Journalist released on bail in Nigeria

Journalist released on bail in Nigeria

Lagos - Nigeria freed on bail Paul Adams, Lagos correspondent of the Financial Times. He was arrested in Ogoniland and charged with possession of seditious material. Mr Adams was released in Port Harcourt where he had been held since Thursday last week. Possession of seditious material, which could be pro-democracy leaflets, carries a penalty of up to two years' jail. Reuter