Day: May 4, 2025

Civil Society Group Defends Ex-NNPCL Boss Kyari, Disowns Corruption Petitioners

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By: Mandy Park A civil society organization, Concerned Citizens Against Corruption, has come to the defense of Mele Kyari, former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), rejecting corruption allegations against him. The group praised Kyari’s leadership, citing significant achievements and greater transparency during his tenure at NNPCL. They disowned another group that recently petitioned for Kyari’s probe, claiming it did not represent their organization. Comrade Emeka Uwazurike, the group’s Director of Operations, told journalists that Kyari ensured greater transparency at NNPCL. Uwazurike said, “Even…

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Catholic Bishops Condemn Trump for AI-Generated Image in Papal Attire

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… Do not mock us By: Mandy Park The New York State Catholic Conference has strongly rebuked Donald Trump for sharing an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the Pope. The organization, representing New York’s Catholic bishops, expressed outrage over the post, stating that there’s nothing clever or funny about the image. The bishops emphasized that the timing of the post was particularly insensitive, coming shortly after Pope Francis’ burial and as cardinals prepare to elect a new successor to St. Peter. “We just buried our beloved Pope Francis and…

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Mele Kyari: I’m Not in EFCC Custody

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By: Mandy Park Former Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Group Chief Executive Officer Mele Kyari has denied report claims that he is being held by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Kyari’s denial comes after reports emerged that he had been arrested over alleged mismanagement of billions of naira in the company. In a statement, posted on X on Saturday night Kyari described the reports as false. He said the reports have raised concerns from relatives and associates, who have been calling him to confirm his whereabouts. “This…

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