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Ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, Alamieyeseigha was sentenced to two years imprisonment for basically stealing everything he could get his hands on while in government. You may remember him as the guy who allegedly escaped police bail in London by dressing as a woman. After two days in prison he has been released.

Guardian UK: Lagos turns on Kickbacks

The Guardian (UK) has a story in their 'comment is free' section.

It doesn't really add anything new to the news from Nigeria but it's quite a good background piece on the current political climate.