Author Archives: Chief Oyibo

Supreme Court sacks state governor

Nigeria’s apex Supreme Court on Friday sacked the Governor of northern Kebbi state, Mr. Usman Saidu Dakingari, from office and asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to organize a fresh governorship poll in the state. Justice Walter Onnoghen, who … read more

School set alight in Maiduguri

A primary school has been attacked in the north-eastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri. Classrooms were set on fire overnight – the second non-denominational school to be targeted this week. Reporters say it bears the hallmarks of an attack by the … read more

New power tariff to take effect by June

A new electricity tariff regime which would see certain category of consumers paying more is to take effect in May or June, chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has said. Mr. Sam Amadi told journalists in Abuja yesterday that … read more

Killers slit Christian woman’s throat

Police discovered the body of a 79-year-old Christian woman killed in northeast Nigeria, with a note in Arabic left on her chest reading: “We will get you soon”, a witness said. The slaying raises religious tensions in Nigeria as a … read more