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Why There Won’t Be A Civil War Again – Sultan

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Nigeria Facing Serious Security Challenges - Sultan

The Sultan of Sokoto and co-chair of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has ruled out the grim prospect of the country experiencing another civil war.

The Sultan who spoke at the second quarterly meeting of NIREC in Abuja on Wednesday said he would always advocate dialogue as a way to achieve peace.

“People have been talking about war; there will not be war in Nigeria, who is going to fight who? In families we have Christians and Muslims; you have ethnic nationalities in your country; you are inter-married.

“So, all this noise people are making is trying to draw attention to what they can get out of this country and if you look at them, they are in the minority. In this country, there are excellent people that mean well for the common man and humanity and that is what God created us to do”, he said.

The Sultan said he remained a believer in dialogue which his religion has advocated.

He stated: “So, let’s continue to work together; let’s continue to sit together; let’s continue to dialogue. I am a total believer in dialogue and nothing will change my mind because my religion teaches me to always dialogue.

“And I believe no problem is too big to be resolved when we sit down and talk because even wars are fought to bring peace but if you know you can bring peace without fighting war, then why do you have to take up arms?”

Abubakar, however, acknowledged that things are bad in the country, as insecurity has adversely affected the country’s growth.

“It is a very trying time for our country, Nigeria, for so many reasons, most notably insecurity which does not allow anybody to do what he or she wants and at the time and place he or she wants.

“That’s why we are very worried with the way things are in our great country at this time because things are really very stressful and there is no doubt about it, and you don’t have to tell anybody things are bad.

“To travel short distances today calls for serious prayers and travelling with perhaps security personnel because of kidnapping for ransom, ritual killing, armed robbery, insurgents attack, banditry and other forms of violence”, he added.

On his part, president of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev Samson Ayokunle, said insecurity had paralysed activities across the country.

Ayokunle, who is also the co-chairman of NIREC, noted that food security had been threatened as farmers were being killed by bandits on their farms.

“Many things are not right with the nation, the most challenging one today being insecurity, which has almost paralysed all human activities apart from the havoc the restrictive COVID-19 brought.

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“Farmers are threatened on their farms while some have been killed while farming. The result of attacks on farmers is the scarcity of farm products which will lead to famine if care is not taken by those in authority.”

While expressing worry over the daily killings of innocent citizens, Ayokunle called on religious leaders to unite and speak against the deplorable state of the nation.

He cautioned that while breaking up the country may not solve the problem, the government should be proactive in addressing issues that caused the agitations.

The CAN President also called for more funding of security forces and close monitoring of how the funds were being spent.

The secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, said the level of insecurity in Nigeria was so high that religious and traditional rulers must assist the government to tackle it.

Mustapha, who was represented by the permanent security in the SGF’s office, Morris Mbaeri, said, “In every ethnic group, there are good people and there are criminal elements.”

 

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BREAKING: Abacha’s Ex-chief Of Staff Oladipo Diya Dies

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Retired Lt.General Donaldson Oladipo Oyeyinka Diya, the former Chief of Staff in General Sani Abacha’s military government, is dead.

His death was confirmed by Prince Oyesinmilola Diya. He said the former military administrator of Ogun State passed on to glory in the early hours of 26th March 2023.

Born on the 3rd of April, 1944, Diya was military Governor of Ogun State after the Buhari-Idiagbon coup of December 31st, 1983.

Diya joined the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna and fought during the Nigerian Civil War.

He later attended the US Army School of Infantry, the Command and Staff College, Jaji (1980–1981) and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru.

While serving in the military, Diya studied law at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he obtained an LLB degree, and then at the Nigerian Law School, where he was called to bar as Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

He held other top military posts like GOC, 82 Division and finally the Chief of General Staff (military Vice President) to Gen Sani Abacha

The statement read: “On behalf of the entire Diya family home and abroad; we announce the passing on to Glory of our dear Husband,Father, Grandfather,brother, Lt- General Donaldson Oladipo Oyeyinka Diya (Rtd) GCON, LLB, BL, PSC, FSS, mni.

“Our dear Daddy passed onto glory in the early hours of 26th March 2023. Please keep us in your prayers as we mourn his demise in this period. Further announcements will be made public in due course.

“Barrister Prince Oyesinmilola Diya, on behalf of the family.”

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Breaking: Appeal Court Retains Adeleke As Osun Governor

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BREAKING: Adeleke Freezes Osun Accounts , Reverses Appointments After Swearing In As Governor
Governor Adeleke

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has vacated the tribunal judgement that nullified the election of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State.

The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of Justices, on Friday held that the appeal Adeleke lodged to challenge his sack by the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, was meritorious.

Aside from setting aside the judgement of the tribunal, the court, in its lead judgement that was delivered by Justice Mohammed Lawal, awarded N500, 000 cost against the All Progressive Congress, APC, and its candidate, Gboyega Oyetola

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BREAKING: PDP Suspends Anyim, Fayose

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Anyim and Fayose

Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose; former president of the Senate, Pius Anyim; Prof Dennis Ityavyar and Aslam Aliyu were on Thursday suspended from the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP).

The PDP made the suspension on Thursday after an extensive review of the affairs of the party, pursuant to the provisions of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017).

The PDP also referred the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, to the National Disciplinary Committee over his reported involvement in anti-party activities.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba.

“The PDP urges all leaders, critical stakeholders and teeming members of our party across the country to remain united and focused at this critical time,” the statement added.

 

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