President Buhari meets with Ibe Kachikwu

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 6, 2017

Opinion: Ibe Kachikwu’s NNPC scandal proves Abami Eda truly lives on

by Anthony Ademiluyi The Afrobeat Maestro, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was synonymous with the fight against the hydra-headed monster of corruption using the instrumentality of music. Asserting himself with pristine authority on the stage, he railed against the ills of the society in a manner that his message has now become evergreen and earned him the status... Read More

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Suspend NNPC boss for alleged corruption | SERAP tells Buhari

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to suspend the Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Maikanti Baru. SERAP was responding to allegations made by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu against Baru. What happened: Kachikwu in a letter to President Buhari had claimed the NNPC GMD was... Read More

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Femi Fani-Kayode: The travails of Ibe Kachikwu and a lesson for the house niggers

by Femi Fani-Kayode I have little doubt that Ibe Kachikwu, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and Energy, regrets the day that he left the relative comfort of the private sector and entered the stormy waters of Nigerian politics. I am sure that he curses the day that he met President Muhammadu Buhari, that... Read More

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The Big 5: Kachikwu’s explosive letter lands him meeting with Buhari; Reps issue warrant for Magu’s arrest; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: So, Minister of Petroleum Resource, Ibe Kachikwi’s explosive tell-all letter to President Muhammadu Buhari which got leaked online has stirred a major uproar amongst Nigerians, putting a big question mark on the Buhari-led administration, and even causing the Senate to open an... Read More

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‘Kachikwu will meet with President Buhari today over his leaked memo’

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu has reportedly got an appointment with President Muhammadu Buhari today, October 5, over his leaked memo. Sequence: The Minister wrote a petition against the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru to Buhari. In the letter, Kachikwu alleged that Baru was guilty... Read More

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October 4, 2017

The Late 5: Ibe Kachikwu’s leaked petition sparks fresh controversy; AGF says Diezani will not be repatriated to Nigeria; and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today. “VERY SOON, NIGERIA WILL DRINK HER CRUDE OIL” That’s the warning former minister of education, Oby Ezekwesili, has for the federal government if it continues to depend on oil for Nigeria’s revenue. Nigeria has remained “adamant” on its dependence on the commodity, she said, harping on the... Read More

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October 4, 2017

Senate begins probe of Kachikwu’s allegations against NNPC GMD

The Senate has resolved to probe the allegations made by Minister of Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu against Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru. What happened: Kachikwu in a petition to President Muhammadu Buhari had said Baru was sidelining him from important decisions affecting the corporation. Kachikwu also accused him... Read More

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October 3, 2017

Publication of confidential letter distressing | Kachikwu reacts to leaked memo to Buhari

The Ministry of Petroleum Resources has described as distressing, the publication of a letter by the Minister of Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu to President Muhammadu Buhari. What happened: A petition written by Kachikwu to President Buhari had been published online. The minister in the petition, accused Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC),... Read More

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October 3, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] This is the Kachikwu letter everyone is raving about

There’s a possibility “Kachikwu” has popped up one or two times on your social media or RSS feeds today. The Minister of State for Petroleum has somewhat attained celebrity status since the streets got hold of a controversial petition he authored and sent to the President. The letter is essentially a petition to the President... Read More

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September 1, 2017

Petroleum minister gives mid-term report, says petrol prices likely to fall

Based on what was described as the competition inherent in the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) price modulation, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu yesterday, made a prediction of cheap petrol in the nearest future. He said the price of diesel, which is now 40 per cent down amid surplus supply, was enough evidence... Read More

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August 15, 2017

I have not indicated interest to contest any elective position – Kachikwu

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu said he has not disclosed any intention to contest the governorship of Delta State or any elective position in 2019. In a statement signed by the Director of Press, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Idang Alibi, in Abuja on Monday, Kachikwu said he was rather focused on representing... Read More

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August 4, 2017

Mini refineries will be legalised, supplied with crude oil – FG

Nigeria will reportedly legalise currently outlawed mini refineries in the Niger Delta oil hub by the end of 2017, and supply them with crude at a reasonable price. The presidency said this on Thursday, fulfilling demands from Niger Delta leaders. “The Federal Government has started the process of replacing illegal refineries in the region with... Read More

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August 1, 2017

FG urges Dangote to complete refinery before 2019

The Federal Government has urged Aliko Dangote to complete his refinery in order to end fuel importation by December 2019. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, who visited the Dangote Oil Refinery site at Lekki Free Trade Zone, in Lagos, yesterday, said the government was ready to play its part as a... Read More

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July 31, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. WIKE CLAIMS HE HAS CJN, JUDICIARY IN HIS POCKET – AMAECHI The Minister of Transportation and past governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that the present governor, Nyesom Wike once threatened President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration and now boasts that he has the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice... Read More

