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Nairaland GeneralRe: Six Foot Lagos Snake Killed In My Compound Today by jonili(m): 2:10am On Jun 18, 2017
since it involves snake I might need to buy land here
PoliticsRe: See What Dino Melaye Said About Yahaya Bello On Instagram. Too Funny(pics) by jonili(m): 1:59am On Jun 18, 2017
adeadeyera:
It appears the raging feud between Senator Dino Melaye and Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello will continue for a while longer.
Otherwise, how else would one describe this Instagram post by Dino?

Read the hilarious post below:
'I asked God "why are you taking me through troubled waters"?
'He replied "because Yahaya Bello doesn't know how to swim". SDM'
both of them are fools
PoliticsRe: Breaking! Another Bombshell Lie From The Stables Of Lai Mohammed by jonili(m): 2:34pm On May 20, 2017
even hell would reject lie Mohammed for his numerous lies
PoliticsRe: Breaking! Another Bombshell Lie From The Stables Of Lai Mohammed by jonili(m): 2:33pm On May 20, 2017
even hell would reject lie Mohammed
PhonesRe: Lady's Infinix Hot 4 Explodes In Her Pocket, Causes Burns On Her Leg. PICS by jonili(m): 2:28pm On May 20, 2017
huh!! shocked
PoliticsRe: Arewa Youths To FFK: Stop Insulting Buhari, Northern Leaders Or Face Our Wrath by jonili(m): 2:25pm On May 20, 2017
VanNistelrooy24:
Live Scores;


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Brought to you by APC, proud sponsors of the Tribal Premier League.
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CelebritiesRe: Meet 52year Old Woman Who Says She’s A Virgin And Has Never Kissed Before by jonili(m): 2:17pm On May 20, 2017
madam come make I test ur virginity jare
Nairaland GeneralRe: See The Reason Why Nigeria And Nigerians Are Great by jonili(m): 2:04pm On May 20, 2017
nice reply
CelebritiesRe: Ekiti State Aborts Moji Olaiya’s Burial In Canada, Funeral Moved To Nigeria by jonili(m): 9:23am On May 20, 2017
make dem allow dis woman rest in peace now
EducationRe: Amou Haji, The World's Dirtiest Man Who Hasn't Bathed For 60Years(Photos) by jonili(m): 2:16am On May 20, 2017
good for him
TravelSouth Africa Deports 90 Nigerians by jonili(op): 2:06am On May 20, 2017
SOUTH African government yesterday deported 90 Nigerians for allegedly committing immigration-related offences in the country.

According to DSP Joseph Alabi, thespokesman of the Lagos Airport Police Command , the deportees,who were all men, landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos at about 3.30pm. He said they were brought back to Nigeria from Johannesburg aboard a South African Airways aircraft with registration number BBB712


He said : “This afternoon, about 3.30pm, 90 Nigerians were deported from South Africa for committing immigration-related offences. Some of them were alleged to have been living in the country without the prerequisite documents.

“They were received by the appropriate agencies including the police and profiled before being allowed to depart to their respective destinations. “

This deportation is coming barely three days after another batch of 258 Nigerians were deported fromLibya. The deportees who arrived the cargo section of the Muritala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos at about 10.00pm aboard anAirbus A333-200 and were received at the Hajj Terminal by theNational Emergency Management Agency narrated how they were brutalized like animals in Libya.

Mr Akhere Ken, one of the deportees from Edo State, said he had been in detention in Libya in the past one year after he was arrested on board a boat while trying to cross the Mediterranean sea to Italy. He said about 100 of them were cramped into a room not enough to accommodate 20 people with resultant suffocation to death of one inmate almost every week.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/05/south-africa-deports-90-nigerians-2/
PoliticsJimi Disu Discourse: Anger On Air Over Lagos Apc Meeting by jonili(op): 1:54am On May 20, 2017
Former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola, while in office, directed that no road should be closed for any social event so that other road users can have free access. That continued to large extent till the end of his administration. Is the situation the same now?

