by Reuben Abati The current NNPC debacle is probably the most embarrassing, even if mercifully, eye-opening crisis in the history of that nationally strategic institution since its creation in 1977. I seek in the following commentary to offer a number of observations that would probably throw some light on the muck and confusion running... Read More

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October 6, 2017

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The Thread: All the APC fanboys who have lost their voice over Buhari-Baru’s NNPC $26Billion contract scandal

Political Twitter Nigeria can be an amusing and deadly space, and should, therefore, come with a caveat: enter at your own risk. We’re issuing you a caveat in respect of this post: Highly prejudiced. Proceed at your own risk. The reason is simple- party politics is at play. Ever since Ibe Kachikwu’s leaked memo on... Read More

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October 4, 2017

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The Thread: “Kachikwu’s days are numbered” | TwitterNG reacts to Kachikwu’s leaked memo

A leaked memo written by Ibe Kachikwu, the Minister of State for Petroleum resources, surfaced yesterday. In it, Kachikwu blew the whistle on the Group Managing Director for corrupt practices and insubordination. READ: In our last night’s Noisemakers piece, we saw Demola Olarewaju and a few others speak on the implications of Kachikwu’s revelations. Here’s... Read More

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