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July 31, 2017

Nigeria will stop oil production if high cost persists – Kachikwu

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu has said Nigeria will stop oil production if the cost of producing remains high. Kachikwu said this in his address at the opening ceremony of the Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers in Lagos on Monday. “When you look at the... Read More

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July 27, 2017

Boko Haram: Rescue of NNPC workers cannot be confirmed – Kachikwu

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu has said he cannot confirm the rescue of oil workers kidnapped by Boko Haram. He said this while speaking with journalists at the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) towers in Abuja, on Thursday. “We only heard, but can’t confirm if anyone has been rescued,” he said. [Read... Read More

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July 13, 2017

Oil prices will affect capital projects in 2017 budget – Kachikwu

Current oil prices and production levels will affect some capital projects in Nigeria’s 2017 budget, says the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Kachikwu added that the Ministry of Finance is working hard to find alternative sources of funds for the budget. “In terms... Read More

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June 29, 2017

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Platform Petroleum donates ultramodern building to UNN

Platform Petroleum Limited, an indigenous oil and gas exploration and production company on Wednesday June 28, 2017 handed over an ultra-modern building to the Geology Department of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The event had Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu as Special guest. He was joined by other distinguished guests like... Read More

Ibe Kachikwu climbs to the top ten, Fashola attacks the Senate, Onyeama maintains top spot | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu has risen to the top ten in the weekly YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers. Kachikwu, who is saddled with the responsibility of effecting major changes in the petroleum industry, took the big jump following the reduction in the price of diesel by the Nigerian National Petroleum... Read More

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June 9, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: $1.2bn needed to repair NNPC refineries – Kachikwu | Reps summon service chiefs, IGP over kidnappings | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Anti-Igbo threat: “We are still looking for them” | Police yet to arrest Northern youth leaders – YNaija $1.2bn needed to repair NNPC refineries – Kachikwu – YNaija Take ownership of LAUTECH from Oyo, Osun | Protesting students urge FG – YNaija Reps summon service chiefs, IGP... Read More

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June 9, 2017

$1.2bn needed to repair NNPC refineries – Kachikwu

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu has said the Federal Government needs about $1.2 billion to repair three refineries of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). While speaking at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday, Kachikwu dismissed reports that the Port Harcourt refinery will be conceded to Oando and Agip companies. He... Read More

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May 22, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] We are keeping this receipt for Minister Kachikwu till 2019

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu just went and promised, with no bidding from anyone, that he’ll “walk away” from the government if Nigeria has not stopped importing petroleum by 2019. Speaking earlier today during an interview with the BBC World Service Programme, Hardtalk, Daily Trust reports that Dr Kachikwu “vowed he... Read More

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May 12, 2017

Oil sector has been controlled by few interest groups for too long – Kachikwu

by Azeez Adeniyi Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu has said few interest groups have been in control of the oil and gas sector for a long time. Kachikwu said this while receiving a report compiled by professional Nigerians in Diaspora in Abuja. He said the government will open up the sector... Read More

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[The Presidential Blog] The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs posted an upside down Facebook video | Why?

What even is this life? We know that the struggle for social media presence is an actual thing and the Presidency is the at the forefront of that tug of war to be interactive and accessible. Many Kudos! But can we just try to pay attention to the little details? Posting a Facebook Live video... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

by Dolapo Adelana 1. FG will revoke licenses of some oil refineries – Kachikwu The minister of state for petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu says the Federal Government will withdraw licenses of private oil refineries that are yet to be utilised. 2. Meet Sheila Miyoshi Jager, the woman who rejected Barack Obama’s marriage proposal TWICE Sheila Miyoshi Jager, currently... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: FIRS officials attacked by militants at Patience Jonathan’s hotel | FG will revoke licenses of some oil refineries – Kachikwu | More stories

by Dolapo Adelana From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. FG will revoke licenses of some oil refineries – Kachikwu – YNaija ‘Police raids Kwankwaso’s Kano residence’ – YNaija Meet Sheila Miyoshi Jager, the woman who rejected Barack Obama’s marriage proposal TWICE – YNaija You have nothing to fear if you were not involved... Read More

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FG will revoke licenses of some oil refineries – Kachikwu

by Dolapo Adelana The minister of state for petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu says the Federal Government will withdraw licenses of private oil refineries that are yet to be utilised. Kachikwu said this at a media briefing on the sidelines of the ongoing annual Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, US. Licenses were given to some individuals and private... Read More

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April 30, 2017

Buhari will win 2019 presidential election – Kachikwu

by Azeez Adeniyi Minister of Petroleum Resources, lbe Kachikwu has said President Muhammadu Buhari will win the 2019 Presidential election. Kachickwu said this while responding to a question from CNN anchor, Richard Quest, who is visiting Nigeria. While speaking on the economy, the minister said the diversification of the economy will produce results in five... Read More