Tag Archives: Attorney general

Nigeria: Cyntia, Cyber-Criminals and Conscience

August 30, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The tragic news went viral on radio, print and electronic media as well as the internet of the brutal murder of Cynthia Osokogu, a retired Major General’s daughter, a post-graduate student of Nassarawa State University and an up-coming merchant. It … read more »

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Ghanaian Officials Say They’re Committed to Peaceful and Credible Elections

May 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Ghana’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice says President John Atta Mills has taken steps to ensure this year’s general elections are credible and peaceful. Benjamin Kumbuor told VOA that Mr. Mills’ administration is committed to holding successful elections. “There … read more »

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Draft Constitution challenges Somalia’s will for nationhood

May 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Mohamud M Uluso The debate on the constitution-making process in Somalia shifted to a perilous level after the international community demanded that the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) submit the list of the critics – labeled “spoilers” of the peace … read more »

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A Dangerous Woman – Swallowed Whole by Patriot Act

December 14, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

by  Susan Lindauer “Commanding Officer Refuses Attorney Visits Despite Letter From Attorney General Mukasey Ordering Him to do So” Some things are truly unforgivable in a democracy. A bill moving through Congress, authorizing the military to imprison Americans indefinitely, without … read more »

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Ethiopia: D.C. attorney general to investigate gas station mogul Eyob Mamo

May 12, 2011 by benim

The District’s attorney general said Wednesday that his office is investigating the city’s largest owner of gas stations for potential antitrust violations. Attorney General Irvin B. Nathan said that his office is looking into allegations that Capitol Petroleum Group was … read more »

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Nigeria Minister absolves Obasanjo in Halliburton bribery scam

February 15, 2011 by benim

The Attorney General of the federation, Bello Adoke, has absolved all the former presidents fingered in the infamous Halliburton scandal of any involvement in the $180 million bribe scam. Mr. Adoke said that none of the former heads of state, … read more »

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