Author Archives: Chief Oyibo

MMA2 is Safe for Flights, Says IATA

The controversy over safety concerns at the new domestic terminal of the Murtala Mohammed Airport in Lagos (MMA2) which was built and is operated by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services, has been laid to rest as the International Air Trans-port Association (IATA) … read more

Immunity to be challenged

Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency says it is appealing against a decision to grant immunity to a former governor of an oil-rich state. On Wednesday a court ruled that Peter Odili could not be prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission … read more

EFCC Rejects Judgment on Odili, Set to Appeal

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), yesterday expressed dissatisfaction over Wednesday�s judgment of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, barring it from arresting or prosecuting former Governor Peter Odili. EFCC has promised to arrest and prosecute Odili, former … read more

IATA to inspect Lagos airport terminal

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will today arrive the country carry out a safety audit on the Terminal Two of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos to verify the alleged claims that the new terminal falls below standard. The coming … read more

Oil-delta rebel sees govt threat to peace

A powerful militia leader from Nigeria’s oil-producing Niger Delta has accused the government of talking peace while provoking rebel commanders with army raids. Ateke Tom’s armed group is one of several in the anarchic delta that have fought with troops … read more

Odili halts probe

A former governor of an oil rich Nigerian state has won immunity from investigation by anti-graft agencies. Former Rivers state governor Peter Odili cannot be investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, a court has ruled. The court in … read more