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Nigerian House Leader Detained Over Killing Of Union Boss Released

January 13, 2011 by benim

Teslim Folarin, Nigeria’s Senate leader, remanded in custody nine days ago, on a two-count charge of conspiracy and murder was released Thursday, his lawyer, Rotimi Akeredolu said. Akeredolu said the police filed a motion at a Magistrate’s court to withdraw … read more »

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Nigeria Senate leader Teslim Folarin on murder charge

January 5, 2011 by benim

A court in Nigeria has charged the leader of the Senate, Teslim Folarin, with involvement in the murder of trade union activist Lateef Salako. Mr Salako, a transport workers’ union leader, was shot dead during a dispute at a ruling … read more »

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