Rotary Club Applauds EFCC On Impact, Effectiveness

Rotary Club applauds EFCC on impact, effectiveness. The Rotary Club of Karu, RC Karu Federal Capital Territory, FCT, District 9127, has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on its impact in tackling economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption across the country.

This commendation was given by the incoming president, Rotary District 9127, Rotarian Ife James Utodio, while on a Courtesy Visit to the EFCC Academy. According to him, the EFCC has become a national agency of redemption to the extent that its “logo is a national symbol and we need to display this symbol and educate our youths and children on the need to identify and respect this and other national symbols”

He explained that “Rotary shares the same ideology with the EFCC in fighting crimes, “even in the 4-way Test was created, so many years ago, in 1932, to guide us in our dealings to work against corruption in the workplace, personal life and business”

Utodio elaborated that Rotary has been in the advocacy of trying to mould its members and the community about being straightforward, honest and truthful and the visit to the EFCC Academy, he said, was to intimate the Academy that Rotary was desirous of impacting its immediate community in collaboration with the EFCC.

Utodio outlined the club’s plans for the year which includes community health, education, ethics and civil responsibility and every area of community development. He expressed hope that the EFCC Academy will be able to educate the community at its gatherings on cybercrime and cyber protection targeting the youths and adults. He added that Rotary had plans to organize essays within secondary schools in Karu on financial crimes.

He specifically stressed that Rotary will continue to create awareness on the need for the celebration of Nigerian symbols usually done on September 30 every year. “Many people don’t know this is done because the awareness is not there, we want to create that awareness, celebrate our symbols, national flag, national anthem, military logo.

The EFCC logo is a national symbol, we need to display this symbol and educate our youth and school children in order to identify and respect these symbols because they represent the country”, he said.

Rotary Club Applauds EFCC

He assured that with the mileage Rotary has globally, it will put the EFCC message across over 1.4m people.

The Ag. Commandant, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE 1 Joseph Ogwiji welcomed the delegation and commended the desire of the Club to domesticate its impact and collaborate with the EFCC. He explained that the EFCC’s major essence is looking at the whole while the Rotary approaches via the community.

“The EFCC thrives on the approaches of integrity, truthfulness, accountability, transparency same as ideas mentioned by the Rotary. He added that the cardinal element in the EFCC mandate is prevention, which is a key area the international community is looking at.

He stated that countries are focused on growth of their people, rather than self mobilization and aggrandizement of wealth which is the bane of the country.

ADC Flays President Tinubu For Attending Fishing Festival While Insecurity Spreads

ADC Flays President Tinubu for attending fishing festival while insecurity spreads – says Kaiama Abductions video shows President has lost control.

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu for attending a fishing festival while terror activities spread, with about 1,300 Nigerians reportedly killed in 41 days and hundreds of others still in captivity, including nursing mothers and children.

In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the President got his priorities wrong, indicating a frightening loss of touch with reality when he chose to attend a festival while funeral processions grow longer across the country as terrorists kill, burn, and abduct citizens under his watch.

The party also expressed grave concern over a video allegedly linked to the Kaiama abductions in Kwara State, in which insurgents were seen openly challenging official figures on the number of victims in what the ADC described as a brazen attempt to seize control of the insecurity narrative.

The ADC warned that the growing boldness of armed groups, particularly within the Kwara corridor, indicates that the government may be losing control of a strategic part of the country that could provide terrorists a foothold into other parts of the country.

The full statement reads:

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, is deeply troubled by the continued deterioration of the security situation in parts of the country, particularly in Kwara State.

We are especially concerned that at a time of rising insecurity, the President and Commander-in-Chief was in Argungu attending a fishing festival, even as credible reports indicate that nearly 1,300 Nigerians have been killed in the last 41 days. Once again, innocent Nigerians and their families are left to bear the tragic brunt of terror while the President fiddles away a festival.

We are also greatly disturbed by the emergence of a video allegedly released by terrorists in connection with the recent abductions in Kaiama Local Government Area, challenging official figures on the number of kidnapped victims. This development comes amid fresh reports of terrorist activity in Patigi Local Government Area of the same state as recently as last night.

It will be recalled that the southern part of Kwara State has been under sustained terrorist pressure since last year. Now, with attacks spreading northward at scale, terrorists appear to be tightening their grip on the state and exploiting it as a potential safe haven. The implications for the wider country are both clear and alarming. It is therefore shocking that the President could choose to attend a fishing festival while terrorists threaten to expand their operations.

