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Crude Oil Theft In Nigeria Linked To Global Syndicates – NNPCL Boss Sounds Alarm
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bashir Ojulari, has revealed that international syndicates are exploiting security gaps to engage in crude oil theft across Africa. He called for strengthened national and continental security frameworks to effectively address the challenge.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Ojulari made the remarks on Monday during the opening of the Africa Chief of Defence Staff Conference in Abuja. He stressed that crude oil theft and related illegal activities are not purely local but involve sophisticated international networks taking advantage of vulnerabilities in state, national, and continental security structures.
Highlighting recent progress, Ojulari noted that crude theft and pipeline vandalism, particularly in Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta, have been significantly curtailed. He credited government initiatives and the dedication of the nation’s security forces for the improvement.
“Security is a critical pillar of the energy sector and plays a strategic role in achieving national, regional, and continental energy security objectives,” Ojulari stated. “Through collaborative efforts, we have witnessed marked improvements in our operating environment. The challenges of crude theft, pipeline attacks, and low pipeline availability, which were previously significant, are now largely under control.”
Ojulari further revealed that pipeline and terminal crude oil receipts, which had previously fallen as low as 20 to 30 percent, are now approaching full capacity thanks to coordinated efforts by security and intelligence agencies.
The conference drew a host of prominent dignitaries, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Tinubu; United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed; Nigeria’s National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu; Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa; ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touray; African Union Commission Chairperson Mahamoud Youssouf; former Nigerian UN Permanent Representative Ibrahim Gambari; and Federal Inland Revenue Service Chairman Zacch Adedeji.
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WHERE IS AMUPITAN?: Obidient Movement Sounds Alarm, Demands Immediate Answers Over INEC Chairman’s Mysterious Disappearance!
The Obidient Movement has demanded that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) clarify the whereabouts and official engagements of its Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan. This follows an event where National Commissioner Professor Rhoda Gumus presided as Acting Chairman during a meeting with an African Union (AU) delegation in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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The Incident: The issue arose after INEC shared on that Gumus—representing Amupitan—received the AU Pre-Election and Needs Assessment Mission, led by former Ethiopian Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen, to discuss 2027 election preparations.
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Demands for Transparency: In a statement by National Coordinator Dr. Yunusa Tanko, the group stressed that no official communication was given regarding Amupitan handing over his duties, prompting deep concerns about his current location, absence, and travel details.
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Calls for Neutrality: The movement also questioned whether Amupitan had held undisclosed meetings with President Bola Tinubu or APC representatives, urging INEC to shed its alleged political bias and maintain absolute transparency ahead of the 2027 polls.
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POLITICAL SHOWDOWN: “The Evidence Is Out!”—Wike’s Aide Dares Peter Obi To Quit The 2027 Presidential Race.
Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has challenged Peter Obi to honor his previous vow by halting his presidential campaign.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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The Background: Obi, who governed Anambra State from 2006 to 2014, had previously publicly declared that he would quit campaigning if anyone could prove he left behind loans or debts upon completing his tenure.
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The Anambra Government’s Stance: The Anambra State government, via Commissioner for Information and Value Reorientation Dr. Law Mefor, countered Obi’s claims, stating that state records reveal outstanding liabilities from his administration. Furthermore, Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s government reported clearing roughly ₦22 billion in inherited gratuity arrears owed to retired state workers, local government staff, and teachers.
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The Challenge: Following the release of these state records and documentation, Olayinka took to social media to call out Obi, writing, “Now that evidence has been provided, will Peter Obi be a man of his words for once and stop campaigning as he promised?”
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal regarding the long-standing leadership tussle between the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its former National Chairman, Shehu Gabam. According to Prince Adewole Adebayo, the SDP counsel and 2027 presidential candidate, the apex court ruled on Wednesday that the matter no longer presented any live issues to determine.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Background of the Dispute: The legal battle began when a Federal High Court ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize Gabam as national chairman, a ruling that the SDP successfully appealed and overturned at the Court of Appeal.
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Grounds for Dismissal: Although the plaintiff brought the case to the Supreme Court, Adebayo explained that the appeal was dismissed because changed circumstances—including Gabam’s prior removal from the party without a legal challenge on his part—rendered the suit moot.
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Resolution and Reactions: The SDP declared that the judgment effectively ends all litigation surrounding Gabam’s leadership, with the current National Chairman, Sadiq Umar Gombe, hailing the ruling as a victory for both the party and democracy.
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