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Tinubu has the final say’ — NNPC breaks silence on Mele Kyari’s exit

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has addressed rumors about the possible exit of its Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mele Kyari, in January 2025. Contrary to reports suggesting Kyari’s retirement at 60, NNPC spokesperson Olufemi Soneye has clarified that these claims are false. Soneye, in an exclusive interview with DAILY POST, stated that Kyari’s […]

Obasanjo: Nigeria’s Growing Debt is a Burden for Today and Future Generations

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised a red flag about Nigeria’s escalating debt, which he says is becoming a heavy burden for both the current and future generations. Speaking during a Zoom interactive session called “Boiling Point Arena,” Obasanjo shared his worries about the country’s growing debt. According to reports, Nigeria’s debt increased by N12.6 […]

Obasanjo: Fight Against Corruption Must Be Ongoing, Not Limited to One Regime

Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has stressed that the fight against corruption in Nigeria must be ongoing and consistent if it is to succeed. Speaking during an online discussion on Sunday night, Obasanjo stated that the battle against corruption should begin with strong leadership. Obasanjo expressed concern about the deep-rooted corruption in Nigerian society […]

Gov Zulum Criticizes Leaders for Staying Silent on Polygamy in IDP Camps

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has spoken out against the growing trend of polygamy in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in the state. He expressed concern about people taking multiple wives, even though they struggle to provide for their families. In a viral TikTok video shared by Kawu Garba, Zulum sharply criticized politicians at both […]

NNPCL Confirms No Plans to Replace Mele Kyari as GMD

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has strongly rejected rumors claiming that its Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mele Kyari, is planning to step down. This follows reports from The Africa Report, which suggested that Kyari might leave before the end of the year. According to the report, anonymous sources had said that Kyari […]

Democracy in Africa: Difficult but Possible – Peter Obi at Yale University

Peter Obi, a prominent Nigerian politician, recently spoke at Yale University, one of the most respected institutions globally. In his address, he discussed the challenges and potential of democracy in Africa, expressing gratitude to the university for the opportunity. Obi shared that many people in Africa feel disillusioned with democracy due to the failure of […]

Peter Obi: National Grid Collapse Has Become Common in Nigeria

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has voiced his concern over Nigeria’s ongoing power crisis. Recently, the country was once again thrown into darkness after the national grid collapsed on Tuesday, with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reporting that a combination of line failures and generator trips caused the […]