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CIA methods of interrogation not certified

Senate report 'reveals CIA abuse' _ The findings relate to CIA practices under former President George W Bush The CIA repeatedly misled the US government over the severity and effectiveness of its interrogation methods, the Washington Post reports. A long-awaited US Senate report said that the CIA used secret "black sites" to interrogate prisoners using techniques not previously acknowledged. These included dunking suspects in icy water and smashing a prisoner's head against a wall. The findings stem from the time of former President George W Bush. Officials familiar with the secret document said that the CIA's interrogation programme yielded little useful intelligence. They also said that this intelligence had then been exaggerated so that the interrogation programme looked more effective than it actually was. Internal divisions The report is the result of a wide-ranging investigation by the Senate intelligence committee into CIA activities which began in 2009. The committee will meet on Thursday to decide on whether to send a summarised version to President Barack Obama for eventual public release. Officials at the CIA's headquarters ordered officers to continue with harsh interrogations even after they were convinced that the prisoners had no more information to give, the Washington Post said. One official said that almost all the valuable intelligence from al-Qaeda suspect Abu Zubaida was gained before he was waterboarded 83 times. The report also spoke of divisions within the CIA in protest at the conditions prisoners were forced to endure. A CIA spokesman told the Post the agency had not yet seen a final version of the report and so could not officially comment on its contents. However, current and former officials told the paper privately that the 6,300 page study contained factual errors and misguided conclusions. Earlier in March the head of the Senate intelligence committee accused the CIA of improperly accessing Senate computers during the investigation. Senator Dianne Feinstein said that the alleged hacking "may have undermined the constitutional framework" of government oversight.

Alamieyeseigha: Bill Gates cancels visit to Nigeria

United States richest man and philanthropist, Bill Gates, has cancelled his planned official visit to Nigeria scheduled for March  27.

Gates’ action, it was believed was part of an unfolding diplomatic row between the US and Nigeria following the controversial pardon granted by President Goodluck Jonathan to ex-convicts Diepreye Alamieyeseigha  and Shettima Bulama.

He was scheduled to   meet President Goodluck Jonathan, state governors and officials of the Federal Ministry of Health on the  polio eradication campaign  of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Diplomatic sources said the trip was cancelled, two days after the US government expressed disappointment with the Federal Government for pardoning convicted money launderers.

Gates was reported to have already instructed his staff to inform the Nigerian Presidency, the secretariat of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and the Federal Ministry of Health that he was no longer coming.

“The State Department has advised him that Nigeria is not conducive for such visit at this time,” a source said.  “We hope that the Nigerian government will get the message and return to the path of sanity.”

The controversial pardon granted Messrs Alamieyeseigha and Bulama had on Friday sparked fierce diplomatic row between Nigeria and the United States,  with the Americans threatening to punish Nigeria over  Jonathan’s action and Nigeria accusing the Americans of meddlesomeness.

“We see this as a setback for the fight against corruption, and also for our ability to play the strong role we’ve played in supporting the rule of law and legal institution-building in Nigeria, which is very important for the future of the country obviously,” State Department spokesperson, Victoria Nuland, had told reporters in Washington.

Gate is the biggest foreign supporter of the campaign to eradicate polio in Nigeria and has worked consistently with the Nigerian authorities since 2009 over the matter.

His foundation has developed a six-year strategy through 2018 that will help combat polio in Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan and has set aside $1bn per annum for the purpose.

He had scheduled this March’s visit to consolidate on that alliance, meet with Jonathan, state governors and other stakeholders with a view to generally revving  up the war against the pandemic.

Director General of the Nigeria Governors Forum, Mr. Asishana Okauru, said on Monday that the visit had been rescheduled.

He said, “As far as we are concerned, the visit has been rescheduled. But I cannot say when that would be. It would be make known as soon as we get a new date.”

Also, the Minister of Health, Prof. Onyewuchi Chukwu, said, “I am not privy to Mr. Gate’s itinerary”

Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ogbole Ahmedu-Ode said he was not aware of the visit.

