Author Archives: Chief Oyibo

Yar�Adua Hale and Hearty, Says FG

The Federal Government has insisted that President Umaru Musa Yar�Adua is hale and hearty, contrary to speculations that he is indisposed. Speaking with newsmen after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja yesterday, the Minister of Information, Mr. John … read more

Gunmen Hijack Oil Vessel, Hold 8 Hostage

Unknown gunmen yesterday hijacked an oil supply vessel belonging to West African Offshore on the Bonny River with eight crew members on board. Nothing has, however, been heard of the whereabouts of the crew members said to be Nigerians since … read more

Asari-Dokubo Goes into Hiding

Leader of Niger Delta Volunteer Force, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo Asari, has gone underground , accusing the federal government of plotting to kill him through those he described as hired assasins. Asari said the plan to eliminate him was part of … read more

Imoke wins C’River re-run polls

SENATOR Liyel Imoke of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has emerged winner of the re-run governorship election in Cross River State. He polled 650,723 votes to beat his rival, Dr. Paul Ukpo of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) who … read more

Senate uncovers N28bn contract scam

Heads may roll again at the federal ministry of health as the Senate has resolved to conduct full scale investigation into the award of Euro 162 million (N28.26 billion) contract for the rehabilitation of 14 University Teaching Hospitals across the … read more