Author Archives: Chief Oyibo

Senate confirms Waziri as EFCC chairman

The Senate by unanimous decision on Thursday confirmed the nomination of Mrs. Farida Waziri as the new Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Her confirmation ends speculations about the fate of the (now) former Chairman of the commission, Mallam Nuhu … read more

Nigeria’s removal of Shell hailed

Shell’s removal from the controversial oil fields in Nigeria’s Ogoniland has been welcomed by the son of executed anti-pollution activist Ken Saro-Wiwa. Ken Saro-Wiwa Junior, a spokesman for Nigeria’s president, told the BBC it was a sign that the government … read more

Total assessing presence in Nigeria

The head of French oil group Total said Wednesday the company was assessing its presence in Nigeria because of unrest there but warned that any pull-out would cause a surge in already record oil prices. “We have people who work … read more