Muslim students to practise their faith.

The letter reads: “On behalf of the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Adeleke University Chapter, [I] write to address the ongoing misinformation circulating on social media and other platforms regarding the suspension of Muslim Students for praying on Campus.

“On the 14th of March, 2025, we were temporarily suspended from observing our Night Ramadan Prayers (Taraweeh) and Jummat prayers on campus on the orders of the Director of Security Service (DSS).

“However, on the 18th of March, we met with Dr. Mrs. Modupe Adeleke regarding these challenges.

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“She provided us with a place where we could observe Ramadan, Jummat prayers, and the five daily prayers which we accepted. As a result, the suspension has been lifted, and we have resumed prayers at the new location provided by the university on the orders of Dr Modupe Adeleke.

“At no time have Muslim Students been forced to change their beliefs. While challenges may arise in any diverse academic institution, the university management has always been open to dialogue, and we have continued to receive support in practicing our faith.

“Adeleke University has provided a peaceful and respectful environment for all faiths, and we continue to practice our religion freely.

“We urge the public to disregard the misinformation that may have been spread regarding this matter as they do not reflect the reality of our experiences,” the letter to the university management noted.

The letter of apology to Chief (Mrs) Dupe Adeleke-Sanni reads: “As-salamu alaykum (peace be upon you). On behalf of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Adeleke University Chapter, I apologize for any distress caused by the false social media reports.

“We assure you that we had no hand in spreading the misinformation. We are deeply grateful for your unwavering support, guidance, and kindness towards us.

“Your commitment to our well-being and academic success is invaluable, and we appreciate everything you’ve done for us. May Allah (SWT) reward you abundantly for your good deeds. Jazakumullah khairan (may Allah reward you with goodness).

“Thank you for being an exceptional Mother and mentor. We are blessed to have you,” the letter added.

 

Adeleke University didn’t suspend Muslims for praying – MSSN

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