US condemns killing of Plateau pastor’s family, demands justice
"The United States strongly condemns the horrific killing of members of Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo's family in Plateau State, Nigeria. The continued violence targeting Christian communities and other vulnerable populations in Nigeria's Middle Belt is deeply alarming," the bureau said.
My ordeal in the hands of kidnappers – Edo FA member
Mr Ikpomwonsa Edebiri, a member of Edo State Football Association, was kidnapped penultimate Friday, along the Warri Sapele Road, while on his way to Benin City to watch the semi-final match between Enyimba and Ocean Boys football clubs. He was picked up by armed men suspected to be kidnappers in a village between Warri and Sapele few days after the burial of his mother in Benin City. However, he was released the evening of the following day after a horrible experience in the hands of his captives. He shared his experience with Vanguard Metro.
Flood: NEMA urges relocation of communities from flood plains
The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has urged the immediate relocations of communities from floodplains and those that built houses on waterways as four states in Nigeria prepare for impending heavy rainfall based on recent flood alert.
When ex-militants took over the East/West Road
Most motorists plying the East-West road straddling the Niger Delta states of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers and Akwa Ibom will not forget Tuesday September 6, 2011 in a hurry.
Landlord, lawyer at loggerheads over rents
The last of controversies from Lagos tenancy law may not have been heard as an elderly landlord is already slugging it out with his learned tenant.
My ordeal in the hands of kidnappers—Edo FA member
Mr Ikpomwonsa Edebiri, a member of Edo State Football Association, was kidnapped penultimate Friday, along the Warri Sapele Road, while on his way to Benin City to watch the semi-final match between Enyimba and Ocean Boys football clubs.
