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Kyari-Must-Go: More groups, N’Delta activists vow to join protests, want NNPCL boss sacked within 72 hrs.

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

More troubles for the embattled Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, (NNPCL), Mallam Mele Kyari, as more groups have signed up to join the two million man protest against his continued occupation of the exalted office.

This is coming at a time when some notable Niger Delta activists have issued 72 hours ultimatum for the sack of Kyari as the GCEO of the nation’s apex oil regulatory body, failure which would compel them to occupy the streets in Abuja and Port Harcourt.

In a press statement signed and made available to newsmen Thursday morning by Comrade Jack Dickson and Barr. Kingsley Idono, President and Secretary, respectively, on behalf of Niger Delta Activists for Renewed Hope (NDARH), the group lamented the non functioning of the Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries, despite the trillions of naira injected for their rehabilitation, under Kyari.

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“The man Mele Kyari, with careful examination, should be the richest Nigerian and 2nd most powerful man in Nigeria, aside the President. What was his worth before he became the GCEO?

“Even when he was just the GMD of NNPC, he was not this powerful, as his fate was dangling with the then President Muhammad Buhari. But the moment the Petroleum Investment Bill became an Act, Kyari became a demigod. He became so powerful that he believes no one could remove him – not even the President.

“That’s why he continues to propound and promote all the obnoxious and anti people policies and actions that have kept Nigerians in perpetual hardship and anguish, and advertently frustrating the good intentions of the Minister of Petroleum, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and his Renewed Hope Agenda for the masses as promised.

“Despite trillions of naira the government injected to making sure our refineries were rehabilitated, non is functioning and the man who should bury his head in shame and resign honourably, to give way to someone who would revive the plants from comatose and end incessant queues in our filing stations and crash the pump price to enable Nigerians smile again; has suddenly become more powerful than all Nigerians.

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“After shifting the goalposts constantly until the September 30 deadline he gave, Kyari has suddenly gone dumb. He has refused to address Nigerians on why the refineries are still not working, as he promised, despite the billions of dollars he received.

“We in Niger Delta Activists for Renewed Hope will not keep quiet and allow an individual sabotage the agenda of Mr. President. We know how much we suffered to deliver this government in our region and Port Harcourt and Warri refineries were part of the promises we made to our people. Another election cycle is coming in 2027, we don’t know what to tell the people to win their votes again. That’s why we must all rise up to fight this ineptitude of Mele Kyari”, the statement reads.

Meanwhile, the Coalition of Civil Society Groups against Corruption in Energy Sector, has confirmed that more organizations were indicating interest to join the ongoing protest against the NNPCL boss.

Engr. Efe Irabor, the Spokesperson for the Coalition, while disclosing this in a statement on Wednesday, said Nigerians were already fed up with Kyari and his men, hence the national consciousness of the people to take their destiny in their own hands.

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“We shall continue to mobilize more people until we gather 10 million Nigerians to protest on the streets of Abuja, Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna. We have plenty Comrades coming to sign up on behalf of their organizations and we are happy that everyone is beginning to see reason with us that Kyari must go. If the President likes it, let him keep him, until his government becomes very unpopular and the international community starts sanctioning the Nigerian government for being responsible for whatever will become of all of us at the long run”, Irabor said.

It would be recalled that, the coalition mobilized other Civil Society Groups and shut down National Assembly complex on Tuesday with the Kyari-Must-Go protest.

The 2-million anti-Kyari protesters are demanding immediate resignation of the NNPCL boss, Kyari or his sack by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Tinubu, who also doubles as the Honourable Minister of Petroleum Resources.

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You better retrace your steps, NBA chairman advises Fubara

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The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ibadan Branch, Mr Ibrahim Lawal, on Monday urged Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State to retrace his steps, stating that the governor had committed several infractions.

The 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, on Monday, raised allegations of gross misconduct against the governor and his deputy, Ngozi Odu.

