President Jonathan Sacks Chief Of Staff Mike Oghiadome

President Goodluck Jonathan has asked his Chief of Staff, Mike Oghiadomhe to resign with immediate effect according to a presidency source.

Mr. Jonathan reportedly fired the Chief of Staff  after security agencies revealed his deep involvement   in the mega fraud at the  Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

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