NNPC GMD Breaks Silence On Kachikwu’s Letter

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has broken its silence on the recent letter written by the Minister of State for Petroleum Dr Ibe Kachikwu to President Muhammadu BuhariThe NNPC in a letter titled ‘Re: Allegations of Lack of Adherence to Due Process in NNPC Contract Awards’ and signed by the General Manager Public Affairs, Ndu Ughamadu, states that the law and rules of NNPC do not require discussion with the Minister of state before awarding contracts.”It is important to note from the outset that the law and the rules do not require a review or discussion with the Minister of State or the NNPC board on contractual matters but the President’s approval in his executive capacity as Minister of Petroleum, or the Federal Executive Council as the case may be.”The statement adds that contrary to Kachikwu’s claims, he was involved in the contracting process for the crude oil term contracts.“Furthermore, contrary to the assertion of Dr Kachikwu that he was never involved in the 2017/2018 contracting process for the Crude Oil Term Contracts, Dr. Kachikwu was in fact expressly consulted by the GMD and his recommendations were taken into account in following through the laid down procedure,” the statement read in parts.The statement concludes that Kachikwu’s allegations were baseless as due process was followed in the various activities bordering on awarding of contracts.

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Money Doublers Two men paraded in Kwara for attempting to dupe woman of N700,000

The suspects were apprehended after the victim raised an alarm concerning the fake promise. They were about to collect an additional sum of N500,000 from the woman. The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), have paraded two fraudsters in Kwara State, for attempting to dupe a businesswoman of the sum of N700,000. According to the Daily Post , the suspects promised to double the money for the woman using a chemical. Pedro Awili , the state commandant of the NSCDC, said that the men first approached the woman telling her that they needed N100,000 to buy the chemical. ALSO READ: Three young Nigerians set to receive honours Following this, it was reported that they returned to collect a N500,000 balance for the job. It was at this point that the woman reported them to security operatives who arrested them. Awili said, “This led to the arrest of the two men who gave fake names and states of origin to the woman,” the Commandant added, noting that the two ...

Reality star banned from Vogue Magazine!

For breaking the 'No Selfie' rule at the 2015 Met Gala in May, the 'KUWTK' star will no longer be appearing in the pages of the magazine Kim has been banned from appearing in Vogue Magazine by the Editor-in-Chief, Anna Wintour after breaking the rules at the 2015 Met Gala by taking selfies. It was reported that the head of Vogue instituted a 'No Selfie' rule at the biggest fashion event in New York last May, and Kim was one of the many celebrities to break it. According to the June 15 issue of OK Magazine , it’s now forbidden to even mention Kim in pages of Vogue and according to an insider, the embargo may also stems from the backlash Wintour received from putting Kim and Kanye West on the May 2014 cover . The source adds that Kim ignoring Anna's rule at the 2015 Met Gala was the last straw, and ''until further notice, Kim isn’t allowed in Vogue, by name or by picture.'' This wouldn’t be the first time that Vogue has d...

Diego Simeone Atletico Madrid coach vacations in Marbella with girlfriend

Atletico Madrid Diego Simeone and his model girlfriend Carla Pereira were pictured letting their heads down in the resort of Marbella. Simeone showed off his stripped abs as him and his model girlfriend Carla Pereira were seen relaxing before the Argentine kicks off the season proper with Atletico Madrid. The 45-year-old started dating Carla Pereira last year and the couple decided to spend time together at the resort. The pair were also spotted riding bikes around the town and relaxing on a large sunbed. Before hitting the beach with his girlfriend, Simeone oversaw with a 2-0 win against Numancia on Saturday in a pre-season game

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