Nigeria Blocks Huge Clinic Deal

Nigerian President Ulmaru Yar'Adua has ordered the suspension of a multi-million dollar contract awarded by his predecessor, Olusegun Obasanjo. The contract to build health clinics across the country was awarded to a company believed to be owned by a former aide of Mr. Obasanjo. Nigerian President said it was an illegal contract. Last Month, he reversed the controversial sale of two refineries to a business group linked to Mr. Obasanjo.