LAS VEGAS, NEVADA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/05/07 -- Nitro Petroleum, Inc. (OTCBB: NTRO) is pleased to announce that Mr. Bill Thomas has been appointed to the Board of Directors effective today.

Mr. Thomas is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a Degree in Petroleum Engineering and has over 30 years experience in the oil and gas sector. Mr. Thomas has held high level positions with various oil and gas firms and has acted as a consultant to many others.

The Board of Directors and company look forward to Mr. Thomas's contribution to the strategic growth of Nitro Petroleum, Inc.

Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. All statements, other than statements of fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential future plans and objectives of the company, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Technical complications which may arise could prevent the prompt implementation of any strategically significant plan(s) outlined above.

Contacts:
Nitro Petroleum, Inc.
Jesse Keller
Investor Relations
(250) 807-2997 or Toll Free: 1-888-805-NTRO (6876)
Email: info@nitropetroleum.com
Website: www.nitropetroleum.com