Recently, one Bashir, a Lagos resident claimed he lost his eight-day-old son after being allegedly trapped in a traffic jam caused by astakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressive Congress, APC in Lagos state held at the party secretariat, Acme road, Ogba. The Mother and some family members were taking the boy to the hospital when they were held up in the traffic. The meeting caused traffic on major roads around the APC state headquarters.

It was gathered that Bashir earlier took his child to one hospital but he was later referred to another hospital. A journey that could have taken about 15 minutes took him close to two and half hours and thechild died in the process.

Henry Ajomale and Jimi-Disu
APC Lagos State Chairman, Henry Ajomale was the guest of popular public commentator, Jimi Disu in his Jimi Disu Discourse monitored on Lagos Talk91.3; Morning Digest last week. Jimi said that there was neither letter of apology from the party nor the a visit by the governorto the bereaved family. “If it were to be a time of election, I know theywill do otherwise. I wish them luck, but the law of nature says ‘what goes around comes around’.

Those who made their contributions during the phone-in lamented the pains, commuters around the Acme road went through, blaming the situation on the party.

The discussion between the presenter of the Programme and the Party chairman, Henry Ajomale went thus:

Jimi: Good afternoon sir, did you hear about the child that died in traffic…Ajomale: Which child?Jimi: The child was said to have died in traffic caused by APC stakeholders’ meeting.Ajomale: Let me first of all apologise if it is true that the child died as a result of the traffic, but also, the traffic in Lagos is not just today’s thing. We did everything wecould to engage the police, the traffic management personnel to direct traffic so as not to obstruct other road users. But I also don’t know where it happened. There areso many exit points around where our secretariat is located, so, you could avoid coming to Acme road. Even on Acme, there are so many exit roads you can take without necessarily coming to the party secretariat. But if it happened, I amsorry about that. We are not aware that any life was lost.

Jimi: With due respect sir, this was in the media and people have been talking about what they suffered, spending hours in traffic that day. If the APC that runs the government cannot control traffic at the venue of a meeting . . .Ajomale: You cannot blame us for that…Jimi: No!, I blame you sir.Ajomale: When the Redeemed Christian Church is having a conference in far away Ogun State, the traffic in Lagos is always paralysed. So, what we are saying is that we have so many exit pointsand over 50 traffic wardens in that area alone. Don’t be an apostle of doom….

Jimi: I am not an apostle of doom…Ajomale: You said a life was lost, we must be able to concentrate on that and not use that as a sentiment and play on the life lost. Every life is very important to us. So I disagree with you….Jimi: I like to be addressed with a bit of respectAjomale: You have to respect me too, even in age, I am not your mate.Jimi: Your party held a meeting, around where the…

Ajomale: What do you expect us to do, having put in place the servicesof Police, traffic officials, so you don’t want us to hold any meeting at all in Lagos, where the party is based.?Jimi: You can have your meeting if…Ajomale: I am telling you we took every precaution to ensure free flow of traffic. So it happened, don’t let us play on the life of human being. For Christ sake don’t play politics with this.Jimi: Another statement we don’t want to hear . . ..Ajomale: If you don’t want to hear it, why do you invite me here? There is no reason you shouldJimi: But you came late, I invited you to come at 1 pmAjomale: No, You invited me for 3 pm.Jimi: I could not have invited you for 3 pmAjomale: I was here a quarter to three with the view that the interview was scheduled for 3pmJimi: We agreed for 1:30 pmAjomale: I am not a man who misses time. I am always on time. That is why I came here 15 minutesbefore the time.Jimi: I called your number several times but you didn’t pickAjomale: I also returned your call but you didn’t pick as well.Jimi: Chairman sir, this is not personal, Any message to the family of the late boy

