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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.
Entertainment
Gospel Singer New Jerusalem Dies at 53, Leaves Family and Fans in Mourning

Nigerian Gospel Artist Israel Terhemba Ikyereve, popularly known by his stage name New Jerusalem, has reportedly passed away.
The late gospel singer passed away at the age of 53, friends and family as well as the government in Benue state mourns the loss of the singer.
The date of burial was also announced by his family, on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Sati Agirigi, Mbamo, Shitile, Katsina-Ala LGA of Benue State.
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Fubara Disowns 2027 Campaign Materials, Says He Only Wants Peace for the State

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, has distanced himself from campaign materials being circulated ahead of the 2027 elections. Fubara made it clear that he never approved the production of caps, shirts, or any other campaign items for the next general election.
Speaking to his supporters in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Fubara stressed that his focus is on restoring peace and stability in the state, not on political campaigns. His reaction follows the recent resolution of the political crisis in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu.
The clash between Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory had sparked months of tension, which eventually led to Fubara’s six-month suspension from office. Tinubu even declared a state of emergency in Rivers State during the height of the crisis.
However, the president stepped in last week, holding talks with all parties at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, leading to a temporary truce. Fubara expressed his frustration over the campaign materials, saying, “I was really upset when someone sent me a video of people producing caps and shirts for the 2027 elections.
“I didn’t approve that, I didn’t send anyone to do that. For now, what Rivers State needs is peace so that we can focus on progress and development.”
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Pastor Adeboye to Lead National Prayers for Nigeria’s Failing Economy

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, will be leading a national prayer session focused on reviving Nigeria’s struggling economy. The prayer is scheduled to take place during the church’s July 2025 Thanksgiving Service, themed “Divine Intervention”, at the RCCG national headquarters in Oyingbo, Lagos.
Speaking ahead of the event through his Special Assistant on Administration, Pastor Dele Balogun, Pastor Adeboye acknowledged that both Nigeria and other countries are facing tough times. But he believes the current hardship is not beyond repair if people embrace faith and take positive action.
“Our nation is going through serious challenges, just like other parts of the world. But the truth is, we can overcome them with faith, as long as we don’t give room to fear or doubt,” Adeboye said. He encouraged Nigerians to reject negative confessions and instead focus on faith-driven solutions, adding that with God’s intervention, the country’s economic situation can still turn around.
The upcoming prayer session, according to him, is not just about asking for change but about opening doors to new opportunities and paving the way for national transformation.
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