Author Archives: Chief Oyibo

Militants Invade NLNG Boat, Kill 2 Policemen

Two policemen escorting a Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) from Port Harcourt to Bonny Island in Rivers State were yesterday evening killed by suspected militants who attacked the boat mid-sea. According to the Commis-sioner of Police, Rivers State, Mr. Felix … read more

Filipina in false kidnap may face charges

Josiebeth Foroozan, the Filipinas businesswoman reported kidnapped in Nigeria only to be later confirmed to have returned to the Philippines could face charges for causing �embarrassment to the country,� the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday. At the same … read more

Atiku in Domestic Accident, Flown Abroad

After what has been described as a “mild domestic accident”, Vice President Atiku Abu-bakar was yesterday night flown abroad on the presidential Jet for surgery on his knee after President Olusegun Obasanjo had called to wish him well. But the … read more

I have the will, strength to be president

FOR the umpteenth time, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Umar Musa Yar’Adua, has declared that he is healthy enough and physically fit to occupy the exalted seat. He told newsmen during a chat yesterday at … read more

Opposition vows to resist rigging, violence

Leading opposition parties in Oyo state have vowed to resist rigging and electoral violence during the April general election. Speaking at different fora on Saturday, the ANPP, the Action Congress and Alliance for Democracy said the ruling Peoples Democratic Party … read more

Daukoru tasks Niger Delta youths

Minister for Energy, Dr. Edmund Daukoru, on Sunday advised Niger Delta youths to learn skills that could earn them a place in the oil and gas sector of the economy. He also warned the youths against criminal acts. Daukoru, who … read more

Odili promises to complete road

Rivers State Governor, Dr. Peter Odili, has promised that his administration will complete the road that links Omuma Local Government Area of the state with the people of Owaza in Abia State before the expiration of his tenure. The Owaza-Eberi-Ofe … read more