TRIAL BEGINS OF CENTRAL AFRICAN EX-PRESIDENT BOZIZE OVER WAR CRIMES. (PHOTO).

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 Trial begins of Central African ex-president Bozize over war crimes A UN-backed court in the the Central African Republic will on Tuesday begin the trial in absentia of former president Francois Bozize, over crimes against humanity committed between 2009 and 2013. The alleged crimes committed by members of Bozize's security forces include murder, enforced disappearance, torture and rape. Bozize, 79, who seized power in a 2003 coup before being overthrown 10 years later by rebels, has been living in exile in Guinea-Bissau since March 2023. But three of his former senior military officers, Eugene Barret Ngaikosset, Vianney Semndiro and Firmin Junior Danboy, are all in pre-trial detention in the Central African Republic. Crimes against humanity The case will be heard by the Special Criminal Court (SCC), a hybrid jurisdiction located in the capital Bangui with Central African and foreign judges. In February 2024, the SCC issued an international arrest warrant for the former president ...

NIGERIA NOT DIFFICULT TO MANAGE,NEEDS HONEST LEADERSHIP - OBASANJO.(PHOTO).


 Nigeria not difficult to manage, needs honest leadership – Obasanjo


Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasised that Nigeria’s struggles are due to a lack of quality leadership, rather than inherent difficulties in governing the country.


He made this statement at a recent memorial lecture in honour of the late Akintola Williams, organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) in Lagos.


Obasanjo highlighted his administration’s achievements, including securing debt relief and building up the nation’s financial reserves.


“When I assumed office, Nigeria had just N3.7 billion in reserves, and we were spending N3.5 billion to service debt,” he recalled. “I knew we needed debt relief, and we achieved it. By the time I left office, we had over N25 billion saved in what we called ‘excess crude,’ and our reserves had grown to over N45 billion.”


He also paid tribute to the late Akintola Williams, describing him as a wise and dedicated public servant who made significant contributions to Nigeria’s political, social, and economic spheres.


ICAN President Davidson Alaribe encouraged attendees to honour Williams’ legacy by upholding the high standards he set in their own professional lives.


“Let us honour him not just with plaques and statues, but through our daily commitment to uphold the standards he set, transforming every challenge into a stepping stone towards excellence,” Alaribe said.

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