News Desk Monday, October 8, 2007

Darfur Town Where Nigerian Soldiers Were Killed Razed Down

A Darfur town where seven Nigerian soldiers were killed recently has been razed, the United Nations said on Sunday. The destruction of the town was in apparent retaliation for a rebel attack on a nearby African Union peacekeepers including seven Nigerian soldiers were killed last week. MORE>>

American 'Spy' Who Loved Us

She’s American, she’s 60 and, according to the State Security Service (SSS), she’s a spy. She’s Chief (Dr) Mrs Judith Asuni. She’s Nigerian as well. She holds a Nigerian passport, having married and divorced a Nigerian, has chieftaincy titles, and knows Nigeria—particularly the Niger Delta—like the back of her hand. She loves everything Nigerian. MORE>>

US Govt: We're Interested in Asuni's Case

The United States government yesterday indicated interest in the trial for espionage of one of its nationals resident in Nigeria, Dr. Judith Asuni and urged the Federal Government to ensure that she is treated in accordance with Nigerian law. MORE>>