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BUA Boss Breaks Silence On Why South Africa Blocked Him Despite Valid Visa.

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The founder of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has narrated how he was denied entry into South Africa after his visa had expired.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

News reports that the business mogul said he also observed that some European travellers were allowed into the country without visas during the incident.

He made the disclosure at the Africa CEO Forum held in Kigali, Rwanda, where business leaders, policymakers, and government officials gathered to discuss Africa’s economic development.

The event was also attended by President Bola Tinubu, who led Nigeria’s delegation to the summit.

Rabiu explained that the incident occurred in 2025 when he travelled from Lagos to Cape Town for a mining conference.

According to him, immigration officials at the airport flagged his documents after discovering that his visa had expired just a day earlier, resulting in questioning and delays.

He said he and his team were held at the airport for several hours while efforts were made to resolve the situation, but he was eventually asked to return to Lagos.

He further recounted that while waiting, he observed multiple flights arriving from Europe, with passengers reportedly cleared without visas.

The experience, he said, raised concerns about unequal treatment of Africans within the continent compared to visitors from other regions.

Although he admitted responsibility for not renewing his visa on time, he expressed discomfort over what he described as stricter mobility rules for Africans within Africa.

He said: “I had a personal experience. Last year, in February, I was travelling to Cape Town for the mining Indaba. And as we landed. I left at night from Lagos to Cape Town. We arrived at 6 in the morning.

“As we arrived, we went to the immigration. I tendered my passport, and the immigration officer looked at it and was like, where is your visa, and I said, ‘My visa is there’. Unknown to me, my visa had expired the day before.

“Unfortunately, our crew did not check the visa to ensure the visas were valid. We were there for four hours, but at the end of the day, I had to turn back. I was turned back to Lagos.

“But the issue is, while we were waiting to see whether we would be able to get access to the countries without the visas, there were like three international flights from Europe. All three flights were mostly Europeans.

“I was standing there by the immigration desk, and every passenger on those three flights went into Cape Town without any visa.

“I do not have a problem with the fact that I was there without a visa and I was returned. I took full responsibility of that.

“I had an issue with being an African in Africa, being turned away because I do not have a visa and foreigners from other continents were coming in and were allowed to enter without a visa. This must change.”

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TERROR FINANCING ALLEGATIONS: EFCC Drags Miyetti Allah Leader To Court In Multi-Million Dollar Probe!.

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  • Bello Bodejo, the National President of Miyetti Allah Kauta Kore, was arraigned at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday to face charges related to an alleged $2.63 million money laundering scheme.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • In addition to money laundering, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has accused Bodejo of financing terrorism.

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    • The agency specifically charged Bodejo with willfully accepting these large cash payments without utilizing a financial institution, as mandated by law, and possessing funds suspected to be linked to unlawful activities.

    • During the hearing before Justice Inyang Ekwo, Bodejo entered a plea of not guilty after the 12-count charge was read to him.

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“THEY DON’T LIKE ME!”: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Exposes Tense Relationship With Civil Servants!.

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  • FCT Minister Nyesom Wike stated during a monthly media chat in Abuja that he is unpopular among civil servants.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • He attributed this lack of popularity to his efforts to shut down channels for the fraudulent diversion of public funds, explaining that money previously misappropriated by staff is now being redirected toward road infrastructure.

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    • The Minister criticized the habit of approving funds for unnecessary activities, such as traveling to conferences in the United States for land administration, suggesting that staff should instead conduct research locally.

    • Wike highlighted a significant shift in budget management, noting that he reduced recurrent expenditure in favor of capital expenditure, moving from a system where recurrent spending accounted for 65 percent of the budget to one where capital projects now receive 70 percent of funding.

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STUDENT LOAN BONANZA: ₦1.5 Billion Hits 6,129 Student Accounts In Massive NELFUND Payout!.

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  • The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has released a total of ₦1,501,935,800 to 6,129 students for the 2025/2026 academic session.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • This update was shared by NELFUND on Thursday through its verified handle.

    • The initiative is part of the Federal Government’s effort to increase access to higher education by lessening the financial pressure on students and their families.

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    • All three institutions have officially acknowledged receipt of the funds.

    • Dr. Bukola Makinde, Registrar of Sikiru Adetona College, confirmed that the funds have already been credited to the students’ bank accounts, noting that this support will facilitate “hitch-free academic progress”.

    • Mabel Omobude, Provost of the Edo State College of Nursing Sciences, pledged transparency and stated that the funds will be applied strictly for their intended educational purposes.

    • Prof. Andrew Babatunde Omojola, Vice-Chancellor of BOUESTI, commended the Federal Government and NELFUND for their efficiency in managing and releasing the funds.

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