Nigerian Observer Bendel State, the predecessor of Edo State. The Rivers State newspaper "The Tide" did not mention the conflict with the teachers. During the administration of President Shehu Shagari (1979-83) the newspaper was subject to harassment by the police, with staff being detained and the premises shut, as were other papers belonging to state governments controlled by opposition parties. Early in 1989 worsening economic conditions forced the paper to close for some time. On 22 July 1993 the administration of General Ibrahim Babangida banned the "Nigerian Observer", as well as the "National Concord", "The Punch" and the "Daily Sketch". An analysis
Nigerian Institute of International Affairs of King's College, London as a Nigerian expert on Anglo–Nigerian relations. Other Directors-General have been Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, Professor Ibrahim Gambari , Professor Gabriel Olusanya, Dr George Obiozor, Professor Joy Ogwu, Professor Osita Eze and Professor Bola A. Akinterinwa, "PhD Sorbonne, fniia, inma, fssan". Nigerian Institute of International Affairs The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs was established in 1961, to provide a platform of ideas on what direction Nigeria should follow on international policies, having regards to relationship with the outside world. The institute is headed by a Director-General, as of date in person of Professor Bukar Bukarambe The Nigerian