Ajomale: The father of the child has not even reported to us, but what I am saying is that every life is very important to us. Again, if thechild died as a result of the traffic caused by our meeting, I am sorry about that. I am apologising on behalf of the party. I was not awareof the incident. We were inside anddidn’t know what was going on outside. We have the traffic warden who were supposed to be controlling the traffic.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/05/jimi-disu-discourse-anger-air-lagos-apc-meeting/
PoliticsRe: #NEPAWahala Is Trending On Twitter: Funny Tweets And Memes by jonili(m): 1:29am On May 20, 2017
disco wahala undecided
RomanceRe: Guys Have You Ever Regretted Not Telling A Girl, You Have Feeling For Her? by jonili(m): 10:35pm On Apr 18, 2017
pocohantas:
Okay naaa
I like you cool
RomanceRe: A Facebook User Posted That She Is Visiting Her Boo In Malaysia, See Comments by jonili(m): 7:46pm On Apr 08, 2017
I still don't understand what Nigerian guys do in Malaysia that makes them rich
TV/MoviesRe: #BBNaija: "I Will Commit Suicide If Efe Does Not Win" - Twitter User by jonili(m): 7:33pm On Apr 08, 2017
another stewpid fellow
PoliticsWhich Governor(s) Deserves This In 2019? by jonili(op): 8:20pm On Mar 26, 2017
Since the 2015 general election, a lot of the elected governors has accused of corrupt practices, owing workers salaries, and not carrying out any physical developmental project that could be of benefit to the indigenes of such state. which of the governors would you say deserves this in 2019.
In my opinion I would choose;
Yahaya Bello -kogi state
Rochas Okorocha -Imo state
Elrufai -Kaduna state
Aregbesola -osun state

FoodRe: See What A Uniport Student Is Eating Because Of The Economic Situation Of Nigeri by jonili(m): 6:52pm On Feb 16, 2017
ICHIDEGIFT:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKWnIccGmDU lalasticlala
there's serious hunger in the land.
CelebritiesRe: Miyonse Goes Shirtless For A Photoshoot by jonili(m): 6:31pm On Feb 16, 2017
[quote author=Nixiepie post=53775090]See em small thing![/quoter] bad girl
RomanceRe: Man And Her Fiancee's Backside In Lovely Pre-Wedding Photos by jonili(m): 1:54pm On Feb 08, 2017
dacovajnr:
That ass So fuvcuking grab-able..But na still septic Tank..and I no like ladies with protruding Tummies grin
you said it all bro
SportsRe: Inside Paul Pogba’s £2.9million Mansion (Photos) by jonili(m): 1:43pm On Feb 07, 2017
Atmmachine:

I know that house in Cheshire

Chicharito use to live there

The security in that gated community is very tight
wehdone sir undecided
PoliticsRe: Nigerian Govt Confirms Deployment Of Fighter Jets, Soldiers To Gambia by jonili(op): 5:07am On Jan 19, 2017
mykeljosef:
we have jets that can go to another country but wont bomb those wretched herdsmen and their cows that kill its own citizens


buhari maka why
no we can't but we can bomb our IDP camps by mistake.
PoliticsRe: Nigerian Govt Confirms Deployment Of Fighter Jets, Soldiers To Gambia by jonili(op): 5:06am On Jan 19, 2017
dunkem21:
Morning sir ..I hope I didn't steal your FTC cheesy
you did but its no problem. grin
SportsFIFA To Amend Football Rules For 48 Teams World Cup by jonili(op): 4:48am On Jan 19, 2017
FIFA’s technical director Marco van Basten has revealed that changes will be made to the rules of the game, to make football more entertaining. This is after the world soccer governing body voted to expand the FIFA World Cup to 48 teams. The former Dutch international disclosed that these new rules will be introduced before the 2026 Worldcup.

One of the most interesting suggestions Van Basten mentioned is getting rid of the offside rule. The former Ajax and AC Milan star believes the game will be much more entertaining if it was scrapped as it would allow teams to create better chances, using free-kicks as an example.

