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The board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has been sacked. President Bola Tinubu approved a sweeping reconstitution of the NNPC Limited board on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. This involved the removal of the chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari, and all other board members appointed with them in November 2023. The new 11-man board includes:  * Ahmadu Musa Kida as the non-executive chairman.  * Engineer Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the Group CEO.  * Adedapo Segun as the Chief Financial Officer.  * Bello Rabiu (North West) as a non-executive director.  * Yusuf Usman (North East) as a non-executive director.  * Babs Omotowa (North Central) as a non-executive director.  * Austin Avuru (South-South) as a non-executive director.  * David Ige (South West) as a non-executive director.  * Henry Obih (South East) as a non-executive director. ...

Barr Akeem Agbaje, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, has extended his congratulations to the APC State Chairman, Alhaji Olayide Moshood Abas, on his appointment as the Board Chairman of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kaduna, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a congratulatory message , Agbaje described Alhaji Abas’s appointment as well-deserved, acknowledging his contributions to the party and leadership in Oyo State. “This appointment is a testament to Alhaji Olayide Abas’s dedication and service to our great party and the people. His leadership in Oyo APC has been commendable, and I am confident that he will bring the same commitment to this national assignment,” Agbaje stated. He further expressed confidence in Alhaji Abas’s ability to contribute meaningfully to the development of the institution, ensuring it delivers on its mandate in the healthcare sector. Agbaje prayed for Almighty Allah to grant Alhaji Abas wisdom an...

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, describing him as a statesman of rare distinction. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. Senator described him as a distinguished statesman and an iconic political leader whose unwavering dedication to national progress remained unparalleled. The lawmaker extolled Tinubu as an extraordinary leader with a rare combination of wisdom, resilience, and strategic foresight. "As a true patriot, you have displayed uncommon courage in tackling Nigeria’s economic challenges head-on.  "Your administration's decisive policies and forward-thinking initiatives are gradually stabilising the economy, enhancing national security, and laying the foundation for a prosperous Nigeria," he said. He lauded Tinubu’s exceptional abil...

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated the Oyo State APC Chairman, Alhaji Olayide Moshood Abas, on his appointment as the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kaduna. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Friday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described the appointment as a well-earned recognition of his dedication to service and progressive ideals. He commended Alhaji Abas’ unwavering commitment to the development of Oyo State and the All Progressives Congress (APC).  The lawmaker said that Abas has consistently demonstrated loyalty, discipline and administrative competence in all his past assignments. The Senator highlighted Alhaji Abas’ remarkable track record as Chairman of Ifeloju Local Government and the Oyo State Hospital Management Board, where he exhibited prudence, accountability, and a deep commitment to human and infrastructural d...

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of Abisola Kola-Daisi, the eldest daughter of late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi, who died at the age of 44 in the UK. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described her demise as a tragic and painful loss, not just to her family but to Oyo State and the nation at large.  He noted that Abisola, who served as Special Adviser to the Minister of Budget and Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu before her death, was a brilliant and accomplished professional whose contributions would be sorely missed. The lawmaker extended his heartfelt condolences to her husband, Idris Kolapo Kola-Daisi, her beloved mother, Chief (Mrs) Florence Ajimobi, and the entire Kola-Daisi and Ajimobi families. Senator Alli prayed that God grants them the strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. ...

A leading governorship aspirant from the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo  State, Dr. Gbenga Adegbola, has expressed sadness over the demise of the daughter of the former governor of Oyo State, Abisola Ajimobi who died in the early hour of Thursday, 27th of March in London. The late Abisola who was married to Kola Daisi was the oldest daughter of former governor Abiola Ajimobi who governed Oyo State for eight years between 2011-2019. Expressing his sympathy over the incident, Dr. Adegbola described the ugly incident as a sad development for both the family of Abiola Ajimobi and Kola-Daisi family.   His words:" I received the news of the passage of Mrs. Abisola Kola Daisi who happened to be the wife of my brother, Kola Daisi with sadness and rude shock, this is a bad development for both families and the entire Oyo State. I extend my sympathy and prayers to her excellency, Chief Mrs. Florence Abiola Ajimobi, Kola Daisi's family and indeed the good people of...