President Tinubu Mourns Islamic Schorlar Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello President Bola Ahmed Tinubu shares in the pain of loss with the Muslim Ummah over the passing at the age of 84, the highly revered Islamic Scholar Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello. President Tinubu affirms that the cerebral scholar lived to serve the Almighty Allah and humanity with his unusual insight into the Holy Quran, depth of wisdom, and the gift of interpretation, which provided peace, comfort, and guidance for many. The President believes Sheikh Bello’s discovery of divine purpose at an early age and commitment to long hours of prayers, studying,…
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First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu Pays Thank You Visit To Imo Monarchs …She is the best First Lady I have ever known in politics, says Uzodimma First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has said that the glory of the country is by the corner, hence all hands must be on deck to realise the full potentials of the Nation. She said though challenging times are here with Nigerians, they are not situations that cannot be surmounted if they show sincere commitment. The First Lady spoke on Friday in Owerri where she was treated to a rousing reception by traditional rulers…
Popular Islamic Preacher, Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello Is Dead. Though details of his death were sketchy as at press time, OYOINSIGHT.COM confirmed from the Facebook page of another preacher, Sheikh Taofeeq Akewugbagold. “Today is one of my saddest days ! My father and mentor have returned to his creator. SULTONUL WAHIZEEN of Yorubaland Sheikh muhyideen AJANI BELLO,may Allah be pleased with your soul. Aljannah fridaos for you . Our heart is full of grief and our eyes full of tears, but we will say nothing, but what will please our Creator, the sole commander of life and death – ALLAH.”
Tax Reform Bills: What Do We Want? BY Lanre Ogundipe Typical of major issues in our dear country, the proposed Tax Reforms Bills, 2024 transmitted to the two chambers of the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu in October for necessary legislative inquisition has snowball into spectre of muscle flexing, talk-backs, and mudslinging. For weeks, the matter has dominated the media space. Suddenly, many people are “experts” on tax matters. At every fora; not minding the size, it is common to see some people waxing “authoritative” as they marshall arguments for or against the Bills. What a country! Following debates,…
N1.054trn 2025 Budget Key to Progress, Prosperity of Ogun people—Elders Council The Governor’s Elders Advisory Council (GEAC) in Ogun State has described the proposed N1.054trn budget presented by Governor Dapo Abiodun to the state House of Assembly on Wednesday as a key to the much-needed progress and prosperity for the people of the state. The Chairman of the Council, Chief Olu Okuboyejo, made this known during a chat with newsmen shortly after the Council held a meeting with the Governor at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Chief Okuboyejo commended Governor Abiodun for dreaming big by presenting a substantial…
South-South Senators Endorses Tax Reforms Bill All senators representing the South-South geopolitical zone in the 10th Senate have endorsed the tax reform bills. In a statement issued in Abuja, the senators reiterated their steadfast support for Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The statement was signed by Senator Seriake Dickson (Chairman), Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe (Secretary), along with Senators Barinada Mpigi, Adams Oshiomhole, Neda Imasuen, Munir Ned Nwoko, Thomas Joel-Onowakpo, Aniekan Bassey, Asuquo Ekpenyong, and Allwell Onyeso. The statement reads: “After a meeting held on the 4th of December, 2024, we, the Senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from the South-South…
Ekiti NSCDC Arrests Fleeing Boko Haram Member Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Ekiti State Command has arrested a wanted Boko Haram member suspected to have fled from the Northeast after a persistent onslaught from the Nigeria Army. NSCDC State Public Relations Officer, SC Afolabi Tolulope, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, December 5, 2024, said the suspect, Isah Jafaru aka Nabida was arrested at Iloro Ekiti after the operative of the intelligence department of the Command launched a manhunt for him following his questionable character in the community. According to the spokesperson, preliminary investigation from the…
Lautech Tuition Fee Increment, Makinde Taking Varsity Education Away From the Poor__ Oyo APC The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has lamented the recent increase in the tuition fees payable by the students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso describing it as an attempt to take university education away from the masses who desire a robust future for their children and wards. Reports had it that authorities of the Oyo state-owned tertiary institution released a document indicating another increase in the tuition charges on both the returning and fresh students who are preparing for a new…
NGF Mourns Victims of Zamfara ‘Road Explosion’ The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) sends its heartfelt condolences to the people and government of Zamfara State on the unfortunate road explosion in which six persons reportedly died. The Forum says the incident, which the police have blamed on the run-away local terrorist group, was a cowardly attempt to inflict collateral harm on the people. “We condemn the development in its entirely, and wholeheartedly throw our weight behind the efforts of the Nigerian military to rout these violent, criminal elements from our land,” the Forum says in a statement on Thursday. “As the…
Gain Of BNC: South Africa Relaxes Visa Rules For Nigerian Tourists, Business People President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that tourists from Nigeria can now apply for a visa without submitting a passport. Ramaphosa spoke on Tuesday at the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town, which President Bola Tinubu attended. He said South Africa has simplified its visa processes to facilitate travel for Nigerian business people and tourists, with measures such as five-year multiple entry visas. “Our efforts to create a favourable environment include our simplified visa process for Nigerian business people to…