41.   The Nigerian leader did not elaborate, but rebels have repeatedly demanded the freeing for their movement founder, Sankoh.

42.   The Nigerian leader of the intervention force, Maj. Gen. John Inienger, claimed no one was killed and it has been impossible to reconcile the conflicting reports.

43.   The Nigerian leader did not elaborate, but rebels have repeatedly demanded that Sankoh be freed.

44.   The Nigerian leader has vowed to hold democratic presidential elections in August, five years after he canceled voting for the presidency and imposed army rule on Nigeria.

45.   The Nigerian leader was called before the panel Tuesday to respond to accusations by the family of late Nigerian pop star Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

46.   The Nigerian leader was last seen publicly during the late August summit of West African leaders in Abuja, Nigeria.

47.   The pope was met on arrival by Nigerian leader Gen. Sani Abacha, who accompanied the pope down the red carpet leading from the plane.

48.   The Times said Washington has asked European allies and other countries to ban new investment in Nigeria and to freeze any assets Nigerian leaders have in their countries.

49.   The United States has asked European allies and other countries to ban all new investment in Nigeria and to freeze any assets Nigerian leaders have in their countries.

50.   The warlord-turned-president long accused Ecomog and its Nigerian leaders of bias against him.