Author Archives: Chief Oyibo

Brother of ex-rebel chief held after threats

Nigerian authorities have arrested the brother of an ex-militant leader implicated in recent deadly car bombings, alleging he is behind threats on behalf of MEND rebels, security sources said Sunday. Charles Okah was arrested on Saturday in Lagos, security sources … read more

President vows to toughen anti-terorism law

President Goodluck Jonathan Saturday vowed to toughen anti-terrorism laws so that kidnappers and robbers had their property within and outside the country confiscated. “I have directed the attorney-general of the federation to review the anti-terrorism bill before the National Assembly”, … read more

MEND warn of new attack in capital

MEND on Friday warned of an “imminent” attack in the country’s capital, after having claimed responsibility for twin car bombings on independence day two weeks ago. The threat came in a statement that criticised the government’s response to the previous … read more

Ex-rebel leader denies knowing blast accused

A former rebel group leader accused of orchestrating Nigeria’s deadly independence day blasts sought Friday to poke holes in the prosecution’s case against him in testimony at his bail hearing. Henry Okah, ex-leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of … read more