Nigeria Union of Journalists Drags Police, GTB To Court For Assaulting Journalist

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: January 9, 2010

For criminally assaulting one of its members, Desmond Utomwen while on official assignment, the Abuja Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ has threatened to unleash legal actions against the Nigerian Police and Guaranty Trust Bank, GTB.

President’s Absence Leaves Nigerians Seeking Leadership After Christmas Day Attack

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: January 4, 2010

It has been 42 days since Nigerian President Umaru Yar’Adua was rushed to Saudi Arabia with heart problems for medical treatment. In the wake of the attempted Christmas day bombing of an American airliner near the city of Detroit by a 23-year-old Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, voices are being raised by critics and by the general public about Mr. Yar’Adua’s long absence.

Sudan Opposition Claims Security Law Reforms Fall Short

By Adebayo Somuyiwa

Published: January 4, 2010

Southern Sudanese politicians claim controversial reforms to Sudan’s national security laws grant intelligence agents sweeping powers and will undermine next year’s elections. President Omar al-Bashir’s party passed the new law on Sunday.

Shell To Sell Nigerian Oil Fields

By Shamsydeen Badmus

Published: January 4, 2010

Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell is putting some of its oil field assets in Nigeria, valued at up to five billion US dollars, up for sale. The decision comes as Nigeria prepares to hand greater control to domestic firms next month.

United Nations Urged to Restore Human Rights Monitor in Democratic Republic of Congo

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: January 2, 2010

An appeal, by campaigners around the world, has called for the UN to restore the post of UN rights monitor in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The signatories said they were appalled by the alleged violations committed by the Congolese government in recent weeks.

United Nations Impose Sanctions on Eritrea

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: January 2, 2010

The UN Security Council has imposed sanctions on Eritrea for aiding insurgents in Ethiopia. The sanctions include arms embargos, travel bans and asset freezes on businesses and individuals. Eritrean officials have repeatedly denied the allegations.

In Ethiopia, Five To Die for Challenging 2005 Elections Results

By Tayo Adelaja

Published: January 2, 2010

An Ethiopian court has sentenced five people to death on charges of planning to assassinate government officials. Thirty three others were sentenced to life imprisonment at the hearing on Tuesday.

Aid Appeal for Malawian Earthquake

By Tayo Adelaja

Published: January 2, 2010

Aid Appeal for Malawian Earthquake
Adetayo Adelaja
Disaster officals are appealing for international aid after a powerful earthquake hit northern Malawi on Sunday.  It killed  three people and damaged thousands of homes. Lilian Ng’oma, the commissioner for disaster management described the situation as ‘pathetic and sad’. The Malawian Red Cross has provided some tents but much more [...]

US Republicans Ask Museveni to Halt Anti-Gay Bill

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: January 2, 2010

Five Republican members of the US Congress have urged Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni to halt a new law which proposes to imprison and even execute people for homosexual acts.

United Nations’ Report Recommends Trial for Guinea’s Military Leader

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: January 2, 2010

Guinea’s military leader, Captain Moussa Dadis Camara, should be charged with crimes against humanity over the killings of opposition protestors, according to a leaked UN report.

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