On 10 May 1996, George Onah, the defence correspondent for the independent newspaper “Vanguard”, was arrested for an article he wrote about the reshuffling of military personnel. He was released later that same day, but re-arrested on 15 May. He is being ordered to reveal his sources. Currently, Onah is being held incommunicado. Recommended Action […]
On 10 May 1996, George Onah, the defence correspondent for the
independent newspaper “Vanguard”, was arrested for an article he
wrote about the reshuffling of military personnel. He was
released later that same day, but re-arrested on 15 May. He is
being ordered to reveal his sources. Currently, Onah is being
held incommunicado.
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His Excellency General Sani Abacha
Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council and Commander-in-Chief
of the Armed Forces
State House
Abuja
Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Fax: +234 95 232 138
His Excellency Lieutenant-General D. Oladipo Diya
Vice-Chairman
Provisional Ruling Council
State House
Abuja
Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Fax: +234 95 232 138
His Excellency Michael Agbamuche
Attorney General and Minister of Justice
Federal Ministry of Justice
Lagos, Nigeria
Fax: +234 95 232 138
The Nigerian diplomatic representative in your country
(in Canada)
High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
295 Metcalfe St.
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1R9 Canada
Fax: +1 613 236 0529
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