Author Archives: Chief Oyibo

Changing Tactics On Niger Delta

Nigeria�s well endowed oil and gas basin, the Niger Delta, has been on the front burner of national and international discourse in recent years. The reason for this is not far-fetched. For the country�s treasure trove, it has been a … read more

navy ousts 10 officers for smuggling oil

Nigeria’s navy has retired 10 officers, including a rear admiral, because of evidence they were involved in smuggling stolen crude oil, the chief of navy staff was reported as saying by the official news agency. Nigeria is the world’s eighth … read more

Alamieyeseigha regains freedom

The former Bayelsa State Governor, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, on Friday regained his freedom, as the Nigerian Prison Service released him at 3pm. Though the details of his release were not available as at press time, the ex-governor was said to … read more

President names cabinet

Nigerian President Umaru Yar’Adua has announced his cabinet, almost three months after he was elected. Four members from his predecessor’s administration have been given key positions, suggesting Olusegun Obasanjo will still be influential. In the new line-up, the president will … read more

Nigeria Nuclear Safety Flawed

The new president of Nigeria is urging the country to embrace nuclear power, although his own nuclear watchdog is struggling to track the radioactive materials already in use here. “We need to develop the capacity to utilize nuclear power for … read more