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Gov AbdulRazaq congratulates new NNPCL GCEO Ojulari, lauds Tinubu
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has welcomed the appointment of Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, a distinguished Kwaran and renowned figure in the oil sector, as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Wednesday in Ilorin. Governor…
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President Tinubu to depart for Paris on working visit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart for Paris, France, today for a short working visit to assess his administration’s midterm performance and key achievements. According to the presidency, Tinubu will use the retreat to review ongoing reforms and strategize for his administration’s second anniversary, aiming to deepen economic policies and accelerate national development. The visit comes amid Nigeria’s recent economic…
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Tinubu congratulates Adegbulugbe, Aluko on 70th birthdays
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Professor Anthony Adegbulugbe and Professor Mobolaji Aluko on their 70th birthdays, recognizing their outstanding contributions to academia, leadership, and national development. In his message on Wednesday to Professor Adegbulugbe, Chancellor of Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Tinubu praised his achievements in academia, evangelism, business, and philanthropy. He recalled their shared moment in 2019…
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Tinubu sacks NNPCL boss Kyari, Chairman Akinyelure, appoints new leadership
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reconstituted the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited board, removing Chairman Pius Akinyelure, Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) Mele Kyari, and other board members appointed in November 2023. The new 11-member board features Engineer Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the GCEO and Ahmadu Musa Kida as the non-executive chairman. The newly appointed board includes six non-executive…
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Drill or drop, FG set to compell IOCs to optimise oil wells
The federal government has announced plans to begin enforcing the ‘drill-or-drop’ provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), compelling international oil companies (IOCs) to either commence production on inactive oil wells or relinquish them. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, disclosed this during the Cross Industry Group (CIG) meeting in Florence, Italy, on Tuesday. He emphasized that reviving…
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NAF reaffirms commitment to troops’ welfare, operational readiness
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has reiterated the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) dedication to the welfare and operational efficiency of its personnel. He made this known on March 31, 2025, during the 2025 Sallah Luncheon with troops of the Air Component, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in Katsina State. Represented by the Air Officer Commanding…
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Nigeria seeks regional cooperation to combat cross-border crime
The Federal Government has called for greater collaboration with West African and Sahel nations to enhance border security through data and intelligence sharing. Speaking on Tuesday at the Border Security Summit in London, Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo emphasized the need for proactive measures to prevent cross-border crimes rather than merely reacting to them. “There is a need for collaboration…
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PHOTO NEWS: Musawa calls for private sector collaboration to promote arts at event
The Honourable Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, attended the Plus 234 Art Fair in Lagos on Monday. The event, organized by Soto Gallery in collaboration with Ecobank, celebrated Nigeria’s rich artistic talent. During a guided tour of the exhibition led by Tola Akerele, Director General of the Wole Soyinka Theatre, the Minister experienced firsthand…
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Shettima calls for unity, endorses economic reforms at Eid-El-Fitr luncheon
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to prioritize unity, peaceful coexistence, and tolerance as key pillars of national progress. Speaking in Maiduguri on Monday during an Eid-El-Fitr luncheon with Borno State elders and his former schoolmates, Shettima emphasized the need to sustain the spirit of harmony fostered during Ramadan. Delivering the vice president’s message, Hon. Abdulkadir…
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Tinubu hails Jim Ovia’s recognition with prestigious London honour
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Jim Ovia, founder and chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, on his admission to the prestigious Freedom of the City of London. Describing the honour as well-deserved, Tinubu praised Ovia for his outstanding contributions to business, innovation, and technology, as well as his role in shaping Nigeria’s financial sector and strengthening economic ties…
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