Author Archives: Chief Oyibo

FG: Militants Can’t Dictate to Us on JTF

The new Defence Minister, Major-General Godwin Abbe (rtd), has frowned on the ultimatum given by the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) that the Federal Government should withdraw the military Joint Task Force (JTF) from the oil-producing region. … read more

MEND says ceasefire threatened

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) said Wednesday that its unilateral, 60-day ceasefire may be called off if the military Joint Task Force (JTF) attacks one of its camp in the oil region. ”Barely 12 hours … read more

MEND declares 60-day ceasefire

Nigeria’s most prominent militant group said it would observe a 60-day ceasefire from Wednesday after the release of rebel leader Henry Okah. The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) said it was also halting its attacks, which … read more

Yar’Adua reshuffles cabinet

PRESIDENT Umaru Musa Yar’Adua yesterday swapped the portfolios of four members of the Federal Executive Council, just as the House of Representatives, after a heated session yesterday resolved to ” reject the claim by the Executive that the budget can … read more

Experts warn against persistent low oil output

Economists and financial experts have warned against current low oil production levels and urged the federal government to urgently redress the issue. According to a mid-year economic report from RTC Strategy and Advisory and RTC Research, both business divisions of … read more

Okah freed

One of Nigeria’s main rebel leaders, Henry Okah, has been freed from jail as part of a government amnesty. Mr Okah had been held for more than a year on charges of treason. He was said to be one of … read more