“I am very curious as to how football would work without offside,” he said. “I fear many people will be against it. I would be in favour of it, because football is increasingly resembling handball: Nine players plus goalkeeper make the penalty area dense, which is like a wall. It is very difficult to get through. All teams rely on the same effective tactics: forming a stable defense.

"Without offside, the strikers could be behind the defenders, which would be much more difficult. If they move far back in front of their goal, the attacker will have more opportunities for distance shots. This would make the game more attractive, the attackers would have better chances, more goals would be scored. That’s what the fans want to see. In field hockey, the offside has been abolished, and there are no problems. The teams would also adapt in football.”

An interesting idea put forward is that of replacing extra time and penalties with a kind of take-on challenge. Instead of hitting shots at the keeper from inside the box, players will be given the ball 25 metres from goal and given eight seconds to score. The goalkeeper has to stay inside the box and once he stops a shot, it’s over. Each team gets five attempts.

"This is spectacular for the viewers and interesting for the player,” Van Basten said. “With this idea, he has more possibilities: he can dribble, shoot, wait, and the goalkeeper responds – this is more like a typical playing situation.”

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/01/fifa-amend-football-rules-48-teams-world-cup/

PoliticsRe: Nigerian Govt Confirms Deployment Of Fighter Jets, Soldiers To Gambia by jonili(op): 4:37am On Jan 19, 2017
Morning bro
dunkem21:
cheesy
PoliticsNigerian Govt Confirms Deployment Of Fighter Jets, Soldiers To Gambia by jonili(op): 4:33am On Jan 19, 2017
The Nigerian government has confirmed that it has deployed fighter jets and at least 200 soldiers to join their Senegalese counterparts for a Gambian mission.
The spokesperson of the Nigerian Air Force, Ayodele Famuyiwa, confirmed the deployment in a statement sent to the media.

“The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed to Senegal as part of Nigerian contingent of Economic Community of West African States Military Intervention in Gambia (ECOMIG) – a standby force tasked by ECOWAS Heads of State to enforce the December 1, 2016 election mandate in the The Gambia,” Mr. Famuyiwa, a Group Captain, said.
“The NAF today moved a contingent of 200 men and air assets comprising fighter jets, transport aircraft, Light Utility Helicopter as well as Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft to Dakar from where it is expected to operate into Gambia.”

ECOWAS had indicated its intention to forcefully remove President Yahya Jammeh from office should he decide to remain in power beyond Thursday, January 19, the date he is constitutionally expected to handover to President-elect Adama Barrow.
Mr. Jammeh has remained defiant, saying he would not leave office until the Supreme Court hears his petition challenging Mr. Barrow’s widely acclaimed victory.

The Supreme Court has said it cannot hear the matter as it does not have the 5 judges required to form a quorum
Any ECOWAS military mission is expected to be led by Senegal, Gambia’s immediate neighbour, and the country to which the Nigerian troops arrived.



The Nigerian government has confirmed that it has deployed fighter jets and at least 200 soldiers to join their Senegalese counterparts for a Gambian mission.
The spokesperson of the Nigerian Air Force, Ayodele Famuyiwa, confirmed the deployment in a statement sent to the media.
“The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed to Senegal as part of Nigerian contingent of Economic Community of West African States Military Intervention in Gambia (ECOMIG) – a standby force tasked by ECOWAS Heads of State to enforce the December 1, 2016 election mandate in the The Gambia,” Mr. Famuyiwa, a Group Captain, said.
“The NAF today moved a contingent of 200 men and air assets comprising fighter jets, transport aircraft, Light Utility Helicopter as well as Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft to Dakar from where it is expected to operate into Gambia.”
ECOWAS had indicated its intention to forcefully remove President Yahya Jammeh from office should he decide to remain in power beyond Thursday, January 19, the date he is constitutionally expected to handover to President-elect Adama Barrow.
Mr. Jammeh has remained defiant, saying he would not leave office until the Supreme Court hears his petition challenging Mr. Barrow’s widely acclaimed victory.
The Supreme Court has said it cannot hear the matter as it does not have the 5 judges required to form a quorum
Any ECOWAS military mission is expected to be led by Senegal, Gambia’s immediate neighbour, and the country to which the Nigerian troops arrived.
Read the full statement by the Nigerian Air Force spokesperson below.


