9 d. ago Soneye Named NIPR Spokesperson Of The Year For Transforming NNPCL Communications

The chief corporate communications officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Olufemi Soneye, has been honoured as the 2025 Spokesperson of the Year by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). The award was presented during a prestigious ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday night, following a rigorous evaluation of Nigeria’s most accomplished […]

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1 week ago Peter Obi Slams Tinubu’s Absence As Insecurity Spirals Nationwide

Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s continued stay in France, urging him to abandon the ongoing retreat and return to Nigeria to confront the escalating security crisis gripping the nation. Tinubu departed Nigeria on April 2 for a two-week “working visit” to France, the Presidency had announced that the purpose […] The post Peter Obi Slams Tinubu’s Absence As Insecurity Spirals Nationwide appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Holy Week: Nigeria needs healing, renewal – Archbishop Kaigama 

The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has called for healing and renewal to overcome numerous challenges facing the nation. He said this during the 2025 Chrism homily to mark the Holy Week ahead of the Easter celebration at the Pro-Cathedral of Our Lady Queen of Nigeria in Abuja on Tuesday. He referenced Read More

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1 week ago Transport Owners Laud Tinubu NNPCL Appointments, Urge Sustenance Of Refineries Operations

The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) at the weekend commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his appointment of a seasoned technocrat, Bayo Ojulari as the chief executive officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). While congratulating the GCEO with able team of technocrats, NARTO also enjoined the new NNPC team […]

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1 week ago Palm Sunday: CAN asks Christians to promote peace, unity, tolerance 

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has asked Christian faithful to leverage the last week of the Lenten season to champion the cause of peace, unity and tolerance among Nigerians irrespective of religious, political and ethnic backgrounds.  CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, gave the charge in a statement to Christian communities […] The post Palm Sunday: CAN asks Christians to promote peace, unity, tolerance  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Presidency inaugurates framework drafting committee, targets six‑week deadline

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has inaugurated the National Community Engagement Framework Drafting Committee, positioning it as a key tool for bridging the gap between federal policies and grassroots communities nationwide. Senior Special Assistant President on Community Engagement for the North-West Abdullahi Yakasai, at a ceremony held at the State House in Abuja, noted […] The post Presidency inaugurates framework drafting committee, targets six‑week deadline appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NNPCL Board: Kwara APC Elders  Knock Northerners For Criticising Ojulari’s Appointment 

The Elders Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, has taken a swipe at some northerners for critising the appointment of a Kwaran, Mr Bashir Ojulari as the group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The Elders Caucus in a strongly worded statement wondered why some northerners […]

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2 w. ago New NNPCL Boss Ojulari, Mgt Team Members Will Deliver On Mandate — Ugochinyere 

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has expressed confidence in the ability of the new Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to deliver on its new mandate. The lawmaker, who represents Ideato North/South federal constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, is […]

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2 w. ago Can the new NNPCL Board tackle the industry’s critical problems?

The new directors of NNPCL appointed by President Bola Tinubu last week have been widely welcomed by Nigeria’s oil industry read more Can the new NNPCL Board tackle the industry’s critical problems?

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3 w. ago Nigeria in one week: From NNPCL leadership changes to rising petrol prices

This past week in Nigeria has been marked by significant developments across various sectors, including major leadership changes, economic challenges, political confrontations, and social incidents. Here are the key events that shaped the nation from March 30 to April 4, 2025: 1. Tinubu sacks NNPCL boss Mele Kyari in major shake-up President Bola Tinubu removed Read More

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3 w. ago Delta Central Senator Dafinone Hails Avuru’s NNPCL Appointment

Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has congratulated Mr. Austin Avuru on his appointment as a Non-Executive Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited by President Bola Tinubu. The Senator commended Avuru’s appointment, recognising his extensive experience in the oil and gas industry and expressing confidence in his ability to […]

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3 w. ago Taraba’s Namnai bridge repairs to begin next week – Minister

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The federal government has set plans to begin full repairs on the Namnai bridge in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State next week. This follows months of hardship caused by the bridge’s collapse. Alhaji Uba Maigari, Minister of State for Regional Development, shared this on Thursday during a visit to […] The post Taraba’s Namnai bridge repairs to begin next week – Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Igoche Congratulates Kida On Appointment As Chairman Of NNPCL

Basketball promoter and founder of the Mark D’Ball Basketball Championship, Mr. Igoche Mark, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida on his new appointment as non executive board chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. Engr. Kida, who currently serves as the president of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), was […]

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3 w. ago Lokpobiri congratulates newly appointed NNPCL leadership, assures of sector

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Ahmadu Musa Kida on his appointment as the Board Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) and other members of the newly constituted NNPCL board. […] The post Lokpobiri congratulates newly appointed NNPCL leadership, assures of sector-wide collaboration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago AbdulRazaq Congratulates New NNPCL Chief Ojulari, NHIA Chairman Oloriegbe, Commends President Tinubu

Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed joy over the appointment of Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, a distinguished Kwaran and a big shot in the oil sector, as the new NNPCL group chief executive officer . The governor similarly rejoiced with Dr Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe on his appointment as chairman of the National Health Insurance […]

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Gov Yusuf Seeks Compensation As Edo Counterpart Visits Kano Over Uromi Killings

The governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has paid a condolence visit to the Kano State government and the families of 16 hunters who were brutally killed in Uromi, Edo State, last week. The visit followed growing outrage in northern Nigeria over the dastardly act by a vigilante group in Edo State. Governor Okpebholo arrived […]

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