Bandits demand N500,000 from Benue farmer before harvesting crops
The farmer, whose identity was not disclosed, is a resident of Mbagena Council Ward in Kastina-Ala LGA, where suspected local bandits have allegedly been terrorising residents and imposing ransom demands on members of the community.
Student drowns attempting to recover handset
Tragedy struck weekend at Rojenny Tourist Village, Oba near Onitsha, when a student of Tansian University, Oba campus in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, drowned in the tourist village swimming pool.
Cede P-Harcourt Refinery to N-Delta – Johnarry
Professor Tonye Johnarry of the Rivers State University of Science and Technology has advocated the ceding of Port Harcourt refinery to the Niger Delta people under the post-amnesty deal rather than selling it to private entrepreneurs.
Foodstuff dealers threaten fresh strike
Fresh crisis in the supply of food items in Lagos is imminent as traders at Mile 12 market under the Amalgamated, Foodstuffs and Cattle Dealers Association of Nigeria have threatened to embark on another round of strike from 21 April, 2010.
Ribadu says life no longer in danger, wants to serve
FORMER boss of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , EFCC, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, Tuesday, said he was ready to return home after over a year in exile, and would be willing to serve under Acting President Goodluck Jonathan if asked.
I have confidence in new cabinet, says Jonathan
ACTING President Goodluck Jonathan Tuesday inaugurated a 38-man cabinet with a vote of confidence on the new team, even as he issued a two-week ultimatum to come up with a blur print on quick-win project policies.