The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed to Senegal as part of Nigerian contingent of Economic Community of West African States Military Intervention in Gambia (ECOMIG) – a standby force tasked by ECOWAS Heads of State to enforce the December 1, 2016 election mandate in the The Gambia. The NAF today moved a contingent of 200 men and air assets comprising fighter jets, transport aircraft, Light Utility Helicopter as well as Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft to Dakar from where it is expected to operate into Gambia. The deployment is also to forestall hostilities or breakdown of law and order that may result from the current political impasse in The Gambia.

Addressing the contingent before departure, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar urged the troops to maintain discipline and be professional in their conduct. Reminding them to be good ambassadors of Nigeria, the CAS stated that no act of indiscipline by the contingent would be tolerated. The contingent, led by Air Cdre Tajudeen Yusuf, was airlifted this morning from 117 Air Combat Training Group Kainji. Other troop contributing countries include Senegal, Ghana and countries within the sub-region.
You are please requested to disseminate the information through your medium for the awareness of the general public. Thank you for your usual support and cooperation.

http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/220898-breaking-nigerian-govt-confirms-deployment-fighter-jets-soldiers-gambia.html

CelebritiesRe: International Record Deals : What Nigerian Artists Need To Know by jonili(m): 7:23pm On Jan 18, 2017
[quote author=abelthonie post=52920214][/quote]Scammer
Jokes EtcRe: Big Boys Bathing Naked In A River by jonili(op): 8:41pm On Jan 15, 2017
Emescot:
Lwkmd gringringrin See the guy wey dey dive enter the water.
Abeg help me caption d pic
Jokes EtcBig Boys Bathing Naked In A River by jonili(op): 7:43pm On Jan 15, 2017
I came across this in a WhatsApp group chat, Someone should plss caption this.

PoliticsDespite Neighbours’ Anxiety, Controversial Islamic Sect Preaches Tolerance by jonili(op): 8:25am On Jan 15, 2017
As mystery creates fear and anxiety, so is the rising influence of an Islamic sect, Jama’atul Ta’awunil Muslimeen, creating alarm in Osun State, particularly in the minds of residents of Iwo, headquarters of the organisation.
Drawing from the experience of Nigerians who are still grappling with the atrocities of Boko Haram, the people are worried by the way Ta’awunil is propagating in their midst without check by the authorities.
The organisation has existed for about 22 years, having started in 1994 in Iwo. But its recent rapid expansion to other states is raising concerns. The organisation now has 56 branches across the country and a membership of about 7000.

There is a growing fear in observers of the group that it contains a magma that may soon erupt to wreak another round of sectarian havoc on Nigeria.
Iwo, a sprawling town with a large Muslim population, has many mosques and Islamic centres befitting its status as one of the earliest towns in the South-west to embrace the religion.

But churches and Christian centres in the town, including Bowen University of the Nigerian Baptist Convention.
PREMIUM TIMES gathered that in spite of this mix, the people have enjoyed relative religious harmony.
For Alhaji Abdulrahseed, a resident of Iwo, this harmony must not be toyed with through an unnecessary stress on religious fault lines. Although he could not pinpoint any obnoxious doctrine that contradicts Islamic principles, he is afraid that the staunch anti-Christian and anti-Western posture of the Ta’awunil sect could produce a conflagration in the near future if not checked.
A member of the sect, who would not want to be named, said other Muslims are afraid because of the high level of organisation and articulation of programmes of the sect.

“Ta’awunil is so departmentalised and organised. We have departments for every focus of the movement,” he said.
“We have departments for education, orphanage and charity, the media, security, economic development and other areas. This is the reason why some Muslims are afraid because it is more than just the usual praying five times a day and going to the mosque.”

