Tag Archives: Henry Okah

Nigeria: MEND claim Niger Delta attack, It’s a lie – Police

April 8, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Ogbuefi Blogs MEND, says it is responsible for the ambush and gruesome killing of 12 police men in Bayelsa and the Police authorities say it’s a lie MEND was not responsible. Earlier, MEND had issued notice of resumed hostilities … read more »

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Militant group MEND statement claims Nigeria oil region attack

April 7, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

LAGOS — A statement on Sunday purporting to be from the main militant group in Nigeria’s oil-producing region, MEND, claimed an attack on security forces, alleging at least 15 officers were killed. It was however not possible to determine if … read more »

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Ambush on Nigeria police leaves 12 missing

April 6, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

LAGOS: Attackers have ambushed and opened fire on a police boat in the oil-producing region of southern Nigeria, leaving 12 police officers missing, authorities said on Saturday. The attack on Friday came after a purported statement from the main militant … read more »

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Why Henry Okah Was Tried, Convicted and Jailed In South Africa

March 29, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Okoi Obono-Obla In the wake of the trial, conviction and sentence of a Nigerian, by a South African High Court, Mr. Henry Okah; one of my good friends, Sunday E. Iyamba Snr, privately asked me a question which has … read more »

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Henry Okah: Nigerian oil militant jailed for 24 years

March 26, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Henry Okah intends to appeal against his 24-year jail sentence A South African court has sentenced Nigerian oil militant Henry Okah to an effective 24 years in jail. He was found guilty of 13 terrorism-related charges over twin car bombings … read more »

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South Africa: Pastor describes Okah as a ‘peaceful man’

March 19, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Ernest Mabuza NIGERIAN terrorist Henry Okah was on Tuesday described as a “peaceful man” by one of the witnesses he called in mitigation of his sentence. In January, the South Gauteng High Court found Okah guilty of 13 counts … read more »

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Nigeria: Henry Okah’s aide jailed for life

January 25, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

A Nigerian court convicted Edmund Ebiware today on three counts of treason and terrorism and sentenced him to life in prison for twin car bombings on Oct. 1, 2010, in Abuja that killed 12 people. Ebiware was found guilty of … read more »

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Nigeria: Jonathan Has Committed So Much Sin Against Humanity And Should Step Down

January 25, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

by Dr. Ahmad Abubakar Mahmud Gumi This is not a criticism or a praise of a man. It is our faith. I mean Islamic faith that looks at every creature of Allah critically to pass a judgment on whether it … read more »

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South African court convicts Henry Okah over 2010 Nigerian car bombings

January 21, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

A South African court has convicted a Nigerian separatist leader of masterminding twin car bombings during a celebration in Nigeria. Twelve people were killed and three dozen wounded in the double bombing in October 2010 during a celebration in Nigeria’s … read more »

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Nigeria: Azazi, Yakowa’s Death: How Safe is President Goodluck Jonathan

December 22, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

General Andrew Azazi, Nigeria’s former NSA and Governor Patrick Yakowa of Kaduna State died in a plane crash a week ago raising concerns over the safety of President Goodluck Jonathan. Those who removed Gen Azazi from the way can remove … read more »

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A letter from Kuje Prison, Nigeria

December 14, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Charles Okah NTRODUCTION, BY SABELLA OGBOBODE ABIDDE The Kuje Prison is located in Abuja, Nigeria. Though not as well-known as the Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison in Lagos, its notoriety is growing. In the 1990s, Kuje established its unsavory reputation as … read more »

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Advanced Tomato Growing Secrets- Your Questions Answered

October 4, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

  Stratfor, the global intelligence company based in Austin, Texas, has published a thoughtful analysis by the well-known Nigerian journalist Pius Utomi Ekpei that is well-worth reading, though I disagree with his fundamental premise. He takes as his starting point … read more »

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Nigeria blast – more suspects arrested

October 12, 2011 by benim

Abuja – Three additional suspects, including a banker, have been arrested over two car bombings on last year’s Independence Day in Abuja, which killed at least 12 people, Nigeria’s secret police said on Tuesday. One of the three, who was … read more »

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Libya: Nigeria, South Africa in cold war over Gaddafi’s fate

September 4, 2011 by benim

A cold war is brewing between Nigeria and South Africa over the fate of the embattled Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi. While Nigeria is backing the rebel-controlled Transitional National Council (TNC) in Libya, President Jacob Zuma of South Africa is supporting … read more »

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Nigeria terror suspect to face trial in January

June 21, 2011 by benim

The Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday set a tentative trial date in January for Henry Okah, the accused mastermind of Nigeria’s deadly Independence Day blasts in October last year. Okah, a Nigerian national with permanent residence in South Africa, was … read more »

