11.   Nigerian military ruler Gen. Sani Abacha has fired his army and air force chiefs in a surprise move that further shakes the unstable West African nation.

12.   Nigerian ruler Gen. Sani Abacha defended the approval of only five political parties during his Independence Day speech Tuesday.

13.   Nigeria has accused Western countries of condemning their candidate because of their opposition to Nigerian military ruler Gen. Sani Abacha.

14.   Nigerian military ruler Gen. Sani Abacha has refused to send the national team to South Africa, citing security concerns.

15.   Nigerian military ruler Gen. Sani Abacha on Wednesday said Brazil, India and Nigeria deserved permanent membership on the U.N. Security Council.

16.   Nigerian military ruler Gen. Sani Abacha pledged in November to free political detainees.

17.   Nigerian military ruler Gen. Sani Abacha was expected in Accra on Wednesday.

18.   Nigerian ruler shows signs of change, but will there be democracy?

19.   Nigerian military ruler Gen. Sani Abacha was expected to arrive in Accra Wednesday morning.

20.   Northern political and business leaders have urged Nigerian military ruler Gen. Sani Abacha not to run for president, newspapers reported Friday.