The brotherhood found a haven in an area known to the people of Iwo as Sharia Road. Many members of the sect own houses and lands in the area. Most of Ta’awunil centres are located there. They run an Islamic nursery and primary school as well as a secondary school. They also own a well-built structure for orphanage which they run as part of their charity work. Its Islamic College of Education has just taken off and has commenced admission for students.
The sect operates an online radio and television station, and seeks through its political department to influence government policies and the emergence of political leaders during elections. It has a human rights committee specifically charged with the responsibility of defending the rights of Muslims where they are perceived to be violated.

Sources told PREMIUM TIMES that the organisation has bought much of the lands in the community and was assisting its members to purchase lands and build houses around the Ta’awunil centres.
According to concerned residents, non-members living around the place are no longer comfortable and have been relocating to other places, further creating room for the sect to dominate the area.
One of the residents who spoke to Premium Times on condition of anonymity, because he lives close to the group and fears reprisal, said he was sure the group was up to something untoward because of the kind of training being received by its paramilitary arm.
“The group is training its security force and when you watch them, they are trained in combats and martial arts,” he said.
“And during the time of politics, these security men are used by politicians, and that is really dangerous.”
He also alleged that the trainer, popularly called “Coach” was brought from Libya to train the members in martial arts and other combat techniques.

PREMIUM TIMES correspondent observed that members of the security arm of the organisation were kitted in a uniform – black shirts over green khaki trousers with fitting black boots and black beret.
time our correspondent visited the location last week, the organisation was holding its 18th annual conference, which was well attended by members from across South-west states. The security men were also found keeping watch at the residence of the National President of Ta’awunil, the schools, the orphanage and the places where they held their programmes. It was gathered that the men also watched over members during their prayers at the mosque.
All the female members attending the conference were completely veiled so one could barely see their faces and their feet. Most of the males who interacted with our correspondent had long beards.

The national president of the group, Daood Molasan, known as the Ameer, is revered among the adherents as one who leads by example and walks in the footsteps of the prophets and the Quran.
He is believed to have a strong hold on his followers, who would do whatever he bids them under any circumstance. His lifestyle, according to his followers, is worthy of emulation, as he chose to be humble. Although he owns an SUV and lives in a sprawling accommodation in the area, the Ameer often prefers to ride on a motor bike in company with his guards who are also mounted on bikes.

As mystery creates fear and anxiety, so is the rising influence of an Islamic sect, Jama’atul Ta’awunil Muslimeen, creating alarm in Osun State, particularly in the minds of residents of Iwo, headquarters of the organisation.
Drawing from the experience of Nigerians who are still grappling with the atrocities of Boko Haram, the people are worried by the way Ta’awunil is propagating in their midst without check by the authorities.
The organisation has existed for about 22 years, having started in 1994 in Iwo. But its recent rapid expansion to other states is raising concerns. The organisation now has 56 branches across the country and a membership of about 7000. img_3007
There is a growing fear in observers of the group that it contains a magma that may soon erupt to wreak another round of sectarian havoc on Nigeria.
Iwo, a sprawling town with a large Muslim population, has many mosques and Islamic centres befitting its status as one of the earliest towns in the South-west to embrace the religion. But there are also many churches and Christian centres in the town, including Bowen University of the Nigerian Baptist Convention.
PREMIUM TIMES gathered that in spite of this mix, the people have enjoyed relative religious harmony.
For Alhaji Abdulrahseed, a resident of Iwo, this harmony must not be toyed with through an unnecessary stress on religious fault lines. Although he could not pinpoint any obnoxious doctrine that contradicts Islamic principles, he is afraid that the staunch anti-Christian and anti-Western posture of the Ta’awunil sect could produce a conflagration in the near future if not checked.
A member of the sect, who would not want to be named, said other Muslims are afraid because of the high level of organisation and articulation of programmes of the sect.


