Author Archives: Chief Oyibo

Ibori Fights Back!

Former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, who has been in the eye of the storm over corrupt allegations levelled against him, his aide and some members of his family, both here and abroad, yesterday launched a scathing attack … read more

Nigerian anger over China deaths

Nigeria MPs have asked the government to investigate the status of Chinese residents in the country, saying some may be staying there illegally. The demand follows allegations that Nigerians in China, especially those in jail, are being mistreated. The MPs … read more

Apples not poisonous – NAFDAC

THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), yesterday urged Nigerians to discountenance the text messages being circulated round through the GSM that apple was now a poisonous fruit to eat. In a statement by its Director-General, … read more

Kaduna SSG’s Kidnappers Cut Ransom

Apparently determined to make quick money, the abductors of the Secretary to the Kaduna State Government (SSG), Mr. Waje Yayok, have revised the ransom downward from N40 million to N15 million. A top public official of the state, who confirmed … read more

Ransom demand for Kaduna SSG

Unknown gunmen who kidnapped the Secretary to the Kaduna State Government [SSG] Mr. Waje Yayok at his country home on Monday night yesterday demanded that N40 million be paid as ransom for his release. Shock and anxiety enveloped the state … read more

We won’t surrender arms, MEND

THE Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has reiterated it would not surrender its arms irrespective of any possibility of dialogue with the government. But with barely 11 days to the deadline for militants to surrender their … read more