Meanwhile, a civil society organisation, Anti-Corruption Network, on Monday reacted to the cancellation of Gates’ proposed visit to Nigeria.

The Founder/Executive Secretary of the ACN and former member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Dino Melaye, in an interview with The PUNCH said the President should “realise that he is President of Nigeria and not the Ijaw nation.”

Melaye said, “This is a demonstration of a failed government, the world is now a global village. Therefore, no country can hide under the cover of non-interference on domestic matters to perpetrate  the evil of corruption. This again have exposed the myopic, porous and parochial advisers of Mr. President. By this unpardonable pardon, the President has finally announced his romance, marriage and union with corruption.”

Chairman of Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders, Mr. Debo Adeniran, also said it was an indication that Nigeria was a failing state.

He said, “This is an indication that Nigeria is a failed state. Granting amnesty to a criminal, who jumped bail and declared wanted in saner clime, mocks our sensibility as Nigerians and is also a slap on the nation where the accused is standing trial.”

Meanwhile, the Presidency on Monday said it was not true that the planned visit of Gate to Nigeria was cancelled because of the US opposition to Alamieyeseigha’s pardon.

Presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati, said this in an interview with State House correspondents.

Abati said contrary to the reports, his interaction with the Bill and Melinda Foundation showed that the planned visit was put off because of the inavailability of some partners.

Abati said, “The foundation said that Mr. Bill Gates’ travels are often dependent on the schedules and availability of many other people and partners and that in this particular case, because these other people and partners will not be available at the time he is presently scheduled to visit Nigeria, they have to reschedule the visit.”

ACF, CAN condemn killing of passengers

Northern socio-political group, the Arewa Consultative Forum, has described the bomb blasts in Kano as shocking.

The group, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Anthony Sani, on Monday said the attack was uncalled for.

It stated, “The attacks at the New Road, Kano Motor Park, Sabon Gari, today is shocking and uncalled, for, considering the pleas by Nigerians and governments that those engaged in violent killings for purpose of addressing their concerns should lay their arms and embrace constructive dialogue.

On his part, a civil rights activist, Mallam Shehu Sani, said the blast was a sign that government was incapable of protecting the lives and property of its citizens.

He added that government should commence meaningful dialogue with aggrieved parties without delay

Executive Director, Civil Societies  Legislative and Advocacy Centre, Auwual Musa, said the Kano blasts were condemnable.

Musa, in a telephone interview with one of our correspondents, said, “All of these security challenges are diversionary. Insane corruption by successive administrations is responsible for what we are seeing now.

“Sadly, like it or not, there are those who are profiting from this mindless bloodletting, they will answer to God almighty on the day of judgment.

“The bomb blast in Kano today is condemnable and an act against God and all humanity.”

Meanwhile, the Christian Association of Nigeria has reacted to the killing, saying it exposed the hypocrisy of those canvassing amnesty for Boko Haram members.

The association also called for the intervention of the international community to “deal with suspects once and for all.”

The Public Relations Officer of CAN in the 19  Northern States and Abuja, Mr. Sunny Oibe, who stated this in an interview with one of our correspondents, alleged that 90 per cent of politicians in the North were members of the sect.

He said, “We commiserate with families of the people who lost their loved ones and they should take solace in the God, who is going to fight on their behalf.

“The latest attack has exposed the hypocrisy of the people calling for amnesty for Boko Haram members. It is surprising that they are demanding amnesty for people, who have been killing innocent citizens on daily basis.

“We are sad about it and the latest attack goes to show that they are not ready for any ceasefire. All the people calling for amnesty are part of these problems because they are shielding these people and almost 90 percent of core northern politicians are members of this Boko Haram.”

NUT STRIKE CALLED OFF

THE NUT LAGOS STATE CHAPTER AS CALLED IS STRIKE OFF AFTER A MEETING WITH FASHOLA,BUT THE OUTCOME OF THE MEETINGS IS NOT KNOWN WHETHER THEY PAY OR NOT