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South Africa to charge Nigeria terror suspect

April 19, 2011 by benim

South Africa plans to charge Henry Okah, the accused mastermind of Nigeria’s deadly independence day blasts, with another bomb attack in the Nigerian city of Warri, prosecutors said Tuesday. Okah, a Nigerian national with permanent residence in South Africa, has … read more »

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Nigerian Rebel Leader Okah Condemns Refusal to Extradite Him Over Bombings

March 9, 2011 by benim

Nigerian militant leader Henry Okah, who is facing terrorism charges in South Africa, said Nigeria’s government is refusing to seek his extradition because a trial in his homeland may prove his innocence. Okah, 45, is facing charges under South Africa’s … read more »

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South African Police raid Henry Okah’s wife home, kill Nigerian

January 23, 2011 by benim

Johannesburg-A Nigerian, Uzoama Joseph, died, Sunday, when South African police officers raided a home belonging to Azukah, wife of detained Nigerian militant, Henry Okah, claiming to be searching for drugs allegedly belonging to some tenants. According to an online news … read more »

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U.S doctor denies allegations he runs militia accused of slayings in Nigeria

January 23, 2011 by benim

One of eight children, Godwin Maduka came from a small village in Nigeria with thatched huts and no electricity or running water. The primary school was in a tiny church. Cars couldn’t navigate its single lane dirt road. It was … read more »

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Brother of alleged Nigerian militant leader collapses in court

January 18, 2011 by benim

ABUJA — The brother of a notorious militant charged with treason over twin car bombings in Nigeria’s capital last October collapsed in court on Tuesday as his trial was about to start. Charles Okah fell to the floor with proceedings … read more »

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Nigeria’s MEND Group Says It’s Planning `Ferocious’ Attack on Oil Industry

January 18, 2011 by benim

Nigeria’s main militant group, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, said it’s planning a “ferocious” attack on the country’s downstream oil industry soon. Residents living close to depots that store petroleum products such as aviation fuel, diesel, … read more »

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South Africa: Henry Okah to appeal bail decision

January 4, 2011 by benim

Johannesburg – Nigerian terror accused, Henry Okah, will appeal against a decision to deny him bail in a Randburg court on Tuesday, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said. “They will argue at the Randburg court today,” NPA spokesperson Mthunzi Mhaga … read more »

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Nigeria denies bail to Abuja car bomb suspects

December 21, 2010 by benim

A Nigeria court on Tuesday denied bail to four people, including the brother of suspected militant leader Henry Okah, who face terrorism and treason charges related to fatal car bomb attacks in Abuja. Charles Okah and three others were detained … read more »

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Nigeria charges four over deadly Independence Day bombs

December 7, 2010 by benim

ABUJA — A Nigerian court charged the brother of an alleged militant and three other suspects with treason and terrorism Tuesday over the October 1 Independence Day twin car bombings that killed 12 people. The Abuja Federal High Court charged … read more »

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Nigeria: Fighting won’t end until Niger Delta controls oil -Okah

December 6, 2010 by benim

Henry Okah, the leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), who is facing terrorism charges in South Africa, said the insurgency in the Niger Delta would not end until the Federal Government allowed the region … read more »

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Nigerian Militant Leader Says Fighting Won’t End Until Region Controls Oil

December 6, 2010 by benim

Henry Okah, an alleged Nigerian militant leader who’s facing terrorism charges in South Africa, said the insurgency in the Niger River delta won’t end until the government allows the region to control its oil wealth. “I’m encouraging the people of … read more »

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South Africa denies bail for Nigeria blast accused

November 19, 2010 by benim

JOHANNESBURG — A South African court on Friday denied bail to Henry Okah, the Nigerian national accused of orchestrating independence day blasts in Nigeria that killed 12 people. “The application for bail is denied,” said magistrate Hein Louw. Prosecutors argued … read more »

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Nigeria security recovers car bomb in hotel

November 19, 2010 by benim

Officials of the State Security Service (SSS) yesterday displayed a car that they said Henry Okah, purchased and wired with a bomb for use in the twin bombings in Abuja on October 1st. Marilyn Ogar, a spokesperson for the agency, … read more »

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Nigeria: MEND claims responsibilty for kidnapping seven

November 17, 2010 by benim

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, (MEND), said on Tuesday it was behind an attack on an Exxon Mobil oil platform and it had kidnapped seven Nigerian workers, the second of such raids in a week. Armed … read more »

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Nigeria says Henry Okah behind March car bombs

November 10, 2010 by benim

Nigeria’s intelligence agency on Wednesday accused the suspected mastermind of independence day car bombings of also being behind a similar attack months earlier in the oil city of Warri. The new allegations come ahead of a decision expected in South … read more »

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