Author Archives: Chief Oyibo

Google to get Nigerian businesses online

Nigeria has become only the second country in Africa to get a hand from internet search giant Google in gettng small businesses online. Kenya launched the “Getting Kenya Businesses Online” (GKBO) two weeks ago. Yesterday, Google launched “Getting Nigerian Businesses … read more

Pirates Moving in to West Africa

Pirates are expanding their activities into West Africa, according to a United Nations report released Saturday. Previously, most pirate activity occurred around the Horn of Africa, and especially Somalia on the continent’s east coast. In particular, pirates now have taken … read more

16 Illegal Refineries Discovered in Abia

About 16 illegal refineries have been discovered within Imo River Field of Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, Abia State, causing the company to shut down production of 25, 000 barrels of oil per day since August 28, 2011. The action … read more

Police nab 2 students over gang rape

The police in Abia State Saturday arrested two suspects over the alleged gang rape of a girl said to be a student of Abia State University. The state Commissioner of Police, Bala Usman, who confirmed the arrests, said the suspects … read more