For clarity, we wish to underline the strategic significance of what is unfolding in Kwara State. The Kaiama axis provides a direct link into Oyo State. Any sustained insurgent activity within this corridor could therefore create wider vulnerabilities across parts of the North Central and South West. The situation in Kwara State must not be treated as an isolated incident but as a potential early warning of geographic expansion by terror actors.

When non-state actors become sufficiently emboldened to publicly contradict official figures, it signals a troubling erosion of deterrence and raises serious questions about the management of both the security and information environments. But this could only mean one thing: the terrorists now view kidnapping as a commercial enterprise, and they are determined not to be short-changed in the ransom negotiations they expect will follow.

On previous occasions, we have reiterated our longstanding position that the payment of ransom to terrorists, whether directly or indirectly, risks further entrenching the criminal economy that sustains mass abductions. While the safe return of victims remains paramount, disguising ransom payments as rescue operations only creates perverse incentives for future attacks.

Given the gravity of the situation, the ADC expects the Federal Government to immediately undertake the following actions:

First, mount a robust and well-coordinated rescue operation to bring every abducted Nigerian safe home. Second, issue a full and transparent public briefing that resolves the emerging discrepancies around the number of victims. Third, order an urgent security audit of the Kaiama and Kainji Lake forest corridor.

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Fourth, deploy strengthened interstate security coordination across the Kwara, Niger, and Oyo axis to shut down further terrorist movement. Fifth, maintain regular and credible public communication to restore confidence and deny terrorists the advantage of propaganda.

Nigerians are tired of the APC and Bola Tinubu-led government’s assurances on security while citizens continue to be slaughtered at will. What the country needs is a government and a president who demonstrably care and will do everything necessary to protect the people. That urgency is tragically lacking under the present administration.

The ADC will continue to hold the Federal Government accountable while supporting every credible effort to defeat terrorism and reclaim every part of our national territory. Nigeria must never appear weak in the face of terror.

Signed:
Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi National Publicity Secretary African Democratic Congress, ADC

National Oil Corporation:
NILEPET Leadership Advances Institutional Reform Amid Regional Challenges

National Oil Corporation:
NILEPET Leadership advances institutional reform amid regional challenges. ​JUBA, South Sudan — February 13, 2026 — The Public Relations Department of Nile Petroleum Corporation (NILEPET) wishes to address the recent circulation of reports targeting the reputation of the National Oil Corporation.

​On Inaccurate and Outdated Reporting back to 2013 _ 2019:

NILEPET notes with concern that several reports currently being circulated rely on data from over a decade ago. We categorically state that information from ten years ago cannot be used to evaluate the operational reality of today. Furthermore, we clarify that the absence of a published audit at this specific moment does not, in any way, justify unfounded allegations of financial misconduct.

We urge the media and international observers to exercise restraint and maintain professional standards, as spreading misinformation only serves to damage the nation’s reputation.
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Leadership and Staff Welfare

Under the visionary leadership of Managing Director Emmanuel Athiei Ayual, the current management team is working tirelessly to restore institutional integrity. This new era of leadership began with a firm commitment to the people of South Sudan.
​In the last 100 days alone, the management has successfully launched intensive programs focused on staff welfare and technical capacity building.

This internal transformation is not a one-time event, but a continuous process of meeting international corporate standards. By investing in our employees, we are ensuring that NILEPET remains a competitive and professional player on the global stage.

Operationa Resilience in Times of Crisis

Despite the severe logistical and economic challenges posed by the ongoing war in neighbouring Sudan, NILEPET continues to work hard to produce oil and stabilise the national budget. Our commitment to the Republic of South Sudan is unwavering.

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​The fact that our international partners continue to work seamlessly with NILEPET within the DPOC, SPOC, and GPOC JOCs is a clear sign of collective responsibility and trust. It is a testament to our good management that oil production has been maintained, ensuring the country remains economically resilient during these difficult times.

A Message to Stakeholders

MD Emmanuel Athiei Ayual and his management team are dedicated to a transparent and professional future. We assure the public, our international partners, and global finance indicators that we are restoring the situation with urgency. NILEPET will provide all necessary information and progress updates in due time as we continue to professionalise our operations.

​We remain the cornerstone of South Sudan’s economy, moving forward with integrity and a focus on national development.
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The Department of Public Relations
Nile Petroleum Corporation (NILEPET)
Juba, South Sudan