21.   A Nigerian newspaper Monday alleged that a US diplomat was implicated in illicit importation of arms into Nigeria, a charge which a US embassy spokesman categorically denied.

22.   A Lagos judge is being investigated over allegations that he sought money from senior military officials who he is trying for attempted murder, Nigerian newspapers said on Tuesday.

23.   There has been no official confirmation of the reports, which appeared in the independent Nigerian newspapers This Day, AM News and Vanguard.

24.   Nigerian newspapers had on Tuesday quoted Simon as saying that his country will assist the African country to recover the money.

25.   Nigerian newspapers have also reported that a powerful group of players led by captain Sunday Oliseh had taken control of the team from Amodu.