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It was the first time a national court had used principles of universal jurisdiction to prosecute a former head of state for crimes of this nature.

For example: David acted on behalf of Amnesty International intervening in the House of Lords in General Pinochet Extradition (see R v Bow Street Magistrates ex parte Pinochet Ugarte (No. 2)[2000] 1 AC 119 (House of Lords): challenge to House of Lords decision on the ground of bias alleged against Lord Hoffman; and see R v Bow Street Magistrates ex parte Pinochet Ugarte (No. 3)[2000] 1 AC 147 (House of Lords): whether former head of state enjoyed immunity.)

The Chilean dictator was a former head of state at the time.

It has a Nelson Mandela Museum and thirty kilometers farther lies Qunu, birth - and burial place of the former head of state.

It's common for a federal agency to switch policy directions after a change in leadership, especially following a presidential election, said Douglas A. Levin, a consultant with EdTech Strategies and the former head of the State Educational Technology Directors Association.

A national spokesman for Virginia - based K12 did not respond to requests for comment from Policy Watch, but Joel Medley — head of K12's North Carolina school and the former head of the state office that oversaw charter schools — isn't concerned with the news from the west coast.

Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd) and former Minister of Defence, Gen Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), have flayed former president, Olusegun Obasanjo over his recent 18 - page open letter to President Goodluck Jonathan.

Recall that former Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida had admonished Governor Wike when the latter paid him a visit at his home in Niger state, saying the Governor will be supported if he contests as a running mate to the Presidential candidate of the PDP in 2019.

Igbo Mandate Congress, IMC, has commended Nigeria's former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon for accepting responsibility for the paternity of his Igbo Son, Jack Musa...

River State Governor, Nyesom Wike has announced that the state government will immortalise the name of former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon for creating the...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday had a secret meeting with a former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.)

A former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd), on Saturday reflected on the state of the nation and came with a verdict that Nigeria is...

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State on Saturday advised former President Olusegun Obasanjo to emulate statesmen like former Head of State, General Abdusalami Abubakar who works behind the scene diligently for the stability of the country.

A former Head of State, General Abdusallam Abubakar [rtd] is now battling to escape possible trials after being indicted by the Report of House of Representatives...

Following reports that the Igbo son of Nigeria's former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, Mr. Musa Gowon allegedly released three weeks ago from California Prisons...

The usual gaggle of self - styled good - government groups is calling on Gov. Paterson to appoint David Grandeau, former head of the state Lobbying Commission, as chairman of the Public Integrity Commission...

The former head of state,...

Former Head of State and presidential candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) in the last general election, Gen. Mohammadu Buhari (rtd), has said that...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met with former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd), at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Former Head of State, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon has admitted that his emergence as Head of State 31 years ago was by accident.

Former Head of State, Gen Yakubu Gowon, has urged Nigerians to pray for the Muhammadu Buhari - led federal government instead of condemning the leader.

In addition to his time in the Assembly, Farrell, who had no comment, is a former head of the state and Manhattan Democratic parties.

Contrary to unconfirmed reports that he may have thrown his weight behind the aspiration of former head of state, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), Senator Bukola Saraki...

Former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) and ex-vice president, Atiku Abubakar, had earlier declared their interest in the race.

About 48 hours after a former head of state, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), declared that Nigeria is «walking in the wilderness», an author and developmental economist,...

Femi Fani - Kayode, former Aviation Minister, has revealed that former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon and late military officer, Captain S.G. Tokida saved his father's life on the night of Jan 15th, 1996 when the junior officers» coup took place in Nigeria.

«It was a pleasure to fly with former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon today.

When they are through with the Abeokuta visit, the governors are expected to be in Minna, the Niger State capital to confer with former Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd) to canvass support for Jonathan.

Mrs. Victoria Gowon, a nurse by profession is the wife of former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), and Chairperson of Yakubu Gowon Foundation.

Former head of state and statesman, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd) received the Leadership Person of the Year award, while Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina was honoured as Public Officer of the year.

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has revealed why Former Head of state, General Yakubu Gowon, was overthrown in a bloodless coup on July 29, 1975.

Former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, on Monday disclosed that during his time in power «we did not know anything like corruption».

Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), on Thursday in Bayelsa State, laid wreathes at the graveside of celebrated Ijaw hero, Major Isaac Boro, who...

Erstwhile president - general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr. Dozie Ikedife, has revealed an alleged act by Nigeria's former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.)

The former Head of State decried the increase in kidnapping, armed robbery and other socio - vices in the country.

Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has revealed how he visited the South East region after the Civil War and what the people told him...

The former head of state argued: «There is no religion on earth or anywhere that preaches violence.

Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, said on Wednesday, that Nigeria must take some steps to plan beyond oil so as to reposition the nation's...

Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has held a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential Villa today.

«The Acting President also extols the readiness of the former Head of State in accepting to serve as United Nations and African Union's envoy promoting peace and good governance in Africa.

Letting The Chronicle into what fueled her decision to dedicate the yet - to - be launched book to the former Head of State and his wife, the author and spiritualist indicated that her reason was to honour them for the kind of marriage and lifestyle they have exhibited over the years.

Speaking at a summit of business executives in Saint Petersburg, the successor to former head of state Vladimir Putin said Russian resources could help alleviate the global financial turmoil.

David Grandeau is the former head of the State Lobbying Commission, where Bulgaro also served as chairman, and was merged into the present ethics commission.

The executive governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Seriake Dickson on Wednesday met with the former Head of State, Gen Ibrahim Babangida in Minna, the capital of Niger State.

Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has called on Christians in Nigeria to be guided by the word of God for the overall unity of...

Former Head of State, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), has declared that the only solution to present political uncertainty in the country is for the National Assembly to set machineries in motion for the impeachment of ailing President Umaru Musa Yar» Adua.

A former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.)

Charlie King, the Mercury Public Affairs lobbyist and former head of the state Democratic Party, is planning another one - man protest, this time targeting new U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for his lack of black staffers.

The chairman of the event and former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon said Buhari deserved every commendation and criticisms.

A payment of $ 50,000 to an unidentified woman by Sam Hoyt, the former head of the state regional economic developmental agency, to secure a confidentiality agreement is sparking controversy.