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NNPC Big Boys In Serious Panic over Investigations by Buhari

NNPC Big Boys In Serious Panic over Investigations by Buhari

There are some disquiet in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) ahead of the imminent shake-up by President Muhammadu Buhari. In fact, things are so serious that the Legal Services and Company Secretary Ikechukwu Oguine has resigned.

Deputy Group MD/Group Executive Director (Finance and Account) Bernard Otti’s fate remained unclear last night, following his sudden trip abroad immediately after the inauguration of the President.

His people are claiming that he went abroad for medical reasons. Indeed!

The Nation learnt that more officers may retire or voluntarily withdraw their services from NNPC to beat the imminent purge.

Fears of a purge have gripped top managers of the NNPC, PPMC and the NPDC over crude oil swap.

A source, who spoke in confidence, said: “Some top management staff of NNPC and its subsidiaries have opted to leave the system ahead of the likely reorganisation of the corporation by the President.

“Some of those affected include high-profile officers, who were engaged by the immediate past Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, against the provisions of the NNPC Act.”

An official said: “More staff may go to beat Buhari to the game. They have also realised that they cannot fit into the system because they don’t have the technical capability.

“A few others who are linked to the crude oil swap in PPMC and NPDC may leave. In fact, some of them in NPDC have not been coming regularly to office.

“We operate in fear because we do not know the type of reforms the President may initiate.”

Photos: Missing female NYSC member found, narrates her ordeal

 

The Corps member, Susan Ijeoma Azubike, who was last seen on Sunday May 31st in Owo, Ondo State after armed robbers attacked a GUO Transport bus conveying her and several other passengers to Lagos from Abuja where they were serving, was rescued by the police two days ago.

Narrating what happened to her, Susan said;

"I was traveling from Abuja to Lagos on 31st of May, which was on Sunday. I boarded a vehicle by the roadside. I never knew they were kidnappers. The experience was horrible. We were under the rain, so cold and had to sleep under the floor. We were beaten and I was handcuffed. They demanded N10 million from my parents. I thank God  have been release", she said.

Her kidnappers are the same men, Lucky Smart and David Akpan, who kidnapped regent of Akungba Akoko township in Ondo state, Princess Mojisola Omosowon who was also rescued 2 days ago.  

Former Governor Fashola denies fathering twins out of wedlock

There was a report a few days ago that former Lagos governor Raji Fashola had fathered a child with Lagos State staff named Biodun Mrcgregor, who works for the Lagos state government.

Reacting to the story,  Fashola's Spokesperson, Akeem Belo described it as ‘mere speculation’

"If you check the report by The Capital who has been on the case for a while very well, you will see that it was a mere speculation, no proof other than speculation. How do you determine the father of a child on mere speculation? What investigation was done? I won’t comment on mere speculation or dignify a mere speculation, it is not worth it’ he told Newsontheblog

Pressed further to give a categorical ‘yes’ or 'no' answer, Belo said he won’t dignify speculation with an emphatic ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer. 

Former Imo state governor, Ikedi Ohakim arrested by EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has reportedly arrested former Imo state governor, Ikedi Ohakim. He was arrested by EFCC officials at his Asokoro home Abuja this morning at about 10.05am, according to a report by Premium Times. He was picked up after failing to honor an EFCC invitation yesterday June 17th. He is being interrogated over some properties traced to him

El-Rufai accuses Yero of squandering N10bn on Govt House complex

Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has accused his predecessor, Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, of squandering N10 billion on the Kaduna new Government House complex.

Speaking yesterday at the opening of the Kaduna State Healthcare Summit, El-Rufai said the money should have been channelled towards the development of the state's health sector and what he described as other critical areas.

Stating that the state has the second highest HIV prevalence in Nigeria.

El-Rufa’i further said that only 36 per cent of mothers have the benefit of receiving adequate healthcare and described the development as unacceptable.

The governor pledged that his administration would seek enormous improvement in healthcare for the people of the state.

He said:

“Our goal is to deliver for Kaduna State citizens better health and longer life expectancy, and in this quest we seek results that will place our state in the top tier for healthcare delivery. “We seek this vast improvement in healthcare outcomes for our people because the present situation is unacceptable. “Current coverage of measles vaccine is 56%, reflecting a dismal immunisation coverage for 12-23 month-olds of only 35 per cen

'Your support means the world to me'- Caitlyn Jenner thanks Laverne Cox

Bruce Jenner's female version, Caitlyn, took to Twitter yesterday to thank one of the most powerful transgenders in the US, actress Laverne Cox for her support...

 Meanwhile, Laverne, who was the first transgender person on the cover of Time magazine, the first openly transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy and the first transgender person that will have a wax figure at Madame Tussauds, is now also the first transgender person to grace the cover of Entertainment Weekly dressed as the Statue of Liberty. 

Photos: Terry G poses with a Ferrari

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Nigerian-American Andre Iguodala named MVP of NBA Finals

Nigerian-American NBA player Andre Tyler Iguodala of Golden State Warriors forward was named MVP of the NBA Finals following the Warriors' 105-97 clinching win Tuesday night June 16th, becoming the first player to garner the honor without starting every game.

 Before this season, the 31 year old, had remained in a reserve role until Game 4 of the Finals, when he was substituted into the starting lineup for center Andrew Bogut.

"I always say Andre's a pro's pro. He's a professional guy, and it showed, and that's why he's the MVP of this series, and that's why we're champions."

Iguodala finished the series with averages of 16.3 points, 4 assists and 5.8 rebounds. In Game 6, he scored 25 points and added 5 rebounds and 5 assists.

"My mind was working so many ways," Iguodala said. "Like, 'What's going to happen if you win? What's going to happen if you lose? How do you approach the game starting? Do you come out firing? Do you let it just come to you?' For me, it was just playing my game. If you're feeling it, shoot it. If you feel like you can make a play for somebody else, make a play for somebody else." he said

Source: ESPN 

Chad carries out airstrikes on Boko Haram hideouts in Nigeria

Chadian military have reportedly carried out airstrikes on Boko Haram hideouts in Nigeria in retaliation for the June 15th multiple bomb blast coordinated by the sect members on Chadian Police Headquarters in N’Djamena, the Chadian capital. 27 people, mostly cadets who were graduating from the police academy in the force headquarters died in the attack.