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The Senate Committee on Public Accounts had issued the arrest warrant after Kyari failed to appear before it during an ongoing probe of NNPCL’s financial records and transactions. The committee is examining issues relating to more than ₦210 trillion in financial dealings. The committee is investigating 19 audit queries raised by the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation concerning NNPCL’s financial records between 2017 and 2023, including allegations that N210 trillion could not be properly accounted for. The former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, has expressed surprise over the arrest warrant issued against him by the Senate Committee on Public Accounts. The motion for the warrant was moved by Senator Victor Umeh and seconded by Senator Adams Oshiomhole. In a letter dated June 10, 2026, Kyari said he had previously written to the committee on May 8 and that the correspondence was received on May 11, informing lawm...

The Federal Government has signed an agreement with the Government of Ethiopia to transfer more than 100 Nigerian prisoners serving sentences in Ethiopian correctional facilities back to Nigeria. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu  alongside the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi,   said the agreement  was aimed at facilitating the repatriation of Nigerian inmates currently held in Kaliti Prison and Aba Samuel Prison in Ethiopia. The deal is a bilateral Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement between the two countries and  the agreement reflects the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to the welfare and protection of Nigerians abroad she said. The minister added that four Nigerian prisoners had died during the prolonged negotiation and legal vetting process, stressing the urgency of the agreement. She said efforts were ongoing to ensure the safe return of affected Nigerians, while urging ci...

  In a statement signed by spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, yesterday, the minister will represent the federal government in receiving the returnees at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, will this morning receive 268 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa, following recent xenophobic attacks in the country. The ministry also disclosed that the ongoing screening for Nigerians willing to voluntarily return home due to the xenophobic attacks had been extended to Sunday, June 14, 2026, to accommodate more affected persons. It stated that the extension reflected the federal government’s commitment to the welfare and protection of Nigerians abroad. The Acting High Commissioner of Nigeria in Pretoria, Ambassador Alexander Ajayi, will escort the first batch of 268 passengers to Nigeria and formally hand them over to the minister. According to the ministry, the Air ...

The former Chief Financial Officer, CFO, of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC, Umar Ajiya, says the company and its workers are not thieves. “We are not thieves. N2.9 billion was used to register NNPC, not N5.8 billion. I have been presenting and defending the company’s reports to this committee over the last five or six years. “I need to give assurance to Mr Chairman and distinguished Senators present here today, and in fact all Nigerians, that there is no money missing. Let me make it very clear that if money was actually missing in NNPC during our period, we would not have had the courage to publish the audited accounts in the past 44 years. “The accounts were prepared and never kept hidden from the public, and even sometimes with the Auditor-General of the Federation. So we made it a duty upon us not only to give to the Auditor-General, but also to put it on our website, let Nigerians criticize and scrutinize to get out of the opaqueness and that lack of trust that the ...

To the glory of God, I humbly acknowledge my nomination as the deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election. Today is a reminder of the endless possibilities that have defined our Lagos. It is my hope that my story continues to serve as a reminder that there is no ceiling to our greatness. As a woman of faith, I have no doubt that God is the architect of our lives, and for this reason, I thank God for His benevolence and grace, which continue to order my steps along this journey. I convey my deepest gratitude to our president, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose exemplary leadership has deepened democratic values in our country and under whose leadership our nation is now on a stronger economic footing. My sincere appreciation to the first lady, Her Excellency Sen. Oluremi Tinubu for her encouragement and support. I thank our governor, His Excellency Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, and Her Excellency Dr...

Seplat Energy Plc has announced a major leadership transition, with billionaire investor and philanthropist Tony O. Elumelu set to assume the role of Chairman in 2027, as part of a succession plan aimed at strengthening governance and driving the company’s next phase of growth. In a statement released on Monday, Seplat Energy said the leadership changes are designed to ensure continuity while accelerating the execution of its long-term 2030 strategic roadmap. The development also confirms the retirement of Chief Executive Officer Roger Brown, scheduled for July 31, 2026, bringing to a close what the company described as a transformational tenure marked by expansion, strategic acquisitions, and operational growth across Africa’s energy sector. Under Brown’s leadership, the company recorded significant growth through landmark acquisitions, including Eland Oil and Gas in 2019 and Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU) in 2024, positioning Seplat as one of Africa’s leading independent ...