Tag Archives: Justice Department

Ethiopia: ESAT Satellite Television claims FBI foils plot to kill Abebe Gelaw

January 9, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

According to ESAT Satellite Television breaking news video, US Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) has foiled a plot to kill journalist Abebe Gelaw. The perperters of the plot are arrested and are being investigated by FBI.

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AT&T tied to Nigerian scam

April 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Nigeria will probably pass South Africa as the continent’s powerhouse in the next 20 years. Why? Because that country’s underworld acts as a bellwether for the potential of its overworld. If you want proof, look no further than the unfolding … read more »

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Justice Kagan’s Ineligibility to Rule on ObamaCare

April 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

It is no secret that whatever ruling the United States Supreme Court reaches on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), the decision will have monumental repercussions for the nation and the Obama administration. Critical to that ruling is … read more »

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$1.5B in penalties for Nigerian bribe scheme

April 6, 2011 by benim

WASHINGTON – The Justice Department says firms involved in a nearly decade-long conspiracy to bribe Nigerian officials have paid $1.5 billion in criminal and civil penalties. The latest settlement came Wednesday when a Japanese-based engineering and construction company, JGC Corp., … read more »

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