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Tinubu’s boys have been eyeing NMDPRA, NUPRC positions – Sambo
Sumner Sambo, Director of News, Arise News, has noted that some individuals in the Tinubu administration have had their eyes on juicy positions such as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
He noted that apart from the issues of alleged corruption raised by the President of Dangote Refinery, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, people from the Tinubu administration have been eyeing these positions, and they kept putting pressure on people heading the agencies.
This followed the resignation of Engineer Farouk Ahmed, as the CEO of NMDPRA, and Gbenga Komolafe, from his position as CEO of NUPRC.
Both officials were appointed in 2021 by former President Muhammadu Buhari to head the regulatory bodies established under the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA.
He said, “Well, I wouldn’t say why the President included all of this or why the resignation actually happened the way it’s being put this way, but I think, anyone who understands how the petroleum and gas industry works in Nigeria would know that once a new government comes into place, there are always those who come with the new government that would be eyeing such positions.
“Apart from the issues that we have on ground right now, you know that people with the Bola Tinubu administration have always had eyes on those agencies.
“And so that’s why you saw that they kept giving them some sort of templates to work on, you know, what to deliver. And if they are unable to deliver that, you get into this kind of situation that happened.
“So there had always been that pressure on Gbenga Komolafe. But the thing is that he delivered. He did very, very well, just today, earlier today, he also received an award, and all of that.
“And then you will see that, apart from that, he had also brought in place some metering measures, because Nigeria does not really know how much oil we produce. The metering system is actually porous. So he had got this private company to come in and ensure that the metering system was upgraded.
“And he was already making a success of it. But of course, if you’re a chief executive of this kind of organization, you always have to be on your toes.
“So let’s get it very clear. These people were not sacked. We are told that they resigned, and that’s where the politics lie. Yes, are they resigning? For example, Farouk Ahmed, they say resigned because of the allegations against him.
“Even if he does resign, what happens to him based on the allegations by Aliko Dangote? And then, of course, the anti graft agencies are saying that they will take a look into it.
“So would they just let him go for free, or was he asked to resign? He could have also been asked to resign, and Gbenga Komolafe just fell victim of the issue.”
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday transmitted a letter to the Senate seeking the confirmation of Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan as Chief Executive Officer of NUPRC and Engineer Saidu Aliyu Mohammed as Chief Executive Officer of NMDPRA.
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of 34 career and 30 non career ambassadors.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Naija News reports that the senate confirmed them during plenary on Thursday.
The confirmation came after the committee, chaired by Senator Sani Bello, presented its report, after which the recommendations were adopted.
However, during the session, Senator Sahabi Yau raised an objection, drawing attention to the absence of any nominee from Zamfara State on the list.
He urged that the President be notified of the omission.
In response, the Senate President acknowledged the concern, explaining that the current list was not exhaustive.
He assured lawmakers that he would raise the matter with the President. He further affirms that additional ambassadorial nominations are expected and that Zamfara State would not be excluded.
Among the career ambassadors are Arewa Esther (Oyo State); Adeola-Ibrahim Mopelola (Ogun); Ramat Omonbolale (Lagos); Monica Okechukwu Enebechi (Anambra); Adams Jane Basset (Cross River); Mohammed Lele (Bauchi); Muhammad Dahiru (Kaduna).
Those on the list of non- career include Ajimobi Florence (Oyo); Sulola Akande (Oyo); Uguwanyi Ifeanyi (Enugu); Ita Enang (Akwa Ibom); Femi Fani-Kayode (Osun); Jerry Manwe (Taraba); Reno Omokri (Delta); Ibas Ibok-Ette (Cross River); Abdulrahman Dambazzau (Kano); and Abas Braimah (Edo).
The Senate earlier confirmed three other non-career ambassadors, bringing to the total number of confirmed nominees to 67.
An abroad‑based man has taken to social media to share his old friend’s reaction after sending him a small amount of money.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
The man identified by the X handle, @onyedikaanambra shared a credit transaction with his friend, whose reaction to the message has gone viral online.
However, the amount wasn’t disclosed in the chat, but the friend responded with heartfelt gratitude, offering prayers for God’s abundance upon him.
His response below…
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Bruhhh, Jesus, God bless you for me. You and your family.
You will never lack in this life. Anything you lay your hands upon is blessed. Thank you brotherly. Make I go chop. Jesus. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Meanwhile, the tweet has garnered over 400,000 views, with netizens sharing their thoughts and opinions.
Reactions Trailing Below….
The Promiseman remarked, “A man will show appreciation by merely seeing a little green light-a little hope, even when his request has not been granted. Men are generally appreciative and grateful except for few ones”.
Iniobong Udoh, “Hahahhahahhaa I don’t think gratitude/gratefulness is a gender bias virtue, I’m like this too”.
A Winner stated , “Men go thank you and pray for you sotey, e go remain small make dem mistakenly swear for you join sef”.
Slvi added added, “You call it little but that money probably came at a time when he might be at his lowest. But regardless, grateful people open doors for more blessings. It’s the same when we ask God for favors”.
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The Special Operations Unit (SOU) at the Police Headquarters on Tuesday arrested a fake soldier who attempted selling weapons to police officers.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Information available to The Chronicle from a deep throat source at the Police Headquarters reveals that the men in black uniform got the hint that a soldier, Warrant Officer (WOII) Enock Appiah, based in Kasoa, was looking for buyers of assault rifles.
Items allegedly retrieved from him
The intelligence closed in on the said WO Appiah who is married to three wives at his uncompleted building hideout within the Nurses Quarters, Domeabra-Kasoa.
The SOU personnel tactically positioned selves only for WO Appiah to fall. A search conducted on him revealed two pistols, namely Beretta and Tarius, and three rounds of AK47 assault rifle ammunitions.
Also found on him are various military uniforms and a fake military identity card bearing the name WO Enock Appiah.
According to the source, police investigation is ongoing to ascertain how he procured the uniforms and weapons.
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