34 m. ago Tinubu’s smartest move ever – Fayose hails removal of Kyari as NNPC boss

By John Ogunsemore Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose has praised President Bola Tinubu for removing Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). According to him, Kyari’s removal is the president’s smartest move ever. Fayose stated this in an X post on Wednesday. Special Adviser […] The post Tinubu’s smartest move ever – Fayose hails removal of Kyari as NNPC boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago AbdulRazaq Celebrates As Aviation College Graduates 19 Military, Civilian Pilots

Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has emphasised the role of discipline and teamwork in success stories as the International Aviation College Ilorin graduated 19 student pilots, including 10 enrollees from the Nigerian Army. Speaking at the graduation ceremony in Ilorin, Governor AbdulRazaq called for sustained perseverance, discipline, and team building among pilots. Represented by the […]

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3 h. ago Mixed reactions trail reconstitution of NNPCL, management, board

Tribune Online Mixed reactions trail reconstitution of NNPCL, management, board MIXED reactions have trailed changes in the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and its board by President Bola Tinubu. The President had on Wednesday reconstituted the board of the NNPC Ltd., removing the Chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure and the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Malam Mele Kyari. Tinubu removed all […] Mixed reactions trail reconstitution of NNPCL, management, board Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Prioritise payment of gratuities, pension to retirees, APC chieftain tasks govt

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo, has tasked government at all levels to place high premium on prompt payment of gratuities and pensions to retirees. Oyedepo posited that delayed payment of pensioners’ entitlements was injurious to society, adding that regular payment of pensioners’ […] The post Prioritise payment of gratuities, pension to retirees, APC chieftain tasks govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Postecoglou unfazed by Pochettino’s desire to return to Tottenham

Ange Postecoglou says he does not feel “disrespected” by former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino’s stated desire to manage the club again one day. Pochettino, currently in charge of the United States’ national men’s team, enjoyed a successful five-year spell as Spurs boss, taking them to the 2019 Champions League final, which they lost to Liverpool. Read More

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16 h. ago It took Nigeria 40yrs to increase generation from 2000mw to 4000mw, says minister 

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja   Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adekola Adelabu has recalled that it took Nigeria nearly 40 years to move from 2000 megawatts in 1984 to 4000 megawatts as at 2022.   Adelabu made the remark during the visit of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), led by its president, Engineer Margret […] The post It took Nigeria 40yrs to increase generation from 2000mw to 4000mw, says minister  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago It took Nigeria 40 years to increase generation from 2000mw to 4000mw – Minister 

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja   Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adekola Adelabu has recalled that it took Nigeria nearly 40 years to move from 2000 megawatts in 1984 to 4000 megawatts in 2022. Adelabu made the remark during the visit of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), led by its president, Engineer Margret Aina Oguntala […] The post It took Nigeria 40 years to increase generation from 2000mw to 4000mw – Minister  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Prioritise pensioners’ gratuities over infrastructure, Kwara APC chieftain tells govts

Tribune Online Prioritise pensioners’ gratuities over infrastructure, Kwara APC chieftain tells govts chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo, has tasked governments at all levels to place a high premium on the prompt payment of gratuities and pensions to retirees. Prioritise pensioners’ gratuities over infrastructure, Kwara APC chieftain tells govts Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Prioritise pensioners’ gratuities over infrastructure, Kwara APC chieftain urges govt

Tribune Online Prioritise pensioners’ gratuities over infrastructure, Kwara APC chieftain urges govt He further emphasised that retirees should not be left to struggle, advocating for timely gratuities and training programmes to help them transition smoothly into post-service life. Prioritise pensioners’ gratuities over infrastructure, Kwara APC chieftain urges govt Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Kwara Gov Congratulates New NNPCL Boss Ojulari, Commends Tinubu

Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said he received with happiness the appointment of Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. The governor in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, descibed Ojulari’s appointment as another big deal for Kwara […]

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19 h. ago Oil & gas stakeholders laud Tinubu on new NNPCL Board, call marching orders for Musa, Ojulari unprecedented

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan   The Pan Nigerian Oil and Gas Stakeholders on Wednesday commended President Bola Tinubu for taking a significant step toward reforming the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited by reconstituting its board and appointing new leadership.   In a press statement issued in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Engr. Raphael Ajuri, speaking […] The post Oil & gas stakeholders laud Tinubu on new NNPCL Board, call marching orders for Musa, Ojulari unprecedented appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago NSC DG Mourns President Of Taekwondo Federation, Abdullahi Saidu

The director-general of the National Sports Commission (NSC)  Hon. Bukola Olopade, has expressed shock over the sudden demise of the President of the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation, Abdullahi Saidu. Olopade described the death of the Taekwondo boss as a big loss not only to the taekwondo family but the entire sports sector. “Alhaji Saidu was an […]

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22 h. ago Kebbi LG Boss Urges Residents To Extend Lessons Beyond Ramadan

The chairman of Birnin Kebbi local government area in Kebbi State,  Hon. Muhammad Dahiru Ambursa has urged people in the local government to sustain the virtues and lessons learnt during the last Ramadan period. The chairman made the appeal when he spoke with journalists at his residence in Ambursa in commemoration of Sallah celebrations. According […]

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23 h. ago Here are 10 things to know about Bayo Ojulari, new NNPC boss

President Tinubu has named Bashir Ojulari as the new Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NNPC Limited. read more Here are 10 things to know about Bayo Ojulari, new NNPC boss

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23 h. ago Tinubu Sacks NNPCL CEO Kyari, Appoints Ojulari As Replacement

President Bola Tinubu has terminated the appointment of Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari. Tinubu also dissolved NNPCL’s board, removing the Chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure. In a statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday, the President removed all other board members appointed with […] The post Tinubu Sacks NNPCL CEO Kyari, Appoints Ojulari As Replacement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Mechanical Engineer From Kwara — All You Need To Know About New NNPCL Boss Bashir Ojulari

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), replacing Mele Kyari in a major restructuring of the oil company’s management and board early Wednesday morning. With over three decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, Ojulari brings […]

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24 h. ago BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks Kyari, Appoints Ojulari As New NNPC Boss

President Bola Tinubu has announced a major restructuring of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, effective April 2, 2025. The decision included the removal of the current group chief executive officer (GCEO), Mele Kyari, and the NNPCL Board chairman, Pius Akinyelure. Consequently, the President appointed Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the new Group CEO of […]

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24 h. ago From Marinho to Ojulari: History of NNPCL’s leadership from inception

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday removed Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and appointed Bashir Bayo Ojulari as his replacement, effective April 2, 2025. The President also dissolved the company’s board, including its chairman, Pius Akinyelure, and reconstituted an 11-member board. The announcement was made in Read More

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24 h. ago Profile: Meet Bayo Ojulari, the veteran Engineer in charge of NNPC

In the heart of Nigeria’s energy sector, a new chapter unfolds as Bayo Ojulari, a seasoned engineer with a career read more Profile: Meet Bayo Ojulari, the veteran Engineer in charge of NNPC

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25 h. ago BREAKING: Tinubu sacks NNPCL boss Kyari, names Ojulari as replacement

In a sweeping reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited board, President Bola Tinubu has removed the chairman, Pius Akinyelure and the Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari. Consequently, the President appointed Bashir Ojulari as the new CEO, effective from April 2, 2025. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed the Read More

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