Author Archives: Chief Oyibo

Blast rocks INEC office in Delta

Barely 48 hours to the Delta State gubernatorial re-run election, the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ughelli, Ughelli north local government area, was yesterday razed down by suspected militants in the state. The blast, which occurred … read more

Ex-military ruler picked for presidency bid

A Nigerian opposition party on Tuesday confirmed ex-military ruler Muhammadu Buhari as its presidential candidate for April elections, set to be the most fiercely contested since the return to democracy 12 years ago. The Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) ratified … read more

Cash-driven piracy to rise in Nigeria

Cash-driven piracy and militant attacks against oil installations are likely to increase this year in Nigeria’s oil delta after the April elections, private maritime risk analysts warned Monday. Although fewer cases of piracy were recorded in 2010 in Nigerian waters … read more