Author Archives: Chief Oyibo

SSS raids CNN Lagos office

CNN, on Monday afternoon, demanded explanations from the Nigerian government over the invasion of its Lagos offices by State Security Service (SSS) agents. The agents were said to have forced their way into the offices of the CNN and British … read more

Nigeria ‘to drop price of petrol’

President Goodluck Jonathan has announced an immediate drop in the price of fuel, following a week of strikes and protests. Mr Jonathan said the price would drop by around 30% in recognition of the “hardships being suffered” by people. Nigeria … read more

Troops appear on streets

Soldiers have barricaded key roads in Nigeria’s commercial capital of Lagos as the president offered a concession to halt fuel price protests that he said were being stoked by provocateurs seeking anarchy. Troops and police also blocked entrances to protest … read more