CNPP
8 Jan
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has backed the demand by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to account for an alleged missing N825 billion, and $2.5 billion oil money.
4 Jan
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has expressed concern over the present state of the opposition parties in Nigeria
31 Dec
Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has expressed concern over President Bola Tinubu’s claim, during his maiden Presidential Media Chat
23 Dec
Accusing fingers were pointed at President Bola Tinubu and the policies of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) government yesterday, as critics claimed they were responsible for the recent deadly stampedes that caused the death of dozens across the country.
22 Dec
Following the stampede that claimed many lives in the country, the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has expressed deep concern over the escalating hunger and suffering faced by millions of Nigerians, saying that this is a direct consequence of the Federal Government's policies. According to CNPP, recent tragic incidents, including stampedes resulting in loss…
18 Oct
Irked by the hardship and poverty in the country, the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has thrown its weight behind the House of Representatives' call for the federal government to reverse the recent hike in petrol pump prices and also stabilise the cost of cooking gas in the country. According to a statement signed…
16 Oct
The Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP) has said that the recent release of N15 billion worth of products to independent oil marketers by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is a confirmation of its allegation of sabotage in the oil sector. In a statement signed by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Comrade James…
30 Sep
The Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP) has expressed concern about the lingering controversy surrounding the pricing of petrol from the Dangote Refinery and the role of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), urging the Federal Government to resolve the logjam. According to the CNPP, the apparent crisis has far-reaching implications for the economy,…
19 Sep
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has condemned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged poor handling of allegations against the former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. The CNPP in a statement signed by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Comrade James Ezema, highlighted concerns over the EFCC's methods of handling personalities…
11 Aug 2024
Irked by the problems in the oil sector, the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has urged the Federal Government to immediately initiate an investigation into the activities of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The CNPP said that it is appalled by the recent controversies surrounding the NNPCL, including allegations of subsidy scams,…
9 Aug 2024
The national leadership of the NLC will meet today to decide the next line of action following Wednesday’s invasion of its headquarters by armed security operatives.
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