Speaking on the development in a chat with The Guardian in Ibadan, Lawal said the governor could not manage people and relationships.

Decrying Fubara’s demolition of the House of Assembly complex, the legal luminary lamented that the governor’s high-handedness had adversely affected governance in the state.

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“Governor Sim Fubara should retrace his steps. I am saying this because if you look at the decision of the Supreme Court and the way and manner he was described, it is evident that governance had collapsed in Rivers State due to the governor’s high-handedness.

“He has to retrace his steps. He caused this trouble for himself. What is the basis for fighting the legislature in the first place? The symbol of any democratic government is its legislature. Why did he have to fight the lawmakers? The governor engaged in unnecessary fights to the extent of destroying their chambers. It is not fair. He said.

He accused Fubara of poor management skills, while also blaming him of engaging in a rift with his mentor and the people who brought him to power.

“Why did he even have to fight his mentor in the first place? How long have you been in government and politics that you would begin to fight those who helped you become governor? What does he stand to gain from it? We have seen governors who have managed people effectively. The ability to manage people is lacking in Fubara.” He said.

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The NBA chairman also urged the lawmakers to exhibit statesmanship in their conduct and prioritise the interests of the people.

“First and foremost, I congratulate the 27 lawmakers for escaping the hammer. They should also be statesmanlike in their thinking, and I do not think the House at this time should adjourn sine die—which means adjourning indefinitely,” he said.

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BREAKING: Massive explosion rocks Rivers, pipeline punctured

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A massy explosion has reportedy rocked the Trans-Niger Pipeline at Bodo in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, sparking a raging fire along the critical oil infrastructure.

The cause of the explosion remains unclear, but authorities are investigating whether it was an accident or an act of sabotage, particularly in light of the threats by militant groups.

The threats had emerged following the Federal Government’s decision to withhold Rivers State’s allocation due to the ongoing political crisis in the state.

The explosion reportedly occurred on Monday night, affecting a key export pipeline that channels crude oil to the Bonny Terminal. The extent of the damage and possible casualties have yet to be confirmed.

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Emergency responders and security agencies are expected to assess the situation as concerns mount over the potential impact on oil production and environmental safety in the region.

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Man bound in ropes, gagged by immediate family over retirement benefits rescued by neighbors

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A husband was rescued by residents of Oko-Filling, a neighborhood in Araromi, Ijoko, Sango Ota, after he was bound, gagged and left for de@d by his wife and children following a dispute over his retirement benefits.

The incident took place in the early hours of Thursday, March 13, at the family’s residence.

The husband had reportedly received his retirement payout and used a portion to open two shops for his wife in Abule after giving her N3 million, The Nation reports.

He also bought a N12 million car for himself while the family already owned a home in the area.

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However, his wife and four sons, who are all university graduates, were not happy that he did not hand over the entire funds to them to use as they deemed fit so they attempted to pressure him for more money.

Shortly after acquiring the new vehicle for himself, he sold it, raising suspicions among neighbors.

A local landlord, who spoke to The Nation, revealed that the man was later discovered in his home with his mouth, hands, and feet bound.

“He was tied like an animal to be sl@ughtered. They (his wife and kids) got some Aboki men, about six of them to tie him up. It was the strange noise from their packing that alerted residents who gathered in front of the house to know what was happening.

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“Landlords in the area who could not endure the noise at that hour, decided to go out and find out what was wrong. When they got to his compound, they saw a Korope (small bus) outside packing properties.

“His wife and sons were the ones packing and so, the residents asked after the man. When the response given was not satisfactory, they forced themselves inside the house and saw the man completely bound with the Aboki people still inside the house, as though they were waiting to k!ll him.

“The man was untied and rushed to the hospital. He’s still at the hospital receiving treatment. The suspects were all taken to the police station. One of the Aboki men confessed it was the man’s wife that contracted them to tie him up. They were all taken to the police station.”

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