News Desk Tuesday, November 20, 2007

EFCC made me poor – Alamieyeseigha

Former Bayelsa State governor, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, has accused the Federal Government and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of impoverishing him with the confiscation of his assets and about 1.7 million pounds sterling reportedly found on him by British police in London. MORE>>>

€10m bribe: ICPC summons ex-ministers, others

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission on Monday said it had invited the former ministers and other public officials allegedly involved in the 10m euro bribe scandal by a German multi-national engineering firm, Siemens AG. MORE>>>

Council of State confirms Okiro as IG

The first Council of State meeting under President Umaru Yar’Adua took place on Monday and took far-reaching decisions that bordered on the security of the country, economic stability and the welfare of the police. It also approved the promotion of Mr. Mike Okiro to the post of substantive Inspector- General of Police. Okiro had functioned in an acting capacity for about six months. The position was effective from June 1, 2007. MORE>>>

Nigeria rejects US presence in Africa

THE Federal Government announced on Monday that it would not host the United States military's new Africa-wide military command, taking Africa’s most populous nation and a top source of American oil imports out of contention. MORE>>>

IN GLOBAL NEWS

Walkout fuels French strike woes (BBC NEWS)

New York Tightens Shelter Policies (WASHINGTON POST)

Pakistani authorities release thousands of opposition supporters (LOS ANGELES TIMES)

Baghdad Starts to Exhale as Security Improves (NEW YORK TIMES)