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El-Rufai, Sanusi’s Positions On NNPC In Order – Group

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4 years ago

October 16, 2022

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The Nigerian Forum for Good Governance (NFGG) has thrown its weight behind the positions of the 14th Emir of Kano,Alh. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Governor of Kaduna State, Mal. Nasir El-Rufai on scrapping of the NNPC following its abysmal performance over the years.

According to the group, the National oil company has become more of a burden than an asset for economic growth and development.

In a statement jointly signed by the Coordinator and Secretary of the Nigerian Forum for Good Governance; Comrade Mukhtar Ahmed Funtua and Comrade Reuben Joseph Kajang, respectively, the group said, selling of NNPC is the best option to cut off government’s dependence on oil and develop other sectors of the economy.

The group also in the statement titled: “NNPC is A Burden that Must Be Scrapped and Sold Entirely”, said that as concerned Nigerians with focus on good governance across all tiers of government and sectors of the economy, it totally agreed with Sanusi on the position that the national oil has become a ”money pit rather than a cash cow”, considering the fact that the four refineries that were more or less comatose could not meet up the purpose for which they were established.

“We equally concur with Governor of Kaduna State, Mal Nasir El-Rufai on his submission that Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has become a burden and big problem to Nigeria,” it added.

It expressed resolve to mobilise Civil Society Organizations across Nigeria to join the conversation to “Kill NNPC because it is no longer a profit making business for the government and has outstayed relevance as a public company.

“We are fully prepared to support all Nigerians who have raised their voices to either unbundle, sell or privatize the NNPC.

“We are saddened that besides massive stealing of our crude oil, NNPC has not been able to make profit. It is laughable that as one of the major producers of crude in the world, we have continued to import refined fuel while we export crude oil. It is also shameful that for over 40 years, it was unable to declare a Profit after Tax, until recently when it announced a concocted sum of 674 billion for the 2021 financial year.

“We make bold to say that NNPC under the President Muhammad Buhari-led administration is a leaking basket for its inability to fix any of the four refineries that is apparently the only unproductive organisation, yet maintains full complimentary workforce on its payroll.

“This for us, is adjudged foolhardy and detrimental to the economy. Worst still, It is one of the very few public companies discovered that has refused to be accountable to even the government that set it up,” DAILY POST quoted the group.

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Edo NLC Crisis: Caretaker Committee Drags Rival Exco, Govt To Court

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May 6, 2026

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The division in the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a new dimension on Wednesday as Prof. Monday Monday Lewis Igbafen-led caretaker committee approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Benin Judicial Division, seeking to affirm its authority and restrain a rival executive from parading itself as the council’s leadership.

Joined in the suit are the Edo State Government, the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

In a suit marked: NICN/BEN/12/2026, and filed before the court in Benin, the claimant, Igbafen, acting for himself and on behalf of the NLC Caretaker Committee in Edo State, is challenging the continued occupation of the union’s secretariat and control of its assets by members of the Bernard Egwakhide-led factional State Executive Council.

The claimants are asking the court to declare that the caretaker committee (Igbafen-led faction), constituted on August 11, 2025, by the NLC national leadership, remains the only lawful authority to administer the affairs of the Edo State Council pending fresh elections.

They further seek a declaration that the continued occupation of the NLC secretariat located at No. 1 Teboga Road, Benin City, as well as the retention of union assets, financial records, and official instruments by the defendants, is illegal and void.

The suit also prays for an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from parading themselves as officials of the NLC Edo Council or interfering with the functions of the caretaker committee.

In addition, the claimants are seeking a mandatory order compelling the defendants to immediately hand over the secretariat, vehicles, financial documents, cheque books, and all other properties belonging to the union.

The caretaker committee further urged the court to restrain the state government and its officials from interfering in the internal affairs of the union, alleging undue support for the dissolved executive.

The claimants further demand N50 million as general and exemplary damages against the defendants for alleged unlawful usurpation of office and acts prejudicial to the administration of the council.

According to court documents made available to our correspondent, the crisis followed the dissolution of the Edo State Council by the NLC National Executive Council on February 27, 2025, over allegations of misconduct, anti-union activities, and constitutional violations.

However, the matter has yet to be assigned a hearing date.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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8 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.