“Ta’awunil is so departmentalised and organised. We have departments for every focus of the movement,” he said.
“We have departments for education, orphanage and charity, the media, security, economic development and other areas. This is the reason why some Muslims are afraid because it is more than just the usual praying five times a day and going to the mosque.”
Nursery, primary school of Ta'awunil
Nursery, primary school of Ta’awunil
The brotherhood found a haven in an area known to the people of Iwo as Sharia Road. Many members of the sect own houses and lands in the area. Most of Ta’awunil centres are located there. They run an Islamic nursery and primary school as well as a secondary school. They also own a well-built structure for orphanage which they run as part of their charity work. Its Islamic College of Education has just taken off and has commenced admission for students.
The sect operates an online radio and television station, and seeks through its political department to influence government policies and the emergence of political leaders during elections. It has a human rights committee specifically charged with the responsibility of defending the rights of Muslims where they are perceived to be violated.
Sources told PREMIUM TIMES that the organisation has bought much of the lands in the community and was assisting its members to purchase lands and build houses around the Ta’awunil centres.
According to concerned residents, non-members living around the place are no longer comfortable and have been relocating to other places, further creating room for the sect to dominate the area.
One of the residents who spoke to Premium Times on condition of anonymity, because he lives close to the group and fears reprisal, said he was sure the group was up to something untoward because of the kind of training being received by its paramilitary arm.
“The group is training its security force and when you watch them, they are trained in combats and martial arts,” he said.
“And during the time of politics, these security men are used by politicians, and that is really dangerous.”
He also alleged that the trainer, popularly called “Coach” was brought from Libya to train the members in martial arts and other combat techniques.
A PREMIUM TIMES correspondent observed that members of the security arm of the organisation were kitted in a uniform – black shirts over green khaki trousers with fitting black boots and black beret.
Ameer's residence
Ameer’s residence
At the time our correspondent visited the location last week, the organisation was holding its 18th annual conference, which was well attended by members from across South-west states. The security men were also found keeping watch at the residence of the National President of Ta’awunil, the schools, the orphanage and the places where they held their programmes. It was gathered that the men also watched over members during their prayers at the mosque.
All the female members attending the conference were completely veiled so one could barely see their faces and their feet. Most of the males who interacted with our correspondent had long beards.
The national president of the group, Daood Molasan, known as the Ameer, is revered among the adherents as one who leads by example and walks in the footsteps of the prophets and the Quran.
He is believed to have a strong hold on his followers, who would do whatever he bids them under any circumstance. His lifestyle, according to his followers, is worthy of emulation, as he chose to be humble. Although he owns an SUV and lives in a sprawling accommodation in the area, the Ameer often prefers to ride on a motor bike in company with his guards who are also mounted on bikes.


An adherent described the act as humble and exemplary, saying it was one of the reasons he is so loved by members of the group.
In spite of the apprehensions of some residents, the group is influential and closely connected with those in authority. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the group enjoys the support of the Osum State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, and the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adekanbi.
The governor was billed to declare open its 18th annual conference on Sunday with a keynote address. The group also prides in its relationship with the Iwo monarch who often took out time to hold the Friday Jumat services with members at their mosque.

AMEER REACTS

As the Ameer himself disclosed to PREMIUM TIMES, the group is involved in politics because it is interested in who fill positions of leadership in the state and the country.
He said politicians come to seek the group’s support, both Christians and Muslims alike, during campaigns, but the group would only support candidates who would remember the poor and deliver good governance to the people irrespective of religion.
Mr. Molasan denies any link with terrorism and terrorist groups, saying those who accused them of terrorism were ignorant.
“They are ignorant about our organisation. Since the beginning of the organisation, there is no form of attack from us against any Christian,” he said.

"Even, there are many Christians who are supporting us in our stand in the city. We are against Boko Haram. And we organise press conference on it. Not only press conference, but lectures for our brothers on it. We go on radio and television to explain Islam’s stand on terrorism and Boko Haram activities.
“We are calling on all Muslims to let them know that Boko Haram is not representing their interest. They are representing the interest of other people, not Muslims. Because in Islam, you are not allowed to kill others because they are infidels. If someone is a kafir, you will call him. If you kill him, what is the benefit?

