Author Archives: Chief Oyibo

End of Fuel Scarcity in Sight

As the nation groans under the crippling effects of the week-long fuel scarcity, the end may be in sight with the resolution of the delayed release of the N17 billion owed Independent Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN). The association is … read more

6 killed in Ota mayhem

NO fewer than six people were killed and many others severely injured on Tuesday in Sango and Ota in Ogun State when the Aworis and the Egbas engaged themselves in a battle. Nigerian Tribune learnt that an Assistant Commissioner of … read more

EFCC Considers Arrest of Iyabo Obasanjo

THISDAY has learnt that the Economic and Fina-ncial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may arrest Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, the controversial daughter of ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo, any moment from now over her role in the sharing of N300 million unspent 2007 budget of … read more

No condoms for Anambra State

It is now illegal to encourage the use of condoms in southeast Nigeria’s Anambra State. The state government has also banned the advocacy and distribution of other forms of contraceptives including IUDs (intrauterine device) and any other “un-natural” birth control. … read more

Shell fights pipeline sabotage

ANGLO-DUTCH group Shell has put out the fire at a pipeline feeding the Bonny export terminal in southern Nigeria . Spokesperson Tony Okonedo blamed the incident on sabotage. Exports from Bonny were not disrupted. Okonedo could not say whether a … read more

Fuel Scarcity Worsens

The lingering fuel scarcity resurfaced across the country weekend with long queues returning to most filling stations in major towns and cities . The situation in Lagos was the same as in other commercial centres with long queues at most … read more