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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 29th of December
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The Late 5: Baru’s claim on fuel scarcity, Buhari signs six bills, and other top stories
These are the stories that drove conversation today. Liberian Vice President and candidate at the Presidential run-off, Joseph Boakai has congratulated former football star, George Weah on his victory. Group Managing Director of the Nigerian…
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Fuel scarcity: NNPC boss Maikanti Baru has been misinformed
Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Maikanti Baru on Friday, said the Federal Government has successfully ended the fuel scarcity in the country. Baru said this in an interview…
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#YNaija2017Review: Kachikwu vs. Baru, Kiss Daniel vs. G-Worldwide… See the Top 10 beefs of the year
Ready. Steady. Fight. 2017 was a year all its own, for the quality, duration and diversity of brawlers who took their private squabbles into the public and on to the…
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Can NNPC stop making promises and faithfully end the fuel queues?
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Thursday, in Abuja, says fuel queues will clear off by the weekend. The NNPC spokesman, Ndu Ughamadu said there was an increase in the number…
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#YNaija2017Review: Okorocha’s ridiculous statues, The return of Maina, Dino Melaye’s ‘invisible’ certificate… See the 10 worst political scandals of the year
2017, a year coming after two years of ‘political surprises’, was awash with one scandal after another. In fact, it was a weekly phenomenon. The most prominent have been listed.…
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The Big 5: Court saves Kaduna’s ‘incompetent’ teachers, INEC registers 21 political parties and, other top stories
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. INEC has registered 21 new political parties. This takes the number of political parties in Nigeria to 67. See…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 15th of December
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Kachikwu presents to the FEC, same NNPC contract he accused Baru of illegally awarding
The Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu, on Wednesday presented to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for approval the much talked about $2.7 billion (about N827 billion) gas pipeline…
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Days after FEC’s order, fuel scarcity persists
The Federal Executive Council had on Wednesday, December 6, mandated the NNPC boss, Maikanti Baru and the Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu to ensure that all fuel queues…
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FG mandates Kachikwu, Baru to clear fuel queues before next week
The Federal Government has directed the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu and, the Group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru to clear fuel queues…
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The Late 5: Customs boss blames PDP for failures in Buhari’s administration, ‘Okada’ association in Ekiti says 50 percent of its members are graduates, and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari played host to six northern governors at the State House, today. The visiting governors were…
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Osinbajo holds meeting with Kachikwu, Baru over cash call
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday held a meeting with Ibe Kachikwu, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, and Maikanti Baru, Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).…
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Kachikwu is a minister without portfolio – David-West
Former minister of Petroleum, Tam David-West had said Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu is a minister without portfolio. David-West said this in a recent interview with Punch. He…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 14th of October
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BREAKING: I approved NNPC joint venture contracts – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said he approved contracts of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) while he was acting President. Background: Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu had written a memo to…
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Osinbajo gave approval for N640bn contracts – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Wednesday said two oil contracts worth N640 billion were granted approval by the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo while he was acting President, Premium Times…
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Buhari is treating corruption involving his men as a family affair – Fayose
Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has described the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu’s $25bn contract scam allegation against the Group Managing Director, GMD, of the Nigerian National Petroleum…
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Awarding contracts without Kachikwu is illegal | Falana tells NNPC boss Baru
Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru was wrong to have 'unilaterally' awarded contracts without the Minister of…
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‘Buhari received Kachikwu’s petition after media leak’
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu submitted his petition to President Muhammadu Buhari, only after it was leaked to the media, TheCable reports. According to the online news…
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EFCC, ICPC must investigate alleged $25bn oil contracts scam – SERAP
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as well as the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the alleged $25bn…
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Kachikwu, Baru meet to discuss the way forward for the Petroleum Industry
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu and the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru Tuesday, at the Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja…
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Insiders: Buhari has shown beyond reasonable doubt that he is a sectional leader
Insiders have reacted to the Ibe Kachukwu, Maikanti Baru feud. Most of them are of the opinion that the President needs to rise beyond sectional proclivities if he is to…
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The YNaija Tracklist: No process was breached, no money has been lost | Baru insists | North should produce next President if Buhari does not contest in 2019 – Kalu | More stories
From the papers this morning - a tracklist. No process was breached, no money has been lost | Baru insists - YNaija You brought stability to the NNPC | PENGASSAN,…
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You brought stability to the NNPC | PENGASSAN, NUPENG declare support for Baru
Oil and gas sector unions on Monday said they were in support of the transformation brought by the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru.…
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No process was breached, no money has been lost | Baru insists
Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru has said as a former chairman of the NNPC anti-corruption committee, he cannot break the rules and laws. Baru…
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The Late 5: Baru challenges Kachikwu’s petition, Aisha Buhari laments over State House Clinic, and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: Let's start with the drama in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) ignited by the Minister of State…
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I am not mandated to discuss contracts with you | Baru replies Kachikwu
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Maikanti Baru on Monday responded to the allegations made against him by Minister of State for Petroleum Resources in a…
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Why Buhari must suspend Kachikwu, Baru immediately – Senate panel chairman
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream), Senator Tayo Alasoadura has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to suspend the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, and the Group Managing…
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[The Activism Blog] Kachikwu’s petition: SERAP asks Buhari to suspend Baru
The Social Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to suspend the NNPC Managing Director Maikanti Baru. In a statement on Thursday, October 5, 2017, the…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy