Sunday, October 1, 2023
Home World Allegation of illegal sale of 48m barrels of crude false, Malami insists

Allegation of illegal sale of 48m barrels of crude false, Malami insists

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN) has insisted that the allegation of illegal sale of 48 million barrels of crude oil valued at $2.4 billion was false.

Reappearing before the House of Representatives adhoc committee investigating alleged loss of over $2.4 billion in revenue from illegal sale of 48 million barrels of crude oil export in 2015 including all crude oil exports and sales from 2014 till date chaired by Hon. Mark Gbillah with the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice/Solicitor-General of the Federation, Beatrice Jedy-Agba on Thursday, the minister said that he still stand by his earlier submission on the matter.

Recall that the minister took the same position when he first appeared before the panel on April 27, 2023 to give testimony.

RELATED ARTICLES

Nine communities out of grid as vandals cut down Nine towers in Ogun state

According to the General Manager (T) Lagos Region, Engr. Mojeed Akintola, the towers collapse, was discovered yesterday after a tripping was recorded, and a team was dispatched to trace the fault, leading to the discovery of the collapsed towers.

Nigeria flags off oil drilling in Chad Basin

The outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari, in virtual session on Tuesday flagged off the Wadi-B Drilling Campaign, Chad Basin, Tuba Community, Jere Local Government Area, Borno State, as Mele Kyari, Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) NNPCL, and Professor Babagana Zulum, Governor of Borno State were on ground to launch the commencement of the drilling exercise.

Nigeria commissions 40MW Kashimbila Hydropower Station

President Buhari, while inviting the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mohammed Bello, to unveil the project on his behalf, noted that the Electricity Vision initiative aimed to have renewable energy contribute at least 30% to the nation’s energy mix, thereby expediting the expansion of electricity access.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

- Advertisment -

Most Popular

Emefiele meets Tinubu at Aso Rock

Wale Edun, former Lagos Finance Commissioner; and James Faleke, a House of Reps member, were also at the villa.

Oil marketers endorse fuel subsidy removal, pledge minimal adjustments 

We once again laud President Tinubu for his bold vision and stand ready to collaborate with his administration in its effort to promote greater economic equality and prosperity for all Nigerians.

Firm unveils 20KG composite cooking gas cylinders to Nigerian Market

According to him, the 20kg LPG cylinder goes for N75,000 due to increase in foreign exchange and is also more competitive.

Allegation of illegal sale of 48m barrels of crude false, Malami insists

Recall that the minister took the same position when he first appeared before the panel on April 27, 2023 to give testimony.

Recent Comments