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The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar, yesterday said there was no plan by the Muslims in Nigeria to Islamise the country by force.
Abubakar said at the 2012 symposium of Nasrul-lahil-l- fatih Society of Nigeria in Abuja on Thursday that it was wrong for anyone to nurse such a belief.
The symposium has as its theme, "Islam and Peaceful Co-existence in a Contemporary Multi- Religious Society.'
The Sultan said, "Let me emphasise here that Muslims are not having any plan to Islamise Nigerians by force. What Islam stands for is peace and nothing more.
"I must tell you that there is no such agenda to Islamise Nigeria. Leaders should stop such comments. It heats up the polity and hurts the sensibility of Muslims.
"As a soldier, I know the meaning of plan, all the Muslim leaders in this country are seated here and if there is any of such plan, we should know about it.''
Abubakar, who was the chairman of the occasion, said Muslims would continue to relate with non-Muslims with love and good deeds as preached by the religion.
The Islamic leader advised religious leaders to stop inflammatory comments capable of causing disunity among the adherents of various religions in the country.

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The underlisted are part of the companies indicted by the House of Representatives committee probing the misappropriation of the Petroleum Subsidy Fund and have been required by the House to refund N8,664,352,554.00.
IBAFON OIL
Ibafon Oil Limited is a private Limited Liability company incorporated in Nigeria on 10th of March 1998, and commenced business in 1999. Area of core competence over the years has been construction & leasing of tanks.
IBAFON OIL LIMITED presently runs 31 million litre capacity Tank Farm at Ibru Jetty Complex, Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria for the storage and marketing of select petroleum products. It operates service stations in Ibadan, Oyo State and in Kaduna.
Aquitane
Aquitane Oil and Gas Limited was incorporated in April 2005 as a direct response to the emerging trends in the dynamic Oil and Gas industry of the West African sub region. Though a relatively new operating entity, the company is itself an amalgamation of individuals with industry competencies that cut across the various segments of the energy sector.
The company has been able to enter into major products trading transactions with market leaders like Addax, WABECO, Global Fleet, Sahara Energy and Zenon, quickly surpassing all industry benchmarks over a 12 month period.
RAINOIL
Rainoil Limited was incorporated in November 1994 and commenced business as an Oil Marketing Company in the downstream sector of the Oil and Gas Industry in May 1997. From very humble beginnings with one Service Station in 1999 with which we entered into a Bulk Purchase Agreement with NNPC as an Independent Petroleum Products Marketing company, it has grown to a group of subsidiary companies with substantial investments in the following areas of the Downstream Operations: Tank Farm Operations, Jetty Services, Haulage/Distribution and Retail Outlets Operation.
It currently operates twenty services stations strategically located in all geo-political zones in the country and aim to be present in all major towns and cities. GABRIEL OGBECHIE – MANAGING DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER; GODREY OGBECHIE – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; KENNETH NDABAI. – GENERAL MANAGER, RAINOIL BULK STORAGE LIMITED.
TECHNO OIL
Techno Oil, a leading Indigenous Integrated energy group opened shop in 1997 as a downstream Petroleum Marketing Company marketing “ESSO” blended lubricants . Over the years, the company has grown and deployed capital investments and technological innovation in its various business concerns. Dr. John C. Nnadi is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company. Mrs. Nkechi Obi is the Executive Vice-Chairman; Engr Tony Onyeama, Managing Director and Mr. Godfrey I. Okigbo, Executive Director Finance and Admin.
MOBIL OIL NIGERIA PLC
Mobil Oil Nigeria Plc is a subsidiary of the American Oil Giant, Exxon Mobil. The Company operates in the integrated oil and gas industry. Mobil Oil Nigeria is engaged in the production and marketing of petrochemicals (gasoline, motor oils, lubricants, marine and jet fuels, etc.), packaging films and other chemical products. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Mobil operates worldwide oil and gas exploration and producing business, a global marketing and refining complex, a network of pipelines and tankers linking.
CONOIL
Conoil, formerly National is one of Nigeria’s major oil marketers of choice, providing fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, and retail services for everyday needs.
