China is a very important economic partner to Nigeria, because it is a bastion of economic cooperation between Nigeria and Asia. China has invested a lot of funds in our economy.

We have not received the request. He (the prosecutor) is playing games in the media. When we receive it we will respond appropriately.

The prerogative of the return of former President Taylor remains that of the Liberian people and government.

That position has not changed.

The president is most concerned about ensuring the hostages are released unharmed. These people are upset about the fact that the federal government's efforts to stop the stealing of crude are working.

The president has laid open his farm for screening, just like he hopes other farmers will do to help us contain the bird flu outbreak.