Author: Lekan Shobo Shobowale

Sheikh Bello’s Death End of A Collosus, Alao A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Engineer Oyedele Hakeem Alao (Allow Alao), has mourned the death of the renowned Islamic preacher, Sheikh Muhyideen Ajani Bello. Alao in a statement he personally signed while commiserating with the family of the Islamic cleric, people of Ibadanland and entire Muslim Ummah all over the world, described his death as the end of an era of an Islamic collosus. According to him, he was a towering figure in the Islamic world whose teachings and sermons brought many to Allah, stating that…

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Governor Okpebholo Receives in Audience 14 Members of Edo State House of Assembly Denied Inauguration Into the 7th Assembly. Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Thursday granted audience to the 14 members of the Edo State House of Assembly who were denied inauguration into the 7th Assembly by former Governor Godwin Obaseki. The group, known as the G-14, visited the Governor at the Government House in Benin City. During the meeting, the G-14 congratulated Okpebholo on his successful inauguration as the 6th civilian Governor of the state and expressed gratitude for his appointment of one of the member of…

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Osi Bashorun Adeduntan Mourns Late Ibadan Based Islamic Cleric Sheikh Bello The Osi Bashorun of Ibadanland and cardio vascular surgeon , Prince (Dr) Azeez Popoola Adeduntan said the death of Ibadan born islamic preacher Sheikh Muideen Ajani Bello as sad and unexpected. In a condolence message made available through his media office, described the death of Sheik Bello as devastating and loss Muslim Ummah. Adeduntan said the news of the death of Sheikh Bello can best be described as unexpected and shocking. “I commiserate with the families, muslim communities, relatives, associates and friends of the deceased and pray that God…

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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…

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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.”

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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