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Nigeria:
Mikel Obi's Father Rescued in Kano
Vanguard, 22 August 2011
The father of Chelsea and Nigeria star John Mikel Obi was Monday found alive in Kano State. Michael Obi was last seen on 12 August in the city of Jos, where his car was found last… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Sports Minister Appeals for Release of Mikel's Father
Vanguard, 20 August 2011
Alhaji Yusuf Suleman, the Minister of Sports and Chairman National Sports Commission, in Benin on Friday appealed for the immediate and unconditional release of the father of… Read more »
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Nigeria:
No Contact Yet With Kidnappers of My Husband - Mrs. Obi
Independent (Lagos), 17 August 2011
John Mikel Obi's mother, Mrs. Rose Obi, whose husband was kidnapped last Friday, has refuted media reports that the kidnappers had contacted the family. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Mikel Obi Transport Business Resumes - Family Keeps Mum Over Ransom
Independent (Lagos), 18 August 2011
Barely a week after Mikel Obi, father of John Mikel Obi, went missing,his transport business that has been closed to business since last Saturday has resumed operation, giving hope… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Mikel is So Brave to Play On - AVB
Vanguard, 22 August 2011
BOAS has praised John Obi Mikel for his bravery in playing on while his father is in the hands of kidnappers. Mikel's father, Michael, was abducted nearly a fortnight ago in… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Please, Help Find My Father, Mikel Pleads
Independent (Lagos), 15 August 2011
Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi, whose father was abducted last Friday in Jos has appealed to Nigerians to help find his father. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Mikel's Family Dispels Rumours of N20m Ransom
Leadership, 19 August 2011
The family of John Mikel Obi has denied the widespread reports that the abductors of the Chelsea of England star father contacted them to pay the sum of N20m as ransom for the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
No Contact Yet With Abductors - Mikel's Mum
Vanguard, 18 August 2011
Contrary to reports that the abductors of father of Mikel Obi have made contact with the family, his wife and mother of the footballer, Mrs. Rose Obi said nobody has contacted the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Kidnappers Demand 'Sizeable' Ransom for Mikel's Father
Daily Trust, 19 August 2011
John Mikel Obi's agent has confirmed kidnappers have made a 'sizeable ransom demand' for the release of the player's father but denied the figure was £80,000. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Siasia Prays for Mikel Father's Release
Vanguard, 17 August 2011
Super Eagles Coach, Samson Siasia has pleaded with the abductors of John Mikel Obi's Father to release him immediately. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Abductors Contact Mikel's Family
Daily Trust, 18 August 2011
John Mikel Obi's captured father is alive after his abductors made contact with the distressed family on Tuesday night. Read more »