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Sack Kyari Now or Take Responsibility for his Failure, CSOs Urge Tinubu

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A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have blamed the hardship caused as a result of the removal of subsidy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the poor management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) with its attendant increase in cost of living and labour crisis.

To this end, the CSOs with shared common vision of a prosperous Nigeria have have asked the President to relieve Mr. Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of NNPCL or take responsibility for his abysmal performance in the management of the sector.

In a press statement signed by Comrade Danesi Momoh, Igwe Ude-Umanta, Mallam Suleiman Musa and Godwin Oluoha Esq., the Conveners of Empowerment for Unemployment Youth Initiative, Guardians of Democracy and Development Initiative, Independent Public Service Accountability Watch and Coalition of Public Accountability Situation Room respectively and made available to journalists in Abuja, the CSOs urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take a decisive action to address the crisis in the oil industry.

The statement read in part, “Mr. President, during your campaigns, you vowed to alleviate the burden on the poor, promising not to suffocate them. However, the current socio-economic conditions in the country have left us wondering and questioning the effectiveness of your economic decisions and policies. You must therefore act fast and decisively to end the sufferings of millions of Nigerians before the whole nation is plunged into anarchy and chaos”

The CSO blamed Mr. Mele Kyari the Group Managing Director of Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and maintained that even though the recent presidential address attempted to offer some reassurance and hope to Nigerians, majority of citizens remain skeptical as the hardships persist even though the deregulation of the petroleum industry and the removal of oil subsidies were deemed necessary to avoid an economic catastrophe.

According to the statement, “without mincing words, we blame the current crisis on the doorsteps of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, especially for the mismanagement that contributed to the harsh impact of the subsidy removal. Under his leadership, the NNPCL has been embroiled in corruption and secrecy, leading to substantial losses amounting to trillions of naira through subsidy scams and monumental oil theft. We therefore demand Kyari’s immediate removal and the commencement of a comprehensive restructuring of the NNPCL”.

The CSOs also pointed out a particularly troubling area of concern revolving around the opaque and reportedly fraudulent Direct Sale-Direct Purchase (Oil Swap) deal; insisting that, “the lack of transparency and accountability in the oil swap deal, along with other corrupt practices, has raised doubts about the NNPCL’s ability to raise revenue for the government and fix refineries efficiently on the other hand”.

The CSOs urged President Tinubu to act fast in the best interest of the suffering masses and to demonstrate his commitment to accountability by removing Mele Kyari from his position, noting that failure to take action could lead to further protests and exacerbate the already dire situation threatening the very foundation of the country.

“Mr. President, you have a choice to either do the right thing and exonerate yourself or inherit the sins and ineptitude of another person who is intentionally corrupt and bent on swindling Nigerians and soiling your good office and adminstration. Mele Kyari must leave to give room for a thorough and comprehensive audit of the petroleum sector. We voted you because we trusted you. This is the time to show us you are a competent leader with a firm commitment to restore the lost glory of Nigeria as a country of our dreams and hope,” the statement added.

As the country grapples with the consequences of fuel subsidy removal, the CSOs maintained that Nigerians are keenly watching President Tinubu’s next move as the responsibility to address the oil industry mess and alleviate the hardship rests on his choices in the coming days.

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Banditry: Rep member condemns attack on Kwara community

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Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin

The Member representing Ekiti/Isin/Irepodun/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Raheem Tunji Olawuyi Ajuloopin, has strongly condemned the recent attack in Idofin Odo-Ashe, Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State, describing it as a cowardly act that seeks to disrupt the peace and stability of the community.

Hon. Ajuloopin, in a statement personally signed by him, expressed deep concern over the unfortunate incident and sympathised with the victims, their families, and the entire community affected by the dastardly attack, emphasising that acts of violence have no place in a civilised society, and therefore urged security agencies to intensify efforts in bringing the perpetrators to justice.