Owned by famous industrialist Mike Adenuga, Conoil is one of the most formidable names in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum industry. It is engaged in the marketing of refined petroleum products and also in the manufacturing and marketing of high-quality lubricants and chemicals for domestic and industrial use.
STONEBRIDGE OIL LIMITED
It is a subsidiary of Stonebridge holdings Limited and was incorporated in 2006. Its head office is located at 19, Wema Terrace, Udi Street, Osborne Estate Ikoyi, Lagos with operations office at the Ibru Organization Administrative block, Ibru Port Complex, Ibafon, Apapa.
Mr. SAMUEL O. Owa (CEO); Segun Aluko (CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER); MILDRED OPARAEKE, LEGAL ADVISER.
Oilbath
Oilbath is a wholly owned Nigerian company, incorporated in 1996. It was set up to provide effective marketing solutions and proper distribution of petroleum products to the end users nationwide. As a matter of fact it is engaged in importation of petroleum and petrochemical products, which it stores at a facility in Apapa Lagos.
Mr. Kola Gbadamosi is Managing Director; Mr. Olasukanmiis the General Manager of the Company and Mr. Adebayo is the chief Accountant of the Company.
Fargo Petroleum & Gas Limited
This is an indigenous company that specializes in the marketing and distribution of petroleum products and commodities trading. Fargo Petroleum & Gas Limited was incorporated as a private limited liability company in July, 2001 and has experienced unprecedented growth in the Nigerian oil industry. The company is an independent oil trading company.
Nepal Oil & Gas Services Limited
Incorporated on 13thof October 2004 to carry on the business of supply, trading and productivity support in the down, mid and up-stream sub sector of the petroleum industry. The company is renowned for its importation of massive volumes of petroleum products into Nigeria, and with a sizeable fleet of motorized tanker trucks.
Barrister Ekeoma is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company, while Boniface Chukwunaru actsas Chief Operating Officer of the company. Isaac Shola Adegbenro the Group Financial Controller of the Company.
Lottoj Oil & Gas Limited
An international marine fuel logistics and petroleum products trading company that markets and physically supplies refined marine fuel and petroleum products in the port and at sea.
Chief C.O.Oyibo , Admiral Taiwo Odedina (Rtd) is the Chairman, . Richard Alabi the Director / CEO, , Admiral Adetoye Sode (Rtd) CON is a Executive Director.
Tempo Energy Nigeria Limited
An energy and exploration company that produces hydrocarbons
It is an independent exploration and production company, acquiring and managing new ventures, acquiring technical and management support in developing portfolios.
Rocky Energy Limited
A full-serviced oil trading company licensed to import petroleum products. Its activities run through – marketing, distribution, services, logistics and risk management to customers around the world.
Mr Emmanuel S. Morah is the Chairman, Mr George Ogbonna is the Executive Director, Mr. Dike Justin Ugochukwu Obih is the Director.
Delmar Petroleum
Company business-line involves large scale storage, distribution and marketing of refined and unrefined petroleum products.
HEYDEN PETROLEUM LIMITED
Incorporated in 30th October 2001 as an independent Oil Trading Company in Nigeria and in the United Kingdom.
Close look on House committee members
Farouk Lawan
Farouk Muhammad Lawan (born July 1962) is a politician and four-term (since 1999) member of the House of Representatives for the Bagwai /Shanono Federal Constituency of Kano State.
Lawan is a graduate of Bayero University in Kano. He is married with four children.
A People’s Democratic Party , PDP, member, Lawan was first elected in 1999, and again in 2003 and 2007. Lawan was the Chairman of the House Committee on Finance under former Speaker. He identifies his legislative interests as “Appropriation, Information and Education.”
During the late-2007 corruption scandal that caused former Speaker of the House Patricia Etteh to resign, Lawan led the Integrity Group , an alliance of Representatives opposed to Etteh. He is now considered a strong candidate for the governorship of Kano state.
Hon James Abiodun Faleke
Hon James Abiodun Faleke, 52, ACN, represents Ikeja Federal Constituency, Lagos State in the House of Representatives, having been born on January1, 1960.
