Mele Kyari, the head of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), has been suspended by President Bola Tinubu. Kyari faces grave accusations, including involvement in a $2.4 billion stolen crude oil scam, as alleged by the House of Representatives.
Additionally, he is implicated in a N20 billion consultancy payment scam and a multi-billion-naira gratuity payment scam. These allegations paint a picture of widespread corruption that appears to have thrived during the tenure of former President Buhari.
While sources close to the presidency have confirmed Kyari’s suspension, the situation remains shrouded in secrecy and speculation. It is worth noting that Ejes Gist News Nigeria could not independently verify the news at the time of filing this report.
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The news of the suspension of Mele Kyari comes barely 24 hours after the suspension of CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele.
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It is noteworthy that Ejes Gist News Nigeria previously reported the suspension of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, on June 9, 2023, by Bola Tinubu. Subsequently, on June 10, 2023, Emefiele was reportedly arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS). The news of Emefiele’s arrest was eventually confirmed by the spokesman of the DSS, Dr. Peter Afunanya, after several denials.