The Prophet did not kill to force people to Islam. The war fought by the Prophet was to defend Islam and not that he started it. They fought against him and he had to defend himself. In the Quran, Allah urged us to live with other kufar (non-Muslims), and not to criticise their worship.
“Those who say we are terrorists should name one example where Ta’awunil attacked any church or any person. So we are not a terrorist group.”
On the security outfit, Mr. Molasan explained that the sports and security section in the organisation were not trained to kill or attack people but to protect the congregation of Muslims during their activities, ensure smooth traffic flow on the roads and to help other people, either Muslims or non-Muslims.
“Our security men are well known in any city they are operating in. We are always working together with government,” he further explained.
“If Ta’awunil is a terrorist group, it will not sell its services to the people. The Police is well aware of the security of Ta’awunil. As Ta’awunil has security, other churches also have the same. We are not terrorists, and we will never be terrorists.
“There is no difference between our security and churches’ security and other security. If we are training them for anything, it is also what others are doing. They are like Sheriff guards, or Man O’ War. We are not operating illegally, we are operating in line with the country’s constitution.”
On the various programmes of the organisation, the Ameer, said Ta’awunil was established to correct and build the Muslim community, which he said has been backward in education, health and economic power.
He said these problems formed the major weaknesses of Muslims, which would be addressed by finding ways of ensuring improved welfare and resources to the people.
“Our major focus is to ensure that our community is strong in education, health, media and other areas of life, because we believe that Islam is a comprehensive religion. Islam is not against education, it is not against development,” he said.
According to Mr. Molasan, preachings alone could not convince the people of the organisation’s true intentions. Through its charity organisation and educational support to the poor, he said the group was able to tell the real story and intentions of Ta’awunil.

He stressed that Ta’awunil had made efforts to avoid any clashes with other religious organisations, saying, “We are preaching Islam, not terrorism. Our members understand this way. We don’t incite our members against other religions, like Christianity.”
“We are not Christians and we are not against Christians. We will not be Christians, but we are not against Christians. We can only try to call Christians to come to Islam, not to fight them. Islam is against compulsion of others to Islam,” he added.
On its doctrines, Mr. Molasan noted that it had no new teachings that are strange to the Quran. He said its practices are based on the Quran and the Sunna (sayings and deeds of Prophet Muhammad), and challenged those who have contrary views to make their questions known.
He further said the organisation is not a political party, but participates in politics as its constitutional right.
“We can assist anybody to become governor or chairman of local government if we be
lieve he can do good when he gets to power. This is our constitutional right and it is right in Islam also. Islam does not forbid politics, Islam is politics, but it must be politics of truth, not corruption as we are seeing now,” he said.
“We are not a political party, but we will participate to elect a good candidate. If that candidate is a Christian and he will do well, we will support him. Nigeria is for both Christians and Muslims and it is a right granted by the constitution.”
When contacted, the Commissioner of Police in Osun State, Fimihan Adeoye, told PREMIUM TIMES that the police command had done its research on the group and has yet to find any threat to peace among them.
He said the group’s members are well known to the general public and there was no cause for alarm.
“As far as we are concerned, we think every member of the group is known,” he said.
“We don’t think it is a terrorist group and we are not aware of any of their activities that is a threat.
“That is our opinion for now.”

Source:http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/219013-investigation-despite-neighbours-anxiety-controversial-islamic-sect-preaches-tolerance.html

PoliticsRe: Nigeria’s Deadly Monsters (2) By Fani-kayode. by jonili(op): 7:23am On Jan 15, 2017
malel1:
Yorouba Muslims is the problem with the south
How sir
PoliticsRe: Nigeria’s Deadly Monsters (2) By Fani-kayode. by jonili(op): 7:22am On Jan 15, 2017
Bari22:
you are a deadly monster also
Did u read the writeup at all?

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