News
Tinubu Reshuffles NNPC Board Removes Kyari and Appoints New CEO and Chairman

In a significant move to reform Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reconstituted the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. This restructuring includes the removal of Chief Pius Akinyelure as chairman and Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), along with other board members appointed in November 2023.
Moving on, the newly appointed 11-member board features Engineer Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the Group CEO and Ahmadu Musa Kida as the non-executive chairman. Adedapo Segun, who assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in November, retains his position on the reconstituted board.
Representing Nigeria’s geopolitical zones, the six newly appointed non-executive directors are:
- Bello Rabiu (North West)
- Yusuf Usman (North East)
- Babs Omotowa (North Central), former Managing Director of the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG)
- Austin Avuru (South-South)
- David Ige (South West)
- Henry Obih (South East)
Additionally, Mrs. Lydia Shehu Jafiya, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Finance, and Aminu Said Ahmed from the Ministry of Petroleum Resources will serve as representatives on the board.
President Tinubu emphasized that this restructuring aims to enhance operational efficiency, restore investor confidence, boost local content, drive economic growth, and advance gas commercialization and diversification. Indeed, he has directed the new board to conduct a strategic portfolio review of NNPC-operated and joint venture assets to ensure alignment with value maximization objectives.
Profiles of Key Appointees:
1. Ahmadu Musa Kida
He is the new non-executive chairman from Borno State, holds a degree in civil engineering from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and a postgraduate diploma in petroleum engineering from the Institut Francaise du Petrol (IFP) in Paris.
Also, he has held significant positions at Elf Petroleum Nigeria and Total Exploration and Production, including Deputy Managing Director of Deep Water Services at Total Nigeria.
In 2024, he became an Independent Non-Executive Director at Pan Ocean-Newcross Group. Beyond his oil industry career, Kida is known for his tenure as president of the Nigerian Basketball Federation.
2. Bashir Bayo Ojulari
Similarly, he is the new Group CEO from Kwara State, graduated in Mechanical Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He began his career at Elf Aquitaine and later joined Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd in 1991.
In addition, Ojulari has international experience, having worked in Europe and the Middle East in various capacities, including petroleum process and production engineer, strategic planner, field developer, and asset manager.
In 2015, he became the Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCO). Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Renaissance Africa Energy Company, leading a consortium in the acquisition of Shell’s equity holdings in Nigeria for $2.4 billion.
Moreover, Tinubu administration has been implementing reforms in the oil sector to attract investment. Also, In 2023 NNPC reported $17 billion in new investments, with a vision to increase this to $30 billion by 2027 and $60 billion by 2030.
Furthermore, the administration also aims to raise oil production to two million barrels daily by 2027 and three million by 2030, while increasing gas production to eight billion cubic feet daily by 2027 and ten billion cubic feet by 2030.
Additionally, President Tinubu expressed gratitude to the outgoing board members for their dedicated service, particularly mentioning their efforts in rehabilitating the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, which resumed petroleum product production after prolonged shutdowns. He extended his best wishes for their future endeavors.
News
Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi Allegedly in Talks to Join Social Democratic Party

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi are reportedly in talks to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP), according to Adewole Adebayo, the SDP’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections.
Adebayo revealed this during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, where he shared that discussions are ongoing through close associates of both Atiku and Obi. He mentioned that the SDP is open to welcoming them into the fold.
He added that the party had recently admitted a former governor from Kaduna State, who is also a key member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), signaling a shift in the political landscape. Adebayo emphasized that the SDP is experiencing growth as more individuals join, but there is a need for a cultural shift in politics, particularly regarding internal rules and procedures.
When asked directly about Obi’s potential move to the SDP, Adebayo confirmed that while talks are taking place, nothing is official until a formal announcement is made. He mentioned that he had received updates from party officials, including the Financial Secretary, about the ongoing discussions.
Adebayo also stressed that the SDP would only accept politicians who align with the party’s values and adhere to its democratic processes. “If they are willing to follow our transparent and credible internal processes, we can work together to offer Nigerians a real alternative,” he added.
Fashion
Former Senator Shehu Sani Declines Invitation to Judge Miss World Nigeria Beauty Pageant

Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani declines invitation to judge the Miss World Nigeria Beauty Pageant.
It was reported that the position of a judge was offered to Shehu Sani by Ben Murray Bruce, founder of Silverbird Group. However, Sani rejected the offer to judge the event.
Ben Bruce takes to social media to invite the former senator to be present at the event and sit as a judge.
Shebu Sani then responded by stating “You should have send me a formal letter and with full benefits attached to it after I have passed the Judgment. I appreciate the honour from a good friend. Unfortunately, I’ll be unavailable on that day. I wish you a successful outing.”
Entertainment
Mr. Macaroni Laments to Lagos State Governor Over Traffic Cause

Nigerian Comedian, Mr Macaroni expresses dissatisfaction with the Governor of Lagos State over traffic issues.
It can be reported that Lagos has been suffering through a serious traffic phase. The reason behind this was revealed to be the Independence Bridge repairs.
Governor Sanwo Olu then pleaded with Lagosians to bear with the traffic as the repair is necessary. “Let’s think outside the box. If you don’t have business to do in Victoria Island in the next 2 to 3 weeks, conduct your business online and plan ahead.”
However, Mr Macaroni reacts to the Governor’s plea by stating “If the government had any regard whatsoever for the people of Lagos, these measures and more extensive ones would have been taken before yesterday to make this process as painless as possible for the people.”
He lamented on the serious effect that this traffic has taken on people’s day to day life and shared that the government didn’t consider its people.
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