Author Archives: Chief Oyibo

Cheap Internet coming?

More Nigerian homes will have access to cheaper internet services by 2012 as the country’s bandwidth market is expected to witness explosive price wars occasioned by heightened competition in the submarine cable market, analysts have predicted. It is expected that … read more

Arrest Made in Abuja Bombings

A day after car bombs ripped through Nigeria’s independence day celebrations in the capital, Abuja, killing at least 12 people, a former senior leader of the militant group that claimed responsibility has been arrested, Nigerian officials said Saturday. The former … read more

50 events that shaped Nigeria’s history

October 1, 1960 – Nigeria gains independence from Britain, with Abubakar Tafawa Balewa as the Prime Minister leading a coalition government of parliamentary system. October 1, 1963 – Nigeria becomes a republic, breaking away from the British monarchy. January 15, … read more

Four kidnapped students free

Nigeria police freed four secondary school girls on Saturday, a few days after they were abducted by gunmen and only a day after 15 other schoolchildren were set free. “Six students of the Federal Government Girls College, Ikot-Ekpene, travelling back … read more

Blasts shatter Nigeria celebrations

At least eight people have been killed and another three wounded after two car bombs exploded in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, as the country marks its 50th independence anniversary. The explosives detonated on the parade grounds surrounding Eagle Square, where celebrations … read more

MEND Statement: BOMB ALERT in ABUJA!!!

From: Jomo Gbomo Friday, October 01, 2010 10:12 AM To: Chief Oyibo; Subject: BOMB ALERT in ABUJA!!! With due respect to all invited guests, dignitaries and attendees of the 50th independence anniversary of Nigeria being held today, Friday, October 1, … read more