Author Archives: Chief Oyibo

State Of Airport Facilities Worrisome

The Executive Director of Bellview Airlines, Mr. Gbenga Olowo, has expressed concern at the poor state of facilities in the nation�s aviation industry. Olowo spoke on Friday in Lagos at a seminar organised to stimulate growth in the nation�s aviation … read more

Hostage Home

Imad Saliba and his mother hug as he arrives at Beirut International Airport February 23, 2007. Saliba, a Lebanese hostage, escaped from his captors in the remote creeks of Nigeria’s oil-producing Niger Delta and was not freed as his employer … read more

Alamieyeseigha asks court to reinstate him

Legal arguments for the reinstatement of the former governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Diepriye Alamieyeseigha, continued for over 10 hours at the Court of Appeal, Port Harcourt on Thursday, with the plaintiff asking the court to order his return to … read more

US threatens to withdraw support for April polls

The United States has threatened to withdraw its “financial, moral and material support” for the April elections, if President Olusegun Obasanjo does not stop “using the institutions of government to coerce opponents of his government.” Handing down the threat, chairman … read more

Gunmen kill Lebanese worker in PH

Unidentified gunmen have opened fire on two Lebanese workers in southern Nigeria’s Rivers State, killing one on Friday, police and industry sources said. “The men were shot early this morning. We believe they were on their way to the airport … read more

Gunmen kidnap two Italians

Unidentified gunmen have opened fire Friday on two Lebanese workers in southern Nigeria’s Rivers State, killing one. “The men were shot early this morning. We believe they were on their way to the airport when they were attacked. One died … read more

Italy calls to evacuate workers in Niger delta

Reuters) – The Italian foreign ministry recommended on Friday that all Italians working in Africa’s Niger delta should evacuate. Earlier on Friday two Italians working for construction company Impregilo , were kidnapped in Nigeria near the city of Port Harcourt, … read more