While commending the swift response of both the federal and Kwara State governments, as well as the security agencies and local vigilante groups, the lawmaker reiterated that the fight against insecurity requires collective responsibility, calling on traditional rulers, community leaders, and residents to remain vigilant and cooperate fully with security operatives by providing timely and credible information.

“Security is everyone’s business. We cannot afford to leave the safety of our communities solely to government agencies. Every citizen must be actively involved in safeguarding our environment and ensuring that peace prevails,” Hon. Ajuloopin admonished.

He reaffirmed his commitment to continued collaboration with relevant authorities to ensure that lasting peace in all parts of Kwara South and beyond.

Hon. Ajuloopin also appealed for calm, assuring that both the federal and state governments are working tirelessly to address the root causes of insecurity and prevent future occurrences.

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Governor Namadi Attends High profile Ministerial Meeting On Self-Sufficiency In Cairo

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From Hassan Taiye

Governor Umar Namadi is currently in Cairo,Arab Republic of Egypt, attending the Third High-Level Ministerial Meeting on Rice Self-Sufficiency, holding from October 7th to 9th, 2025, in Cairo and Sakha.

The meeting, themed “Towards Rice-Based Agri-Food Systems Transformation and Delivering on Rice Self-Sufficiency through Peer-to-Peer Learning: The Case of the Arab Republic of Egypt,” is jointly organized by the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, AfricaRice, the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD), and other key continental partners.

This high-level gathering brings together African Ministers of Agriculture, State Governors, and agricultural leaders to share practical experiences on achieving rice self-sufficiency and agricultural transformation.

The event will showcase Egypt’s remarkable progress in achieving rice self-sufficiency despite its limited water and land resources, offering valuable lessons adaptable to other African contexts.
Namadi is participating alongside top policymakers, agricultural experts, and private sector players from across Africa to discuss innovations, policy reforms, and strategic investments aimed at strengthening food security and transforming the agricultural sector on the continent.

Over the three-day programme, delegates will engage in high-level ministerial sessions, technical discussions, and a field visit to Egypt’s renowned Rice Research and Training Centre (RRTC) in Sakha.

During the visit, participants will interact directly with Egyptian scientists and farmers to learn about the country’s advancements in high-yield rice varieties, efficient irrigation systems, and modern post-harvest technologies.

Jigawa State’s participation in this important forum underscores the state’s commitment to agricultural transformation, food self-sufficiency, and consolidating Jigawa’s position as one of Nigeria’s leading hubs for rice production and agribusiness development.

The meeting is expected to conclude with a Ministerial Declaration setting a continental roadmap for achieving rice self-sufficiency through collaborative research, policy coordination, and targeted investment across the rice value chain.

Governor Namadi is accompanied by senior officials from the Jigawa State Ministry of Agriculture and related agencies.

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There’s Political Genocide Against Christians in Northern Nigeria – Aisha Yesufu

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By: Fabian Apechihin

Sociopolitical activist Aisha Yesufu has accused Nigerian political leaders of perpetuating what she described as a “political genocide” against Christians in Northern Nigeria.

Yesufu made the remark on Tuesday in response to American comedian and TV host Bill Maher, who recently alleged that Nigerian Christians are facing coordinated attacks.

Maher, speaking on his HBO show, said, “I’m not a Christian, but they are systematically killing Christians in Nigeria. They’ve killed over 100,000 since 2009 and burned 18,000 churches. These are the Islamists, Boko Haram.”

Reacting via her X handle, Yesufu criticized what she called hypocrisy among Nigerian politicians who express concern over Christian persecution yet supported the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket during the 2023 elections.

“You are shouting that Northern Christians are being persecuted, but you championed a Muslim-Muslim ticket! Their Christianity was not Christian enough for you during the 2023 election,” she wrote.

She concluded by calling for greater attention to what she termed the “political genocide” against Northern Christians, urging consistency in both words and actions when addressing religious and political marginalization in Nigeria.

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