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Tinubu/Aregbesola’s feud: It might take time but truth will prevail – Sheik Onikijipa
Tinubu/Aregbesola’s feud: It might take time but truth will prevail – Sheik Onikijipa
Renowned Islamic Scholar, Sheik Sulaiman Farooq Onikijapa on Sunday said the perceived sore relationship between President Bola Tinubu and immediate Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola would soon come to an end.
Onikijipa noted that though it might take time, the truth would surely prevail.
He said this at the eighth-day fidau prayer for the late Osogbo-based Islamic scholar, Sheik Abdulwahab Banni Afonta held at the Nelson Mandela Freedom Park, Osogbo.
New Telegraph reports that Sheik Afonta, an indigene of Ilorin who spent his lifetime in Osogbo and established an Arabic school and mosque died last Saturday.
Onikijipa who described Aregbesola as the representative of Islam in politics, said the former governor of Osun State accepted Tinubu as his boss and father.
He said, “Aregbesola is the representative of Muslims and Alfas in politics. He is someone who engages in politics and doesn’t allow politics to take him away from Islam.
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“He always has time for Almighty Allah and he stood by Islam. May Almighty Allah continue to be with him.
“The relationship between you and your boss and father, I pray Almighty God to mend it. You accepted him as your boss and father, but sometimes the devil does come in between.
“But one certain thing is that you can turn lies to truth, no one can turn truth to lie. It might take time, but the truth will surely prevail. I pray Almighty Allah will mend the relationship and place you above the wicked beings.
Speaking on the late Afonta, Onikijipa said the Ilorin-born scholar was a successful and respected man during his lifetime.
He said, “Sheik Afonta came to Osogbo from Ilorin alone but he went back with lots of people. This shows he was successful during his lifetime.
“Looking at the people who came out to honour Afonta today showed the type of person he was when he was with us. He worked hard to become a respected figure and he also respected people around him.”
In his words, Aregbesola described the late Afonta as someone who emboldened the good things of life.
“Sheik Afonta was a good man. I met him in 2004 and from that time till he died, I didn’t see any bad things from him.
“He emboldened happiness, joy, peace, and all the good things of life. I pray Almighty Allah to forgive any shortcomings he might have,” he said.
Tinubu/Aregbesola’s feud: It might take time but truth will prevail – Sheik Onikijipa
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Yahaya Bello: Prosecute US school over advance tuition fee payments, Sowore tells EFCC
Yahaya Bello: Prosecute US school over advance tuition fee payments, Sowore tells EFCC
Omoyele Sowore, a prominent Nigerian activist, has called for the prosecution of the American International School (AIS) in Abuja for alleged money laundering involving former Kogi state governor Yahaya Bello and his former Chief of Staff, Ali Bello.
In a post on X, Sowore alleged that Bello and his aide laundered close to $1 million under the guise of paying “future school fees” for their children at AIS.
He argued that similar to the American justice system, the AIS should face charges instead of simply refunding the money.
He further urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to ensure that the school discloses all such payments made by Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs). Sowore believes that investigating such payments could reveal widespread financial misconduct and calls for AIS to be converted into a public school if found guilty.
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His words: “The American International School @AISAbuja , where fugitive former Kogi state governor Yahaya Bello @OfficialGYBKogi and his former Chief of Staff, Ali Bello, laundered close to $ 1 million in the name of paying “future school fees” of their wards should be charged and prosecuted for money laundering instead of being allowed to refund the money.
“This is the way the American justice system treats such cases on US soil, the @officialEFCC must also ensure the school discloses all such school fees paid by Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs).
“I am sure there are a lot of discoveries that would be uncovered such that the school could be converted to a public school instead of its criminal connivance with financial criminals fleecing the Nigerian public across board, these must necessary apply to these ultra-expensive private schools in Nigeria.”
Yahaya Bello: Prosecute US school over advance tuition fee payments, Sowore tells EFCC
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Why we praised Aviation minister Keyamo after Dana Air incident – Northern group
Why we praised Aviation minister Keyamo after Dana Air incident – Northern group
The Coalition of Northern Patriots (CNP) has hailed the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, for prioritising the safety and well-being of air travellers.
The group stated this in a statement signed by its president Kudu Mohammed in reaction to the suspension of the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of Dana Airlines.
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Wednesday, announced the airline’s suspension after its aircraft (MD82 with registration marks 5SN-BKI) skidded off the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos runway.
In reaction, Mohammed said Keyamo is restoring dignity and confidence to the sector with innovative reforms in line with global best practices, always promoting national security interest as a patriot.
Mohammed said in the aviation business that there is no margin for error. Hence, all protocols must be strictly adhered to, and that is what Keyamo has done.
“The suspension of the operations of Dana Airlines is a welcome development,” the statement said. “As we all know, this is the second time within two years that Dana Air’s AOC has been suspended over safety violations.
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“In 2022, the airline’s operation was halted after the outcome of a financial and economic health audit carried out on the airline by the regulatory authority came out negative.
“This time around, though, thankfully, we have an Aviation Minister whose priority is the safety and well-being of travellers unafraid to make painful decisions for the good of the nation.
“We have a man who never compromises and strongly holds on to his principles. Mr Keyamo has already introduced some innovative reforms in line with global best practices. He has carried out a thorough cleansing of the polluted sector he inherited.
“We, therefore, pass a vote of confidence on his leadership. Of course, we are aware that he is not the most-loved minister due to his transparent and resolute approach.
“However, we want to let Mr Keyamo know that the masses are with him.”
The group, therefore, urged him to remain a fearless advocate of the masses and never to allow himself to be silenced by detractors.
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Fuel scarcity bites harder in Abuja, Ondo, Osun, others
Fuel scarcity bites harder in Abuja, Ondo, Osun, others
There is no succour yet for motorists and other petrol end users despite the Thursday statement by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) that it had resolved the logistic problems that sparked the supply crisis.
Reports from across the country yesterday showed that many filling stations had no fuel to sell.
Some sold over and above the threshold of N650 per litre while motorists and other buyers besieged the few ones that sold within the range of N600 per litre.
While many petrol stations in Lagos sold fuel at the normal price and queues were not noticeable, it was a different story in the industrial town of Ota, Ogun State where some filling stations hiked their pump price to N799 per litre.
In Abuja, over 80% of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) retail outlets shut down their operations yesterday, creating an opportunity for a massive black market around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Although the price remained unchanged at N617 per litre at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) filling stations while major marketers sold it for between N680 and N690 per litre, some independent marketers vended the product for as high as N750 per litre.
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Black marketers sold one litre for as much as N1,200 to desperate motorists.
Some drivers who ran out of fuel in hot spot were ready to pay N1,300 per litre just to exit the danger zone.
Meanwhile, there was a sign of hope that the situation would improve at weekend as The Nation could see more retail outlets getting opened to customers at 5:45pm.
Many civil servants who had a tough time returning home from work on Thursday did not bother to turn up at their workplace yesterday.
Epileptic fuel supply in Ondo
The epileptic supply of fuel was no better in Ondo State yesterday with many filling stations also shut down.
The price ranged between N600 and N670 in the few filling stations that opened for business.
Chairman of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) Ore depot, Shina Amoo, said NNPCL was not selling to IPMAN members.
Amoo said IPMAN members had to resort to buying from third parties at high prices.
He said fuel marketers are shutting down operations in the state due to low or non-profit margin.
Long queues in Enugu
The crisis was characterised by long queues at filling stations in Enugu while the price hovered between N600 and N725 per litre.
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It was N660 in some Total, Enyo, Masters Energy, Rainoil and Northwest filling stations and N660 per liter in NNPC filling stations.
Osun residents, motorists groan as petrol stations hoard fuel
Residents and motorists in Osun State accuse petrol dealers in the state of hoarding and profiteering.
The Nation observed long queues at major marketers petrol stations with price ranging between N625 and N640 per litre.
Independent marketers sold theirs for between N700 and N750.
Human rights activist Comrade Waheed Saka asked the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the State government to check the situation.
A motorist, Saheed Salako, claimed that many of the petrol stations had fuel but refused to sell.
Crisis worsens in Plateau as a litre goes for N800
Many car owners in Jos, the Plateau State capital have been forced by the hike in fuel price to park their vehicles at home.
A litre sold for between N760 and N800 at some filling stations yesterday.
The NNPCL had attributed the tightness in the supply of PMS currently being experienced in some areas across the country to logistics issues but said the issues “have been resolved.”
It urged Nigerians to “avoid panic buying as there is sufficient product in the country.”
Fuel scarcity bites harder in Abuja, Ondo, Osun, others
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