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Group asks Tinubu to sack Kyari over alleged multimillion dollar corruption in NNPCL/Frontier exploration oil deal
Some critical stakeholders in the Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector on Sunday in Portharcourt, Rivers State alleged mind-boggling corruption in the ongoing deal between the leadership of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and the Frontier Exploration Services Limited.
The group under the aegis of “Concerned Stakeholders in the Oil & Gas Sector” who converged at a hotel in the State capital, accused the Group Managing Director of the NNPCL, Mele Kyari of indulging in shady deals; a rip-off of the nation’s economy.
Addressing newsmen, the group through its spokesperson, Comrade Alege Emmanuel, urged the federal government to institute a probe panel into the activities of the NNPCL since the period GMD Kyari took over.
“We are concerned stakeholders in the Oil and Gas sector who felt worried about the ongoing mind-boggling corruption in the deal that the NNPCL under Mele Kyari struck with the Frontier Exploration Services and others they described as ‘Portfolio Managers”.
“We are unequivocal about our resolve to help the Federal Government expose the GMD and his cohorts hiding under an ethnic agenda to frustrate other key stakeholders and undermine their interests in the sector.
“The GMD has been acting like an ethnic jingoist favoring people from his ethnic background to secure contracts from the NNPCL without requisite experience, equipment, and wherewithal to execute such deals at the expense of other qualified indigenous drilling contractors.
“The GMD Kyari on several occasions gave multimillion dollar jobs to men of his ethnic bloc without due process. These without drilling equipment would in turn Re-Award the same to other firms with drilling equipment.
“Several cases of Etihad Oilfield Services giving such re-awarding such contracts to Petrodynamics were alleged by these Concerned Stakeholders. They described such occurrences and double payments as nothing but ‘rackets’.
“To this end, we are urging the President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to beam their searchlights into the NNPCL and activities of the Frontier Exploration Services Limited with a view of stopping the madness going on which has deprived the nation of multimillion dollars.
“There is therefore an urgent reason why President Bola Tinubu needs to look into activities of frontier exploration services limited.
“For instance, during the tenure of the former GMD of NNPC, Dr. Mailanti Baru, the Well to be drilled and completed budgeted less than 20million dollars in Kolmani River Field in Gombe but under the watch of the new this GMD Kyari, over 50million dollars is being used to drill and complete the same well.
“This is in addition to the subsidy scam in the NNPCL operations under Mele Kyari. This country belongs to all of us and stakeholders, we can no longer fold our arms and watch helplessly as the corruption in the NNPCL stinks to high heaven,” Emmanuel added.
Meanwhile, as of press time, efforts made to get the reaction of both the GMD and the Frontier Exploration Services Limited on these allegations were abortive as calls and messages sent to their lines were neither acknowledged nor returned.
The Kano State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust.
The notice was presented yesterday during plenary by the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini Dala, who said the action follows Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Dala said the allegations stem from Abdussalam’s tenure as Commissioner for Local Government (2023–2024) and his current role as deputy governor. He accused the deputy governor of diverting funds meant for the 44 local government councils.
According to the majority leader, Abdussalam allegedly received N1.5 million monthly from each council between June 2023 and January 2024, totaling N462 million. Between February and July 2024, he allegedly collected N3.255 million monthly from each council under the guise of special assignments, amounting to N726 million.
Dala also accused the deputy governor of abuse of office, claiming he facilitated payments of N10 million from each council to NovoMed Pharmaceuticals Limited, totaling N440 million, in violation of state procurement laws.
“The misuse of official capacity to confer undue advantage constitutes abuse of power and undermines public trust,” Dala told lawmakers, adding that the allegations amount to gross misconduct under the Constitution.
The impeachment notice was reportedly endorsed by 38 lawmakers, meeting the constitutional threshold to proceed. The Speaker has acknowledged receipt, and the House is expected to serve the allegations on the deputy governor.
If approved, a panel may be constituted by the state Chief Judge to investigate the claims.
As of filing, Abdussalam had yet to respond publicly to the allegations.
The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, on Wednesday inaugurated a seven-member committee on the establishment of state police, giving it four weeks to submit its report.
The inauguration was held during his maiden conference with senior police officers at the Peacekeeping Conference Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Charging members of the panel to discharge their duties with professionalism and objectivity, Disu described the assignment as “both significant and timely,” noting that it would shape the framework through which state policing may operate in Nigeria.
“In carrying out this assignment, your deliberations must be guided by professionalism, objectivity, and a clear appreciation of the unique complexities of policing a diverse nation such as our own,” the IGP said.
He stated that if properly designed and effectively implemented, state policing holds significant potential benefits for the country.
“By bringing law enforcement closer to communities, state police institutions can deepen local knowledge of security dynamics and enable quicker and more targeted responses to emerging threats,” he added.
The committee is expected to review existing policing models within and outside Nigeria, assess community security needs and emerging risks, and propose an operational framework for the establishment and coordination of state police structures.
It will also address issues relating to recruitment, training, standards and resource allocation, as well as develop accountability and oversight mechanisms to ensure professionalism and public trust.
The panel is chaired by Olu Ogunsakin, with Bode Ojajuni as secretary. Other members are Emmanuel Ojukwu, Okebechi Agora, Suleyman Gulma, Ikechukwu Okafor and Tolulope Ipinmisho.
Disu said the committee had about four weeks to conclude its assignment and submit a comprehensive report.
The move marks one of the first major steps taken by the new police chief since his appointment and confirmation a few days ago.
The development comes amid rising security concerns across the country, with several stakeholders advocating state policing as part of measures to tackle insecurity.
President Bola Tinubu had earlier asked the National Assembly to commence the process of amending relevant laws to pave the way for the creation of state police.
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday swore in Olatunji Disu as the Inspector-General of Police (IGP).
Disu took the oath of office at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.
The President also administered the oath of office to six commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and two commissioners of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC).
The ceremonies were witnessed by ministers, senior government officials and family members of the appointees.
The council meeting began shortly after the swearing-in.
In attendance were Vice President Kashim Shettima; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu; and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs EsthMrs.Walson-Jack.
Disu was appointed acting IGP on February 25, 2026, by President Tinubu, following the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun.
His appointment was subsequently endorsed by the Nigeria Police Council (NPC).
The former Assistant Inspector-General of Police assumed office last Wednesday.
He previously served as Assistant Inspector-General in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, after his promotion to the rank last year.
A former head of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Disu has pledged to deliver accountable, modern and professional policing.
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