21.   Mandela said he had tried to prevent the executions by directly appealing to Nigerian leader Gen. Sani Abacha.

22.   Mandela said Wednesday that South Africa is willing to help resolve the crisis in Nigeria, but that any solution would have to come from Nigerian leaders themselves.

23.   Mbeki also probably would meet with Nigerian military leader Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, Netshitenzhe said.

24.   Nigerian leader promises democracy, so why do Nigerians shrug?

25.   Nigerian leader ends talks on Zimbabwe crisis with president,

26.   Nigerian leader Gen. Sani Abacha has refused to allow the eight-member Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group to visit Nigeria.

27.   Nigerian leader Gen Sani Abacha was named enemy number one.

28.   Nigerian leader presses for Africa aid at summit.

29.   Nigerian military leader Gen. Sani Abacha said earlier this month that elections would be held in three years.

30.   Senior American diplomat to meet Nigerian military leader.