News

PAP Clarifies AGF’s Audit Report, Attributes Infractions to Previous Leadership

Published

2 months ago

December 2, 2024

By Alexis Uchendu

The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has addressed concerns raised by the Auditor-General of the Federation’s (AGF), audit report, clarifying that the alleged financial irregularities highlighted in the document occurred before the tenure of the current leadership.

The PAP confirmed that the infractions, including unauthorized withdrawals exceeding ₦6 billion and undocumented tuition payments, pertain to events from 2020 to 2021.

In a statement issued on Monday, Mr. Igoniko Oduma, Special Assistant on Media to the PAP Administrator, Dr. Dennis Otuaro, emphasized that these issues are unrelated to the present administration.

Dr. Otuaro, appointed in March 2024, has since prioritized financial accountability and operational reform within the organization.

The statement read: “Since his appointment, Dr. Otuaro has strictly adhered to extant rules and regulations governing financial transactions.

Under his leadership, the PAP office has implemented stringent financial controls and oversight mechanisms to promote transparency and accountability.”

Dr. Otuaro has also initiated a thorough review of the Programme’s operations,

News

Cross River Lawmakers Endorse Gov. Otu for 2027 Re-Election

Published

3 hours ago

February 12, 2025

ADMIN

By Njoku Chijioke

The Southern caucus of the 10th Cross River House of Assembly has endorsed Governor Bassey Otu for re-election in 2027, citing his achievements in boosting internally generated revenue and governance reforms.

Led by Francis Asuquo (Odukpani constituency), the lawmakers urged residents to support Otu’s second term bid and called on other aspirants to step aside for the governor.

However, Richard Inoyo, a civil society leader, dismissed the endorsement, arguing that the caucus does not represent the people’s will.

Meanwhile, speculation is growing that Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong may challenge Otu in 2027, with his expanding free transport scheme seen as a strategic move.

News

Kaduna Refinery Hits 60% Completion – NNPCL

Published

4 hours ago

February 12, 2025

ADMIN

By Adenike Lawal

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has announced that the Kaduna Refinery has reached over 60% mechanical completion, with operations expected to begin before the end of 2025.

NNPCL’s Executive Vice President, Downstream, Isiyaku Abdullahi, disclosed this during an engagement with Kannywood artists in Abuja, emphasizing the company’s commitment to completing the refinery and its pipelines using internal resources.

Abdullahi also highlighted ongoing progress at the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, urging Nigerians to prepare for an upcoming NNPCL Initial Public Offering (IPO), as part of investment opportunities in the oil and gas sector.

News

UNIZIK Probes Female Student’s Alleged Assault on Lecturer

Published

4 hours ago

February 12, 2025

ADMIN

By Emmanuel Ogbodo

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), has launched an investigation into a physical altercation between a female student and a lecturer, Dr. Chukwudi Okoye, at the Faculty of Arts.

The incident, which went viral on social media, reportedly started after the lecturer interrupted the student’s video recording, leading to a heated argument.

The student allegedly bit the lecturer multiple times and tore his clothes during the confrontation.

UNIZIK’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu, assured the public of a fair and transparent probe, emphasizing the university’s commitment to discipline and decorum.