Two months of grace for Nigerian militants – Afrik
“I hereby grant amnesty and unconditional pardon to all persons who have directly or indirectly participated in the commission of offenses associated with militant activities in the Niger Delta,” said Nigeria president Umaru Yar Adua said.”The
Nigerian TV executive says former Rep. William Jefferson sought – New Orleans Times-Picayune
ALEXANDRIA, VA. — Former New Orleans Congressman William Jefferson sought a piece of a business deal in Africa that would have brought him up to $10 million over two years, a one-time Nigerian television executive testified today. Dumebi Kachikwu, a
Nigerian president orders release of militant leader – New African
Nigerian President Umaru Yar’Adua on Wednesday ordered the release of the leader of a militant group from the oil-rich Niger Delta, who was arrested on returning from Germany, his spokesman said. “The president directed this morning that Alhaji
Continue reading – The Washington Times
If the new constitution is adopted after a referendum, elections could follow but the parties of Mr. Mugabe and Mr. Tsvangirai may agree to defer the vote to a later date. Violence from an Islamist-led insurgency has worsened this month, with a
The Apapa Situation is Unacceptable – This Day Online
Entry into and exit from the port city of Apapa in Lagos have become a daily nightmare. The deteriorating condition of Apapa could be likened to that of a besieged city: those within require a battle strategy for their daily escape and those who want
Nigeria to pardon 68 for role in Abacha “coups” – Reuters India
ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigerian President Umaru Yar’Adua is expected on Thursday to grant a full pardon to dozens of Nigerians convicted of treason by military dictator Sani Abacha in the mid-1990s, a senior official said. A presidential advisory
How Obasanjo, Ribadu dealt with me, by DSP Alamieyeseigha (1) – Vanguard
DSP to Obasanjo: MY LOYALTY TO YOU WILL END ON MAY 29, 2007, WHETHER ATIKU BECOMES PRESIDENT OR NOT August 18, 2005 You needed to have seen Diepreye Solomon Peter Alamieyeseigha, the former governor of Bayelsa State. In this very first
Nigeria: Abacha Coup – Diya, Gwadabe, Others for Presidential Pardon – AllAfrica.com
Abuja PRESIDENT Umaru Yar’Adua is expected today to grant full pardon to many Nigerians, especially soldiers convicted of treason by the General Sani Abacha administration in the mid-1990s, a senior government official said. Among those expected
Implementation of peace process in eastern DR Congo a mixed bag – UN News Centre
30 June 2009 Although strides have been made in implementing the peace process in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) ending the deadly conflict there between the Government and a militia the United Nations Special Envoy
Africa Blog – Reuters Blogs
Nigerian President Umaru Yar Adua has laid out the details of a 60-day amnesty programme for militants and criminals in the Niger Delta. Under the deal, all gunmen who lay down their weapons during a 60-day period ending in October will be immune