Hon. Alphonsus Gerald Irona
Member of PDP, represents Oru West/Egbema/Ohaji/Oguta Constituency, Imo State.
Hon. Umar Abubakar Sale, PDP, Bauchi.
Hon Eucheria Azodo.
Born on 3rd, November 1961 to the family of late Ichie Elias Egbuachor of Umudibe, Amuwo village and Lolo Josephine Egbuachor, Nee Onwukoha of Umuduru ubaha village both of Amesi, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State of Nigeria. A product of Holy Rosary Primary School, Fegge Onitsha and Ogidi Girl’s Secondary School, Idemili North Local Government and Girl’s Secondary School, Achina, Aguata Local Government Area all in Anambra State.
Studied Secretarial Administration at the institute of management and technology (IMT), Federal Polytechnic Oko. Proceeded to Anambra State University of Science and Technology (ASUTECH) presently known as Enugu State University of Science and Technology where she did a postgraduate studies in Management.
Has vast knnowledge and experience in Politics and Public Administration at management level.
Anambra State Coordinator – National Poverty Eradication Programm (NAPEP).
She has contributed in many ways to affect positively the live of her people both in Aguata LGA and Anambra State in General. According to her: “I have proved that politics can be played without rancour and acrimony. The love of humanity is paramount to me hence my strong resolve to join forces with other progressive colleagues in order to bring democratic dividends to Aguata and Anambra State in general “.
HON. JOHN ENOH OWAN ENOH
(PDP,CROSS RIVER State)
CONSTITUENCY: OBUBRRA/ETUNG FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY
Membership: Aids, Loans & Debt Management
Co-operation & Integration in Africa.

Britain's Department for International Development is accused of allowing tens of millions of pounds in UK aid to be invested in Nigerian money laundering fronts, BBC Newsnight has learned.
An equity fund backed by DfID-owned subsidiary CDC Group is being investigated by Nigerian officials.
The accusation is that the private fund invested in companies linked to convicted money-launderer James Ibori.
DfID says CDC carries out thorough checks before investing in funds.
Ibori, a former governor of Nigeria's oil-rich Delta States, who looted millions from state coffers, is due to be sentenced by a UK court having pleaded guilty to 10 counts of money-laundering and conspiracy to defraud.
As his trial at London's Southwark Crown Court was about to begin in February 2012, Mr Ibori changed his plea to guilty and admitted stealing money from Delta State and laundering it in London through a number of offshore companies.
DfID spent £5m investigating the case, the world's biggest money-laundering scam ever brought to justice, and Ibori's network - which spanned four continents.
Ibori had secret accounts and companies in London, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Polynesia, Panama, the Marshall Islands and South Africa.
Whistleblower revealed But it is the alleged front companies in Nigeria which have cast a shadow over British aid.
CDC Group, the private enterprise arm of DfID, is said to have put $47.5m (£29.9m) into a private equity fund which invested in Nigerian companies allegedly linked to Ibori.
CDC is overseen by the development secretary, Andrew Mitchell.
In January, Mr Mitchell issued an unreserved apology to an Anglo-Nigerian whistleblower after Newsnight revealed DfID had betrayed his identity to the people he was accusing.
Dotun Oloko had warned DfID about potential problems with CDC investments. The department passed a document containing Mr Oloko's name to the private equity firm he had accused of investing in potential corruption.
He then became the target of private investigators hired by the firm who followed his children to school and looked into his personal and business affairs in the UK and Nigeria.
Mr Oloko told Newsnight he is delighted the Nigerian anti-corruption squad is now examining the issue.
He also pointed to the fact that Britain's development agency now stands accused of investing in the very corruption it has spent years helping to investigate.
"That's the incredible paradox. The same people who've funded the prosecution are the people who've funded the activities which are now being investigated," he said.
DfID issued the following statement in response to Newsnight's report:
"These specific allegations date back to 2009 under the last Labour government and were investigated by CDC at the time and subsequently passed on to the Met Police and the Serious Fraud Office.
"CDC always carries out full and thorough checks before investing in a fund manager and the subsequent investigation gives no indication that British funding has been misused in this case."