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DOWNLOAD: Full Report of PWC Forensic Audit on Missing $20billion Oil Money

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Minister Of Petroleum Resources, Deziani Alison-Madueke President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered the immediate release of the full audit report of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, accused of diverting $20 billion oil money. The president gave the directive Monday, a day after the president-elect Muhammadu Buhari, pledged to launch an investigation into the claim made by a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Lamido Sanusi.

Jonathan Orders Release Of Report On Alleged Missing $20bln

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President Goodluck Jonathan has order the immediate release to public the full report of the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) Forensic Audit of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) accounts in respect of the alleged missing $20 billion. The President’s order was contained in a statement issued on Monday by his spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati. According to the statement, the availability of the report to the public would make Nigerians properly informed on the matter. President Jonathan’s decision is in line with Section 7(2) of the NNPC Act.

PDP Alleges Massive Looting, Sale of Govt Property Ahead of Amaechi’s Exit

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Governor Chibuike Amaechi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State has alleged that the aides of Governor Chibuike Amaechi have begun massive looting of government property ahead of the May 29 handover date. In a statement issued on behalf of the state Chairman of the party, Felix Obuah, by his media aide, Jerry Needam, the PDP also alleged that government property were being sold to close friends, political allies and family members of the governor.

Oshoala Shortlisted for BBC Women's Footballer of the Year Award

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Asisat Oshoala Nigeria’s Super Falcons and Liverpool Ladies player, Asisat Oshoala, was sunday nominated along with four other players for the inaugural BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award. The other nominees include Spain's Veronica Boquete, Germany's Nadine Kessler and Scotland's Kim Little and Brazilian forward Marta. Oshoala who emerged the Most Valuable Player of the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Canada last year was also the MVP at the African Women’s Championship in Namibia won by the Super Falcons.

Ondo Deputy Governor Impeached

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The Ondo State House of Assembly has impeached the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Ali Olanusi. The Monday plenary session was attended by 24 out of the 26 members of the House, including the Speaker, all in support of the impeachment. The impeachment motion was moved by the Majority Leader, Henry Akinsoyinu, who revealed that the seven impeachable offences of gross misconduct and abuse of office levelled against the Deputy Governor have been proved.

Tinubu Has Publicly Apologized to Me - Bode George

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Bode George, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP told PUNCH that Bola Tinubu, National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC has publicly apologized for wronging him. George made the disclosure during an interview session when asked to express his opinion on Tinubu. He said, ''One little boy who just delved into politics said I am a mole of Bola Tinubu. He must have woken on the wrong side of his bed.

10 things you never knew about Eden Hazard

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Eden Hazard was voted the PFA Player of the Year Eden Hazard took the PFA Player of the Year award last night after playing a significant part in helping Chelsea to the brink of the Premier League title. 1. He has three younger brothers, including Thorgan Hazard, who joined Chelsea shortly after Eden before leaving for Borussia Monchengladbach.